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When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.
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Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View moreEven well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?
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The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View moreThe skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.
There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
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A view (0817) from Mangahao Rd, Shannon. Please enlarge for a better view.
When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.
*some conditions apply
June 1, 2023
Last night Horowhenua District Council voted unanimously in favour of an "average" total rates increase of 7 percent.
Council's organisation performance group manager Jacinta Straker said the total dollar increase averages out to 9.1 percent after the growth rate … View moreJune 1, 2023
Last night Horowhenua District Council voted unanimously in favour of an "average" total rates increase of 7 percent.
Council's organisation performance group manager Jacinta Straker said the total dollar increase averages out to 9.1 percent after the growth rate is included.
Mayor Bernie Wanden said, "Our community can be reassured we deliberated well. Discussions were robust and a range of views demonstrated. [Everyone] came with an open mind and were prepared to listen."
Coupled with a vote by Council not to introduce general rating on Capital Value, many residents will be sighing with relief. General rating will instead continue to be rated on Land Value.
The majority of submitters on Council's proposed amendments to the 20 Year Long Term Plan and Annual Plan (2023-2024) said they were potentially facing rates increases of between 12 and 30 percent if general rating on Capital Value had been introduced.
An historic, and unanimous, decision was also made to keep Levin Landfill closed and develop the site for alternative purposes to raise revenue.
Decisions on how to generate an income from the site will be determined by Council's Waste Management and Minimisation bylaw.
Revenue raising ideas discussed in the LTP consultation document include using the site for cleanfill collection or as a native plant nursery, resource recovery park or regional processing facility for organic or construction and demolition material.
The Environment Ministry estimates up to 50 percent of waste in Aotearoa (New Zealand), "comes from construction and demolition."
Hamilton City Council and New Plymouth Council are the only two council's in the country that have adopted Waste Management and Minimisation bylaws requiring all building consent applicants to submit a site waste plan.
Council also unanimously voted in favour of increasing the budget by $75 million to upgrade the water infrastructure - including installing water meters across the district to every household connected to Council's water supply.
Mayor Wanden said, "This decision today is about getting the basics right. The reality is we have to be prepared growth coming our way. We know our infrastructure is under pressure. We are doing the right thing."
He said there had been very little negative feedback about Council's plans to install water meters district-wide.
"I think they know water is a taonga," he said.
Council also voted in favour of increasing Development Contributions, paid by land and property developers towards infrastructure costs, and endorsing changes to the Development Contributions policy.
A proposal to reduce community grants and community group funding by $200,000 or 0.4 percent of the budget was defeated by 8 votes to 5.
The decisions will be formally adopted on 28 June, 2023.
Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do!
Extend the boundaries of the garden season by making your own cloche protected in Resene paints.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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Hi. I recently saw 'Age Concern' Horowhenua reaching out to the our community for funding to enable them to move into more suitable premises, so I thought why not "Team Up", so if you list & sell through me and mention teaming up with 'Age Concern" I will donate … View moreHi. I recently saw 'Age Concern' Horowhenua reaching out to the our community for funding to enable them to move into more suitable premises, so I thought why not "Team Up", so if you list & sell through me and mention teaming up with 'Age Concern" I will donate $500 (each 'Team Up' property I sell) to them towards their goal.
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