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New Zealand's endemic southern blue butterfly (Zizina oxleyi) is now common only in Otago and Canterbury. Small populations of the southern blue can still be found within the wide distribution of the common blue in the North Island, but their future is unclear.
Retired tradesperson with many skills from wallpapering, interior painting, fixing broken tiles, leaky taps, jammed doors and windows. Happy to help around your home with any odd jobs you have. Free Quote
Sale starts this week,good winter clothing still arriving in so be in quick for $5 a bag bargains.Wed and Fri 9--12 noon,CNR Buckets Rdand CANARVON st ,Linwood,see you there.
The Stuff Press leaders debate had obvious sound problems which was a huge advantage to Ardern and a huge disadvantage to the Prime Minister Bill English.
Hi our knitting group is meeting tomorrow at the Peterborough library from 1pm to 3.30pm everyone welcome
Civic Toastmasters Club had two members competing at the Area G4 Contests last night [Thursday 7th]. John competed in the Table Topics contest, but was not placed. However, Penny did a great job with her Humorous Speech and took away the Trophy. She will now go on to represent our club at the … View moreCivic Toastmasters Club had two members competing at the Area G4 Contests last night [Thursday 7th]. John competed in the Table Topics contest, but was not placed. However, Penny did a great job with her Humorous Speech and took away the Trophy. She will now go on to represent our club at the Division Contest next month.
Congratulations Penny.
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Morena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View moreMorena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!
A friendly reminder, the Food Lovers Masterclasses are happening next Tuesday and Wednesday. Along with great food waste knowledge, skills and techniques, all attendees receive a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday 12 September Workshop: … View moreA friendly reminder, the Food Lovers Masterclasses are happening next Tuesday and Wednesday. Along with great food waste knowledge, skills and techniques, all attendees receive a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
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Wednesday 13 September Workshop: bit.ly...
Christchurch's Redcliffs School will rebuild a new campus following today's Council decision.
Read more at NEWSLINE: bit.ly...
Hey everyone! We are having a Garage Sale this Saturday from 9 -2 at 124 Rose Street, Somerfield.
Lots of kitchen/house hold items, clothing (including Sports/Kathmandu gear), books, DVDs, sofa, bed base, golf clubs and more! we will also have a table of free stuff that we hope someone may have a … View moreHey everyone! We are having a Garage Sale this Saturday from 9 -2 at 124 Rose Street, Somerfield.
Lots of kitchen/house hold items, clothing (including Sports/Kathmandu gear), books, DVDs, sofa, bed base, golf clubs and more! we will also have a table of free stuff that we hope someone may have a use for instead of ending up in landfill!
Hi am showcasing at this event Crafty Knitting Machine will be selling also some samples off the machine and will have monster needles also on display items sold on the day will be recycled denim aprons worn while using this machine cots rugs and single blankets , but this day is set up to take… View moreHi am showcasing at this event Crafty Knitting Machine will be selling also some samples off the machine and will have monster needles also on display items sold on the day will be recycled denim aprons worn while using this machine cots rugs and single blankets , but this day is set up to take bookings for workshops for 2017 - 2018
Date - 25th November
Event - Summer Woolfeast
Venue - Hal swell Community Event Center
Time - 11am to 4pm
Come down and see this Knitting Machine make Blankets Rugs with Crafty wool T,shirt Wool and Rope Wool Denim wool and Roving Wool
Limited spaces for this year 8 students per class website up soon under Crafty Korner
Only 32 spaces for this year thankyou
Just a reminder to please come and show your community support this afternoon for 1/2 hour in opposition to yet another bottle store in our area.
With your presence, we have a good chance of presenting to the CCC that this proposed bottleshop should not proceed, within our local shopping centre … View moreJust a reminder to please come and show your community support this afternoon for 1/2 hour in opposition to yet another bottle store in our area.
