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The Commerce Commission is reviewing a massive spend-up signalled by an Otago lines company.
Aurora Energy has signalled it needs to spend $400 million to address historic under-investment in its ageing power pole network which has led to safety issues and unplanned power cuts.
Aurora, under its … View moreThe Commerce Commission is reviewing a massive spend-up signalled by an Otago lines company.
Aurora Energy has signalled it needs to spend $400 million to address historic under-investment in its ageing power pole network which has led to safety issues and unplanned power cuts.
Aurora, under its draft plan to the Commerce Commission, estimated an average household’s monthly electricity bill would increase by 18 per cent, or about $21 a month in residential line charges.
The final proposed line charges from the Dunedin City Council-owned company, via another holding company, would be known in June.
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?
Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?
It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along … View moreHey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?
Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?
It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.
Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.
Use the money however you like, while the … View moreMake the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.
Use the money however you like, while the flexible loan means regular payments aren’t required and you can repay all or some of the loan at any time.
For more details visit our website, contact your local SBS branch or call 0800 727 2265.
Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions, and fees apply.
Avenal Park Funeral Home in Invercargill continues to support families throughout this time. We can assist with:
● queries relating to funerals and headstones
● preplanning and prepayments
● funeral gatherings (under current restrictions)
● planning of memorial services (for a future … View moreAvenal Park Funeral Home in Invercargill continues to support families throughout this time. We can assist with:
● queries relating to funerals and headstones
● preplanning and prepayments
● funeral gatherings (under current restrictions)
● planning of memorial services (for a future date)
● personalised caskets
● use of our chapel and facilities
● monumental work – headstones, plaques and memorials
● meeting your needs and wishes the best we can
We are registered members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) and the New Zealand Master Monumental Masons Association (NZMMMA). Kia Kaha from the staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home
As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.
It would take the 81-metre-long fishing trawler Dong Won just 20 minutes to disappear under the wate…
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.
Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View moreWe’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.
Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.
Ngā mihi maioha.
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Dunedin's former Cadbury chocolate factory has become less Willy Wonka, and more a giant scrapheap.
The once bustling factory used to employ 400 workers and produce some of the country's most famous brands, but closed its doors in 2018.
The old factory is now being demolished to make … View moreDunedin's former Cadbury chocolate factory has become less Willy Wonka, and more a giant scrapheap.
The once bustling factory used to employ 400 workers and produce some of the country's most famous brands, but closed its doors in 2018.
The old factory is now being demolished to make way for Dunedin's new $1.4 billion hospital.
Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.
During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.
But many have been hit hard.
Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View moreSmall businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.
During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.
But many have been hit hard.
Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.
Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.
You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes.
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
The Dunedin City Council is investigating slowing traffic along the city's major retail thoroughfare to just 10kmh. The change would affect George St and to the south of the Octagon — an area already subject to a 30kmh limit.
The proposal has been driven by the Government's plan to … View moreThe Dunedin City Council is investigating slowing traffic along the city's major retail thoroughfare to just 10kmh. The change would affect George St and to the south of the Octagon — an area already subject to a 30kmh limit.
The proposal has been driven by the Government's plan to move the country into Alert Level 2 on Thursday, with council staff considering ways to encourage people to return to Dunedin's CBD, albeit at a safe physical distance.
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...
A grieving family thought an urn containing the ashes of a cherished relative had been lost forever, but on the eve of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown they made a surprising discovery.
Mosgiel's Mira Meek went public with her story after believing her late brother's ashes had been … View moreA grieving family thought an urn containing the ashes of a cherished relative had been lost forever, but on the eve of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown they made a surprising discovery.
Mosgiel's Mira Meek went public with her story after believing her late brother's ashes had been accidentally donated to a charity shop.
But the night before the nationwide lockdown began, she spotted an icecream container in her drawer and inside was the small urn containing her brother Todd's ashes.
''I burst into tears. I was so excited," she says.' Read more here.
What’s better than a new planter box?
One that serves as a place to stash plant pots or tuck a hose out of sight too.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself.
Two large tenants in Dunedin's Meridian Mall have not reopened due to seismic concerns.
Meridian Mall required strengthening after it was found to have a seismic performance of less than 34 per cent of the New Building Standard.
The 23-year-old mall is located on George St — Dunedin's… View moreTwo large tenants in Dunedin's Meridian Mall have not reopened due to seismic concerns.
Meridian Mall required strengthening after it was found to have a seismic performance of less than 34 per cent of the New Building Standard.
The 23-year-old mall is located on George St — Dunedin's major shopping thoroughfare — and it reopened for business under Alert Level 2 on Thursday.
However, two of its larger tenants, Kmart and the department store H & J Smith will not reopen for several weeks.
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