Unable to switch on gas fire
We moved into this house last year and were taught how to use the gas fire through a video by previous owners.
We were able to use it last year though it was difficult to start it as it’s an old one and is complicated to start.
But this year we are unable to start it.
We do not know if problem is in how we are operating it or if there is problem In gas fire.
Can you recommend someone who won’t charge us a bomb to come and teach us if we aren’t operating it properly and will do a good reasonable job if there is some maintenance/repair issue.
Also, are oil or column heaters worth getting repaired? One of ours in bedroom sent a spark and stopped working. Wondering if we should just buy a new one or if there is someone who can look into it?
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Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.
The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.
According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.
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23.4% Light rail
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5.2% South Library
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39% Orana Wildlife Park
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13% The Arts Centre
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3.9% Dux de Lux
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11.7% Christ Church Cathedral
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3.9% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
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Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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83.8% Yes
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14% No
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