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Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.
But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.
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This Tuesday’s council meeting could be the turning point - Christchurch will be chlorine-free by the end of June. On 4th June NCC councillors will decide whether or not to work with Christchurch and find out how they are able to deliver healthy, safe drinking water with NO CHLORINE added. NCC … View moreThis Tuesday’s council meeting could be the turning point - Christchurch will be chlorine-free by the end of June. On 4th June NCC councillors will decide whether or not to work with Christchurch and find out how they are able to deliver healthy, safe drinking water with NO CHLORINE added. NCC deliberations start @10.15am - chlorine-free water is due to be discussed "late morning" according to council staff. Napier War Memorial Centre, Marine Parade. Come and support the councillors who oppose the current policy of permanent chlorination which is being driven by CEO Wayne Jack and Bill Dalton.
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Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5, Tue 8-6… View moreOrnate 4pce Lounge Suite & matching Tables. 2 Reclining Couches. As New Tool Chest & Various Tools. Selection Cameras. Commercial Glass Washer & Ice Maker. King Size & Queen Size Beds. Collection Vintage Gig Lamps & Light Fittings etc
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5, Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am
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One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar … View moreOne of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar pizza and smoked cheese and chilli nachos.
So stop off at the chiller section of the supermarket to stock up on quality Mainland cheeses to help craft and create some delicious snacks. Then no matter how your team plays, your friends will go home happy.
Calling all parents ...
YVONNE GODFREY SHARES HER WISE WORDS WITH PARENTS
"Parents need to focus less on enforcing rules and more on developing their kids' independence if they want to help them handle real-world pressures", says family coach Yvonne Godfrey.
Yvonne Godfrey - … View moreCalling all parents ...
YVONNE GODFREY SHARES HER WISE WORDS WITH PARENTS
"Parents need to focus less on enforcing rules and more on developing their kids' independence if they want to help them handle real-world pressures", says family coach Yvonne Godfrey.
Yvonne Godfrey - parenting guru, award-winning author, speaker, media personality and founder/director of MIOMO ('Making It On My Own') will be joining us in Hawke’s Bay for a special parents’ evening, next Wednesday.
Yvonne will share her expert advice on how to 'Raise Independent Tweens and Teens' and help parents discover:
- How to stop the nagging and gain co-operation
- Parenting traps and how to avoid them
- How to develop resilient kids
This is a community event suitable for parents, caregivers and educators - tickets available now.
Date: Wednesday, 12 June
Venue: The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Iona College
Time: 7:30 - 9:00PM
Tickets: $15
All parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential … View moreAll parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential mental health issues in later life.
Since 2008 we’ve seen a 60% surge in sporting injuries among under 14s. This is twice that of any other age group.
We’ve talked with the experts to discover how to maintain Kiwi kids’ sporting balance, and how you can help them reach their potential:
One myth about kids sport every parent should know https://acc.nz/2QxTIro
Five ways to help your kids find sporting balance: https://acc.nz/2XitMT5
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