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Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international… View moreTourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?
Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.
Applications close on the 23rd of June.
I'm feeling frustrated!
Yesterday I decided to attend the movie 'Tea with Dames' .I looked at the Penthouse website in the morning, and saw that there was a promotion on their site in big gold writing that all movies Mondays and Tuesdays were $10/ticket, -no fine print or … View moreI'm feeling frustrated!
Yesterday I decided to attend the movie 'Tea with Dames' .I looked at the Penthouse website in the morning, and saw that there was a promotion on their site in big gold writing that all movies Mondays and Tuesdays were $10/ticket, -no fine print or exclusions noted.
I rounded up some mates, telling them of the offer and booked x 3 tickets by phone.
On paying at the cinema for the 2pm session, I was told the tickets were $16 each, asking for an explanation I was told that in fine print on the website it said the promotion didn't apply to public holidays. I paid the $16, but felt annoyed.
I then looked back at the website. The promotion had been removed!
I enquired again, to an older staff member as to what was the story? He replied it's a public holiday so the promotion doesn't apply'. I said but there was no evidence of that on the promotion and at the time I booked my tickets, and so now could I have $6 refunded for each ticket please???
He said he could only offer a full refund.
I didn't want a full refund and for my mates and I to miss out on the movie; we had made the effort to attend (all mums who had made childcare arrangements) and we wanted to view it. It wasn't the money that I really had an issue with, rather, the misleading advertising!
I asked if I should write into management to complain and with a smile, he said 'Yes!' I then asked if he was the manager.....and of course he responded 'Yes'.
I felt doubly peeved!!!!
We attended the movie, it was great!
I regularly attend movies at the Penthouse, and enjoy the ambiance etc, but I'll be in the 'know' next time, and I'll probably look to go at cinemas elsewhere.
And when I checked their website again this morning, guess what....
The Monday/ Tuesday promotion is back....no exclusions, no fine print!
Guess I'm just a sucker!
Please note, it’s likely there’ll be large numbers of sportsfields restrictions or closures this weekend following the rain over the past few weeks. For more info click here.
Here's a question from a reader of NZ Gardener, Ash in Whangamomona, who wants to know what to do with 100kg of chokos! He's looking for ideas to manage a bumper choko crop. And feel free to share more ideas in the Reply space.
These shoes have never been worn. I bought them for a wedding but the heel turned out to be too high for me.
Size 39, leather upper, leather lining, synthetic sole.
Pick up please.
Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical.
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.
About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View moreHousing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.
About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.
So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?
Matariki ahunga nui – Matariki, provider of plentiful food
As the month of June rolls upon us, marking the end of the traditional harvesting time, we pause for reflection as the constellation of Matariki will soon reappear in the sky to mark the start of the Māori New Year – a time for … View moreMatariki ahunga nui – Matariki, provider of plentiful food
As the month of June rolls upon us, marking the end of the traditional harvesting time, we pause for reflection as the constellation of Matariki will soon reappear in the sky to mark the start of the Māori New Year – a time for remembering the past, reflecting on the present, and gathering hopes for new beginnings. At Wellington Central Library we have organised the following free events and promotions to mark and celebrate Matariki.
Emerging Winter Food Traditions (12.30 pm Mon June 18th)
For this korero we have invited Kelda Hains and Lois Daish who will discuss preservation and fermentation around Matariki as the time following harvest.
An introduction to whakapapa research resources (12.30 pm Tues June 19th
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The next event is a look at resources for researching whakapapa and some examples of how these resources can be used, this again fits with the ideas of whānau coming together at Matariki.
He Taonga te Reo – What’s in a name? (12.30 pm Fri June 22nd)
A presentation on the intricacies of naming places in today’s democratic society : he kōrero by Neavin Broughton
#MatarikiMash
In the lead up to Matariki we will also be running our twitter word play promotion “Matariki Mash” from 11 June where we invite you to play along by creating a story that uses the four selected Māori words for the day (don’t forget the hashtag #matarikimash). So follow us on twitter and get involved!
To find out more about these events and how to get involved, check out wcl.govt.nz...
Wellington city bus routes are changing from Sunday 15 July.
Read up on the new timetables NOW at www.metlink.org.nz...
Today you don’t have to accept not being able to hear well. The latest hearing aid technology can make your hearing feel normal again.
If you would like to find out how well you could be hearing, then I invite you to visit our hearing centre in Johnsonville, for a … View moreToday you don’t have to accept not being able to hear well. The latest hearing aid technology can make your hearing feel normal again.
If you would like to find out how well you could be hearing, then I invite you to visit our hearing centre in Johnsonville, for a FREE Lifestyle Hearing Assessment, we can even demonstrate what a difference hearing aids can make for you, free of charge and without obligation.
If you mention Neighbourly, we will give you a $250 discount off any hearing aid system you purchase... because we want to be good neighbours!
The 50’s and 60’s brought about a more enveloping style of music, which featured a more liberating beat, greater gusto and a more contagious invitation to dance than ever heard before. Some of the greatest artists of all time lead to fanatical adoration, frenzied fans and even panty throwing!
… View moreThe 50’s and 60’s brought about a more enveloping style of music, which featured a more liberating beat, greater gusto and a more contagious invitation to dance than ever heard before. Some of the greatest artists of all time lead to fanatical adoration, frenzied fans and even panty throwing!
Iconic New Zealand artists like Suzanne Lynch (The Chicks) and Pat Urlich (Peking Man) will be joined by Operatunity’s favourite core artist Bonnie & Karl. We are in for a shaking, rattling and rolling good time! With songs from the likes of Elvis, Connie Francis, Bill Hayley and the Comets and more!
Wellington City Council has identified 113 buildings in the capital that are clad in aluminium composite panelling (ACP), which was linked to the Grenfell tower disaster in June 2017 that claimed 72 lives.
The owners of 18 Wellington buildings with cladding similar to that seen in London's … View moreWellington City Council has identified 113 buildings in the capital that are clad in aluminium composite panelling (ACP), which was linked to the Grenfell tower disaster in June 2017 that claimed 72 lives.
The owners of 18 Wellington buildings with cladding similar to that seen in London's fatal Grenfell Tower fire have been told to seek an engineer's fire assessment. Find out more.
Join Churton Park Toastmasters for an Open House meeting on our International Night at Churton Park Toastmasters on 14 June at 7.30 pm - 9 pm and learn how you can gain confidence and find your voice.
Come to find out how Toastmasters can benefit you when doing presentations, attending meetings, … View moreJoin Churton Park Toastmasters for an Open House meeting on our International Night at Churton Park Toastmasters on 14 June at 7.30 pm - 9 pm and learn how you can gain confidence and find your voice.
Come to find out how Toastmasters can benefit you when doing presentations, attending meetings, executing sales and even just communicating calmly and with confidence in everyday life.
It is free to visit and enjoy an evening where you can discover how it all works and enjoy the warm, welcoming, friendly and supportive environment.
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