Foxton Beach, Foxton

1655 days ago

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Paul from Levin

Piwakawaka at the Western end of L. Papaitonga where Forest & Bird have restored the wetland. Enlarge for much better view.

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1655 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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1656 days ago

Rents skyrocket

Reporter Manawatū Standard

Morena kiritata,

Manawatū-Whanganui rents have hit a record high during the coronavirus lockdown.

Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index showed the average rent in the region reached a record-breaking $420 per week in April, up 17 per cent from the same month in 2019.

With Palmerston North … View more
Morena kiritata,

Manawatū-Whanganui rents have hit a record high during the coronavirus lockdown.

Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index showed the average rent in the region reached a record-breaking $420 per week in April, up 17 per cent from the same month in 2019.

With Palmerston North City Council expected to approve a rates rise of 1.95 per cent rents could increase again.

Are you worried?

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1656 days ago

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Paul from Levin

Fantail at Kimberley Reserve. It was checking to see if there might be any insects on my lower parts.

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1656 days ago

Compact that garage mess...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Levin

Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools organised.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself

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1656 days ago

CS Law - Covid-19 Level 2 Update

C S Law

Kia ora everyone,

CS Law is open for business at Level 2, with some little changes.

Our office is open for appointments from the 25th May (both in person and virtually) and if you need to drop any documents off to us we are organising a secure drop box which will be located at the front of the … View more
Kia ora everyone,

CS Law is open for business at Level 2, with some little changes.

Our office is open for appointments from the 25th May (both in person and virtually) and if you need to drop any documents off to us we are organising a secure drop box which will be located at the front of the building.

For any queries you may have, please feel free to contact us on 06 368 9239 or visit us at www.cslaw.co.nz....

1657 days ago

Poll: City to compromise on rates increase

Reporter Manawatū Standard

Ngā mihi o te ata kiritata,

Palmerston North City Council may drop its 4.4 per cent rates increase to 1.95 per cent following the hardships of a Covid-19 recession.

Nearly half the public submissions on the draft budget asked council to freeze rates or reduce the increase.

But Councillor … View more
Ngā mihi o te ata kiritata,

Palmerston North City Council may drop its 4.4 per cent rates increase to 1.95 per cent following the hardships of a Covid-19 recession.

Nearly half the public submissions on the draft budget asked council to freeze rates or reduce the increase.

But Councillor Susan Baty said it would not be possible to freeze rates and still build a progressive city.

Are they making the right decision?

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City to compromise on rates increase
  • 16.2% Āe, we need a rise to progress the city
    16.2% Complete
  • 83.8% Kāore, families are suffering and need a buffer
    83.8% Complete
111 votes
1656 days ago

Drainage Coil, DrainFlo, Novaflo, lastic piping for draining water.

Stewart from Levin

This is the type with small holes to let the water seep out slowly. Looking for offcuts you may like to get rid of please. Anything from a couple of metres to 20-30 metres. Happy to buy. Many thanks, Stewart.

1657 days ago

Live-in help

Stewart from Levin

A friend of mine in his eighty's needs live-in help or to go into care. His preference is live-in help. He lives in Otaki. I'm happy to pass any enquiries on to him. Thank you.

1657 days ago

This weeks Property Weekly is now available

Matthew Reporter from

Check out this weeks Property Weekly
A great place to find Palmerston Norths and surrounds best properties

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1658 days ago

Crazy travel deals for Kiwis

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you've ever wanted to travel NZ, now is the time. These deals are incredible value.

1658 days ago

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

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1658 days ago

Nominate a favourite local for a Local Like!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View more
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
Nominate now

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