
Meter reads vs estimates
Energy providers usually read your meter, but sometimes they estimate consumption instead, and bill the actual amount next time they read it. Staying on top of estimates helps avoid large back bills.
Ask your provider:
- how often they read the meter vs. estimate
- what you can do to save on energy consumption
- is your plan the best one for your lifestyle.


Pet of the Day: Meet Murphy
Tracy Watkins is the proud owner of Murphy.
"She loves chasing rabbits but while she’s never actually caught one it's good exercise for working off her other favourite thing, treats.
She also loves swimming in the creek on our lifestyle block and likes most things about country life (except cows which can be a bit intimidating). She also loves a lie in and is always the last one out of bed."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
What's On: REMINDER- WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET
REMINDER- WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET
- Waikanae Beach Community Hall

Open Saturday
Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 13 Aug) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.
Pop by to pick out some toys- we have outdoor toys (including bikes, sports equipment, and ride on toys) indoor activities, educational toys, costumes, baby toys, puzzles, role play, board games, musical instruments and more. Check out our range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...
You can even reserve toys using the website.
We welcome new members (from any suburb) - an annual full membership starts from $75 and we offer a discount for community services cardholders. We also have Grandparent membership $50 for 10 trips.
Also, if you have ideas for how we could make the toy library even better then let us know in the comments.
See you tomorrow!