590 days ago

Subscribe to Stuff's First Time Buyers' Club

Stuff

Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.

We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.

Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
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8 hours ago

Hurricanes Poua vs Blues 6 April

Hurricanes Poua Game

Don't miss out on a Super Rugby Aupiki spectacle! Hurricanes Poua swirl into Levin on Saturday 6 April, taking on the nib Blues. Grab your tickets now and be part of the action-packed thrill. Bring the family and get ready to see the Poua home game action.

Join us at the Levin Domain for a game filled with excitement, passion and fun as the girls lace up their boots for their second hit out against the nib Blues in 2024. It’s a game for the whole family with a travel friendly kick-off time of 2:05pm.

Tickets from only $10* for adults and $5* for children! Children 4yrs & under go free. Dominate the Domain!!
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8 hours ago

Staying home over the break?

Toka Tū Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
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20 hours ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

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