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Ensuring our electricity network stays safe, reliable, affordable and community-owned. With 27 years in the energy sector – including 10 years on the Counties Energy Board – I bring the expertise and local insight to deliver real results.
Let’s keep our power in the hands of the people.
… View moreEnsuring our electricity network stays safe, reliable, affordable and community-owned. With 27 years in the energy sector – including 10 years on the Counties Energy Board – I bring the expertise and local insight to deliver real results.
Let’s keep our power in the hands of the people.
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The Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.
In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek … View moreThe Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.
In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek employment when you’re 50+. Many factors - from financial to social pressures - are keeping people in the workforce longer. The reality is that times are tough, even for our most experienced workers: of those receiving Jobseeker benefit, a third are 50-64 years old.
We want to know: Have you felt overlooked in the job market?
Do you have advice for your community on how to stand out in an increasingly crowded job seeker market?
Share your experience below!
📖 Want to read more from the 'Work, Interrupted' series?
Work, Interrupted: The kids, the mortgage, but no job. What next?
Young and shut out: Gen Z face the harshest job market in years
Work, Interrupted: Is 50 the new 60? Older workers battling algorithms to get CVs seen
The island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.
Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its … View moreThe island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.
Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its obligations, and our failure is being noticed internationally.
Sheridan and others argue that the health of our oceans is declining as they face climate change, overfishing, and pollution. While other nations are championing ocean protection, New Zealand has been quiet on this topic.
We want to know: Are we meeting our responsibilities in the management of our blue territory?
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View moreLast year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.
How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.
We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!
Police are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure including farm gates.
A key focus for Police is preventing crime from happening in the first place. We would like to remind rural property owners to make security a priority.
A lot of reported thefts … View morePolice are urging rural property owners to be vigilant and ensure their property is secure including farm gates.
A key focus for Police is preventing crime from happening in the first place. We would like to remind rural property owners to make security a priority.
A lot of reported thefts are committed by opportunistic criminals looking for an insecure shed, or a farm vehicle with keys left in the ignition or an open gate. It's important to ensure your property, including fuel tanks, are secure and locked to restrict theft and tampering.
There are a range of measures you can take to ensure your property is safe and less appealing to burglars:
- Secure your home, garage, farm buildings, fuel tanks and vehicles at night and when unattended.
- Record the serial numbers or engrave tools, electronic and valuable items with your licence number.
- Install an alarm system and get sensor lights fitted as a deterrent.
- Always lock your property and auxiliary buildings when you leave, even if it's only for a short time.
- Always lock your vehicles when you leave them and take your keys with you.
- Use chains and locks to secure openings and access.
- Keep in contact with your neighbours and let one another know if you see anything unusual.
We take burglary and theft incidents seriously, if you see anything suspicious contact Police immediately on 105 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Further burglary prevention advice is available on the Police website.
Hi everyone
Helping a friend who's 18 year old daughter is moving out and a first time renter.Looking and wanting to buy an affordable and clean bed,cabinets,table and chairs,washing machine, lounge suite etc.
The daughter found a post on Marketplace for a lounge suite in Wellington for … View moreHi everyone
Helping a friend who's 18 year old daughter is moving out and a first time renter.Looking and wanting to buy an affordable and clean bed,cabinets,table and chairs,washing machine, lounge suite etc.
The daughter found a post on Marketplace for a lounge suite in Wellington for $250,message the seller and said $50 for delivery and asked for a $100 deposit and so she did.Waited for 2 days,he said had a flat tyre so it would be delivered the next day,waited until 9pm last night but the person didn't turn up.Poor girl she got SCAMMED!!!I really feel sorry for the daughter so, here I am asking you guys if we could help her out.
Please let me know what you have and how much.
Thanking you all in advance.
Children’s play kitchen with some pots etc and pretend food items and packets
Children’s double sided easel
Free - must be picked up
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Do you live in the Franklin area but have never heard of the Counties Energy Trust? Let us bring you up to speed. The Trust is a very special consumer-owned (that’s you!) trust whose Trustees are elected by the community. The Counties Energy Trust holds 100% of the shares of the Counties Energy … View moreDo you live in the Franklin area but have never heard of the Counties Energy Trust? Let us bring you up to speed. The Trust is a very special consumer-owned (that’s you!) trust whose Trustees are elected by the community. The Counties Energy Trust holds 100% of the shares of the Counties Energy business on your behalf, to ensure it benefits our community.
