Wrong - NZ by the July 24th 2021 amended legislation is a max of 10 sick days a year and one can accumulate upto a max of 20 sick days leave per annum.

as I understand it it was not intended he was going to run. it was a publicity stunt from what I understood.

Knowing me, it would be something sentimental and totally useless to me! If I was being practical, I would keep my laptop or a telephone. Does this mean we are naked? If so, I'd keep my Eeyore Jammies! LOL

Better to regift, swap, or sell. No need to have useless things around. There is plenty of things that I actually need. Always appreciate that someone has been kind enough to think of me though.

If you're hungry who cares how you shovel it in Mind you I still want to know what cutlery is what in case I ever go to a posh restaurant like in the movie Pretty Woman

We have a Rottweiler/Labrador mix that is 16 yrs. old. He is very protective of the children. He has PTSD from being present when his former master was murdered. He can't stand fireworks or gunshots. I also have my cat, Sookie who is about 15 yrs. old. She was a rescue left locked in an apartment with no food or water. My Son has his black Calico, Covid Kitty who is about 2 years old. She likes to quarantine in her room, thus the name. My Grandson also has a black Calico kitten about 6 months old named Ruby, AKA, "The Scamp". She likes to sit in my inside potted plants. She was born outside to a wild Mother cat. We also have Red Slider Turtles. Cheech and Chong, Snoop and Selena. We are building a habitat on the side of our house for them. We have them because we love them and they are all family members.

Yes, a fan, Taylor new exactly what he was doing taking a cocktail of drugs, a step too far this time and lost, another great talent gone way too early, very sad indeed!

Yes! There is a lot out there that isn’t suitable for different ages and they have difficulty distinguishing fact from fiction

I have been cutting/shaping my own hair now for years, mainly because it save me money .. there's a pile of hair money somewhere which I've yet to find!!!

There are many reasons for beautiful scenery of roses ??but it depends if you want or deserve it ????

I heard that in Asia, if a bird poos on your head it is lucky.. So I figured that if birds were lucky then having a bear poo on your head would be super lucky. Next time the koala came around I went and stood under the tree watching him, but I think he must have been constipated, so I gave up in the end and decided to continue being my old unlucky self for a bit longer..

Just so happy to live in a state thas has closed borders even if Vics are still trying to get in illegally. Why can't they stay in their own state ?? Those 3 women should be charged regardless and if their actions kill someone then they should be charged with manslaughter.

You don't know just how good it is to be alive until you narrowly avoid being dead...the rush you get is the best ....no contest

Hallelujah..k.d. Lang or Pentatonix, and also Cover Me In Sunshine..Pink and her daughter Willow Sage.. I also love The Prayer..which has, as you say Elizabeth, been sung by so many different people.

PLEASE parents think about your child's future with the name you dump on it. As a teacher it was heartbreaking to see children ridiculed or embarrassed because they had been given 'cute' (at the time) or the names of once popular rock stars or celebrities or 'momentarily' popular names, often misspelt by the parents. Little "Princess", "Rowdy", "Hurricane" or "Feather" suffered and probably still do. Siobhann's mother was not Irish so she spelt it Shivawn and the poor girl had to spell it that way whenever she gave her name instead of the proud Irish way. Then came the popularity for nicknames being the real name so Archibald became Archie, John became Jack and Henry became Harry and even James became just Jimmy and Katherine became plain Kate. Give them the full, proper name so they can have a choice if they just want to be called a nickname rather than stuck with it all their life. Also please consider the name when attached to your surname. I spent a long time talking to classes that it was hurtful to burst out laughing every time poor Poppy Plant and Holly Busch were called. And honestly do people think I have never heard the joke, "What do you call a woman with one leg?"

I worked as a school cleaner. One staff room has a sign over the sink.” This is a self cleaning area,you mess it you clean it”.

We are all totally sick of discussion pages about covid...we are also totally sick about hearing about and dealing with covid...these things are at least contributing to our poor health and inability to cope...and you personally Edward should find something else to talk about...it was tiresome a couple of weeks ago and now it is far worse...we need to embrace the present, concentrate on the positives and look forward to a better future...your above comments are pure poison...sorry mate...but think about what you are saying ...people are killing themselves...and they don't need any help into descending into depression....

Labour of love is not a chore. It's like cooking and doing other things for your family or extended family and is acknowledge and thanked in a Birthday or Special Occasion cards. But neither is it forgotten as the children grow to an understanding age they are taught to return the kindness by being helpful to these caring people in as they get older .. mow their lawn and other such things.

I tend to think that the atmosphere and staff culture of a store is set by senior management, although staff who are overworked and underpaid will react to that also.

