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When is a loan car an actual loan car, and when is it a rental?
I took my car to Bush Road Panelbeaters on Monday. I was asked if I wanted a "loan" car and was told it would be $50 plus GST. I suggested this was a rental rather than a loan, which they denied, but didn't tell me … View moreWhen is a loan car an actual loan car, and when is it a rental?
I took my car to Bush Road Panelbeaters on Monday. I was asked if I wanted a "loan" car and was told it would be $50 plus GST. I suggested this was a rental rather than a loan, which they denied, but didn't tell me what the $50 was for.
When I went to pick up the "Loan" car they had the audacity to come out and make notes of the scratches and dings in the car in case I added to them. I have attached photos of the rust bucket I was "Loaned."
I had to call them when I got home because initially I hadn't noticed the broken wing mirror which they said they knew about. The car was filthy and a heap of junk. Now, I accept that courtesy cars are rarely late model, but I'd be surprised if this one would have gotten a WOF in this condition, and I'd have been better off getting a rental from elsewhere.
So, just before I picked up my car yesterday, I was told to refill the "Loan" car. I had only driven once to Glenfield and once to Takapuna, both times from Greenhithe, noting on the way to the gas station that the fuel indicator hadn't moved. After I'd put $40 of gas in the thing, I stopped. I complained to Bush Road Panelbeaters that the gas gauge was faulty, only have them tell me no one had complained. I showed them the receipt for the gas, but they didn't offer to refund the cost.
I would NEVER use this company again, and I'll be sending the bill and the photos to AMI insurance who sent me there. I'd suggest if you need a panelbeater, find another one.
New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?
… View moreNew retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?
Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.
People in general are concerned about their health and fitness. There are various ways by which one can lead a healthy lifestyle every day.
But what most people overlook is monitoring the finer aspects of health on a daily basis. There are various factors like body's heart rate, sleeping … View morePeople in general are concerned about their health and fitness. There are various ways by which one can lead a healthy lifestyle every day.
But what most people overlook is monitoring the finer aspects of health on a daily basis. There are various factors like body's heart rate, sleeping patterns, Body Mass Index, Body Mass ratio, Bone Density, Muscle Ratio, Body water content, Visceral fat, Body type etc. whose monitoring is extremely critical and relevant for one to lead a wholesome healthy life.
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My partner and I bought a house here in Birkenhead seven years ago because of the great community here – there’s nowhere we’d rather live. Through that time, I’ve been involved with, and have listened to the … View moreI’ll be a strong voice for our local community and I’ll get things done.
My partner and I bought a house here in Birkenhead seven years ago because of the great community here – there’s nowhere we’d rather live. Through that time, I’ve been involved with, and have listened to the community. I understand our community's local concerns and aspirations. I have the energy and drive to represent us in Parliament.
Click the link to my website to see my plan for our community.
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Did you know there's 'no risk' to humans from third hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine has been consumed? A Government report found mould was a much larger health risk to tenants than meth residue. Would you live in a house where meth had been smoked? To … View moreHi Auckland,
Did you know there's 'no risk' to humans from third hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine has been consumed? A Government report found mould was a much larger health risk to tenants than meth residue. Would you live in a house where meth had been smoked? To read more about the report, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).
Sense of community is strong in what is, so far, New Zealand's largest housing development, a new st…
2007 Low km (48428) all around handy VW Polo. I still have one year and half mechanic warrenty for this car. This car has been only driven by my dad when he visits me from overseas, it has been a spare car over the last couple years. Overall in a tidy and clean condition, solid and safe to carry … View more2007 Low km (48428) all around handy VW Polo. I still have one year and half mechanic warrenty for this car. This car has been only driven by my dad when he visits me from overseas, it has been a spare car over the last couple years. Overall in a tidy and clean condition, solid and safe to carry children, fuel economic and very easy to drive and park. LED head-lights, CD Player, central locker, rear parking sensor, cloth interior and good tyres. Normal wear and tear on the car body is expected. If you are really keen to buy this car, price is negotiable.
It seems tens of thousands of homes have been needlessly tested, cleaned, demolished and left empty for no good reason.
A report has shown third-hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine had been consumed posed no risk to humans.
The prime minister's chief science advisor Peter … View moreIt seems tens of thousands of homes have been needlessly tested, cleaned, demolished and left empty for no good reason.
A report has shown third-hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine had been consumed posed no risk to humans.
The prime minister's chief science advisor Peter Gluckman, who led the study, said: "we can't find one case” of someone being harmed from passive use.
He said New Zealand had engaged in a "moral panic" around cleaning and remediation, which could have been avoided if science had been involved earlier in the policy-making process.
In response to the study, Housing Minister Phil Twyford has announced new standards and less stringent standards would be set for houses within the next year.
Several hundred state homes sitting needlessly empty would be put back into use within weeks, and Housing New Zealand would save up to $30 million a year on testing, he said.
Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi would carry out a review into how the standards were set.
Former Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett welcomed the report, adding that she had long pushed back against Housing NZ's approach.
Bennett was minister over 2014-16 when hundreds of state housing tenants were evicted over meth residue. Some of those people were charged thousands of dollars in costs.
She acknowledged “there was a level of hysteria around meth contamination”, but she did not believe the previous National-led Government had contributed to a sense of ‘moral panic’ around methamphetamine.
Landlords who have forked out thousands are feeling duped, but the meth testing industry has slammed the report, calling the office of the prime minister's chief science advisor "reckless".
MethSolutions chief executive Miles Stratford said the Government's economic, political and social policy stood to benefit from the report.
"Media tells us New Zealand has a shortage of state houses for people in need but changing the level of what they determine to be 'safe' meth residue is not the answer, no matter how many more state houses it may free up for occupation," Stratford said.
[Upon reading this it suggests just state housing, but also applies to private houses as well]
The Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from … View moreThe Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from violence.
Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.
And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a … View moreEvery single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.
And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a prestigious awards ceremony.
The finalists were recently announced for the 2018 Awards, and schools or early learning services from your region could be among them. You can catch up on the last few years’ finalists and winners and find out more about what this year’s finalists achieved on our website.
OPINION: On Friday – the first day of winter - Westies will see billboards, adverts and information …
Jeremy Wang spent the first eight weeks of his life in intensive care. He was born at 29 weeks and …
Hello Neighbours! We are a small centre in Kumeu running activities and programmes for people with autism and intellectual disabilities. We are looking for a 2 seater sofa made of leather or faux leather (so that it can be easily cleaned) and some cupboards to store some of our resources. If … View moreHello Neighbours! We are a small centre in Kumeu running activities and programmes for people with autism and intellectual disabilities. We are looking for a 2 seater sofa made of leather or faux leather (so that it can be easily cleaned) and some cupboards to store some of our resources. If you have any you would like to donate we would very much appreciate it! thanks in advance.
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Have you ever witnessed a close call between a bus and a cyclist? As part of 'empathy training' some Auckland bus drivers are cycling across the city in an effort to up their empathy for cyclists. Do you think it'll help? To read more, click here.
With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.
The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and… View moreWith cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.
The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and falls in the home’s most used areas. For example, paths can get icy in winter, applying salt or sand to your path can help avoid any icy slips.
Having a fall can be upsetting. Those over 65 have a one in three chance of having a fall, while those over 80 it’s one in two.
The good news is falls are preventable. A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.
Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.
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