1327 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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1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 20.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.9% Complete
  • 68.7% Nah - not for me
    68.7% Complete
393 votes
24 days ago

Possessions sold as one lot

Teresa from Greerton - Parkvale

Morning everyone 😊

I am wanting to sell our mother's possessions as one lot and not individually; ive heard there are people who do this. .
Does anyone know of someone or where I might start?

L
3 days ago

Shame on You!

Lisa from Otumoetai

This is what greeted workers at Brookfield Sallies yesterday morning. All of it looks like it should have gone straight to the tip, which is what the Sallies will now have to pay to do. Surely whoever does this has no conscience. The Sallies do an amazing job of helping people in times of need and they don't need to be spending any money they receive on doing your dirty work, especially at this time of year.

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