I like to have cats and I always get females. They interact differently to the males and I find it easier to communicate with them….just waiting for my new Ragdolls to be born…lol

Both my and my husband's credit card were hacked and instead of doing nothing but cancel the card and have a new one sent out and my money reimbursed by the credit card company. I went on a mission to find out who it was. To cut a long story short, I contacted the merchants and found out the name, address, phone number and e-mail addresses of the two perpetrators and handed it over to police (needless to say I also stopped the goods from being sent out). I then also contacted the local newspaper (The Mercury) and they printed an article on how I was able to track down the hackers, I also wanted to share valuable tips on how people can avoid this from happening to them from the info I got from police. The article was in yesterday's Mercury and took up almost a full page. I also noticed that The Telegraph had the article in digital version too. I urge others to make the effort to do the same, because if no one does anything, these people will know they can do it again and again and always get away with it!

Marrying someone you love and have a connection with, the person you choose and they choose you to spend the rest of your lives together is better. Would not like to be with someone i didnt love.

I'm pleased to have never been put into this situation and never will. It is hard when your pet passes away so I think sharing would be as difficult as well. I think maybe for the pet let it decide.

I find if I drink about 20 beers and then follow it up with Honey Bourbon, a few cocktails and a shot or two of Sambuca it tends to make me turn green.

Yes, we were defrauded of $53,500 so it is hard enough buying the bare necessities let alone being extravagant, can't even afford to buy and post Christmas cards

I don't probably couldn't as people down the Road have dogs that bark nearly all day, but I have a sister 2 years younger than me that stays up nearly all night watching stupid movies then goe's to bed for a while, gets up to get the grandchildren off to school and goes takes sleeping pills and has another couple of hours, gets up at lunch time then more sleeping pills about 4 pm and up about 6.30!. I don't have much to do with her now she's so stupid!.

I was brought up to believe not everyone will be pleased for whatever I do or have. I have learnt to be a little careful how loud I shout from the roof tops and tend to keep it within my immediate family and friends. It does not however stop me from going after any dream I may have and I have many. Dreams do come true!!

Wow! What has this world come to when this is considered a serious question?? We were all children once so shame on anyone for knocking parents just trying to do their best. Can we also then have supermarkets that refuse entry to ignorant adults?? I would like to shop in a moron free environment.

When you're elderly, you either become invisible or an irritation. Younger people (and I include those well into their 40's even) become impatient with older people who are stuggling physically. I've seen it at supermarket check-outs all the time, the operator will whizz all the groceries through while the elderly person tries to keep up, then when the elder fumbles around trying to pay, those standing in line start sighing with impatience. I've even seen in family situations, the younger generations laughing or mocking their elders when they are trying to participate in a conversation. The whole 'ok boomer' tagline is the new "you wouldn't understand becuase you are not a parent' putdown that people who don't want to listen use. Elderly people deserve far more respect and patience than what they currently get.

This is the sort of topic which would be of interest to a certain childish US president who just lost the election and baby did not like it!

I don't follow them at all or any celebrities for that matter,more important things to do with my spare time.

I use vinegar in the washing machine, just lift the cap on the agitator and fill it up at the beginning of the 1st cycle. Clothes come up smelling fresh and of whatever is on the off the shelf ones.

Eggs are high in cholesterol, but it is good cholesterol and as such eggs are good for you. On the other hand, pairing them with bacon is bad, because bacon is bad for you on a number of fronts. But bacon tastes so good...

It makes more sense to make a hero of someone who can save your life, rather than one who just looks good.

I love these deep philosophical debates ...I would only eat either of them if it was the last food source on Earth and I hadn't eaten in a few days...

lt's pretty sad that people count the stranger they share the life's with as friends. lt must be lonely

I already almost entirely do. I am no techno genius, nerd or particularly "modern" but I find I can manage my money better, I pay all my bills electronically (is that "digitally"?), have numerous accounts (with the same bank) and divide my income between them for specific reasons (Utilities, phone, rates etc.) so the money is always there when a bill is due. All my grocery buying is done using a Debit card.

I tyan very easily - thanks to my Indian Heritage all mixed ip with my Irish-Spanish blood. As my Dad used to say: I am a real mongrel!

Hi River. My type of pizza (vegetarian). I appreciate you sharing your recipe (YUM) - with vegetable options (of course - lol)!

Lime juice sugar syrup ,fresh mint muddled \u2705 ice ,white rum.,soda or lemonade . Lime and mint garnish . That drink looks nothing like a mojito but still refreshing :)

Fortunately I have know idea what you are talking about, and relish they opportunity to stay ignorant.

