1315 days ago

Don’t let your power bills get out of hand during winter!

Matt from

With winter settling in across the country, many of us will be turning on the heater, taking longer showers and leaving our lights on a little longer, sending our power bills soaring.

You don’t have to choose between freezing or paying higher bills though. Here are a few simple steps you can take to cut down your winter power bills. 

Get to know what products use the most energy around your home.
The microwave is one of the most common culprits for draining excess energy when not in use. Simply switching it off when you’re not using it can help you save some dollars.

Once you’ve identified the culprits around the home, switch them off or swap them out for more energy efficient options. 

Before you reach for the heater, try warming up with extra blankets or keeping your home closed up when the temperature drops.

If your floors are tiled or you have wooden floor boards, consider investing in rugs.

When you do switch on the heater, make sure it’s energy efficient and you’ve closed all of the windows, blinds and doors.

If you’re only planning on using the one room, close that off. Limiting the heat to just one room means you’ll use less energy overall. 

Have a chat with me about any real estate enquiries, my advice is given freely and without obligation - 0274 951536

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17 hours ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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2 hours ago

Want a Cosier Christmas Night? Neighbours, Read This

Beds4U - Tauranga

Hey neighbours,

Quick question - have you given your bedroom a little Christmas love yet?

If not, you’re going to love this! We’ve put together some easy, feel-good DIY ideas to help turn your bedroom into a cozy Christmas retreat - think festive bedding, twinkling lights, handmade pillows, and warm holiday scents. Simple touches, big Christmas vibes.

Get inspired here:
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And while you’re getting into the Christmas spirit, our Boxing Day sale is still ON - a great excuse to upgrade your bed and enjoy better sleep heading into the new year.

Find your nearest Beds4U store:
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Or browse all Boxing Day deals:
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Don’t wait, neighbours - cozy nights and great deals don’t stick around for long!

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2 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.7% Yes
    40.7% Complete
  • 34.3% Maybe?
    34.3% Complete
  • 25% No
    25% Complete
508 votes