Reasons to Organise Self-Storage in Winter
Self-storage units offer significant benefits to homeowners, and winter is an ideal time to store certain items away. As the days get shorter a decluttered home can feel lighter and more appealing.
Before reading on, if you have questions about getting the most from a storage unit, our teams at Kiwi Self Storage, are here to help.
To get you started, here are four reasons why you want to organise winter self-storage.
Reason One: You'll Make More Room
Is your garage always full, leaving no room to park the car? Are you worried about clutter and lack of floor space? Renting a self-storage unit can help free up extra space. You can store everything from excess summer sports equipment to outdoor furniture or items you don’t need daily. By using off-site storage, you’ll finally get the extra space in your home you’ve been wanting for ages.
Reason Two: Storing Equipment Frees Up Space
As cooler weather arrives, things in the garden slow down. You don't need to worry so much about lawn and garden maintenance. Items such as the lawnmower, hedge trimmer and other garden tools take up valuable space in the garage or shed. If you'd like more space to use for other things throughout the winter months, renting a storage unit is an easy and affordable way to create the additional space you need.
Reason Three: Preserving Outdoor Furniture Makes Sense
Winter weather can deteriorate exposed outdoor furniture and umbrellas. One day it may be sunny and warm, and the next it may be damp and cold. Severe weather fluctuations can affect your outdoor furniture, modern furniture in particular, especially if it is not covered. If you’ve invested in your outdoor furniture, you’ll want to keep it looking great for years to come.
Reason Four: Protecting Against New Zealand’s Damp Winter Conditions
New Zealand's winter can be particularly damp, which can lead to mold and mildew problems in homes. By using a self-storage if your home lacks climate control, you can protect your belongings from the effects of dampness. Items like clothing, books, and electronics can be safely stored without the risk of moisture damage, ensuring they remain in good condition throughout the winter months.
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Indian workers claim they were made to work 17-hour days with no pay, treated like slaves by restaurant chain
A group of 19 Indian migrant workers claim they are being made to work in what they describe as slave-like conditions up to 17 hours per day with no pay at Auckland restaurant chain Daaku Kebab.
The men claim they each paid between $26,000 and $60,000 for the work visas they feel have now trapped them.
They said they went to Sikh temples for help, and the temple communities were now supplying them with groceries. Daljit Singh, a spokesman for the Supreme Sikh Society said the workers were “not in a good shape mentally”.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (Mbie) confirmed it had received complaints about alleged migrant exploitation at Daaku Kebab and the matter had been referred to its investigations team.
Daaku Kebab has five outlets across Auckland. One of its two directors, known by the single name Sourav, has denied the allegations as “baseless”.
Khawaish Singh, 24, said he paid $26,000 for his visa and a job at Daaku Kebab, and claims that for the first two months he received no payments despite being made to work 17-hour days.
He and three other workers - Partab Singh, 26, Narender Singh, 33, and Harsh Singh, 27 - share a basement in Papatoetoe and say they survive on food and groceries they get from the Sikh temple.
Khawaish said he worked from 11am to 4am for two months under “training” and received no payment for his work. He was just given meals.
“We are treated just like slaves and I didn’t feel like I was being treated like a human being at all,” said Khawaish, who first started work for the chain in July last year.
Khawaish said he started getting paid in September but did not know how much he received hourly because the company did not give him payslips.
Co-workers Partab, Narender and Harsh shared similar claims with the Herald, alleging they were being made to work long hours with little or no pay after paying tens of thousands of dollars for their visas.
Harsh claims he paid $60,000 for his visa because the company had promised he could be a shareholder.
“When I asked about getting a proper salary so I can repay the money I borrowed, they threatened by saying the business will be sold and all the money that I paid will be gone,” he claimed.
He feared that not repaying a loan for the money he borrowed to pay for his visa would put his family in danger.
Sourav denies all the allegations. “These allegations are all denied, but under legal advice I am unable to comment further whilst an investigation is under way.”
He said the problems arose from a “personal matter concerning families back home in India”.
“They are unable to substantiate the amounts alleged and this is a baseless allegation,” he said.
“Some of these employees have refused to work, quarrelled with customers, and have committed acts of theft on business premises.”
Sourav said he had faced pressure from the families of the men back in India to continue employing them.
He also said he had reached out to the workers “to finalise their outstanding dues and minimum employment entitlements which they are entitled to”.
“They have not yet responded to my request,” he said.
In an email dated June 17 and sighted by the Herald, Sourav said he would like to meet with the workers to resolve their employment dispute.
He said their payslips will be provided to them then.
In a previous email on June 12, Sourav said he was selling the business and gave the men two weeks to find another job or seek other options.
“Business is much slower than I expected, to be honest I put all my personal savings into my business and even still can’t afford my food expenses and my home loan . . . so I decided to sell my business,” he wrote.
Daljit Singh, a spokesman for the Supreme Sikh Society, said 19 workers linked to Daaku Kebab had sought help from Sikh temples in Papatoetoe and Takanini.
He claimed they had “been scammed”, and said it was his belief that they were paying for a pathway to residency and getting part of the business.
He said the temple had been supporting the group with groceries and supplies, and they came to the temples at least once a day for hot meals.
James Friend, Mbie acting national manager investigations, said the complaints were being referred to the ministry’s investigations team.
“We have received complaints which have been referred to our investigations team,” Friend said.
“To protect the integrity of our investigation, we will not be commenting on details of an ongoing investigation.”
The four men who spoke to the Herald had been assessed to be eligible to apply for the Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa.
This is the latest among a string of alleged exploitation cases linked to Immigration New Zealand’s accredited employer work visa (AEWV) scheme, which followed an employer-led process to hire migrant workers.
As at June 3, Immigration had approved 120,472 AEWV applications, and 35,264 accredited employers that use the scheme to attain work visas for as many staff as they wanted.
There are currently 255 active investigations on 246 accredited employers under way and 366 have had their accreditation either revoked or suspended.
It remains unclear how many people have been exploited as a result of companies exploiting the scheme and migrants wanting to move to New Zealand.
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