I have a friend from Romina who cooked the most delicious soup I've ever had. She pressure cooked chicken necks. They make the most delicious soup/stock ever

I think they should change the name from Bingo to Boring. Yawwwwwwwn. Zzzzzzzzzzz.......... and how does everyone keep up with the sheer speed of the balls coming out....... just asking.

Hi Kamana. Easy to make! Healthy! Tasty! I will substitute cranberry juice for orange juice (orange juice is too sweet for me) Furthermore, I appreciate you submitting this breakfast idea. Bon Appetit!

I get grumpy, I say rude words and Grommie quietly leaves the room with his tail between his legs. Not that I ever hit him., but he doesn't do grumpy well. I have to call him back, then he's all better and a smile appears...

I would like to insure with Smith and Wesson so I could ensure I would have the cover I need. Insurance premiums are such a rort now.

sounds right up my alley Ron, tho I do prefer it raw, I like it blackened , I will now and this to my menu,, tx

my missis just cooked some these I recon along with Impossible pie and Boston bun,, thought this was too good to be true till i got my hand slapped they are for kids recess nice bud are these your recipes you keep posting you some kind of MasterChef in waiting

We call my husband's son - who - is a gifted "jack of all trades" and take him out to dinner as a "thank you!"

Sounds like and anything goes recipe ... wipe out all you jars with a bit at the bottom with mashed potatoe, do the same with all the other jars just stirr in any of the cooked stuff and put it in withthe rest.

Hi Hugh Topia. I appreciate the time you took to share your recipe. You lost me at one kg of beef (I am a hard-core-vegetarian), and I am a recovering alcoholic for over forty-five years (I do not drink/sip alcoholic beverages under any circumstances)!

Hi Rod. We've checked the Leaderboard for Scramble Words game at the Hard level. Correct, there is a winner with 2,510 score and this player did not use any unfair methods to create an advantage beyond normal gameplay

lol,here we go again,dosent matter who is in,your going to get screwed,its big business that runs the country,our so called demoracy is an illusion,in fact i just read an article yesterday on how big business and universities run immigration policy,the australia we once knew and loved is long gone

Work some place else.... its the best option.... as it is usually really hard to get rid of the body...(or so I've been told)

List the name of your group in 'Private Groups' under Forums at rewardia.com and list the name of everyone you to join your group. Send out invitations to everyone you want to join your private group. If they accept your invite, then they will click on their name.

My son is 26 years old and up until today I can still recall when he was 5 months old and I was trying to teach him to say Papa instead he would say papaw, it was so funny to hear.

I don't have a minutes trouble automatically clicking and having FB and Email reminders autofill the codes and voila'......10 points total to do nothing.

Our corrupt and totally Dishonest Federal and State Politicians claim they cannot refuse the massive pay rises the Not-So-Independent Remuneration Commission - it should be remembered that it is Appointed by the Politicians so it is 100% Owned by them, never mind that we, the Taxpayers, are not allowed to know who it is that actually makes up this Remuneration Commission, we can bet it will include former politicians, judges, senior public servants - These massive and totally unjustified Pay Rises do not simply end with Federal Politicians they flow through to the Federal Public Service chiefs, Judiciary, State and Territory politicians and all of their senior Public Servants and the Judiciary. Think on this. There are some Public Servants who are being paid 100s of 1000s more than the Prime Minister, State Premiers and Territory First Ministers! Our obscene politicians then use that lovely cash to buy countless Residential Properties which they charge ever-increasing rents for and then they Negfatively Gear the lot so that they end up paying NO INCOME TAX at all. It is no wonder that they all oppose any suggestion that Negatively Gearing should be abolished. One ALP, yes a politicians who supposedly represents the Down-trodden Masses, owns so many properties that he oh-so-conveniently forgot to mention that just a few years ago and before the price of housing escalated as it has done recently, he owned one property which was worth OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS. These parasites, abolished the old Arbitration Commission, which set OUR wages, but have their Own organisation which sets their wages, it has never, ever refused to grant their annual 3% to 4% Pay rises. On top of all that cash they also get FREE TRANSPORT to and from work, Free Transport anywhere they want to go. The current Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Linda Burney chartered a SOLE USE Aircraft to transport her around. The current Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has spent more time big-noting himself overseas thah he has actually spent in Australia working for Us, and he is about to go on yet another Taxpayer-funded junket. All this expense for the current leader of a country which is almost at the bottom of the list of importance, a very, very minor and insignificant world power. He would rather allow Foreign Troops to be stationed on Australian Soil and doing exactly as the USA tells him than standing up for Australia, his predecessors were/are no different. He wants us to give a very small minority of Australians, less than 4%, Rights and Privilkedges which he refuses to grant the rest of the population. Already thanks to this we have other minority groups within Australian Society who are now demanding that they be granted the same Rights and Privilegdes! If it is good enough for one it is good enough for all.

