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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.
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.
A clean flat contoured 657 sq.mtr. rectangular section with street frontage, In an established neighbourhood, handy to schools and other amenities. All services ready to hook up. Build your dwelling, relocate a house or land bank for future.
Enquiries or further information please call:
Simon … View moreA clean flat contoured 657 sq.mtr. rectangular section with street frontage, In an established neighbourhood, handy to schools and other amenities. All services ready to hook up. Build your dwelling, relocate a house or land bank for future.
Enquiries or further information please call:
Simon 0221341009 or (06)210 2958
Dear Neighbors
I'm asking with all sincerity and honesty as to whether anybody has
purchase any Household Funiture, Tools and other equipment from a supposed secret Sale by " SUPREME Lockups & Storage " over the last few months.
I've had a personel problem with the … View moreDear Neighbors
I'm asking with all sincerity and honesty as to whether anybody has
purchase any Household Funiture, Tools and other equipment from a supposed secret Sale by " SUPREME Lockups & Storage " over the last few months.
I've had a personel problem with the above outfit, and only became aware of the situation over the weekend, when I found a listing on "Fb " Groups page on the far right of the web-page, and happened to find all
my Fly Fishing gear up for sale, by an individual in Carterton.
I messaged him asking about the gear, and was soon removed of the site.
I'm sincerely asking, that if any of you have purchased anything from "Supreme Lockups" in this regard, I would "Dearly" like to purchase items back that was of my ownership.
Nobody who has been involved in any purchase's, will not be treated in nasty or unneccessary manner, as it's just I've got to try and retreive a lot
of Family History.
This is a situation that nobody in their live needs or wants this sort of situation to happen, so just ask you all from the bottom of my heart for your consideration.
Please, if you can help me, send me an email to "toy98peu@gmail.com"
Thanks
Kind Regards
John
DO NOT ORDER THE MECHANICAL ROBOTIC PUPPIES. THEY COME FROM CHINA AND THEY ARE CHEAP, THE AVERT IS MISLEADING, YOU PAY MORE THAN WHAT THEY ARE WORTH. THE PUPPIES ARE NOT LIFELIKE, LIKE THEY CLAIM TO BE. BEWARE!!!
Still a good solid bed. We have just brought a new bed and need our other one gone.
Text 0276374048. If your interested
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!
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Hi neighbours!
At 9am next Wed-13-Aug the Council’s Community Committee meeting is being presented with a petition requesting a review of the operations and performance of the Animal Management team with respect to nuisance dogs, and more substantive enforcement of the Dog Control Act.
If you … View moreHi neighbours!
At 9am next Wed-13-Aug the Council’s Community Committee meeting is being presented with a petition requesting a review of the operations and performance of the Animal Management team with respect to nuisance dogs, and more substantive enforcement of the Dog Control Act.
If you would like to encourage the Committee members to support this petition you could email them in advance of the meeting, and even attend the meeting yourself. It is open to the public.
Chairperson – Councillor Lorna Johnson
Deputy Chairperson – Councillor Pat Handcock
Members – Mayor Grant Smith and Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Lew Findlay, Billy Meehan, Orphée Mickalad, Karen Naylor, William Wood and Kaydee Zabelin
Contact details can be found here:
www.pncc.govt.nz...
Half Wine Barrels / Planter Tubs for sale
Have lots of stock!
Time to plant the early bulbs or make a vege garden!
Used - as in ex the vineyard - wine barrels which have been cut in half to make planter tubs.
These make great planters for a deck or patio area.
Price is per half barrel - … View moreHalf Wine Barrels / Planter Tubs for sale
Have lots of stock!
Time to plant the early bulbs or make a vege garden!
Used - as in ex the vineyard - wine barrels which have been cut in half to make planter tubs.
These make great planters for a deck or patio area.
Price is per half barrel - $120 per half barrel. Pick the one you want!
Would prefer pickup but can deliver within Palmerston North/Local for a small fee. Delivery to other areas can be arrange for a fee.
Can drill 3 or 5 drainage holes in base if needed
Photos are stock photos - barrels may be different - you can choose your barrel.
If you want a more rustic looking one - much darker then I have these also $100 each
Also have stock of whole barrels - these range $200 - $230 per whole barrel.
PH 021 496514
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!
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