Households in the Counties Energy area will receive a voting pack by post or email so keep a look out. Voting opens soon for this year's elections and we want to know..Have you ever voted in the Counties Energy Trust elections..ever?!
Hi, Would anyone have any Seedling Trays available, please ..
Im also looking for Seedlings ..
I would like to start growing Kai for the community...
Thanks
Claire...
Now renting safe, comfortable one-bedroom and studio units for independent older Aucklanders at 50% of market rent in villages across Auckland.
Haumaru Housing was established to provide affordable, supportive housing communities for older people. We are committed to transparency and openly … View moreNow renting safe, comfortable one-bedroom and studio units for independent older Aucklanders at 50% of market rent in villages across Auckland.
Haumaru Housing was established to provide affordable, supportive housing communities for older people. We are committed to transparency and openly share our vision, values, and future plans with everyone we work with.
Our vision is to be New Zealand’s leading provider of affordable rental housing for older people. We refurbish existing villages and develop new ones across Auckland to meet the health, social, and community needs of older residents, supporting not just housing, but wellbeing and long-term security.
This includes a toy farm with tractor trailer and some other bits. A space ship, A garage with 2 cars, and a box of various bits and pieces and figures.
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Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.
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Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View moreGood news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."
Congratulations Selina, ka pai.
We hope this news brings a smile!
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Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View moreArtificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.
We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?
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The grille fabrics is saggy.
Some minor cosmetic marks.
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Te Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also … View moreTe Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also facilitate the logistics of ensuring all regulatory requirements of the whānau are met.
To korero further about this kete with our kaiārahi Phone, Email or visit Haven Falls Funeral Home - Poutama Tangihanga at 271 Old Taupo Road, Hillcrest, Rotorua.
Another fine lunchtime special curry from The Sultans Boofiya Kitchen at 308 Queen Street, Wairarapa, Masterton.
$13 choice of Butter Chicken or Rogan Josh.
My choice is usually Rogan Josh.
Comes with sometimes plain rice, sometimes pilau rice and good sized naan, all nice and fresh.
… View moreAnother fine lunchtime special curry from The Sultans Boofiya Kitchen at 308 Queen Street, Wairarapa, Masterton.
$13 choice of Butter Chicken or Rogan Josh.
My choice is usually Rogan Josh.
Comes with sometimes plain rice, sometimes pilau rice and good sized naan, all nice and fresh.
Well worth a visit.
The Lamb Sheek Kebab is also nice.
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It's getting colder and wetter. But that won't stop us Kiwis from getting out there and doing it!
And if you need to update your winter wardrobe, then now is the time at Hunting & Fishing's huge Winter Sale! WIth massive savings on a range of H&F winter clothing, including… View moreIt's getting colder and wetter. But that won't stop us Kiwis from getting out there and doing it!
And if you need to update your winter wardrobe, then now is the time at Hunting & Fishing's huge Winter Sale! WIth massive savings on a range of H&F winter clothing, including the iconic Cyclone Extreme Retro Jackets, as well as discounts on Hunters Element gear and at least 20% OFF all Huntech gear, you won't want to miss this sale. Shop in-store at Botany H&F or online. See you soon.
Recommendations for an electrican to instal a bathroom fan/light, to dispose of the steam.
Te Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also … View moreTe Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also facilitate the logistics of ensuring all regulatory requirements of the whānau are met.
To korero further about this kete with our kaiārahi Phone, Email or visit Haven Falls Funeral Home - Poutama Tangihanga at 139 Bank Street, Whangārei
For the Black Ferns/All Blacks double header rugby game on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Metlink is providing extra train services on the Wairarapa Line. There will be a special train departing Masterton for Wellington at 2:20 PM and another departing Wellington for Masterton at 10:00 PM. The price of … View moreFor the Black Ferns/All Blacks double header rugby game on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Metlink is providing extra train services on the Wairarapa Line. There will be a special train departing Masterton for Wellington at 2:20 PM and another departing Wellington for Masterton at 10:00 PM. The price of public transport is included in your match-day ticket for all trains, buses (excluding the Airport Express), and ferries.
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