Posts by Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd
229 days ago

Home Tips

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

Stay Cosy and Energy-Efficient This Autumn With These Simple Tips:
🍂 1. Make the Most of Natural Sunlight
Open your curtains during the day to let the sun warm your space, and close them before sunset to lock in the heat.
🍂 2. Stop Draughts Before It Gets Colder
Seal those gaps under doors and windows to keep the cold out, and check for air leaks to improve insulation.
🍂 3. Use Your Heating Efficiently
Set your heat pump between 18-21°C and only heat the rooms you're using most.
🍂 4. Keep Warm Without Overusing Heating
Layer up with blankets and warm clothes, and use thicker rugs on cold floors to trap the warmth.
🍂 5. Improve Indoor Airflow and Ventilation
Open your windows briefly each morning to let out damp air, and use extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms to reduce moisture.

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? đŸ„

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? đŸ„
  • 42.4% Yes
    42.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Maybe?
    31.6% Complete
  • 26% No
    26% Complete
408 votes
3 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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22 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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