With your presence, we have a good chance of presenting to the CCC that this proposed bottleshop should not proceed, within our local shopping centre adjoined to the The Mad Butchers and Couplands' Bakery. Thank you! [14 degrees and sunny weather forecaste for this afternoon : ) ]
Vivienne Yeki Receptionist | Communications | Administration - Linwood College
- in support of the Phillipstown Community's submission to CCC opposing the proposed liquor outlet.
See link below for more information: www.stuff.co.nz...
Another part of the work Citizens Advice does is to track the sort of calls for help we get and shine a 'spotlight' on areas of concern.
Citizens Advice Bureau releases report that shows many employers are breaking the law
Media Release
7 September 2017
Employers are breaking … View moreAnother part of the work Citizens Advice does is to track the sort of calls for help we get and shine a 'spotlight' on areas of concern.
Citizens Advice Bureau releases report that shows many employers are breaking the law
Media Release
7 September 2017
Employers are breaking the law by denying workers their entitlement to a written employment agreement. Citizens Advice Bureau has produced a report based on the situations of 473 clients who contacted the CAB in the six months from 1 December 2016 to 31 May 2017 who did not have written employment agreements and who were dealing with a range of other breaches of their employment rights.
“When there is no written employment agreement, employees are vulnerable to being treated badly by their employer”, said Jayne McKendry, Social Policy Advisor at Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand. Ms McKendry and her colleagues have looked closely at the 473 enquiries and they are appalled at the very clear breaches of law for these people.
“We have seen situations of employees not being paid wages owed to them, having their hours of work changed without discussion, and even being fired on the spot for taking a day’s sick leave” states Ms McKendry. “These are clear abuses of employees’ rights, rights which are very clearly stated in the law”, McKendry noted.
The CAB acknowledges that having a written employment agreement doesn’t guarantee that minimum standards of employment will be upheld, but they assert that a written agreement is a fundamental starting point for any employment relationship. They are calling on all employers, regardless of the size of their business, to make sure they understand their obligations to their staff.
“If you don’t know what’s legally required of you as an employer, it’s time you found out. There is plenty of information and support available to help you”, asserts McKendry.
CABs have seen many situations where things have gone awry at the end of the employment relationship, something that could have been prevented if there was a written employment agreement giving both parties a clear understanding about giving notice and about treating each other fairly and in good faith. “Having a written employment agreement makes life easier for both employers and employees” McKendry noted.
“CABs have received enquiries from clients who got fired on the spot for having a day off sick, or who’ve been told to either work longer hours or leave, or even for asking for an employment agreement. This is clearly unfair, and unlawful.”
“We’ve also talked to people who’ve just walked off the job with no, or very little, notice. In this situation, not having a written employment agreement doesn’t help the employer either”, Ms McKendry noted.
The Labour Inspectorate has statutory powers to enforce compliance with employment laws but given how widespread non-compliance is, they are seriously under-resourced to be able to respond to every breach. There is also currently nowhere for employees to go to safely report a breach of their rights and know that action will be taken in a way that will not back-fire on them.
The CAB believes that a more integrated cross-government approach is needed to address these issues, both in terms of educating employers and ensuring compliance with minimum employment standards.
The CAB hopes their report will prompt employers to get things in order and make sure every worker has a written employment agreement. “We also hope it will prompt government agencies to think of other ways to educate and upskill employers, to ensure there are consequences for those who knowingly disregard the law, and to make it easier for employees to report breaches of their rights without fear of losing their job if they do. We will certainly be advocating for this every chance we get,” Jayne concluded.
Link to full report attached
Also link on where to find us in Christchurch
Contact: Jayne McKendry, Social Policy Advisor, CABNZ, Phone 04 471 2735
Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent community organisation offering free, confidential and independent information, advice and assistance from 83 locations stretching from Northland to Invercargill. Last year volunteers received over 500,000 enquiries on issues ranging from health and family, immigration, housing and employment to consumer rights.
Morena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View moreMorena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!
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