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1634 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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1628 days ago

Opportunity!

Ian Morrow from Market Ready

Are you an opportunist or practical? Getting those doors fixed or upgraded could also maybe add value to your property :) Anything else that you'd like advice on with regards to maximising the potential for the best price possible. Get in contact. We'd love to help.

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1628 days ago

Auckland drought: Can you shower in 4 minutes?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million … View more
The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million litres of water a day.

Check out the full list of ways to cut down your water use, here.

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1628 days ago

Westinghouse fridge/freezer

Ravi from Greenlane

My Westinghouse Virtuoso Fridge/Freezer stopped working recently.
It used to give few beeps which has stopped now.
It feels like its working but it doesn't cool anymore.
Good for someone who wishes to repair and use OR use it for parts
thanks

Price: $100

1629 days ago

Three guys New Zealand mini golf tour for charity

Ryan Anderson Reporter from Central Leader

Afternoon Neighbours

Three Auckland guys, who have formed a group named Par Four, are about to travel the entire country and play every (open) mini golf course to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

The tour spans three weeks, 82 courses and almost 1500 holes of mini golf.

The group … View more
Afternoon Neighbours

Three Auckland guys, who have formed a group named Par Four, are about to travel the entire country and play every (open) mini golf course to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

The tour spans three weeks, 82 courses and almost 1500 holes of mini golf.

The group have a donation goal of 2500 dollars.

www.stuff.co.nz...

1634 days ago

Hidden in New Zealand: A magical boot hotel

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?

1629 days ago

What the rate increases mean to you

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tamaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley discusses the difficulty of talking rate increases with her communities, and the importance of their involvement in decision making.
Even at a 3.5% increase (the average household increase of a $1 a week) community facilities, Auckland Council … View more
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley discusses the difficulty of talking rate increases with her communities, and the importance of their involvement in decision making.
Even at a 3.5% increase (the average household increase of a $1 a week) community facilities, Auckland Council services and even transport will be affected.

Having less money to spend following the Covid-19 pandemic is an issues that everyone is being asked to help make decisions on. So please get online and learn more about the Emergency Budget, and have a say before the consultation ends on Friday (19 June)

See the link to the consultation below.
See the link to Councillor Bartleys article below.

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1629 days ago

Whimsical Projects!

Dovetail Restorations Ltd

Check out the actual size of this chest and wicker chair! We love tiny furniture ☺️

1631 days ago

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

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