Council is paying the living wage
The Hutt City Council has become a fully accredited living wage provider.
The workers that repair the roads, clean the streets, and collect rubbish and recycling will now be paid at least $22.75 an hour.
Hutt City is the third council to become fully-accredited after Wellington in 2018 and Dunedin in 2019. The council resolved to pay the living wage to its staff in 2018. Accreditation means all contractors will be paying their staff at least $22.75.
What is your thoughts on the Living Wage?
Home Hosting Sherbrooke Canada
Last week our club hosted eleven people from Quebec for six nights.We had a wonderful time with our French speaking guests.Luckily their English was better than our French.We enjoyed showing them the highlights of Wgtn including Otari reserve,cable car, botanic gardens,waterfront & Te Papa Join our Club and make new friends around the world . in February we will be hosting the club from New York
and in May 2025 our club will visit Taiwan. Wellington Friendship Force facebook for more details.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.4% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.