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Should the New Zealand Government significantly increase the abatement threshold for welfare recipients and tie it to minimum wage increases to support women and their families to transition to employment or self-employment. The current abatement threshold provides limited work incentives for … View moreShould the New Zealand Government significantly increase the abatement threshold for welfare recipients and tie it to minimum wage increases to support women and their families to transition to employment or self-employment. The current abatement threshold provides limited work incentives for beneficiaries and in many cases acts as a deterrent to moving to independence.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight with your story to the resolution which will be discussed at the BPW National Conference taking place in Kaitaia.
Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.
Should the Govt individualise social welfare and address the system’s reliance on an outdated notion of families having a primary breadwinner, by amongst other things, bringing the couple rate of a benefit closer to double the single rate.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add… View moreShould the Govt individualise social welfare and address the system’s reliance on an outdated notion of families having a primary breadwinner, by amongst other things, bringing the couple rate of a benefit closer to double the single rate.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight with your story to the resolution which will be discussed at the BPW National Conference taking place in Kaitaia .
Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.
If you see illegal dumping, report it. 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).
Donate or dispose of your items properly. Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.
8am Saturday April 15, on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St. Household goods, furniture, appliances, Op Shop, toys and books. DVD special $1 for 2, CDs make a donation. All Welcome!
The comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!
Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of … View moreThe comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!
Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of Samsung and Apple now with this easy guide.
Should the Government ensure that disabled learners thrive in New Zealand schools by implementing the recommendations of the Education Review Office report Thriving at School? Education for Disabled Learners in Schools. Come and make sure we get this resolution passed for further debate.
… View moreShould the Government ensure that disabled learners thrive in New Zealand schools by implementing the recommendations of the Education Review Office report Thriving at School? Education for Disabled Learners in Schools. Come and make sure we get this resolution passed for further debate.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution with your story.
Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Speaker: Remits for conference.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.
Would you like to see the alleviation of poverty, particularly for Māori and Pasifika women, disadvantaged by pay parity issues. For every $1 a Pākehā man earns, a Pākehā woman earns 89c; an Asian man and a Māori man earn 86c; an Asian woman earns 83c; a Pacific man and a Māori woman earn … View moreWould you like to see the alleviation of poverty, particularly for Māori and Pasifika women, disadvantaged by pay parity issues. For every $1 a Pākehā man earns, a Pākehā woman earns 89c; an Asian man and a Māori man earn 86c; an Asian woman earns 83c; a Pacific man and a Māori woman earn 81c; and a Pacific woman earns 75c. Is this fair? Come and add your story
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution with your story.
Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.
Should the government better support student Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals through improvements (including but not limited to) Reimbursing students for costs incurred by work placement training.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution … View moreShould the government better support student Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals through improvements (including but not limited to) Reimbursing students for costs incurred by work placement training.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution with your story.
Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Speaker: Remits for conference. Your story may well add weight to the submission.
Cost: Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.
Franklin Hospice will be having a huge garage sale on 29 April 10am-2pm. Loads of clothes, plants, baking and bric-a-brac.
29 Hall Street, Pukekohe.
All funds raised go towards the running of Franklin Hospice.
Is there a need for Civics education in general to improve knowledge of Central and Local Government to enable all New Zealanders to be engaged in this process of democracy. The low voter turnout and general lack of engagement in all government processes across New Zealand is of great concern.
… View moreIs there a need for Civics education in general to improve knowledge of Central and Local Government to enable all New Zealanders to be engaged in this process of democracy. The low voter turnout and general lack of engagement in all government processes across New Zealand is of great concern.
Invitation to BPW FRANKLIN DINNER MEETING.
Come and add weight to the resolution with your story.
Date: 26th April 2023 Time: 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe.
Cost:Cost: $30 BPW Franklin account 02 0404 0100956 00 Code: dinner Ref: Surname. Prepayment essential.
To register attendance: Contact catering@bpwfranklin.org.nz before 8pm Sunday 23rd April. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend.
Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?
The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage … View moreTelecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?
The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage you to speak up and raise issues early.
For phone and internet disputes, talk to your provider first and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved or if you need some extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.
To get in touch or find out more, visit www.tdr.org.nz or freephone 0508 98 98 98.
Remember our servicemen and servicewomen past and present by attending an Anzac Day service on Tuesday 25 April.
Visit ourauckland.nz/anzacday for a full list of services across the region.
Just for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.
Here's five great things a Premium Listing will get you:
- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to … View moreJust for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.
Here's five great things a Premium Listing will get you:
- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to connect
- message scheduling (set and forget!)
- improved SEO (improve your online footprint!)
- fortnightly tips and tricks from the Neighbourly team to ensure your Premium Listing works for you
- support from the Neighbourly team whenever you need it
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Be in to win an experience of a lifetime for your child.
As the official coin toss partner for the Blues, Stuff is giving away six experiences for kids across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to take part in the famous ritual at the DHL Super Rugby Pacific and SKY Super Rugby Aupiki home games.
… View moreBe in to win an experience of a lifetime for your child.
As the official coin toss partner for the Blues, Stuff is giving away six experiences for kids across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to take part in the famous ritual at the DHL Super Rugby Pacific and SKY Super Rugby Aupiki home games.
They won't just participate in the toss but will also get to watch the game, visit the commentary box and take home a bunch of goodies.
CDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare … View moreCDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare rules for dogs?
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