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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!
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.
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...
Hello Neighbours
If anyone needs a Builder or a Handyman, you can contact Carl of Bayview Builders. He’s our local builder with more than 20 years of experience in Building Industry.
You can check his Facebook page
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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.
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!
Bit of an out of the box question. But does anyone know or can recommend somewhere to go, yes I know local dentist but $10 k for one!!! Was hoping someone might have info to share yes even overseas maybe
🙏 Thanks
Hello Neighbours
If anyone needs a Builder or a Handyman, you can contact Carl of Bayview Builders. He’s our local builder with more than 20 years of experience in Building Industry.
You can check his Facebook page
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Hi neighbours, I have some inorganic but not enough to fill the smallest orange flexi bag. If I was to contribute to the cost of collection, does anyone have a bag they are filling at the moment which I can contribute to? TIA
Hello Neighbours
If anyone needs a Builder or a Handyman, you can contact Carl of Bayview Builders. He’s our local builder with more than 20 years of experience in Building Industry.
You can check his Facebook page
www.facebook.com...
Hi folks can anyone tell me how to get rid of these 2 red settings?
Microwave works BUT food stays cold why why Y Y Y
Hello Neighbours
If anyone needs a Builder or a Handyman, you can contact Carl of Bayview Builders. He’s our local builder with more than 20 years of experience in Building Industry.
You can check his Facebook page
www.facebook.com...
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