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1601 days ago

Kiwis are being stung by high power bills.

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⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be … View more⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be at risk.

Kiwis deserve better, which is why we’re fighting for power affordability for all of us. But we can’t do it alone.

Join us in the Revolt to bring power prices down, by signing the petition to demand that the Government reforms NZ’s broken electricity market. #Powergate ✊🏾 ✊🏿 ✊🏼 ✊🏽

Sign and share the petition at jointherevolt.co.nz
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1602 days ago

Poll: Have you got a side hustle?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired … View moreAre you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired handyman or selling hand-knitted scarves - we’re curious. Let us know if you have a side hustle in our poll below!

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Have you got a side hustle?
  • 22.4% Yes I do - it’s up and running
    22.4% Complete
  • 11.2% I’m just getting one started
    11.2% Complete
  • 59.2% No I don’t
    59.2% Complete
  • 7.2% I don’t understand what a side hustle is
    7.2% Complete
1103 votes
1602 days ago

Confusing English words!

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Stationary vs stationery. Remember stationary – the ‘a’ in ary is for stopping At the lights. The ‘e’ in ery is for Envelope.

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1602 days ago

Treat yourself or a father figure this Fathers Day.

Mags4Gifts

Purchase a local newspaper subscription in time for Fathers Day and receive a Lone Star rib pack valued at $59.

Hurry offer is for a limited time only. Terms and Conditions apply.
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1602 days ago

Eggs

Lilian from Mount Cook

Does anyone have their own chickens and is willing to sell me some eggs in Kelburn or surrounding suburbs? :)

1607 days ago

Oldie magazine

Jeff from Newtown

I wish to purchase any 'oldie' magazines, they come from England and are still in circulation, the library has them but I like to take my time reading magazines, doesn't matter how old they are or the condition they are in thanks

Price: $1

1605 days ago

Superhome owners opening their homes to the public this weekend

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Healthy, warm, dry and cheap to run. Owners of Superhome houses in Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson and Otago are hosting open homes from August 14-15 so you can see just how warm and cosy a home can be with the right design approach.

1603 days ago

Marsden Open Morning and Primary Experience Day

Inge Doig from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Explore Marsden, join us for a tour! Come and see our fabulous campus and meet staff and students at our Open Morning on Friday 13 August. Your daughter is also warmly invited to spend a day in class in the Primary School (Years 1-6), the Marsden Primary Experience Day is on 25 August.

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1603 days ago

You could get free curtains from the Wellington Curtain Bank

Sustainability Trust

Tēnā koutou katoa - your friends at the Wellington Curtain Bank here.

Did you know that you can lose 20-30% of the heat in your home through the windows?

Did you also know that if you have a Community Services Card or a SuperGold Combo Card holder living with you, you could get free … View more
Tēnā koutou katoa - your friends at the Wellington Curtain Bank here.

Did you know that you can lose 20-30% of the heat in your home through the windows?

Did you also know that if you have a Community Services Card or a SuperGold Combo Card holder living with you, you could get free curtains from us?

Our curtains are made from upcycled curtains and fabric, given an extra layer for warmth and adjusted to fit your windows. All you need to do is measure your windows and place your order online.

There is a six-week wait for curtains, so place your order today.

You can place your order online here or phone us on 0508 78 78 24 ext 705 for other options.
Order now

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1604 days ago

Vote on the enhanced treaty settlement!

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Settlement Trust

We want whānau, iwi and hapū to have their say on Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua’s enhanced treaty settlement package.

Vote online at www.kkwtnr.org.nz, by mail, or at one of our information hui this month.

Details about our hui can be found on our Facebook page: ‘… View more
We want whānau, iwi and hapū to have their say on Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua’s enhanced treaty settlement package.

Vote online at www.kkwtnr.org.nz, by mail, or at one of our information hui this month.

Details about our hui can be found on our Facebook page: ‘Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Settlement Trust’.

Voting closes August 24 at midday.

Tīhei Kahungunu!
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1605 days ago

airplane light for children (unused)

Leah & Roger from Karori

airplane light for children (unused/iuninstalled).


Originally for a bedroom, though we didn't get round to installing it.
Stickers on the side have started to peel but could be removed on stuck down with ease and there is bit of paint on the tail (no idea how that enhancement got … View more
airplane light for children (unused/iuninstalled).


Originally for a bedroom, though we didn't get round to installing it.
Stickers on the side have started to peel but could be removed on stuck down with ease and there is bit of paint on the tail (no idea how that enhancement got there).

Price: $15

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1618 days ago

Homophones

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Homophones can be confusing! But learning word meanings can help prevent spelling mistakes. What homophones can you think of?

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1605 days ago

Heat Pump Special

James Higgins from

Hi Everyone,

We offering a special all Mitsubishi Electric AP EcoCore range with built in wifi as standard you’ll never come home to cold house again.

Refer a friend and get 10% discount on your heat installation.

If you like a free quote simple want some advice please contact: James … View more
Hi Everyone,

We offering a special all Mitsubishi Electric AP EcoCore range with built in wifi as standard you’ll never come home to cold house again.

Refer a friend and get 10% discount on your heat installation.

If you like a free quote simple want some advice please contact: James 021 939 418 - ethosenergy@pm.me

www.mitsubishi-electric.co.nz...

1605 days ago

Southerly storm

Reporter Community News

Did you see the big Southerly that hit on Sunday? Photographer Simon Woolf took this lovely photo.

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1605 days ago

Building a legacy that inspires

Our passions and achievements play a large part in the legacy we leave behind. When we channel those achievements into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.

This is an opportunity to recognise those Senior New Zealanders who go beyond … View more
Our passions and achievements play a large part in the legacy we leave behind. When we channel those achievements into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.

This is an opportunity to recognise those Senior New Zealanders who go beyond the ordinary when it comes to paying it forward and making a difference. Let’s celebrate the good and help their legacy shine bright. Because these kiwis demonstrate the true meaning of an inspiring legacy. Who will join them?

Nominations close 31 August.

#NZOTY #NZerOfTheYear
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