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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.
- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
… View moreThinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.
- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.
Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View moreEmergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.
Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.
What will be on your plan?
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Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.
Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?
Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
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Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.
Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View moreOur dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.
Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering
Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today!
For the first time in 150 years, the public has had a say on whether cattle can be grazed on conservation land in the Haast River valley.
DOC publicly notified the application by Haast farmer John Cowan to graze a maximum of 60 cows all year round, and 50 calves for six months of the year, on … View moreFor the first time in 150 years, the public has had a say on whether cattle can be grazed on conservation land in the Haast River valley.
DOC publicly notified the application by Haast farmer John Cowan to graze a maximum of 60 cows all year round, and 50 calves for six months of the year, on 736 hectares of the Haast River valley.
"Bucket-loads" of cash have been promised to help fulfil a wishlist designed by the West Coast's three mayors.
The Grey, Westland and Buller district mayors met acting Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones in Wellington on Tuesday to discuss … View more"Bucket-loads" of cash have been promised to help fulfil a wishlist designed by the West Coast's three mayors.
The Grey, Westland and Buller district mayors met acting Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones in Wellington on Tuesday to discuss how the region could get its share of the Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund
Hokitika residents say the smell from the oxidation ponds is unbearable and the discharge pipe is pouring dirty yellow liquid, wipes and condoms on to the beach. Resident Max Dowell said the odour problem was caused by SilverFern Farms discharging commercial waste into the ponds. Westland Mayor … View moreHokitika residents say the smell from the oxidation ponds is unbearable and the discharge pipe is pouring dirty yellow liquid, wipes and condoms on to the beach. Resident Max Dowell said the odour problem was caused by SilverFern Farms discharging commercial waste into the ponds. Westland Mayor Bruce Smith said the meatworks had a consent to discharge into the ponds.
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Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Kaikōura and Greymouth on Wednesday 04 July.
Kaikoura - Supper Room, Memorial Hall, 32 Esplanade
Greymouth - St John Complex, 112 Water Walk Road, Blaketown
Share your views with the Inquiry Panel.
After initially excluding the West Coast, the Green Party Minister for Climate Change James Shaw and Ministry for the Environment representatives have now been pressured to front up and explain to West Coasters how they are planning to further devastate our already damaged region with their Man … View moreAfter initially excluding the West Coast, the Green Party Minister for Climate Change James Shaw and Ministry for the Environment representatives have now been pressured to front up and explain to West Coasters how they are planning to further devastate our already damaged region with their Man Made Global Warming legislation. If you have any interest at all in making sure that the Coast does not go down without fighting against this nonsense please attend the meeting and demand they answer the hard questions.
When: Monday 2nd July 2018, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Location: Coxon Hall, Greymouth High School, High St.
In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.
What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?
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Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.
Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View moreGraeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.
Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.
Sign up for training today.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.
Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?
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