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265 days ago

Minimum wages increase from 1 April 2025

Brian from Mount Roskill

Wage rates are going up---From 1 April 2025:
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***the adult minimum wage will go up from $23.15 to $23.50 per hour
***the starting-out and training minimum wage will go up from $18.52 to $18.80 per hour
***all rates are before tax and any lawful deductions, for example, PAYE tax, student loan repayment, child support.
What to do now
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Take this opportunity to review your business processes, employment records and systems.
***Check that your payroll system is ready and updated for the 1 April changes, whether you have a manual or computer-based system.
***Re-calculate and update your budgets and cashflow as the increase may have an impact, including on items such as ACC levies, KiwiSaver contributions and holiday pay.
***Review the pay rates for skilled employees from 1 April.
***Consider reviewing your pricing strategy.
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15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    71.6% Complete
  • 18% Hmm, maybe?
    18% Complete
  • 10.4% Yes!
    10.4% Complete
328 votes
3 hours ago

Have you seen Rowena?

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.

She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.

Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.

If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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