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The Ministry's chief statistician has reportedly told the country's politicians in a letter that 460,000 New Zealanders did not complete the Census - and 240,000 only partially completed it. Liz MacPherson has finally provided the full Census figures, more than a year since it was … View moreThe Ministry's chief statistician has reportedly told the country's politicians in a letter that 460,000 New Zealanders did not complete the Census - and 240,000 only partially completed it. Liz MacPherson has finally provided the full Census figures, more than a year since it was completed - after stonewalling Parliament's governance and administration committee over the number of partially and fully completed responses. Now the opposition is blasting the Government and calling for another Census. "It's been like drawing teeth to get information from Statistics New Zealand about the results," State Services spokesperson Nick Smith said. Smith says the record low response will not give the Government accurate results, and the problems with Census 2018 are not just the record low response rate - but a doubling in the partial response rate. That compounds the problems for the State Sector, which relies on hard data. "We now know over 700,000 people or one in seven New Zealanders did not complete Census 2018. This leaves a huge data hole that will create problems for years in allocating tens of billions of dollars in funding for central state services like health and education, as well as affecting electorate numbers and boundaries for Election 2020," Smith said. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday hit back at Smith, pointing out that it was the previous Government that made the decision to move to an online Census - which appears to have been part of the problem with the big drop in responses. But Smith isn't buying that. "Stats NZ needs to accept responsibility for the 2018 Census shambles. It cannot blame the funding when it was 36 percent greater than Census 2013 and when this budget was underspent. It cannot blame the digital strategy when Australia successfully delivered its 2016 Census with a 95 percent response rate using a similar strategy." Smith says Stats NZ botched the delivery of Census 2018 by excessively relying on online responses and providing insufficient neighbourhood backup for others. He's even calling for consideration to given to deferring the electoral boundary changes for 2020, as well as bringing forward the next Census to 2021.
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A revised schedule of Anzac Day commemorative events for Auckland has been announced.
Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.
Leading Pacific performers will unite for the Alofa Concert on Thursday 11 April at 7pm at the Vodafone Events Centre to show their love and solidarity for New Zealand’s Muslim community.
The Alofa Concert is open to all and will raise funds for the ‘Our People, Our City’ fund, which was … View moreLeading Pacific performers will unite for the Alofa Concert on Thursday 11 April at 7pm at the Vodafone Events Centre to show their love and solidarity for New Zealand’s Muslim community.
The Alofa Concert is open to all and will raise funds for the ‘Our People, Our City’ fund, which was set up by the Christchurch Foundation helping those affected by the Christchurch attacks.
It will feature iconic Pacific artists including Parris Goebel and the Royal Family, Amitai Pati from Sole Mio, Che Fu, Annie Crummer, Jamoa Jam, Lavina Williams, Poetik, Raze and TJ Taotua. #letloveprevail
Te Pai Tennis club is starting up pickleball on Wednesdays, from 10AM to noon. This is a game for all ages and fun as all get out. See this website for information and contact details:
www.pickleball.org.nz...
If you are around on Easter, there is a great workshop with two US experts happing in … View moreTe Pai Tennis club is starting up pickleball on Wednesdays, from 10AM to noon. This is a game for all ages and fun as all get out. See this website for information and contact details:
www.pickleball.org.nz...
If you are around on Easter, there is a great workshop with two US experts happing in Mt. Albert. See the attached flyer about that.
Cheers,
Jeff
Pickleball Auckland Central
New Zealand's two deaf education centres will become one next year as the Auckland and Christchurch …
Three new measles cases have been confirmed in Auckland, and people who attended a number of medical…
Due to a last minute cancellation this is up for grabs & ready now! 😆 Feeds 10-14 people. Usually $60 but can grab now for $40. Baked fresh today
It’s an 8” Easter 3 layer Chocolate & Vanilla Chocolate Chip cake, with ganache drip & handmade edible nests filled with M&M eggs… View moreDue to a last minute cancellation this is up for grabs & ready now! 😆 Feeds 10-14 people. Usually $60 but can grab now for $40. Baked fresh today
It’s an 8” Easter 3 layer Chocolate & Vanilla Chocolate Chip cake, with ganache drip & handmade edible nests filled with M&M eggs 😍
Also taking orders for Easter so PM me for details! Pick up Glen Eden.
Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.
If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.
A man has been badly injured after a machete attack in West Auckland. The incident happened on Mar…
In this newsletter (link below):
● EVENT: What You Need to Know About New Taxes, Landlord's Data Security & NZ Commercial Market
● NZ School Rankings (You May Want to Avoid Grammar Zone Properties)
● Property Auction Stats
● World Happiness Reports 2019
● Record High Prices … View moreIn this newsletter (link below):
● EVENT: What You Need to Know About New Taxes, Landlord's Data Security & NZ Commercial Market
● NZ School Rankings (You May Want to Avoid Grammar Zone Properties)
● Property Auction Stats
● World Happiness Reports 2019
● Record High Prices for Apartments
● 3-year Mortgage Rates are the Lowest You've Seen
● Rental Growth is Outpacing Property Values
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Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!
Helping … View moreDo you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!
Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.
A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.
The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.
The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.
We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.
We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.
A person has been taken to hospital after a car and an electric scooter collided in Avondale, Auckla…
Unfortunately our two fur babies no longer get on. Casper is looking for a new home with no other animals. Needs to be a home if he needs a vet then he will be taken and that he will be spoilt. He is a lovely 4 year old and has been fixed and microchipped. He loves to sleep on the bed with you … View moreUnfortunately our two fur babies no longer get on. Casper is looking for a new home with no other animals. Needs to be a home if he needs a vet then he will be taken and that he will be spoilt. He is a lovely 4 year old and has been fixed and microchipped. He loves to sleep on the bed with you or on his own bed which will be provided along with a cat cage. $100.00 please ph Vanessa 0274068674
Have you registered for the PopUp Business School in New Lynn? We can’t wait to see you at this FREE 10-day course that will help you turn your passion into an income! Register here and pop into the PopUp Business School! 9:30am – 2:30pm, Mon 29 April – Fri 10 May, New Lynn Scout Hall, 37 … View moreHave you registered for the PopUp Business School in New Lynn? We can’t wait to see you at this FREE 10-day course that will help you turn your passion into an income! Register here and pop into the PopUp Business School! 9:30am – 2:30pm, Mon 29 April – Fri 10 May, New Lynn Scout Hall, 37 Margan Ave, New Lynn.
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