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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!
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 🤝😊
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.
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 🤝😊
Cari Amici (Dear Friends),
Please come along to the National Poetry Day during which I will read in Italian an Italian poem.
Please find enclosed the poster.
I hope to see you there.
Ciao,
Giuseppe
How it works:
1. Visit our clinic (bring passport)
2. Complete the forms at reception
3. Pay
4. Come back for your appointment
For more info:
☎️ 09 478 2878
… View moreHow it works:
1. Visit our clinic (bring passport)
2. Complete the forms at reception
3. Pay
4. Come back for your appointment
For more info:
☎️ 09 478 2878
📍 3/317 Sunset Road
📧 reception@sunsetrfd.co.nz
www.sunsetrfd.co.nz...
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.
The hands that help are better far than lips that pray. Love is the ever gleaming star that leads the way that shines, not on vague worlds of bliss but on a paradise in this. -Robert Green Ingersoll, lawyer and orator
Wrap up in style this winter!
Our Soft Peak Hat blends New Zealand’s iconic beauty with modern fashion – perfect for crisp mornings, weekend strolls, or adding that chic finishing touch to your outfit.
✨ Why you’ll love it:
✔ Luxuriously soft – 35% Possum Fur, 55% Merino Wool, 10% … View moreWrap up in style this winter!
Our Soft Peak Hat blends New Zealand’s iconic beauty with modern fashion – perfect for crisp mornings, weekend strolls, or adding that chic finishing touch to your outfit.
✨ Why you’ll love it:
✔ Luxuriously soft – 35% Possum Fur, 55% Merino Wool, 10% Pure Mulberry Silk
✔ Incredibly warm yet lightweight
✔ Stylish design that pairs with any look
⏳ Hurry – offer ends in 7 days! Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
We’re accepting new patients and to welcome you, all new fully enrolled patients go in the draw to win a $100 grocery voucher!
A new winner is drawn every month. The draw is open to fully enrolled patients only. Enrolment is subject to eligibility.
Here’s how it works:
Simply complete your… View moreWe’re accepting new patients and to welcome you, all new fully enrolled patients go in the draw to win a $100 grocery voucher!
A new winner is drawn every month. The draw is open to fully enrolled patients only. Enrolment is subject to eligibility.
Here’s how it works:
Simply complete your enrolment with our clinic.
Once your enrolment is accepted, you’ll be automatically entered into the prize draw.
A winner is drawn monthly and notified directly.
If you’re living with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low mood or anxiety or just feeling a bit isolated we’d love you to join our walking group!
It’s a free, safe, and welcoming space to:
• Move your body
• Clear your mind
• Connect with others
No pressure. … View moreIf you’re living with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low mood or anxiety or just feeling a bit isolated we’d love you to join our walking group!
It’s a free, safe, and welcoming space to:
• Move your body
• Clear your mind
• Connect with others
No pressure. Just fresh air, friendly faces, and better health together.
🕒 When: Thursdays weekly - arrive by 1:40pm, walk starts at 2:00pm
📍 Where: Sunset Road Family Doctors, 3/317 Sunset Road
👋 Meet: Ali, our Health Coach, will meet you in the clinic waiting room
📏 Distance: Minimum 1km
✅ Requirements: Be able to slow-walk for 30 minutes & be a registered patient
📝 To register: Speak with reception or just turn up on the day!
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!
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!
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