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Heating Water (27%)π§: Believe it or not, nearly a third of your energy bill takes a warm dive. That's right β heating water is a major player in the power game.
Electronic Devices (20%)π: Your gadgets, from TVs to laptops, are not just entertaining; they're also energy … View moreHeating Water (27%)π§: Believe it or not, nearly a third of your energy bill takes a warm dive. That's right β heating water is a major player in the power game.
Electronic Devices (20%)π: Your gadgets, from TVs to laptops, are not just entertaining; they're also energy munchers. They take up a cool fifth of your electricity usage.
Fridges and Cool Appliances (17%)π§: Chillin' comes at a cost! Keeping things cool in your fridge and other appliances sips up a good chunk of your power, around 17%.
Keeping Warm (15%)π₯: It's not just the heater; keeping your home toasty takes up a significant share, around 15%. Snuggle blankets, anyone?
Lighting (13%)π‘: Let there be light, but let's be wise about it. Lighting makes up around 13% of your electricity usage.
Cooking (5%)π³: Fire up the stove! Cooking accounts for about 5% of your power usage. Time to get creative with those energy-efficient recipes.
Drying Clothes (3%)π: Tumble, tumble, tumble β drying clothes takes a small but noticeable slice, around 3%, of your total energy usage.
Knowing where your power goes is the first step to keeping those bills in check. So, next time you flick the switch or turn on the kettle, remember these facts β your wallet will thank you!
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The Red Cross Shop Onehunga is bursting full of new arrivals to brighten up your winter - making it easy to shift to thrift β
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π200 Onehunga Mall
π09 622 1565
Mon-Sat: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Sun: 10.00am to 5.00pm
The regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.
Your vote puts them … View moreThe regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.
Your vote puts them in the running to win a prize package worth over $30,000. Be a good neighbour and make your vote today.
Outdoor Fireplace & BBQ (2-in-1) β Heavy Duty Stainless Steel
Price: $1,350
Pick-up: MΔngere Bridge, Auckland
Delivery & Installation: Available from $50 within Auckland
Transform your backyard into the ultimate outdoor cooking and entertaining space with this high-quality, … View moreOutdoor Fireplace & BBQ (2-in-1) β Heavy Duty Stainless Steel
Price: $1,350
Pick-up: MΔngere Bridge, Auckland
Delivery & Installation: Available from $50 within Auckland
Transform your backyard into the ultimate outdoor cooking and entertaining space with this high-quality, dual-function Outdoor Fireplace and BBQ combo. Designed and built for New Zealand conditions, this unit offers both warmth and grilling power in one sleek, durable structure.
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π οΈ Product Features:
β’ Material: 100% stainless steel, 3mm thickness β made to last
β’ Painted in black with heat resistant paint up to 1000C
β’ Dimensions:
β’ Total Height: 2310mm
β’ Width: 800mm
β’ Total Weight: 105kgs
β’ Grill Size: 750mm x 430mm
β’ Dual Function: Use as a cozy fireplace or fire it up for BBQs
β’ Sturdy Construction: Laser Welded
with bolt-secured chimney, body and storage for easy delivery and maintenance.
β’ Grill Shelf Included: Heavy-duty grill rack included (as shown in photos)
β’ Ventilation: Integrated chimney for smoke control
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Why Youβll Love It:
β Perfect for patios, decks, or backyard corners
β Keeps you warm and feeds the crowd
β Built to handle NZβs coastal and variable weather
β Low maintenance, rust-resistant stainless steel
β Modern, industrial look to match contemporary landscaping
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π Pick-up Location: MΔngere Bridge
π Delivery & Installation: Available in Auckland from $50
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π Contact me: Phong - 0221 708 717 to arrange a viewing!
This week we were contacted by a group of neighbour's who had got together and who wanted to get their driveways and walk ways jetwashed. Once on site we saw that Auckland Grove and Autumn leaves had indeed caused these surfaces to become extremely dangerous.
After a jet wash and organic … View moreThis week we were contacted by a group of neighbour's who had got together and who wanted to get their driveways and walk ways jetwashed. Once on site we saw that Auckland Grove and Autumn leaves had indeed caused these surfaces to become extremely dangerous.
After a jet wash and organic detergent treatment the surfaces are now much safer with surer footing. And obviously look much better.
If you would the same service please contact us. www.spartans.co.nz.... | 022 015 8645. | paul@spartans.co.nz
You may have seen them advertised and wondered if theyβre too good to be true. Cashback websites such as Kiwi Wallet and Shopback promise to give you a percentage of your money back on online purchases.
Be careful though! The way cashback websites work can encourage us to spend more and miss out… View moreYou may have seen them advertised and wondered if theyβre too good to be true. Cashback websites such as Kiwi Wallet and Shopback promise to give you a percentage of your money back on online purchases.
