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2023 is here and it kickstarts with shopping for recycled styles from your local Red Cross Store!
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This easy-to-make climbing frame adds height, structure and style to your garden and vegetable beds; paint in your favourite Resene hue to add the colour.
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Garden shed about 3.5 X 2 m (guesstimate) build from metal with one sliding door and two louver windows. Build on a wooden platform. Free to anyone who wants it! Dry and airy - don't use it anymore! Address 772 West Coast Road - ask for Axel!
2022: Thanks for the lessons
2023: Let's do this
Wishing you all a very safe and happy New Year for 2023
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Taking time out for yourself is one of the most important things you should do in life, yet many of us are trying to juggle everything else and won't have any 'me time'.
Allowing yourself to relax and unwind is vital to keeping yourself and your mental health intact. Try our simple … View moreTaking time out for yourself is one of the most important things you should do in life, yet many of us are trying to juggle everything else and won't have any 'me time'.
Allowing yourself to relax and unwind is vital to keeping yourself and your mental health intact. Try our simple ways to unwind, relax and just take time out for yourself.
This holiday season is the perfect time to unwind and treat yourself to some me time!!
The consumer protection organisation advises that the easiest way to cut costs is to be power savvy and New Zealanders should start by checking if they are on the best power plan for their household.
Gemma Rasmussen, Consumer head of communications and campaigns, said it only takes minutes to … View moreThe consumer protection organisation advises that the easiest way to cut costs is to be power savvy and New Zealanders should start by checking if they are on the best power plan for their household.
Gemma Rasmussen, Consumer head of communications and campaigns, said it only takes minutes to check what savings could be made by using Powerswitch.
“It could not be simpler to switch power plans or providers.”
This year the average saving netted by Powerswitch users was $385.
Other steps households can take is to load-shift and only use ‘power-hungry’ devices during off-peak hours - Consumer NZ says this can save people up to $440.
Meanwhile, washing only in cold water, using LED bulbs and switching appliances off at the wall could save Kiwis more than $100 a year for each step taken.
“Loads of devices use power even on standby mode, so cut them off at their source,” said Rasmussen.
Finally, when you feel like a cuppa – only boil the amount of water you need.
“You can save $25 a year by halving the amount of water you boil in your kettle,” said Rasmussen.
Rasmussen said these power-saving steps alone could save New Zealanders more than $1200 a year, but there were even more ways to ensure money was staying in pockets.
Consumer NZ advises Kiwis to shop around to find the best prices, something made easier thanks to a range of apps and online tools.
Grocer App is great for comparing prices between supermarkets.
“We want to remind New Zealanders there’s little reward in being loyal to one supermarket chain,” said Rasmussen.
Gaspy is a great app to scan fuel prices while PriceSpy is an online tool which tracks the prices of items between different stores and over time.
Consumer NZ said that using these three tools means shoppers could save more than $200 a year.
Furthermore, the organisation is reminding people to review their insurance policies and mobile phone plans.
“Our insurance survey found a huge difference between the cheapest and most expensive insurance policies for a standard-sized house,” said Rasmussen.
“It’s worthwhile taking the time to explore different insurance providers – you could stand to make a sizeable saving.”
Finally, Consumer NZ advises Kiwis to get their credit cards under control - a timely reminder following Christmas shopping.
They say to start by paying more than just the minimum payments required which can lead to less interest being paid and can easily be done by setting up a direct debit.
Rasmussen said checking a bank’s offering is also a good idea as many offer low interest and even zero interest balance transfers.
“Taking a bit of time to use tools like Powerswitch, Grocer, PriceSpy and Gaspy, as well as being deliberate about how, when and where you spend could net you well over $1200 in 2023,” she said.
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Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an … View moreBased on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down.
Experience a funny, heart-warming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.
#AManCalledOtto, in cinemas January 1 – book tickets here!
Some of you know I started a petition about shopping trolleys last week. Many people have signed and shared it already (many thanks). If you support the kaupapa, as I’m sure you do, please share it (again) via social media, Neighbourly, email etc. You’ll find it here –the preamble explains it… View moreSome of you know I started a petition about shopping trolleys last week. Many people have signed and shared it already (many thanks). If you support the kaupapa, as I’m sure you do, please share it (again) via social media, Neighbourly, email etc. You’ll find it here –the preamble explains it all!
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Yesterday afternoon I talked with two members of the staff at our small, local Countdown supermarket. Here they do not have a dedicated staff member collecting the trolleys from the carpark. And it is against company policy to collect trolleys (Head Office OSH regulations).
When the supermarket receives calls about misappropriated trolleys, they forward the request to Head Office for them to notify the contractors, and of course it's holidays right now. I understand that. But when it’s NOT holidays and there are delays in collecting the trolleys that gives more opportunities for the idiots to move them again, damage them, or push them into areas where other people have been working hard to beautify.
You and I and other responsible people are merely the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff when we report missing trolleys to the rightful owners, or return them, or use Snap Send Solve or other apps. What I am asking for is PREVENTATIVE action put in place by the stores HQ. There are systems out there which could be used, preventing damage to the environment, waste of resources, time.
I've got better things to do with my time than taking action with misplaced trolleys, haven't you? It would be a big task to change the mindset of the idiots... so hopefully the supermarkets and stores will live up to their sustainability policies and take positive action.
