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Free Office/ Gaming Chair
Bought new from PbTech. We no longer need it, unfortunately the front upholstery cover is worn out. The wheels might run smoothly again if you clean them.
The armrest can be flipped up, the chair gaslift still works well. Pick up from Owairaka Avenue, Mt Albert. We … View moreFree Office/ Gaming Chair
Bought new from PbTech. We no longer need it, unfortunately the front upholstery cover is worn out. The wheels might run smoothly again if you clean them.
The armrest can be flipped up, the chair gaslift still works well. Pick up from Owairaka Avenue, Mt Albert. We can leave them in our car port.
Male Barber
Hi,
I'm in Pt Chev. Used to go to Rob and his dad Mike at the Gentry - he did a great layered cut for about $25. Rob left the business about 3 years ago.
Now all the local barbers are 'fade' cuts with electric sheep clippers!
Does anyone know a local-ish classic old style barber?… View moreHi,
I'm in Pt Chev. Used to go to Rob and his dad Mike at the Gentry - he did a great layered cut for about $25. Rob left the business about 3 years ago.
Now all the local barbers are 'fade' cuts with electric sheep clippers!
Does anyone know a local-ish classic old style barber?
Cheers,
Phil
Yoga space for hire
I have a lovely peaceful space available to rent for yoga classes or Pilates etc, available mornings or evenings
Lots of off street parking and can fit up to 18 people
Please call Leigh 02102646898
First human case of rabies detected in New Zealand
The case was from an overseas traveller who died from the disease last week.
More to come......
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NZ’s top bosses richer than ever following big pay rises
CEO Pay 2022 Table
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Name-----------------Company----------------------Pay
John Cullity Ebos $6,643,618
Ross Taylor Fletcher Building $6,589,027
Miles Hurrell … View moreCEO Pay 2022 Table
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Name-----------------Company----------------------Pay
John Cullity Ebos $6,643,618
Ross Taylor Fletcher Building $6,589,027
Miles Hurrell Fonterra $4,308,178
Lewis Gradon Fisher & Paykel Healthcare $3,998,488
Vittoria Shortt ASB Bank $3,918,523
Nick Grayston The Warehouse Group $3,568,000
Don Braid Mainfreight $3,373,427
Angela Mentis BNZ $3,353,615
Jolie Hodson Spark $3,130,350
Jeffrey Greenslade Heartland Group Holdings $3,065,103
Russel Creedy Restaurant Brands $2,929,000
Michael Ahearne SkyCity $2,854,961
David Bortolussi A2 Milk Company $2,836,408
Gordon MacLeod Ryman Healthcare $2,762,253
Naomi James Channel Infrastructure $2,726,000
Daniel Huggins BNZ $2,567,752
Michael Daly KMD Brands $2,442,904
Jean-Baptiste Rousselot Chorus $2,442,500
Greg Foran Air New Zealand $2,347,263
Marc England Genesis Energy $2,325,461
Rod Duke Briscoe Group $2,166,319
Michael Boggs NZME $2,150,771
Neal Barclay Meridian Energy $2,134,372
Mike Fuge Contact Energy $2,128,603
Vince Hawksworth Mercury $2,072,443
Antonia Watson ANZ Banking Group $2,047,000
Philip Littlewood Stride Property $1,978,184
Mark Troughear Freightways $1,668,000
Clive Mackenzie Kiwi Property Group $1,503,832
Simon Mackenzie Vector $1,430,550
Bill McDonald Arvida Group $1,430,109
Scott Pritchard Precinct Properties $1,397,581
Grant Webster Tourism Holdings $1,368,176
Adrian Littlewood Auckland Int. Airport $1,323,626
Peter Mence Argosy Property $1,277,693
Sophie Moloney Sky Television $1,263,068
Rhys Jones Vulcan Steel $1,250,163
Scott Scoullar Summerset Group $1,218,571
Brent Pattison Oceania Healthcare $1,209,067
Mark Peterson NZX Limited $1,200,000
Catherine McGrath Westpac NZ $1,195,797
Molly Matthews Pushpay Holdings $1,192,121
David Mair Skellerup $1,187,000
John Dakin Goodman Property Trust $1,184,500
Kimbal Riley Vista Group $1,096,481
Loenard Sampson Port of Tauranga $1,082,144
Jeremy Nicoll Arvida Group $1,019,853
David Prentice Manawa Energy $1,012,482
Peter Reidie Sanford NZ $1,000,000
Simon Moutter Spark $788,796
Carrie Hurihanganui Auckland Int. Airport $772,875
Kevin Bowler My Food Bag $556,200
John Penno Synlait $551,042
David Banfield Comvita $533,000
Richard Umbers Ryman Healthcare $513,416
Grant Watson Synlait $421,567
Simon Power Westpac NZ $141,776
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free gardening pots
lots of gardening pots, seed trays and recycle bins, all sizes and some of the large pots already full of soil and compost, all organic and heavy.
Great for growing vegetables, seedlings, micro greens, shrubs or flowers. Must take all.
Contact Linda 0274324442 in Mt Roskill
Engineer unable to feed his family after being duped by immigration scammers
An Indian national was left unable to feed his family after paying half his monthly salary to scammers posing as Immigration New Zealand.
Ganga Dharan who lives in the south Indian city of Bengaluru, was contacted on WhatsApp in October by a person claiming to be a New Zealand immigration … View moreAn Indian national was left unable to feed his family after paying half his monthly salary to scammers posing as Immigration New Zealand.
Ganga Dharan who lives in the south Indian city of Bengaluru, was contacted on WhatsApp in October by a person claiming to be a New Zealand immigration adviser.
”They promised me a work visa and asked me to send my CV to their email address,” Dharan said.
