279 days ago

Did you see the KiwiSaver changes announced with the Budget?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

In a bid to boost Kiwis' retirement savings, and increase local investment, the Government is increasing the default KiwiSaver contribution rate, to 3.5% next year and then 4% by April 2028.

The current default rate is 3% but that will incrementally increase to 3.5% from April 1 next year, rising to 4% from April 2028. Employers will have to match the default rate.

Did you see the KiwiSaver changes announced with the Budget? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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12 hours ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

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2 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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7 hours ago

Bargain or big risk? Crown puts Huntly subsidence home on the market

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Crown-owned subsidence property has come on the market, but whether potential buyers reckon it’s a bargain or risky buy is yet to be seen.

While some might view the Huntly east property as a bargain, Huntly real estate agents reckoned living on top of the mining zone makes some buyers nervous they’re going to “just sink one day”. Although, the agents are fairly confident the area is safe.

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