Not for me . I have a couple of Company\u2019s that produce gold and the dividends are enough for me.

When I went on my cruise I met several people who had sold their house and lived permanently on the cruise ship. They do not have to cook, clean, pay rates, house and contents insurance, pay for gardening, power bill, groceries, drinks or maintenance. They are entertained, have company and they have medics on board.

Sure as hell felt safer driving around in my 1957 Chev compared to my 2009 VE Commodore. Older cars were made of real steel and made to last, new cars are just throw away items hence why they have the safety of the air bags etc etc.

AI will pose challenges to civilization and people, as did the Industrial Revolution in the 19th Century or the introduction of computers in the workplace. AI is an extension of this, and it will be interesting to see how people and the workplace will change.

bring it on home /bring it back, on the How the west was won album is my favorite led zep piece live shows their roots outsounding wish i could find a clip get chills everytime i hear it

I do like the way the British do their series such as Midsomer Murders, The Bill, Heartbeat etc. Also like crime shows that actually show the real people at the end of the movie that has been shown. I only watch movies of real life stories and find them very interesting.

every fortnight I check in with my bottle of Woodford reserve [double oaked] he says I am doing fine and see you in 2 weeks, occasionally if I have any doubts I might check in with the cc a dry 10-pack or carton in between appointments and I am generally reassured

There are people I love, but certainly don't trust because of this very issue. Trust is an important but easily broken thing.

Not only are they real, but governments around the world are officially preparing for the first alien contact. The university of St. Andrews in Scotland has established an alien contact research center. The Pentagon estimates that there are a possible 4590 extraterrestrial civilizations and are researching the best way to contact and communicate with them. So, you are correct 'we are not alone'.

Sample the options right in your area that you never thought of doing before. You can stay at home but each day plan to do something different and explore what has always been there but you were too busy to notice until now. You get to pick 3 things and so does he.

A past time I enjoy during the week is going to the library and either participating in one of their classes, activities, or just checking out some DVDs or a good non-fiction title to pick through over the month. They also have a "seed library" for checking out any kind of vegetable or underground seedlings for fruit that you can take and give it a go at home in the garden or if you don't have a garden you can try your hand at some herbs.

That's just plain negligence to advertise your selection as gluten free and have it not turn out to be true. You could have had a worse reaction. Celiac disease can be very distressing if you provoke the symptoms with the wrong food. You must say something to the manager and make him comp you a truly gluten free meal. If not, leave a poor review on their website. But dont just let it go......

Can't go by putting a few drops of eucalyptus oil in a bowl of hot water and putting your head over it, covering yourself with a towel and inhaling deeply for a while. Then off to bed with a hot lemon juice and honey drink. Stay hydrated. Rest up, eat a balanced diet, laugh lots and get some sunshine if you can.

Growing up, we made an Easter basket at school and received small eggs from the Easter bunny, Easter is about other things than chocolate. These days children seem to get too much and don’t appreciate what they receive. Maybe the should learn the true meaning of Easter

Me too. Sometime I finished the survey and while submitting i don't get any points wasting 15 minutes of my precious time doing the survey. This is happening a lot lately I believe Rewardia have become very smart getting the freebies without paying us specially.

Contacted Veterans' Affairs yet? I am assuming you are talking about an aircraft pilot, not someone who brings ships in and out of port. Why don't you get in touch through Defence with the Royal New Zealand Air Force editor of AIR FORCE NEWS. It would make an interesting feature in their monthly magazine., they are always on the lookout for WWII historical stuff. Push the inaccuracy aspect while you are at it. What records does the Air Force Museum have at Wigram?

I saw an ad on burial plots, that's the last thing I need. I'm unemployed now, my origami business folded! I'm afraid of negative numbers, I'll stop at nothing to avoid them. You can't trust atoms, they make up everything.

Vaccinated, stay at home, only go out if necessarily. Learn to live with the virus in our communities. We at the moment have other things to worry about. My brother who is 59 suffered 2 heart attack, he's in hospital and he's now we think okay. Puts things into perspective really.

