Preparing Your Home For Sale
For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.
There are two things to consider when you’ve decided to sell up – how to present your home so it’s appealing to buyers and packing up your home for the physical move.
Before you jump into renovations to make the place look shiny and new, think carefully about the value they will add to the house and whether you’ll recover that cost in the sale price. Renovations can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, so they’re only worth making if they’ll add significant value to your house sale.
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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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30.2% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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69.8% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Poll: Is Auckland’s economy improving?
The latest reporting from The Post suggests a wave of optimism for 2026. With interest rates finally heading south, businesses are feeling more positive. But for many on the ground, the real-world recovery feels a bit like a slow-moving commute on Auckland's motorways.
We want to know: Are you seeing signs of Auckland's economy improving in your industry or neighbourhood? Whether it's busier shops, new projects kicking off, or just a shift in the mood ...
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17% Yes
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65.4% No
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17.6% A little
RED CROSS ANNUAL APPEAL 2026!!
Hello Neighbours,
It is that time of the year again for our Red Cross Annual Appeal.
Held annually in March, the Red Cross Annual Appeal is New Zealand Red Cross’
largest fundraising campaign of the year. It helps us raise awareness, bring in vital
funds to support people affected by emergency and conflict, and help vulnerable
communities here at home, in the Pacific and around the world. As a charity, we
rely on donations to make our humanitarian programmes possible. We reach
thousands of people in need every year. Every dollar counts.
Across the country, Red Cross members, volunteers, and employees, as well as
community groups, workplaces, and passionate individuals all get behind Red
Cross fundraising efforts. People can fundraise for the Annual Appeal in a range of
ways – any year–round fundraising events can be held during the appeal
You are also welcome to come instore and make a kind donation to our friendly staff and volunteers at our shop located at 22-28 Jellicoe Road, Panmure and please visit our website www.redcross.org.nz... for further queries, on how to donate.
Thank you so much to you all in the community for your support!
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