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Hillcrest Lions Club now has Lions Christmas Cakes available - yummy rich fruit cakes.
1kg un-iced $21.00
250 gr - iced, hand decorated $13.00
To order phone Robin 029 222 0554
Less than a week left to enter this merry competition.
With lots of spot prizes to win (as well as the title of NZ's Merriest Home), it's worth getting out your camera phone and taking a picture of your festive abode!
Check out the Christmassy homes here.
The Government is taking bold steps to boost competition, strengthen Kiwibank, and ensure fairer outcomes for Kiwi customers. Key changes include:
✅ Boosting Kiwibank's capital: Up to $500 million may be raised from KiwiSaver funds, NZ investment institutions, and professional investor … View moreThe Government is taking bold steps to boost competition, strengthen Kiwibank, and ensure fairer outcomes for Kiwi customers. Key changes include:
✅ Boosting Kiwibank's capital: Up to $500 million may be raised from KiwiSaver funds, NZ investment institutions, and professional investor groups to help Kiwibank compete with the "big four" Australian-owned banks.
✅ Exploring a public share offering: A potential IPO for Kiwibank is on the horizon (post-2028) after its digital transformation, offering more accessible growth options.
✅ Revised Reserve Bank focus: New directives for the Reserve Bank prioritize competition while maintaining financial stability, with reviews planned for:
❇️Risk weighting for lending.
❇️Minimum capital thresholds for new market entrants.
❇️Restrictions on the use of the word "bank."
❇️Barriers to lending on Māori freehold land.
✅ Improved services for consumers: Emphasis on open banking, better payment switching, and clearer home loan comparisons.
"Competition is king," as Nicola Willis puts it. These changes aim to create a level playing field for smaller players and better outcomes for Kiwi bank customers. What do you think?
#KIWIBANK #OpenBanking #kiwisaver #independentfinancialadvice #advicehq
Come and join us as we explore the mystical meaning and spirit of Christmas!
Christmas is a time of service to others, togetherness, gratitude, giving and sharing – the spirit which should be in our hearts throughout the year.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about one of the … View moreCome and join us as we explore the mystical meaning and spirit of Christmas!
Christmas is a time of service to others, togetherness, gratitude, giving and sharing – the spirit which should be in our hearts throughout the year.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about one of the great spiritual beings who came to our world – the Master Jesus. The service is based upon the teachings of western Master of yoga, Dr George King.
You can find out more and RSVP here: www.aetherius.org.nz...
Join us for an inspirational Christmas Service!
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
Prepare for delays at SH1 Spaghetti Junction and the Harbour Bridge from Boxing Day evening until early January. Our crew will be carrying out essential maintenance during this time.
Consider taking the SH16/SH18 Western Ring Route and SH20 if you’re travelling south. Our summer works will … View morePrepare for delays at SH1 Spaghetti Junction and the Harbour Bridge from Boxing Day evening until early January. Our crew will be carrying out essential maintenance during this time.
Consider taking the SH16/SH18 Western Ring Route and SH20 if you’re travelling south. Our summer works will continue on SH16 The Strand from January until March.
Brand new item. Bought it and assembled it, run half a tank of gas through it. Only used the hedge trimmer attachment. 1 year warranty from 05.12.24
Pick up Bayview . $250 or near offer
Specifications:
* Engine type: Air cooled,two stroke single cylinder (the 2.2kw)
* Carburetor: CDI
* … View moreBrand new item. Bought it and assembled it, run half a tank of gas through it. Only used the hedge trimmer attachment. 1 year warranty from 05.12.24
Pick up Bayview . $250 or near offer
Specifications:
* Engine type: Air cooled,two stroke single cylinder (the 2.2kw)
* Carburetor: CDI
* Total shaft length: 3 X 750mm (Up to 2.4meters)
* 1xnylon grass cutter head
* Chain & bar
* Hedge trimmer
Package includes:
* 1x two stroke Main machine
* 1x Grass cutter head
* 1x Chain saw head
* 1x Trimmer Head
* 1x fume
- 1x 800mm Extension
One Year Warranty.
Hi,
Does anyone know of or can recommend a roofer that can do a small job.
Cheers
Paul S
Why not gift them a magazine subscription tailored to their interests? This Christmas, find the perfect gifts at Mags4Gifts! We're offering up to 30% off a wide range of magazines – there’s something for everyone in your whanau!
Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful secret Santa … View moreWhy not gift them a magazine subscription tailored to their interests? This Christmas, find the perfect gifts at Mags4Gifts! We're offering up to 30% off a wide range of magazines – there’s something for everyone in your whanau!
Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful secret Santa gift or something special to put under the tree, we’ve got you covered with a great selection for all interests.
Don’t miss out – shop now at Mags4Gifts.com and enjoy the savings!
With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a … View moreWith Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a trustworthy person or organisation to try and get a victim’s personal information.
Police has received a number of phishing scam reports with offenders targeting people who are selling items or services online like Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace.
The offenders pretend to be an interested buyer, and urgently request to buy your product and arrange a courier pickup.
The victim receives a fake courier website link to complete a verification process asking for personal details, like bank account numbers, passwords, and phone numbers.
Once provided these details, the offender uses these to access a victim’s bank account, tricking the victim into proving any multifactor authentication code sent from the victim’s bank.
The money in the victim’s bank account is then taken by the offender once access is gained.
Police are urging members of the public to be cautious, especially when someone in person or online is asking you to give them money or your personal details like bank accounts and passwords.
Never comply with a request asking you to provide or ‘verify’ your online banking details.
Legitimate organisations will never ask you to do this.
If you are unsure if it is real, please contact your bank by the phone number on their official website or go to your nearest branch.
If you receive a courier website link from a potential buyer, this is likely a scam.
Please do not fill out the verification process.
Use the social media/trading platform’s reporting tools to report the scam and the user involved.
You can also make a report to Netsafe at report.netsafe.org.nz.
If you have handed over your online banking details, contact your bank immediately and suspend your account.
If you think you have been scammed (provided your banking details and/or suffered a loss), please gather as much information you can and make a report to Police online through 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.
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Glass frames, pictures show plants specimens, print number 356 /2500.
$60.00 set Ono. Can deliver if in Devonport or nearby. Welcome to come to see , time by arrangement.
Get creative by making a gorgeous leaf-printed tablecloth and gift your guests the perfect hand-painted decoration all painted in Resene testpot paint colours.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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