It being Easter means that life in NZ has ground to a slower pace. I'm not complaining, its just there isn't much to report on though beyond the fact that:
- today the local commuter trains to and from Upper Hutt were cancelled due to failed infrastructure (yes, that's the line MT will be commuting on in future!)
- the politics of the social security system are hot, even though Parliament is in recess (benefit numbers have dropped by 35% in the last year with only 28,000 people receiving unemployment benefit and less than 1,500 of those are youth). http://www.msd.govt.nz/media-information/press-releases/2007/Pr-2007-04-11.html
- lots of people are off sick at work (I'm wondering whether it was too much Easter chocolate)
- the temperature has plummeted requiring the hot water bottle in bed last night and a coat on for work
- An Auckland woman is recovering from the shock of receiving a reminder notice about a parking ticket, asking her to pay a $39,000 fine. A computer error I think!
- three health sector unions have taken their staff out on strike (again!)
So, all in all its a slow news week. I'm not complaining as we could do with a rest in our press office.
About Me
- Domestic Executive
- I ran away from the UK to find a new life in New Zealand. The dream was to build a house in the country and run a business working from home. Two years after our arrival we're realising that dream - the house is built and business is underway. Just need to get rid of the gorse and thistles, create the kitchen garden, build the hen house .... the list goes on! Oh, did I mention we've got two basset hounds which was also part of the plan to live thr rural life.
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