Kauri Coast, Dargaville

2799 days ago

Get INSPIRED by wallpaper

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Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical. Find your local ColorShop

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2800 days ago

Poll: Are you able to afford your own home?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View more
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.

So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?

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Are you able to afford your own home?
  • 41% Yes, I can
    41% Complete
  • 15.9% Only with the help of Kiwisaver/ partner
    15.9% Complete
  • 6.9% In another 5-10 years I could
    6.9% Complete
  • 36.3% No, renting is my only option
    36.3% Complete
1997 votes
2800 days ago

How's your internet?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Ministry of Business ICT policy and programmes manager Jane Tier said the Government was working to deliver better internet connections to people outside of the main centres.

Areas like Wellsford, Warkworth, Helensville, Parakai, Waimauku, Muriwai, Kumeū, Huapai, Kaukapakapa, Puhoi and … View more
Ministry of Business ICT policy and programmes manager Jane Tier said the Government was working to deliver better internet connections to people outside of the main centres.

Areas like Wellsford, Warkworth, Helensville, Parakai, Waimauku, Muriwai, Kumeū, Huapai, Kaukapakapa, Puhoi and Mahurangi in Rodney would get Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) by the end of 2022, she said.

Is 2022 good enough, Rodney? How does having a poor internet connection affect you? Let us know in the comments - write NFP (Not For Print) if you don't want your comment published in print.

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