Thank you for using Neighbourly
www.stuff.co.nz...
Hamilton City Council is to extend the minimum wage of $20 per hour to all staff employed by the organisation’s contractors. The cost is unknown but the best guess is between $258,000 to $859,000 per year to be funded through rates or through debt.
www.legislation.govt.nz...
… View morewww.stuff.co.nz...
Hamilton City Council is to extend the minimum wage of $20 per hour to all staff employed by the organisation’s contractors. The cost is unknown but the best guess is between $258,000 to $859,000 per year to be funded through rates or through debt.
www.legislation.govt.nz...
Section 10 of Local Government Act details the purpose of local government is—
• to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of, communities; and
• to meet the current and future needs of communities for good-quality local infrastructure, local public services, and performance of regulatory functions in a way that is most cost-effective for households and businesses.
How is the living wage (above the Government’s) most cost effective for households and businesses?
and
How is it on behalf of communities?
Good-quality, of the performance of regulatory functions, means infrastructure, services, and performance that are—
• efficient;
• effective; and
• appropriate to present and anticipated future circumstances.
How is the living wage to contractors efficient, effective and appropriate for the ratepayer particularly in these austere and worrying times?
Those who voted for this lose sight of representative responsibility and fail to represent the residents and ratepayers who took the effort to vote and in fact all of Hamilton residents.
Some contractors do not contact solely to Council, their employees also work at other locations for other contracts.
How is this to be policed?
Oh that’s right it is only other people’s money – watch out for the spend-up on ‘nice to haves’ during the annual plan.
Buckle up it is going to be a rough ride, particularly in these austere and worrying times.
Free to a good home: Five highbacked dining chairs. Damaged/scraped with cat scratches and general wear. Black vinyl/leather-look, with wooden legs. Good for a reupholstery project or just for daily use. Txt 021496760 to pick up from Hillcrest.
Bokashi buckets suitable for food scraps. No smel,l once preserved can be added to compost or dug into garden.
Oval table 900mm x 600mm. Top hinges to stand upright and save storage space.Needs work done on it.
Suitablefor pruning fruit trees or vines (kiwifruit, Grapes etc). in excellent condition. 1 handpiece of Italian manufacture (Campagnola), fitted with safety device to stop accidental use. C/W 15 meters of flexible hose. Will prune up to 25mm Diameter.
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!
Free Xero Accounting Live Webinar Training.
Only 50 seats are available. Sign up to reserve your seat now. ahaccounting.co.nz...
I still cringe as I remember a painting job I did a few years ago. It was during my lunch break on the job, I had been texting the woman who owned the house I was redecorating, just clarifying a few things. While munching on sandwiches, I remembered that evening I was going to have a date with my … View moreI still cringe as I remember a painting job I did a few years ago. It was during my lunch break on the job, I had been texting the woman who owned the house I was redecorating, just clarifying a few things. While munching on sandwiches, I remembered that evening I was going to have a date with my beautiful wife. As I anticipated the evening with her, I conjured up a slightly suggestive text to let her know my feelings. But as soon as I pushed 'send' on my cell phone, I panicked, realising I had accidentally sent that intimate text to my client! I quickly sent her another one, apologizing profusely, explaining, "That last text was for my wife!" My client very understanding, but from that point on I could never quite look her in the eye! At least she knew I was very happily married, and she was happy with my painting work which is what really counts! Have you got a story more awkward than that? I'd love to hear any stories of your awkward moments on the job - or at home.
View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.
If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
My son has two pairs of slides he no longer wears, as pictured - both Adidas. Black ones are size 8, lovely cushioned sole and top, suede self coloured stripes. Blue/white striped ones are size 10.
Both have minor wear but plenty of life left. They are clean but I will rewash them before sale.
$10… View moreMy son has two pairs of slides he no longer wears, as pictured - both Adidas. Black ones are size 8, lovely cushioned sole and top, suede self coloured stripes. Blue/white striped ones are size 10.
Both have minor wear but plenty of life left. They are clean but I will rewash them before sale.
$10 for the blue/white striped ones
$18 for the black suede ones
Or $20 for both.
Txt to arrange pick up or I will post for a fee.
021496760
Good News, we are now in Covid level 1
This is now the time for you to :
Book a hearing test
Get your hearing aids serviced
Upgrade to the latest automatic rechargeable hearing aids
Get your ears cleaned at a dewax appointment
Phone: 07 853 7874 or email: helpmehear@hotmail.com
to book your … View moreGood News, we are now in Covid level 1
This is now the time for you to :
Book a hearing test
Get your hearing aids serviced
Upgrade to the latest automatic rechargeable hearing aids
Get your ears cleaned at a dewax appointment
Phone: 07 853 7874 or email: helpmehear@hotmail.com
to book your appointment
It’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well … View moreIt’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well positioned to meet the needs of your 5 - 16 year old one question at a time so it's not overwhelming.
We offer catch up, extension and exam prep programs.
Give us a call today to have a chat with one of our experts.
Older Home and Garden and other magazines - FREE. From smokefree home. Pick-up Harrowfield. Please only make contact if serious about prompt collection.
Hi everyone, Mesoverse, multi media immersive art installation will be running from Wed - Fri 5 - 7pm and Sat 2 - 4pm. Finishes on Sat June 20th, the last day open. Totally free to go, entry on the Victoria On The River side.
Child friendly.
Imagine walking through a secret door, a journey through… View moreHi everyone, Mesoverse, multi media immersive art installation will be running from Wed - Fri 5 - 7pm and Sat 2 - 4pm. Finishes on Sat June 20th, the last day open. Totally free to go, entry on the Victoria On The River side.
Child friendly.
Imagine walking through a secret door, a journey through a maze bursting with creativity and multimedia installations, where physical and digital arts blend together as one and you arrive into an intergalactic universe, MESOVERSE!
Mesoverse is an exciting, innovative project with established local artists collaborating with lighting and multimedia specialists to create a public art space like no other! A large scale immersive artwork and a mixed media playground.
Find out more here: mesoverse.nz
FB event: bit.ly...
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…