Be careful though! The way cashback websites work can encourage us to spend more and miss out on better deals.
Hereβs our guide to how cashback websites work and how to use them to benefit you.
How cashback websites work
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Juanita Neville-Te Rito is the managing director and founder of retail consultancy RX Group, so she often talks to businesses about whether they should be on these cashback platforms.
βCashback websites work by acting as a middleman between retailers and shoppers. When a customer clicks on a retailerβs link through a cashback platform like ShopBack, the retailer pays the cashback site a commission for generating that sale,β Juanita explained. βInstead of keeping the entire commission, the cashback site shares a portion of it with the customer as a cashback reward.β
A cashback offer encourages customers to choose one brand over another. βFor example, if I need a new pair of running shoes and I havenβt decided if theyβre going to be Adidas or Nike or whatever, the offer of cashback might help you in your decision-making process.β
Retailers like the model because itβs performance-based β they only pay when a sale happens. βItβs a cost-effective alternative to traditional digital advertising where they pay for clicks or impressions with no guarantees of conversion,β Juanita said.
Some cashback offers can seem very generous β such as a 50% cashback. Which might have you wondering what the catch is.
But Juanita says retailers makes these big offers for two reasons β driving immediate sales and acquiring new customers.
βItβs tough and itβs tight out there so theyβre using it as an incentive to get people to shop with them sooner rather than later. It creates an urgency, that fear of missing out. For instance, if youβre thinking about buying groceries, a cashback might convince you to do your shop today rather than waiting until later in the week,β she said.
βRetailers also use cashback to attract new shoppers. They have targeting capabilities to allow brands to reach users who shop in a particular category but havenβt purchased from them before.β
Shopback users can also play games to earn rewards, which Juanita said was about keeping users engaged when theyβre not shopping.
βThereβs only so much people can spend, so by introducing games it creates a new way for users to engage with the platform even when theyβre not shopping. If members are regularly using the app theyβre also more likely to see and take advantage of cashback offers,β she said.
βI think itβs quite a clever tactic because as consumers weβre getting used to gamification of our shopping. Temu has probably set the standard in how you can use it to get people shopping more often.β
Juanita says being on cashback websites was a cost that retailers were willing to pay at the moment, but sheβs interested to see what happens if the economy improves.
βA good comparison was when people started using buy now pay later and retailers had to have every buy now pay later option. There was a steep cost to that and then we saw consolidation occur, partly because it was an unsustainable cost proposition for the retailer,β says Juanita.
βI think weβll probably see the survival of the fittest in this market. Over time when the world gets a little stronger economically thatβs when retailers might start to say, βI donβt need to do this anymoreβ.β
Whatβs the downside of cashback websites?
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Bodo Lang, a professor of marketing analytics at Massey University, said cashback websites were simply a digital version of a marketing technique that goes back to the 1880s.
βGetting something for free or getting something special tends to result in greater sales. These techniques still work extremely well in 2025,β Bodo says.
βCashback providers have pros and cons. The two key advantages are the opportunity to save money, typically between 1% and 10% of the value of a product, and the relative ease of use of these websites. However, there are disadvantages too. For example, cashback payments can be delayed, and there may be privacy concerns about what cashback providers do with customer data.β
Bodo said some people could also get lured into a cycle of spending more to save more.
βAt a broader level, cashback websites are also a sign of the times β how markets become less transparent, and consumers can get caught up in a web of marketing, particularly online, thus consuming more of their time with shopping.β
Instead of using cashback websites, he said consumers could try negotiating with retailers.
βInstead of going through a cashback provider, consumers can approach retailers directly and ask for an equivalent discount that they may have received through a cashback provider. This leaves the retailer better off because they did not have to provide the additional discount to the cashback provider,β Bodo says.
5 things to know about using cashback websites
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It can take a long time to get your hands on the money
Donβt imagine your cashback coming straight back to your account once youβve confirmed your order β sometimes it can take months before you can claim it. And it can be even longer if you're booking accommodation as you usually have to wait a few months after youβve taken the trip.
Offers can be capped
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You might be excited to see a big cashback offer, only to find the amount you can get back is limited. For example, Iβm looking at a 25% cashback offer at Dominos on Shopbackβs website thatβs capped at $10.
You should really read the terms and conditions for each offer
No one wants to read the fine print, but itβs a good idea with cashback websites. There are often conditions thatβll mean you donβt get any cash back. For example, I can see Hello Fresh offering 100% cashback on Shopback, but in the fine print it says you canβt be renewing an old subscription.
Remember to go back and check itβs been logged
You need to visit the cashback website and then click through to the storeβs website for your purchase to be tracked. Make sure you get an email confirmation or go back to the cashback website to make sure it has been tracked in its system.
