Posts by BPW Franklin Inc
974 days ago

Incentive for beneficiaries to move to independence

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

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 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.

More messages from your neighbours
2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.6% Maybe?
    33.6% Complete
  • 24.9% No
    24.9% Complete
586 votes
24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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