Budget 2021 will be delivered on Thursday 20 May, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. “My focus continues to be on making sure spending is targeted at the areas and people that need it the most. “We will manage the books carefully including ensuring we are getting value for money .
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Morena ki a tatau, Tena tatau i nga kaupapa hauora, E tuitui nei i a tatau i tēnei ata, Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou katoa. When we were re-elected with a clear mandate for change, our Government made three promises: To keep New Zealanders safe from COVID-19 To .
Forty-nine percent of people thought their income and work was adversely affected by the pandemic.
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Over 1200 people responded to the Council of Trade Unions (CTU) online poll from 3-6 January this year.
Forty-nine percent of people thought their income and work was adversely affected by the pandemic.
One anonymous survey respondent said Covid-19 completely destroyed their career as a travel broker, which they had spent 15 years building.
Another person said the pandemic had been stressful. Every time I catch a cold or have runny nose I am asked to stay off work until I get a negative Covid test. I quickly ran out of sick leave so then don t get paid for those days. Also annual leave denied during lockdowns.
South Auckland cleaner Rose Kavapalu works 65 hours a week at two jobs, yet struggles to make ends meet. It is really hard but I don t have any choice. I have to do to look after my family, she says.
Her work ethic earned her a shout out from the Prime Minister in April. And even Rose, a cleaner at Otahuhu police station… I hope we continue to recognise them long after this pandemic has passed, Jacinda Ardern
Now Kavapalu has a message for the Prime Minister - introduce fair pay agreements as soon as possible. We really need it to improve the health of New Zealanders on low and minimum wage, she says.
Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are said to be struggling under the weight of increasing workloads, unfair pay and wages that don't match living costs
State Government acquires childhood home of Bob Hawke
Historic West Leederville property to be owned and maintained as a State asset
Home also to be considered for entry on the State Register of Heritage Places
The State Government has officially purchased the childhood residence of Australia’s 23rd Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, following settlement of the property.
The West Leederville house has had only one owner since Mr Hawke’s parents sold it in 1981, to a buyer who has maintained an awareness of its historic significance. It was purchased by the State Government for $1.45 million.
The brick and tile, inter-war suburban cottage was home to Bob Hawke for much of his formative years. He first moved to the Tate Street address at the age of nine, and resided there with his family while attending Perth Modern School.