Dunedin student quarter's 'Hour of Power' electricity use prompts deal rethink
Dunedin "scarfies" are being offered an incentive to change their hour of free power, after some flats experienced blackouts due to high usage last winter.
Heaters, dryers, dishwashers and showers are in are hot demand between 9pm-10pm in the heart of Dunedin's student quarter – which presents a unique challenge for power company Electric Kiwi.
The company's popular Hour of Power deal, where consumers choose a free 60 minutes of off-peak power (9pm-7am and 9am-5pm), is popular for those students living in the notoriously cold Dundas St flats.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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