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258 days ago

Governments changes to WorkSafe

Steve from Redwood Valley

The changes recently announced change the focus of WorkSafe to “helping duty-holders do what is proportionate to the risks and avoiding over-compliance”.
In New Zealand, there were 62 workplace deaths in the last measured year. There were between 750-900 “Work-related health deaths”. These are “caused by long-term exposure to hazards and illness caused by acute injury”.
Our Workplace fatality rate is 60% higher than Australia and over 500% higher than the UK. Our serious injury rate is 35% higher than Australia and more than 330% higher than the UK.
Yet again the government is moving NZ in the wrong direction.
Maybe watch the trailer for the upcoming film on Pike River to remind yourselves of the impact of poor health and safety practices.
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6 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.2% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1077 votes
1 day ago

🌿 n8tidy – Week #13 Garden Clean-Up Giveaway!

Fred from N8tidy - Neat by Nature. Tidy by Trade

Comment “I’m in!” to enter – Winner drawn Thursday

Hi neighbours! 👋

Welcome to Week #13 of our community giveaway!
One lucky neighbour will win 1 hour of free gardening/yard clean-up from n8tidy this week.

How to participate

💬 Comment “I’m in!” below to enter
📅 Entries close Friday
🎲 Draw will take place Friday evening
5️⃣ Minimum 5 participants required
🙅 Current n8tidy customers cannot participate
🔄 You can join again every week!

What you can use your free hour for

- Weed removal
- Edging & trimming
- Light pruning
- Lawn mowing/Garden tidy-up

No green waste collection

The winner will be contacted directly to arrange their free clean-up hour.

Good luck everyone — and thanks for supporting local! 🌿😊

Fred - n8tidy
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7 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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