Promo codes can void the cashback
Using a promo code when youβre on the retailerβs website can sometimes void the cashback. However, you might decide youβre better off using the promo than getting the cashback. Just donβt expect to be able to double up.
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See you TOMORROW at Dragon Boat Festival at Epsom Community Centre !
Join us for a FREE family-friendly celebration packed with workshops, entertainment, crafts and cultural fun!
β’ FREE β bring the whΔnau!
β’ Saturday 31 May
β’ 10am-2.30pm
β’ Epsom Community Centre, 202 Gillies… View moreSee you TOMORROW at Dragon Boat Festival at Epsom Community Centre !
Join us for a FREE family-friendly celebration packed with workshops, entertainment, crafts and cultural fun!
β’ FREE β bring the whΔnau!
β’ Saturday 31 May
β’ 10am-2.30pm
β’ Epsom Community Centre, 202 Gillies Ave, Epsom
β Activity Schedule:
Click here to download: www.epsom-community-centre.org.nz...
π Parking:
All street parking is free on the weekends! We also have free parking at the back of the centre. Check here for more info: www.epsom-community-centre.org.nz...
For more information, check out our website: www.epsom-community-centre.org.nz...
See you tomorrow!
Make a versatile, easy-to-make workbench perfect for your shed, greenhouse or conservatory stained with Resene Woodsman Smokey Ash. Find out how to make and stain your own with these easy step by step instructions.
2 X PAPERBACK BOOKS HOROWITZ- ORIGINALS- UNREAD
Only $5
Anthony Horowitz
Original Editions
Diamond Brothers books
Excellent condition - probably more yellowy pages than originally, but dont look old. See photo.
Not read by dyslexic son- so pages hard to open, like a new book. See … View more2 X PAPERBACK BOOKS HOROWITZ- ORIGINALS- UNREAD
Only $5
Anthony Horowitz
Original Editions
Diamond Brothers books
Excellent condition - probably more yellowy pages than originally, but dont look old. See photo.
Not read by dyslexic son- so pages hard to open, like a new book. See photo.
- South by South East- advertised for $65 online
- I know what you did last Wednesday - only available 2nd hand from overseas at $37
Sizes:
South- 13 x 20 cm x 7mm
Weds - 13 x 20cm x 5mm
PICKUP -One tree hill
NZTA have shared a wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge for today.
What you need to know:
- Between 4pm today and 8pm today, there is the potential for wind gusts on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to reach 90 β 100 km/h. While these are expected to be brief, they could trigger a red alert.
… View moreNZTA have shared a wind warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge for today.
What you need to know:
- Between 4pm today and 8pm today, there is the potential for wind gusts on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to reach 90 β 100 km/h. While these are expected to be brief, they could trigger a red alert.
- Under a red alert, NZTA may close all lanes on the bridge as it is unsafe for any vehicle to be on the bridge and the bridge structure is vulnerable to vehicle impacts.
- From 8pm to midnight tonight an amber alert will remain in place with forecast wind gusts of 75-85 km/h. Under an amber alert, speed limits may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close.
- Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18.
NZTA say 'We donβt take the decision to lower speeds, close lanes or close the bridge lightly. Our priority is the safety of road users and the bridge structure.'
For up-to-date information about any restrictions on the bridge, please look out for the electronic message boards which indicate lane closures and reduced speeds and you can find more info here:
β’ Traffic updates: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
β’ Facebook: facebook.com/nztaakl
β’ Twitter: twitter.com/WakaKotahiAkNth
β’ Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
β’ Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
The Art Battle Auckland Grand Final
At Eden Park
Friday 30 May 2025
Doors open 6pm, first round of painting starts at 7pm!
Over the course of a year Art Battle Auckland has showcased a huge range of artists painting LIVE to audiences here in Auckland and streamed to the rest of the … View moreThe Art Battle Auckland Grand Final
At Eden Park
Friday 30 May 2025
Doors open 6pm, first round of painting starts at 7pm!
Over the course of a year Art Battle Auckland has showcased a huge range of artists painting LIVE to audiences here in Auckland and streamed to the rest of the world. And now we are down to our final 12 artists - as voted by YOU!
These 12 artists will compete on the night to be the Art Battle champion! Plus watch the Spotlight Artists who will bring even more magic to the night.
With so much talent under one roof and a chance to win a Resene voucher, it is sure to be a night to remember!
Art Battle is the planetβs biggest LIVE painting competition across 70+ cities worldwide. These artists battle it out with paint on canvas over fast paced rounds of high energy speed painting.
The audience decides their fate with interactive voting/bidding. And if you love one of the artworks, you can bid for it via silent auction and take it home with you!
Get your Art Battle tickets today!
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