FRED.OLSEN CRUISES – Cruises ex UK
Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines is famous for their unique and innovative global cruise itineraries, including World Cruises and Grand Voyages.
Popular with NZers are the British Isles, Scotland, Iceland, Norwegian Fjords, Mediterranean and Africa cruises.
Departing ex the UK, the itineraries are … View moreFred.Olsen Cruise Lines is famous for their unique and innovative global cruise itineraries, including World Cruises and Grand Voyages.
Popular with NZers are the British Isles, Scotland, Iceland, Norwegian Fjords, Mediterranean and Africa cruises.
Departing ex the UK, the itineraries are hand-crafted around themes of Natural Phenomena such as the Aurora Borealis Northern Lights, Wildlife & Nature, Remarkable landscapes, Cultural History & Local Traditions.
From 5-night short break cruises to the just released 106 night 2025 World Cruise, cruises start from £599 per person share twin.
Special offer – 38 night land & cruise package June 2023, Scotland, Iceland & Norway.
Poll: Should we scrap daylight saving?
This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?
… View moreThis Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
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32.5% Yes, scrap daylight savings
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54.1% No, keep daylight savings
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7% I don't mind either way
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6.4% Keep daylight savings but change the dates
SPiCE Community Competition
Have you registered for our moth plant competition yet? $2700 in cash prizes and lots of spot prizes too all up for grabs for our local community.
3 categories - 1. Primary and Intermediate Schools
2. High Schools
3. Community
Get together a … View moreHave you registered for our moth plant competition yet? $2700 in cash prizes and lots of spot prizes too all up for grabs for our local community.
3 categories - 1. Primary and Intermediate Schools
2. High Schools
3. Community
Get together a team of up to 5 people. Register on our website and start collecting up those moth plants. First prize for the most pods and vines collected in each category wins $500.
Second prize is $300 and we have bonus prizes of $100 for the thickest vine.
We even have maps showing you where moth plant is located!
For more information and how to register just follow the link www.spice.org.nz...
Fullers announces half-price return fares to Waiheke during off-peak times
From April 2, visitors travelling to the island will be able to get a 50 percent reduced ticket price of $24.75 if travelling to Waiheke after 1pm and returning after 7pm.
The fares are applicable to adult fares booked online more than 24 hours in advance.
Fuller360 CEO Mike Horne said it is the … View moreFrom April 2, visitors travelling to the island will be able to get a 50 percent reduced ticket price of $24.75 if travelling to Waiheke after 1pm and returning after 7pm.
The fares are applicable to adult fares booked online more than 24 hours in advance.
Fuller360 CEO Mike Horne said it is the cheapest return fare in 15 years and that by reducing fairs in off-peak times, they are hoping they can spread the demand out across the day.
He said there is an ongoing shortage of skilled maritime workers in New Zealand which means the ferry service does not have the staff numbers to increase its daily trips.
"We expect the pricing reduction will help to smooth out demand for our services throughout the day and improve the overall experience for all those who rely on our services."
Horne said that in an average week only 30 percent of the seats are used and then during the ferry's peak times, on weekends between 9am-12pm and 4pm-7pm, demand jumps up to 200 percent.
He said that although they'd like to simply hire more staff, this problem goes above their heads.
"While we continue to upskill our teams and engage with Government to seek changes to immigration settings, we anticipate these changes to our off-peak ticket pricing will make a positive difference for our passengers," said Horne.
Waiheke Island off-peak ferry tickets will be available on fullers.co.nz from April 2.
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Egg-cellent holidays
Hop into Sandringham Red Cross shop find egg- citing recycled or new items at affordable prices.
Pensioners, students, and everyone on main benefits will see their payments from the Government rise by 7.22% in line with inflation from April 1.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the changes today as part of his continuing focus on "bread and butter" priorities amid what's shaping up to be a tight election year.
He added it would "mean approximately 1.4 million New Zealanders will not go backwards" as they … View morePrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the changes today as part of his continuing focus on "bread and butter" priorities amid what's shaping up to be a tight election year.
He added it would "mean approximately 1.4 million New Zealanders will not go backwards" as they "feel the bite from the rise in the cost of living".
The changes announced today would apply on the same day that the Government's previously-announced childcare cost-of-living package would go into effect.
The minimum wage would also be increasing on the same day next month.
Under the changes, a couple on NZ Super would receive $103 more in total a fortnight, and a single person living alone receive an extra $67 with each payment.
Other main benefits that will see an increase include Jobseeker Support, Youth Payment, Young Parent Payment, Sole Parent Support and the Supported Living Payment.
Tertiary students receiving the student allowance will also see around $20 extra for each payment. It will also apply to student loan living cost payments.
"Working families will see increases to Working for Families, including an extra $4 for Best Start Payments taking it to $69 per week and an increase of $9 for the eldest child rate of Family Tax Credit, lifting it to $136 per week," Hipkins said.
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni said the $311 million change was a "practical solution to ensure those being supported didn't fall behind."
Inflation "rose by 7.22% in the year to December, while the net average wage – against which main benefits are indexed – rose by 6.24%. The extra boost to main benefits covers the 0.98% gap," she said.
"For working-age people receiving a main benefit, they will see an increase of between $19.81 and $46.20, depending on the type of benefit and whether they are single or a couple."
Today's cost of living changes follows an increase to the minimum wage and the Government’s $718 million extension of discounts to the fuel excise duty and public transport fares until June.
Last November, former prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Government's $189 million package to make an additional 10,000 children eligible for childcare assistance.
"All up, the additional support above the annual general adjustment equates to an extra $311 million, this is on top of the $189 million announced for the changes to Childcare Subsidy," Hipkins said on Monday.
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