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⚠️ 25% Off Storewide ⚠️
Come down to our Parrs Products Factory Shop!
We are having a 25% Off School Holiday Sale from Monday 6th - Friday 10th July.
We have yummy New Zealand inspired confectionary, beautiful homewares and gifts designed by New Zealand artists, lovely gift selection … View more⚠️ 25% Off Storewide ⚠️
Come down to our Parrs Products Factory Shop!
We are having a 25% Off School Holiday Sale from Monday 6th - Friday 10th July.
We have yummy New Zealand inspired confectionary, beautiful homewares and gifts designed by New Zealand artists, lovely gift selection and heaps more!
3 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600
Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM.
Offer starts 06/07/2020 and finished on 17/07/2020. 25% off will be calculated at checkout. Excludes already discounted yellow ticket items. Items purchased from the factory shop are not exchangeable or refundable, except as required by law. Stock strictly limited.
The family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland say they will never stop looking for him despite …
Hi Neighbours - As winter makes it's presence felt let us heat things up with a WINTER WARMER DEAL.
Yes, we're cutting prices in half in the month of July to give you an opportunity to tuck your gear into storage, safe and sound during the winter months. Plus, to help save you money, … View moreHi Neighbours - As winter makes it's presence felt let us heat things up with a WINTER WARMER DEAL.
Yes, we're cutting prices in half in the month of July to give you an opportunity to tuck your gear into storage, safe and sound during the winter months. Plus, to help save you money, we'll let you use our TRUCK for FREE!
Come down and meet your local Storage King Rosedale Team - at 10-12 Rothwell Avenue, Rosedale
Our Box Shop is fully stocked and we'd love to meet you and take you on a tour of our facility.
How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.
With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at … View moreHow could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.
With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal
Enrollments for Term 3 art classes at Blockhouse Bay Community Center are now open. Contact Leilani for more information at 022 680 5389.
Hi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities … View moreHi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities within your budget. Do you think accommodation providers and tourism operators are doing enough to entice New Zealanders to explore their backyard? Please let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.
Central Auckland Grief Support is a peer support group for adults who have gone through grief or loss, such as separation or divorce, the death of a significant person in their life or other major family changes. Our next meeting is planned on Saturday 11 July in the Hillsborough area. This month,… View moreCentral Auckland Grief Support is a peer support group for adults who have gone through grief or loss, such as separation or divorce, the death of a significant person in their life or other major family changes. Our next meeting is planned on Saturday 11 July in the Hillsborough area. This month, to celebrate mid winter we will start off with a potluck at 12 noon. To find out more and to register, please contact Mabel at 021-1734978.
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For the first time ever we’re letting you behind closed doors, where many of our never before seen objects are stored. Be one of the first to experience our new Secret Museum Tour, operating daily from Monday 6 July.
Throughout the tour, your guide will also reveal how we look after our … View moreFor the first time ever we’re letting you behind closed doors, where many of our never before seen objects are stored. Be one of the first to experience our new Secret Museum Tour, operating daily from Monday 6 July.
Throughout the tour, your guide will also reveal how we look after our priceless collections and how they are kept safe for future generations.
What’s waiting for you down there? Book today and find out! Tickets are limited.
Does anyone have a copy of “Land of Smiles” by Franz Lehar. Would like to borrow or possibly buy.
A pedestrian has been seriously injured following a crash on Don Buck Rd in Massey. Police were cal…
Lifeguards involved with a rescue operation on Auckland's west coast say strong winds and huge surf …
Hi All,
hope you all are good and still keeping safe your family and supporting local like always, just a fast question, My Son is having a Sciences project soon and We are looking for that project 2 or 3 tall boxes in well conditions and strong, normally are fridge or freezer, please let me know… View moreHi All,
hope you all are good and still keeping safe your family and supporting local like always, just a fast question, My Son is having a Sciences project soon and We are looking for that project 2 or 3 tall boxes in well conditions and strong, normally are fridge or freezer, please let me know if someone have something or any place I can collect for free those kind of boxes
cheers everyone
Diego
A 45-year-old man charged with drug offences after police busted an alleged clan lab has appeared in…
An array of Government initiatives come into effect on Wednesday, providing savings to Kiwis in some areas but increasing costs in others.
Here are a selection of the changes affecting New Zealanders:
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Paid parental leave extension
… View moreAn array of Government initiatives come into effect on Wednesday, providing savings to Kiwis in some areas but increasing costs in others.
Here are a selection of the changes affecting New Zealanders:
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Paid parental leave extension
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It's been extended from 22 weeks to 26 weeks, with the maximum weekly payment also increasing by $20 per week. This will be available to parents with children due on or after July 1. Legislating incremental extensions was one of the Jacinda Ardern's Government's first moves when it came to power in 2017.
Petrol price hike and road user charges
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Kiwis will be paying more at the petrol pump. The Government's petrol excise duty increase will see motorists pay an additional 3.5 cents per litre, taking excise tax to 70 cents. Road user charges are also set to increase by about 5 percent. The cost of a road user charges distance licence for a light vehicle, including a car, van or ute, will be $76 up from $72, per 1000 km including GST. These increases are in line with those in 2018 and 2019, with all tax going to the National Land Transport Fund.
Apprenticeships
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To support industries key to New Zealand's COVID-19 recovery, apprentices in any industry or people wanting to train in targeted areas will have between $2500 and $6500 in costs per year paid for them. At Budget 2020, the Government set aside $1.6 billion for a trades and apprenticeship programme, which included $320 million for free trades training in critical industries.
Early childhood teacher pay boost
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Also in May's Budget, the Government announced a $151.1 million funding boost over four years to improve pay for early childhood teachers. The minimum salary is set to increase from about $45,491 or $46,832 (depending on qualifications) to $49,862. That brings their pay in line with that of kindergarten teachers.
Farm debt mediation
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The Farm Debt Mediation Act, which became law in December 2019, now requires creditors to offer mediation to farmers who default on payments before they take enforcement action. Total farm debt in New Zealand sits at $62.8 billion, which is up 270 percent on 20 years ago.
Building Levy
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Kiwis undertaking consented building work will be better off, with the Building Levy being reduced from $2.01 to $1.75 per $1000 of the total build cost if the consented work is over the $20,444 threshold. That's a saving of about $80 based on the average residential new build in Auckland or $5200 for a $20 million commercial project.
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In a statement on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Ardern said the Government is "making progress on both the long-term challenges we were tackling before COVID-19 hit and our economic response to the global pandemic".
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