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Morning all - I wanted to share a quick story with you.
Last sunday a young man and his girlfriend broke down outside my property, and I went over to see if there was anything that I could do.
Turns out - he ran out of fuel. So I took him down to get some gas and he was having issues with his card. "I know what you are thinking - conveniently" anyway I paid for the gas and we got them back on the road.
I said to the young man, you know where I live, come drop off the cash. A few days went by, and to my surprise. He knocked on my door and handed me the cash.
All I have to say to this young man, Well Done - you are a credit to your family.
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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41.7% I avoid spending money on coffee
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42% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16.3% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
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