Poll: Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.
Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
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69% Yes
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28.5% No
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2.5% I'm not sure
Gentle Home Help
I’m offering gentle home support for individuals and families who need a calm, respectful helping hand around the home.
This is not heavy cleaning, it’s quiet, supportive help for everyday overwhelm.
Services can include:
• Light tidying
• Laundry folding
• Dish clearing / cleaning
• Simple organising
• Decluttering support
• Home “reset” sessions
This service is ideal for:
– Busy parents
– Anyone feeling overwhelmed or burnt out
– Elderly neighbours
– Those needing a calm, non-judgemental presence
My approach is:
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Your privacy will be respected at all times.
Pricing:
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Minimum booking: 2 hours
If this sounds helpful for you or someone you love, please feel free to send a private message to chat
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.5% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.9% Hmm, maybe?
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10.6% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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