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See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View moreSee our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
If you have the time... we have the opportunities - visit www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz... or phone 07 839 3191.
As the season wraps up, Waikato Softball Association chairman Steve Leppien says Hamilton has becom…
Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.
Matamata woman Michelle Montague is one step closer to her goal of making the New Zealand wrestling …
The Government announced that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents from $15.25 to $15.75 on April 1 2017. What are your thoughts on this increase? Do you or do you not support it? Are you a worker who will benefit from the raise? Let us know in the comments below or, alternatively, email me … View moreThe Government announced that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents from $15.25 to $15.75 on April 1 2017. What are your thoughts on this increase? Do you or do you not support it? Are you a worker who will benefit from the raise? Let us know in the comments below or, alternatively, email me at kelley.tantau@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
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Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
… View moreHave a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
Huge garage sale tomorrow morning, Saturday 1st April, 8 am till 11:30 am. Wesley Methodist Church, 959 Heaphy Terrace, near the shops.
Did anyone else hear Bill English encouraging Chinese tourists to stop travelling by tour buses and drive themselves...Did I hear that wrong?
Morning everyone,
We're working on a story about road toll charges and we're looking for someone who, in spite of themselves, always seems to forget about electronic road tolls and is forced to pay twice the amount.
If that's you, reporter Jo Lines-Mackenzie would love to hear … View moreMorning everyone,
We're working on a story about road toll charges and we're looking for someone who, in spite of themselves, always seems to forget about electronic road tolls and is forced to pay twice the amount.
If that's you, reporter Jo Lines-Mackenzie would love to hear from you. Her email is jo.lines-mackenzie@fairfaxmedia.co.nz and her phone numbers are (07) 8499 769 and 027 5931691.
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Hi Neighbours,
Though it's touted as free parking, a proposal for central Hamilton will still see residents pay - just not at the meter.
Councillor Geoff Taylor, who campaigned on the issue, said a targeted rate of $150 to $200 a year for central city properties and $26 a year for … View moreHi Neighbours,
Though it's touted as free parking, a proposal for central Hamilton will still see residents pay - just not at the meter.
Councillor Geoff Taylor, who campaigned on the issue, said a targeted rate of $150 to $200 a year for central city properties and $26 a year for general ratepayers would cover the $1.4m shortfall.
What's your take on the proposal?
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