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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.
Submit your poem, story or art by 22nd August to wwwgowithgrace.nz...
Part of Dying Matters week
Nice to see the Kapiti News up and about again 😀
Picked 1 up this morning from New World Kapiti
Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.
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Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
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!
AUGUST Daytime & Evening MEETINGS
Our speaker this month is Ian Brooking who will discuss the involvement of four Brooking brothers in the NZ Wars 1865-1882.
Details outlined in the attached flyer.
Free for Members, Visitors $5
There's a serious problem with perfection - you can't improve on it. Creatively it's a dead end. There's a nice Buddhist story; a novice went to the Zen master and said he wanted to paint a perfect picture. The master laughed and said, "There is a straightforward way to … View moreThere's a serious problem with perfection - you can't improve on it. Creatively it's a dead end. There's a nice Buddhist story; a novice went to the Zen master and said he wanted to paint a perfect picture. The master laughed and said, "There is a straightforward way to achieve this. First become perfect and then create your picture."
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3 piece black genuine leather lounge suite. In really good condition, some minor wear but no cuts, tears or holes. No stains - the marks in the photos are from giving it a wash prior to taking photos. 3 seater + 2 seater + chair.
Slightly raised off ground with timber feet. Smoke free home. This … View more3 piece black genuine leather lounge suite. In really good condition, some minor wear but no cuts, tears or holes. No stains - the marks in the photos are from giving it a wash prior to taking photos. 3 seater + 2 seater + chair.
Slightly raised off ground with timber feet. Smoke free home. This is a really well made and solid set - so will require a couple of people to lift and transport. Pickup is Paremata. Dimensions:
Chair: height 800mm x depth 850mm x length 1100mm
2 seater: height 800mm x depth 850mm x length 1610mm
3 seater: height 800mm x depth 850mm x length 2120mm
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SOLD Trelise Cooper Kiss Kiss Bang Bang belt
Never worn.
Size large/XL
Product ID 204211
FM transmitter for car stereo
Was used in a car that has a stereo not in English. Got all the usual radio stations, can also answer calls hands free while driving.
SOLD Brand new escape room game
Includes 16 different puzzles and a reprogammable combination padlock, so you can play game after game with multiple outcomes. Play with 3 or more people.
Suitable for ages 14+
Advance care planning is a process of thinking and talking about your values and goals and what your preferences are for current and future health care. It helps you to understand what the future might hold, and say what health care you would or would not want, including end-of-life care.
Come to … View moreAdvance care planning is a process of thinking and talking about your values and goals and what your preferences are for current and future health care. It helps you to understand what the future might hold, and say what health care you would or would not want, including end-of-life care.
Come to the workshop on Monday Sept 1st at Paraparaumu Library 11am. Sean Thompson, Te Whatu Ora, Heath NZ will support you to work out what you want.
This workshop is part of the Dying Matters programme for Kāpiti.
If you would like a copy of the full programme for that week, please email annette@theinnerpath.co.nz
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