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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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Welcome along to our English Chat Group on Monday 11th August. The morning session is 10am-12pm or evening session is 7pm-830pm 😄 come to one or both, whichever suits you. Learn some new words or practise some old ones. No skill level required. Tea ☕️ & biscuits🍪 provided. A gold coin… View moreWelcome along to our English Chat Group on Monday 11th August. The morning session is 10am-12pm or evening session is 7pm-830pm 😄 come to one or both, whichever suits you. Learn some new words or practise some old ones. No skill level required. Tea ☕️ & biscuits🍪 provided. A gold coin donation 🪙appreciated to cover costs, but not necessary. Everybody welcome. Bring a friend along if you wish. Laughter & fun guaranteed! 🤣🍒 See you there!
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