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Poll: What are the living costs that are having the biggest (and perhaps surprising) impact on your wallet?
Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View moreButter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.
Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.
When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?
We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!
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43.5% Grocery bills
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33% Utilities
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1% Your treats (the ones that keep you human day to day, and are ESSENTIAL!)
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0.1% Education
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7.6% Healthcare
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1.3% Travel (public transport/petrol)
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7.9% Rent or mortgage
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1.5% Social costs: birthday gifts and occasions
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4.1% Other - share below!
SELL ME YOUR OLD CLOTHES + GAMES ETC
Hey! Im Ropene and I’m an avid collector as well as buyer and seller of Vintage Clothes, Retro Games and collectibles! Im always looking to buy more so if you have any old vintage clothes hiding like rugby jerseys, band shirts or any clothes from the 90s era to even older like 50s, 60s, 70s … View moreHey! Im Ropene and I’m an avid collector as well as buyer and seller of Vintage Clothes, Retro Games and collectibles! Im always looking to buy more so if you have any old vintage clothes hiding like rugby jerseys, band shirts or any clothes from the 90s era to even older like 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s era I’d love to have a look! Also would love to have a look if you have any old video games like playstation 1 or 2s and old nintendos like gameboys etc that’ve been put in a box and forgotten! Flick me a message if you think you have something I’d be interested in, worst I can say is no 🤝😊
Last chance to enter!
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a … View moreDon't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.
And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
BUYING VINTAGE CLOTHES, VIDEO GAMES, COLLECTIBLES ETC
Kia Ora! Im Ropene and I’m an avid collector as well as buyer and seller of Vintage Clothes, Retro Games and collectibles! Im always looking to buy more so if you have any old vintage clothes hiding like rugby jerseys, band shirts or any clothes from the 90s era to even older like 50s, 60s, 70s … View moreKia Ora! Im Ropene and I’m an avid collector as well as buyer and seller of Vintage Clothes, Retro Games and collectibles! Im always looking to buy more so if you have any old vintage clothes hiding like rugby jerseys, band shirts or any clothes from the 90s era to even older like 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s era I’d love to have a look! Also would love to have a look if you have any old video games like playstation 1 or 2s and old nintendos like gameboys etc that’ve been put in a box and forgotten! Flick me a message if you think you have something I’d be interested in, worst I can say is no 🤝😊
Ryman Village Open Days
Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Poll: No more card payment surcharges – but who should be covering the cost? 💸
The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and … View moreThe Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and Hospitality NZ are worried the costs won’t just disappear. Labour MP Arena Williams put it simply: there should not be surcharges for customers at all. But she points out that the Government’s plan does not deal with banks and merchants “who still scoop a big fee”.
Many of our community are rocked by the recent announcement. Retailers warn card surcharge ban could lead to higher prices - the unfortunatel reality is that small businesses are feeling the squeeze along with their customers. In comparison, large retailers pay significantly lower banking fees and ultimately have more leverage at the negotiation table.
💸 So someone still pays – but who?
We want to know: Who should be covering this cost?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
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5.7% Retailers need to absorb the cost
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88.7% The banks are the problem - the cost should not sit with consumers or retailers
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4.2% I do not mind paying a surcharge - I just want everything to be transparent
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1.4% It is more complicated - I will share below
Mechanic
Hi, I'm looking for a local friendly, reliable mechanic. I'm without a WOF at the moment after nearly 2 weeks on from the service for one, and without feedback/communication about. I've found out they're swamped, no time to even reply to msgs. Also that it will be another week… View moreHi, I'm looking for a local friendly, reliable mechanic. I'm without a WOF at the moment after nearly 2 weeks on from the service for one, and without feedback/communication about. I've found out they're swamped, no time to even reply to msgs. Also that it will be another week until I could get the job done. I'd really appreciate help, please!
Missing Bird
It has been a week since we lost Daisy. Daisy is a friendly pearl cockatiel and she has been seen interacting with people in the area of Chivalry Road Glenfield where she is from.
We have had her for 7 years and we miss her terribly and are very worried about her.
Ph Lorraine please if you see … View moreIt has been a week since we lost Daisy. Daisy is a friendly pearl cockatiel and she has been seen interacting with people in the area of Chivalry Road Glenfield where she is from.
We have had her for 7 years and we miss her terribly and are very worried about her.
Ph Lorraine please if you see her. 0272765529
Choice News Tuesday: Conservation win in the Kaituna
Thanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy
Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.
This land,… View moreThanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy
Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.
This land, which has now been protected and opened to the public, forms part of a much larger conservation area — nearly 2,400 hectares stretching from sea level at Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, up to the Summit Walkway, and back down into the Kaituna Valley.
Once used for farming, the land has now been cleared of livestock, and pest control efforts are underway to help native plants and wildlife thrive. The goal? A richer, more diverse ecosystem that everyone can experience and be proud of.
This is a powerful example of how the actions of a few can have a huge impact. Thanks to their vision and generosity, a precious piece of our natural heritage is now protected.
Read more about the Massive win for conservation and recreation in the Kaituna.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Applications for our Love to Dance grants are now open!
Whether it's pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet - if you're encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three $5000 Love to Dance grants up for grabs.
Click read more to nominate your … View moreWhether it's pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet - if you're encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three $5000 Love to Dance grants up for grabs.
Click read more to nominate your community dance group.
Applications close 31 August 2025.
Elevate Your Windows with Stylish Grid Shelves for Plants
Transform regular casement windows into elegant grid-style options that double as pretty shelving – perfect for those small, sun-loving plants. Find out how to transform your windows with these easy step by step instructions.
Get growing this spring – and get a FREE gift!
Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to get stuck into the garden.
Right now, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Solo Hose End Sprayer, the perfect companion for spring prep.
The Solo 405-HE is a serious time-saver — just … View moreSpring is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to get stuck into the garden.
Right now, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Solo Hose End Sprayer, the perfect companion for spring prep.
The Solo 405-HE is a serious time-saver — just connect, spray, and you’re done. No pumping, no premixing, no mess. It works with cost-saving concentrates like fertilisers, insecticides, herbicides and more, and covers large or small areas quickly with a smooth, sweeping spray. It fits most chemical bottles (with three thread options) or you can use the included canister.
Whether you’re nurturing veggies, taming weeds or boosting blooms, this sprayer makes the job quick, clean and easy.
Treat yourself to expert advice, seasonal inspiration – and a garden tool you’ll use all year long.
*T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 300 people who subscribe for 1 or 2 years between August 4 – August 31, 2025.
Love broccoli? Share your recipe
Kia ora neighbours. We're on the lookout for broccoli recipes! We will give away free copies of the October 2025 issue to readers whose broccoli recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite broccoli recipe to us, at: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We're on the lookout for broccoli recipes! We will give away free copies of the October 2025 issue to readers whose broccoli recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite broccoli recipe to us, at: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by August 15, 2025.
North Shore Concert Band - Pumphouse Theatre - Sunday August 17 @ 2pm - 4pm
It's that time of year again! The North Shore Concert Band is busy preparing for our annual concert at the Takapuna Pumphouse Theatre. This year we present: Journey Along the Silk Road
Join us as we take the audience on a journey of music from and inspired by the many countries, cultures … View moreIt's that time of year again! The North Shore Concert Band is busy preparing for our annual concert at the Takapuna Pumphouse Theatre. This year we present: Journey Along the Silk Road
Join us as we take the audience on a journey of music from and inspired by the many countries, cultures and peoples connected by the Silk Road trading routes 🎶
🎟️ Tickets available from the Pumphouse website: pumphouse.co.nz...
And be sure to bring some change for the raffle!
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