Five Big Things: Thursday, December 14

December 14, 2023
The man also used 24 other identities to fraudulently claim money under the Covid-19 wage subsidy.

Fake IDs, rotting veges and complaining at restaurants.

1 Man jailed for using fake IDs to obtain Covid wage subsidies

An Auckland man who used a "forged" driver's licence and 24 identities to obtain Covid-19 wage subsidy payments has been jailed for more than two years.

Casey John Burt Smith, 29, made 43 applications for wage subsidy and leave support payments between April 2020 and April 2022.

2 Te Pūkenga: Minister sets targets for scrapping super-institute

The Government says some polytechnics may have to make job cuts, even after it dissolves the super-institute.

It's hoping to improve the sector's financial performance by axing the new polytechnic funding system from 2025 and returning to the previous system.

3 Not-for-profit Chch boxing gym giving young wahine confidence

A kaupapa Māori, not-for-profit gym in Christchurch is seeing a real increase in young wahine getting into boxing.

Papuni Boxing Ōtautahi's providing a space for those from all walks of life to realise their potential.

4 Kiwi funk duo Foley's track 'going off' after Kardashians' exposure

Kiwi pop-funk duo Foley are having a "big moment" after an episode of The Kardashians featured their song.

Foley's track Killing Me Babe played during the opening scene of the Hulu show's fourth season.

5 How to complain at restaurants without being rude

A lot of us don't know how to complain properly when we’re unhappy with our food, leading to a disappointing meal or going about it in a rude way.

To find out what you need to know to make the experience a bit easier, click here.

ONE MOREISH VEGAN SNACK

Tess Eden's crispy crumbed cauliflower wings.

Don’t let the vegan in your life go hungry over the holidays.

These tasty crumbed cauliflower 'wings' by Tess Eden are light, crispy and full of crunch – and there's no chicken in sight. Get the recipe here.

ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT

Breakfast hosts have shared their fondest memories with outgoing host Matty McLean, who's leaving tomorrow after seven years.

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