Hospitality sector fears NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages
The hospitality sector fears the government’s NCEA overhaul will worsen staff shortages and undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry.
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Afterpay decison to use buy now, pay later schemes for essentials ‘raising red flags’ – finance consultant
Afterpay has reversed a policy it put in place in March which stopped people racking up debt by using buy now, pay later on essentials.
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Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?
It’s time to complete your vote and drop it in the return envelope at your nearest vote box by midday Saturday 11 October.
But something that often puts voters off is not knowing who to vote for.
To help with this dilemma, here are some suggestions to…. Continue reading
This or That? choose Kohuora Park’s new playground look
Everyone knows Kohuora Park, it’s the place for sports games, walks, birthdays, outings and explorations.
Now, with a $300,000 funding from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, the playground’s getting a long-overdue upgrade, and the local board want to h… Continue reading
Thousands of dog owners still ignoring registration rules
Auckland Council is once again being forced to crack down on irresponsible dog owners, as thousands of dog owners in Auckland continue to ignore repeated reminders to register their pets.
Despite the reminders and extra time to comply, thousands of… Continue reading
Nathan Homestead to re-open following major restoration
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke in Manurewa is due to re-open to the public after an extensive restoration, ensuring this historic taonga will be available for Aucklanders to use and enjoy for years to come.
After a 14-month restoration project, Nathan… Continue reading
New Zealand mobile providers less transparent with customers, consumer watchdog says
Consumer NZ’s annual review with the Commerce Commission, released on Tuesday, showed Spark, One NZ and 2degrees all scored poorly.
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Westpac latest bank to cut interest rates
The bank’s one-year home loan rate is in line with BNZ and ANZ.
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Auckland boarding house operator fined $27k over dirty, unsafe property
The Tenancy Tribunal found Burnley Lodge Limited breached its responsibility under the Residential Tenancies Act.
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One third of Kiwi workers have more than one job, research finds
Thirty-three percent of people have taken on another role, the second highest globally after Australia 34 percent.
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