Community Services
Hurunui District Council:
All Dogs must be registered with the Council. Ask your employer for the policy regarding dogs on your farm.
Rubbish Disposal
The Culverden Transfer Station is situated on St Leonards Road, Culverden.
Opening times are Sunday and Wednesday 2-4pm and Saturday 9-10.30am. It costs $2.50 to dispose of a large bag of household rubbish.
The Waiau Transfer Station is situated on Rotherham Road North, at the Rotherham end of the Waiau Bridge
All other costs and information can be obtained from your local Transfer Station.
Recycling may be left free of charge at your local Transfer Station.
Mail
The full address here is.................................
(Include postcode)
Register at The Culverden Store to get mail delivered to your letterbox.
Passport Renewals
To renew your Passport you must travel to Wellington to Embassy to register your thumb print
Ensure renewal of Passports and Visa’s is done early so all parties know if approval is given or denied. Employers may need to make other arrangements for the coming season.
To contact The department for foreign affairs:
Philippine- www.philconsul.org.nz or 09 9096184
Fiji- www.welcome.to/nzfijirep or 04 4735601
Chile- http://chileabroad.gov.cl/nueva-zelanda/en or 04 4725324
Argentina- www.arg.org.nz or 03 3661653
Uruguay- www.uruguay.visahq.com or 03 3661653
India- www.hicomind.org.nz or 04 4736390
Banks
Most employers pay by Direct Credit therefore a bank account should be opened as soon as possible. Simply go to any bank with Photo ID and an account can be opened immediately, the bank can talk to you about internet banking and order you an EFTPOS card. The nearest ATM to get cash out is either Hanmer or Amberley .Check the costs at different banks as they can vary, particularly for overseas transfers.
Tax and IRD
An IRD number must be supplied prior to receiving your first pay, to apply for an IRD number go to www.ird.govt.nz then into forms.
Health and Safety
Helmets, gloves, masks, earmuffs etc should be available and it is recommended they are used. Discuss with your Employer the farm policies regarding safety and also about children and what areas are off limits etc. It is law in New Zealand that all children must be supervised at all times by someone over 14 years of age.
Fires arms licence must be held to carry or use a firearm. See local Police for information.
Use machinery safely and slowly at all times, ask for extra instruction if you need it, do not say you are able to operate a machine or equipment if you are not ready; mistakes often cause injury or loss of time, money or even life. Your health and safety are ALWAYS a priority.
A sample Health and Safety Manual is available through OSH or by contacting Sharron 03 315 8508 or Alex 03 315 8003
Plunket:
Children can be taken to Plunket for free development checkups Phone 03 314 4507 for an appointment
There is also a Plunket Health Line specifically for children, Phone toll free 0800 933 922
Community Contacts:
Filipino- Danny Sales 315 8688
South American - Carolina 315 8611
Employer - Sharron Davie-Martin 315 8508 Or Alex Thompson 315 8003
Many clothing and household items are available second hand at very reasonable prices, contact Stella Sales for advise on where to shop 315 8688
All Dogs must be registered with the Council. Ask your employer for the policy regarding dogs on your farm.
Rubbish Disposal
The Culverden Transfer Station is situated on St Leonards Road, Culverden.
Opening times are Sunday and Wednesday 2-4pm and Saturday 9-10.30am. It costs $2.50 to dispose of a large bag of household rubbish.
The Waiau Transfer Station is situated on Rotherham Road North, at the Rotherham end of the Waiau Bridge
All other costs and information can be obtained from your local Transfer Station.
Recycling may be left free of charge at your local Transfer Station.
The full address here is.................................
(Include postcode)
Register at The Culverden Store to get mail delivered to your letterbox.
Passport Renewals
To renew your Passport you must travel to Wellington to Embassy to register your thumb print
Ensure renewal of Passports and Visa’s is done early so all parties know if approval is given or denied. Employers may need to make other arrangements for the coming season.
To contact The department for foreign affairs:
Philippine- www.philconsul.org.nz or 09 9096184
Fiji- www.welcome.to/nzfijirep or 04 4735601
Chile- http://chileabroad.gov.cl/nueva-zelanda/en or 04 4725324
Argentina- www.arg.org.nz or 03 3661653
Uruguay- www.uruguay.visahq.com or 03 3661653
India- www.hicomind.org.nz or 04 4736390
Banks
Most employers pay by Direct Credit therefore a bank account should be opened as soon as possible. Simply go to any bank with Photo ID and an account can be opened immediately, the bank can talk to you about internet banking and order you an EFTPOS card. The nearest ATM to get cash out is either Hanmer or Amberley .Check the costs at different banks as they can vary, particularly for overseas transfers.
Tax and IRD
An IRD number must be supplied prior to receiving your first pay, to apply for an IRD number go to www.ird.govt.nz then into forms.
Health and Safety
Helmets, gloves, masks, earmuffs etc should be available and it is recommended they are used. Discuss with your Employer the farm policies regarding safety and also about children and what areas are off limits etc. It is law in New Zealand that all children must be supervised at all times by someone over 14 years of age.
Fires arms licence must be held to carry or use a firearm. See local Police for information.
Use machinery safely and slowly at all times, ask for extra instruction if you need it, do not say you are able to operate a machine or equipment if you are not ready; mistakes often cause injury or loss of time, money or even life. Your health and safety are ALWAYS a priority.
A sample Health and Safety Manual is available through OSH or by contacting Sharron 03 315 8508 or Alex 03 315 8003
Plunket:
Children can be taken to Plunket for free development checkups Phone 03 314 4507 for an appointment
There is also a Plunket Health Line specifically for children, Phone toll free 0800 933 922
Community Contacts:
Filipino- Danny Sales 315 8688
South American - Carolina 315 8611
Employer - Sharron Davie-Martin 315 8508 Or Alex Thompson 315 8003
Many clothing and household items are available second hand at very reasonable prices, contact Stella Sales for advise on where to shop 315 8688