Migrant developer working with iwi to provide affordable homes
Adrian Chooi worked in a petrol station when he first arrived in New Zealand from Malaysia, now he is working with local iwi to build affordable houses in Wainuiomata.
The development of eight homes in Wainuiomata will be the first in a series of projects aimed as boosting the number of houses available to applicants for the Government’s first home grant. In Wellington, properties not exceeding $550,000 qualify.
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.5% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
John Terris former Mayor HCC died 2 Feb 2026 Hutt
NOW THAT WE HAVE NO LOCAL newspapers.
Message just forwarded - the former Mayor of Lower Hutt John Terris died on Monday 2/2/26.
John was Mayor, MP and councillor [city and regional] over the years giving his all to Lower Hutt and beyond.
RIP John.
Kiwisaver Changes
Has your accountant told you about recent changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates and how they may affect wages and payroll calculations?
These updates can have flow-on effects for both employers and employees, and understanding them early helps avoid surprises.
Contact Stephen Larsen or www.stephenlarsenandco.co.nz... for more info
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