Water meters
Kia ora, with the question of water meters brewing in the rest of the Wellington region at the moment, how much are you currently paying for water bills?
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April’s Weather to Mid-Month
The very dry weather of recent months ended with 16mm of rain at the end of the first week, followed by 30mm the following week, associated with the cyclone, which itself was a non-event in Kāpiti, but brought us much-needed rain. We have now had around 47mm, with 70mm being the historic average for the month.
The average daily temperature of 21℃ has been 1.5 above average, the same as March, so it’s looking possible that April will be the sixth summery month, which is fairly rare.
There’s also been plenty of sunshine; up slightly on average.
Photo: Sunset, April 11, the evening before the cyclone-associated rain arrived.
What's your best cost-saving tip?
Just when we thought the cost of living couldn't climb any higher...it does. While things like fuel prices are out of our control, many of us are looking for small, practical ways to stretch our dollars a bit further. So let’s put our heads together!
Over the next little while, we’ll be sharing tips to help you save money — and we’d love to hear yours too. What’s working for you right now?
Here are a few ideas to get started:
🎉 Plan ahead for the year (birthdays, events, travel) to avoid surprise costs
🪙 Check out $2 shops for everyday items like stationery, baking paper, foil, and cling wrap - often much cheaper than the supermarket
🐖 Bring back the piggy bank and save your loose change
🔨 DIY where you can - like mowing the lawn instead of paying someone
💵 Set a daily budget before heading out and stick to it (cash can help!)
🧴 Stretch household products by diluting things like shampoo or dishwashing liquid
Got a tip that’s helping you save? Share it below, the tip might make a huge difference to someone else.
The Cost of Living: Meal Ideas 🍽️
Continuing our series on how to manage the rising cost of living, this week we’re diving into the kitchen. We want to know your "secret weapon" recipes.
Share below your go-to meals that are:
💰 Budget-friendly (won't break the bank)
🥞 Delicious and easy to whip up
🍜 Great for leftovers (dishes that stretch for several days)
Whether it’s a legendary 20-cent lentil soup or a clever way to dress up basic mince, please share your meal ideas in the comments below!
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