North Shore and Rodney forced to pay for CRL
How do you feel about this compulsory charge, that is behind the 7.9% AVERAGE rate increase?
It's likely most of us will never use the CRL.
To make it worse, it's not like a flat charge. The amount depends on your CV.
It will be a 7.9% increase if your CV is $1,281,500 (the average); less if you have a lower CV, more for higher CVs.
IMO we shouldn't have to contribute, because we don't benefit.
It's not clear how much "user pays" will contribute.
If we're forced to pay, it should be a flat amount, so each property contributes equally. Having a higher CV doesn't mean you're more likely to use the CRL!
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.4% Inside!
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23.6% On top!
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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42% I avoid spending money on coffee
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42% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16% 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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