I get too annoyed with tradies who don't seem to care much about how they do it - I do as much as possible myself and I have become very professional

I am now 64yo, when I was in my very early 20s I lived in Cubitt Street Richmond, Victoria, Australia, and late one night I looked out my bedroom window, and up in the dark night sky I saw 3 different coloured lights flickering and hovering. At first I thought it might be a police helicopter so I kept watching it. After a while, it moved through the air, much quicker than any helicopter or plane I knew of. I kept watching, it returned to the same spot and began hovering then suddenly flew up quickly into space and vanished. The technology of these aliens is far more superior than ours, which is why our world leaders fear them. These aliens come in peace and probably want to share their technology with us and learn about us as a human race so they can go back to their planet and tell others on their planet that we are a friendly race. These aliens might be seeing how we are slowly destroying our planet and are visiting us in peace to provide us with the knowledge and technology to save our planet from destruction....But the world leaders are too ignorant to accept that knowledge and technology.

How lovely for you. I do not have any contact with my grand children and have never met 2 of them. Family dynamics can be sad sometimes.

Us oldies haven't a clue what that's all about most of us are still trying to work out how to use a mobile. I prefer to pay cash ar paypal

I am so lucky my kids are grown up with families of their own. I am so proud of all parents who had to fill this void, I would have never been able to cope,

I don't get attached to things (I get attached to people)! At this point in my life - I never had to hocked ANYTHING (I never had to use a pawn shop) - hopeful, this trend will continue until the day I die! It goes without saying, I don't judge people who do use pawnshops, however - I judge pawn shop owners (since the the majority of pawnshops are located in the poorest section of a city)!

It is quite often that they will overload your bag and it is dry heavy to put in and out of your trolley. Of course they want to serve and scan quickly and packing takes time. But the supermarkets need have more staff at checkouts and then we all win.

I am grateful for whatever I receive because it means that person thought of me. Its the thought that counts

Personally I think your relationship needs sorting out. What sort of relationship leads to a smashing of an XBox. Think it's time both of you sorted out what you want in a relationship before you start buying expensive gifts. In the next argument it may be one of you being hurt.

Genetic modification will allow people to live longer but when your number is up, it’s up. Perfectly healthy people die for no reason....except maybe the Force wants your story back....lol

I wear whatever makes me feel comfortable,happy,stylish and sometimes sexy lol basically whatever my mood is on the day,I wear something to match that unless I am just blobbing out at home on the couch,well then that's a PJ day..You won't find any designer labels in my wardrobe though,i'm not that rich.

No but I want to try it once only. After that I don't want any further emails, marketing etc, I want to see what it it like to satisfy my curiousity

They all look; Shifty', smack them all hard, YOU HAVE A 25% SHANCE OF GETTING THE NAUGHTY ONE./ Lesson for others, see someone knock off a cookie do the same, as you all get smacked.

The one with the narrow pink band on its chest had the sweetest little expression. But they were all gorgeous.

NONE of 'em! Why the heck would I even be anywhere NEAR a *shudder* cat-cafe?! ...Rediculous *ugh*

This sounds really good! I'd love to add at least one colorful vegetable, but I don't know if tomatoes would work. Using a red onion would work, and maybe a colorful pepper? \ud83e\udd14

Yes, Rusty, it is annoying and all the survey sites do it, so I just chill and plough through, and hope I earn my 50 cents at the end of it. I just did a really interesting survey which was quite unusual and refreshing - wonders will never cease. Happy New Year anyway Rusty.

Pack your bags, sell the house without telling her and leave the country with the proceeds. Far too often are the men cast as the evil doers, they are always in the wrong, they can never, ever do anything right or decent. Conversely their wives are always cast as the Innocent Victims, Pure, incapable of saying anything nasty, of cruelty. Wrong, ladies and gents, you could not be more wrong if you tried. Why has there been an explosion in the number of men committing suicide? They have been driven to it by the Courts and disatisfied partners wanting ever more.

I add a can of Tuna, a grated carrot and anything else left over. Fry until golden and serve. Yum-yum.

Some of us were not drowned in Agent Orange. It was a case of luck, really. Methuselah, hope your Govt is looking after you....now... the NZ government took its time., allowed lots of vets to die off so the pool needing assistance diminished. Same went for the Christmas Island tests vets. Mururoa likewise.

Happy to just go along as normal with no daylight savings. Still get plenty sunshine, in fact I would gain none with changing. The only thing changing is a clock.

I never tip (USA) - it is not my responsibility (as a customer) to supplement the employer's pay rate (what the employer is paying his/her employees). If the employer cannot pay his/her employees a livable wage - then the employer should not be operating a business!

I would definitely eat that but without the chili powder or green chilies. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

thank you I was looking for short recipe for tea cake we love high tea. Questions is it regular flour or self rising, is it granulated sugar or super fine, and is it unsalted butter. Thanks so much