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David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View moreHi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.
A planned strike among nearly 1000 Air New Zealand engineers and logistics workers that could put Kiwis' holiday travel plans in disarray is about more than just pay, the union representing the workers said today as it called a competing press release by airline management … View moreA planned strike among nearly 1000 Air New Zealand engineers and logistics workers that could put Kiwis' holiday travel plans in disarray is about more than just pay, the union representing the workers said today as it called a competing press release by airline management "misleading". "No one wants to disrupt people's Christmas plans, but Air New Zealand has taken an unnecessarily aggressive approach," said E tū union's head of aviation, who goes by the single name Savage. "Aviation workers don't make these decisions without good cause.
"In aviation, there is a constant downward pressure on costs driven by airlines. The result is a race to the bottom on wages and conditions." About 95 per cent of the union voted for the strike, which is scheduled to take place December 21. But both sides will go into mediation on Monday "and carry on bargaining in good faith". If an agreement isn't reached before December 21, Air New Zealand pointed out in a press release today, the strike will put "thousands of holiday plans at risk" on the busiest travel day of the year. Nearly 42,000 customers have booked flights for that day and now face cancellations, the airline pointed out. The average income of maintenance engineers, logistics and other staff to strike is $115,000 - more than double the average wage in New Zealand - and around 170 of them earn more than $150,000, Air New Zealand said. The union has rejected an offer for an immediate 2 per cent pay increase, followed by a 3 per cent increase next year. But the union said today it is responding to cuts to their conditions amid record profits for the airline. "This is not just about pay. It's about repeated proposals by the airline weeks out from Christmas to pay them less than colleagues who have already settled, and to cut into key conditions, including overtime rates."This affects line and hangar engineers, but also store workers and aircraft cleaners, who are covered by the same document and who are struggling to get ahead. Our members feel under-appreciated and under attack. "The ballot results show an overwhelming resolve to...defend themselves." Air New Zealand has said it will contact customers booked to travel on 21 December closer to the travel date if the strike action goes ahead as planned. In the meantime, the company has asked customers not to call with questions, as no further information is available.
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It's the final week to donate to the The Foodbank Project!
17,000 families will come to The Salvation Army for food and support over the Christmas period, but our donations this December will only fill 600 food parcels.
Every donation will make a real difference to families in need but we … View moreIt's the final week to donate to the The Foodbank Project!
17,000 families will come to The Salvation Army for food and support over the Christmas period, but our donations this December will only fill 600 food parcels.
Every donation will make a real difference to families in need but we still have a long way to go. With only two weeks until Christmas, we need your help to fill more food parcels!
Donate a Christmas bundle today and help make Christmas wishes come true for struggling Kiwi families.
Three days of Christmas strike action (starting 21st Dec) by Air New Zealand engineers that could have affected 120,000 air travellers has been called off. Talks concluded at 10pm last night and E tū union members say their core aims have largely been achieved, E tū said in a statement. However, … View moreThree days of Christmas strike action (starting 21st Dec) by Air New Zealand engineers that could have affected 120,000 air travellers has been called off. Talks concluded at 10pm last night and E tū union members say their core aims have largely been achieved, E tū said in a statement. However, specifc details about the offer will not be made public until union members have been briefed. E tū head of aviation, Savage, said travellers will be relieved the strike action has been called off.
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Founded by Celia Hay, the New Zealand School of Food & Wine has been educating the next generation of baristas, chefs, restaurant and café owners, wine professionals and food lovers since 1995.
Located in Auckland's Viaduct, our New Zealand Government accredited certificates offer … View moreFounded by Celia Hay, the New Zealand School of Food & Wine has been educating the next generation of baristas, chefs, restaurant and café owners, wine professionals and food lovers since 1995.
Located in Auckland's Viaduct, our New Zealand Government accredited certificates offer practical hands-on cooking and hospitality qualifications, taught by a team of chefs, restaurant managers and wine professionals who are experts in their field and focused on the success of our students.
The next cookery and hospitality programme intake is from 5th Feb 2019. Free fees may apply, places are limited, contact us now.
Auckland commuters who use the Downtown car park are set to face a 67 per cent hike in daily parking costs next year. From January 21 the capped price for parking at the Auckland Transport-owned car park will rise from $24 to $40 a day. The capped rate kicks in for those who park for more than five… View moreAuckland commuters who use the Downtown car park are set to face a 67 per cent hike in daily parking costs next year. From January 21 the capped price for parking at the Auckland Transport-owned car park will rise from $24 to $40 a day. The capped rate kicks in for those who park for more than five hours. At the same time its hourly rate will rise from $4 to $4.50. A spokesman for Auckland Transport said the Downtown car parking building was frequently full meaning parking was not available for people who were going into the city centre to do business.
"Auckland Transport wants to encourage short-term parking in this building rather than all day parking." The spokesman said Auckland Transport also wanted people to use public transport or take active modes to the city centre if they were going to be there all day. He pointed to the cost of the nearest private car park - the Viaduct Car Park on Sturdee Street which charged $12 an hour or $45 a day. Barney Irvine, a spokesman on Auckland transport for the AA, said the big winners would be the private car parking operators as people switched to other car parks nearby. Irvine said he doubted private car park owners would jack up their prices to the same extent. "But it opens the door for private operators in that vicinity to bump up prices." He said commuters using the carpark would be unlikely to all switch to public transport.
"If it was a convenient option they would be doing it already." That meant people would move to private car parks which would be good news for the likes of Wilson and Tournament car parking companies.
The increase is the third hike in five years for commuters using the Downtown car park. In August 2015, Auckland Transport increased its daily parking rate at the Downtown, Civic and Victoria St car parks from $17 to $24 per day. The move came after the council removed Early Bird parking rates in December 2014, meaning drivers arriving before 8.30am and leaving before the car park closed could no longer pay the subsidised price of $13. At the time, the council said the change would reduce traffic congestion during morning rush hour, with extra revenue being used to upgrade public transport. The Auckland Transport spokesman said it would not be changing rates at the Civic or Victoria Street car parks which it also owns. The rates at those car parks will remain at $4 per hour and $24 a day. The spokesman said unlike Downtown those buildings were not clogged with people parking all day.
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The event lineup for Auckland in 2019 has something for everyone.
British backpacker Grace Millane will "forever be a Kiwi", her father says, as he thanks New Zealand…
I've radically pruned a large, old rosemary bush and in the process of breaking it up into kindling sized sticks and small logs. There will be boxes of it and I think will make a fragrant fire - is anyone interested in picking it up, or some of it? Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden shopping centre … View moreI've radically pruned a large, old rosemary bush and in the process of breaking it up into kindling sized sticks and small logs. There will be boxes of it and I think will make a fragrant fire - is anyone interested in picking it up, or some of it? Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden shopping centre end. Thanks, Rose
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