Please, if you haven’t already, would you sign and share the petition? That would be fantastic!
It's your favourite time of the year; the Resene ColorShop SALE! Now's the time to Decorate and SAVE with quality Resene paints, stains, wallpaper and accessories.
Plus if you're a Resene DIY card holder you'll get an extra 5% off (yes you can sign up in store or online at … View moreIt's your favourite time of the year; the Resene ColorShop SALE! Now's the time to Decorate and SAVE with quality Resene paints, stains, wallpaper and accessories.
Plus if you're a Resene DIY card holder you'll get an extra 5% off (yes you can sign up in store or online at or online!)
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Of the $330,000 that has been over-collected, more than half is yet to be repaid through a refund process.
A proactively released document by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has revealed the details of what went wrong.
Waka Kotahi advised Transport Minister Michael Wood in September that 55,865 … View moreOf the $330,000 that has been over-collected, more than half is yet to be repaid through a refund process.
A proactively released document by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has revealed the details of what went wrong.
Waka Kotahi advised Transport Minister Michael Wood in September that 55,865 people overpaid the levy when they renewed their vehicle registrations earlier this year.
The ACC motor vehicle levy helps cover the cost of accidents on public roads involving moving vehicles. The levies are calculated to ensure the cost of injuries can be covered, including those needing lifelong support.
This is collected by Waka Kotahi on behalf of ACC when people pay to register their vehicles.
But changes to the levy rates, which came into effect in July, were not updated in the system used to calculate people’s registration fees.
“As licence reminders are sent up to six weeks in advance of the licence renewal date, during the six week period prior to the new rates coming into effect, the notices were sent to customers using the old ACC levy rates,” advice to Wood said.
Organisational changes across Waka Kotahi and ACC in recent years meant information about the levy change was not communicated to the correct team in time, the advice said.
This created the delay in updating the system used to calculate registration fees.
“With the aim of maintaining the integrity of the levy collection system and process, a decision was made in consultation with ACC to front-foot the error and communicate with those customers who were overcharged,” the advice said.
Letters about the mix-up have been sent out to those affected with instructions on how to request a refund.
ACC head of health partnerships Dr John Robson said $330,812 was over-charged, which was equivalent to about 0.07 per cent of the levy to be collected.
He said ACC has repaid $153,469 as of the end of October and Waka Kotahi will continue to process refunds for as long as they are received.
“Both ACC and Waka Kotahi have updated their Memorandum of Understanding for levy collection to ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly understood to ensure this does not happen again.”
Waka Kotahi also made assurances in its update to the Minister that procedures were being updated to prevent the problem from happening again.
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Trade Me said at 9am on Boxing Day, 4300 presents that didn't do the trick had been listed on the online marketplace including an empty Roses chocolate wrapper of 'disappointment', a sterling silver bracelet given to someone who is allergic to sterling silver and a 3D llama mug.
… View moreTrade Me said at 9am on Boxing Day, 4300 presents that didn't do the trick had been listed on the online marketplace including an empty Roses chocolate wrapper of 'disappointment', a sterling silver bracelet given to someone who is allergic to sterling silver and a 3D llama mug.
Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester said the number of unwanted presents has skyrocketed following New Zealand's biggest gift-giving day of the year.
"It's become a bit of a Kiwi tradition to jump on Trade Me on Boxing Day and check out, or list, the gifts that didn't make the cut," Silvester said.
"In 2021 we saw 70,000 searches for unwanted gifts on Boxing Day, and it's no surprise that this year isn't any different."
Since the start of Christmas Day, Trade Me had already been flooded with over 8000 searches for unwanted presents.
According to a recent Trade Me Christmas survey with 2500 participants, most Kiwis said they unwrap a dud every Christmas.
The survey found just over half (51 percent) of Kiwis typically receive at least one unwanted gift at Christmas, with five percent of these receiving four or more presents they're not keen on.
Some people might think re-selling a present someone has got you could be considered rude, but the survey found almost half of the respondents feel pretty good about offloading unwanted gifts for cash.
The results showed 40 percent of Aotearoa said they would feel okay if they found out an item they gifted to someone was onsold, and seven percent would actually be happy about it.
"We reckon this comes down to our loved ones wanting us to get the most use out of the gifts they give us, even if that means trading it in for something that might be a better fit," Silvester said.
One result that might not surprise too many people is most Kiwis won't tell gift-givers how they really feel.
The survey found 69 percent of respondents said they would turn their frown upside down and pretend to like a gift they aren't too stoked about.
On top of that, 16 percent of New Zealanders would put on a brave face and find a use for an unwanted gift, while 15 percent would donate them to charity and another 15 percent would re-gift it.
"If you're thinking about listing an unwanted Christmas gift on Trade Me, make sure to tick the 'unwanted gift' box when you're listing your item onsite," Silvester said.
"A good backstory always goes down well, but if you're trying to keep your reselling on the down-low, avoid making your listing identifiable in case the giver is hunting for a bargain on Trade Me too!"
Five odd unwanted gifts on Trade Me so far today:
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One empty Roses chocolate wrapper of ‘disappointment’
Sterling silver bracelet given to someone who is allergic to sterling silver
A diamond ring from an ex
3D Llama mug
Bright yellow Dolce and Gabbana sneakers
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