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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
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.
Hearing today to save Teviot Street Reserve
We are meeting at the city council building at reception at 345 meeting us at 4 pm
We need as many people as possible to show we don't want the reserve sold off
Please come and support us
If any one needs a ride please contact me
Thank you for… View moreHearing today to save Teviot Street Reserve
We are meeting at the city council building at reception at 345 meeting us at 4 pm
We need as many people as possible to show we don't want the reserve sold off
Please come and support us
If any one needs a ride please contact me
Thank you for your support
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.
anyone got any ideas on barking dogs they are driving me mad
Have you heard that desexing "high-risk" dogs is compulsory under proposed dog control law change?
Do you agree with this proposal?
The council is offering free desexing for "high-risk" dogs until June, Do you think this is a good idea?
Tell us what you think.
Please … View moreHave you heard that desexing "high-risk" dogs is compulsory under proposed dog control law change?
Do you agree with this proposal?
The council is offering free desexing for "high-risk" dogs until June, Do you think this is a good idea?
Tell us what you think.
Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comment to be published in print.
Forget the apples, peas and cabbage, the most important part of the Riverton Community Garden is the people according to Lacey Janssen.
The Riverton Community Garden Project committee member and Riverton Primary School teacher said although fruit and vegetables were obviously a good thing to… View moreForget the apples, peas and cabbage, the most important part of the Riverton Community Garden is the people according to Lacey Janssen.
The Riverton Community Garden Project committee member and Riverton Primary School teacher said although fruit and vegetables were obviously a good thing to ...
Then check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite … View moreThen check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine...absolutely free! Just sign up here. Sign up before Monday 3 April and like this post and you'll be in the draw to WIN ONE OF 10 COPIES of NZ Gardener's new special edition Herbs & Superfoods, packed with homegrown ways to improve your and your family's health and wellbeing (RRP $15.90).
Bring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!
… View moreBring delicious takeaways into the comfort of your own home and make it exactly how you like it! This American-style burger with barbecue flavours and fresh ingredients creates a mouth-watering dinner option that is quick, easy and cheap to create. Serves 4 and can be whipped up in 20 minutes!
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A group of Southlanders are determined to get pests under control in their community.
Shane Wilson, Jimi Bull and Jodie Bull founded the Deep South Community Pest Board in December 2016.
Wilson said they formed the group to help members in the community learn how to control pests on their … View moreA group of Southlanders are determined to get pests under control in their community.
Shane Wilson, Jimi Bull and Jodie Bull founded the Deep South Community Pest Board in December 2016.
Wilson said they formed the group to help members in the community learn how to control pests on their properties and neighbouring forestry blocks.
The group has opened up a Trap and Train programme for the next generation of Southlanders.
The course, which cost $100, taught people how to humanely find and trap pests such as possums.
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A rural Central Southland secondary school continues to punch above its weight when it comes to sporting prowess, winning the coveted Southland Athletics Konica Minolta Trophy for the eighth year in a row.
Central Southland College walked away with the top prize after 104 of its students competed … View moreA rural Central Southland secondary school continues to punch above its weight when it comes to sporting prowess, winning the coveted Southland Athletics Konica Minolta Trophy for the eighth year in a row.
Central Southland College walked away with the top prize after 104 of its students competed in events from running and shot put, through to high jump and discuss, recording over 5000 points on the day – 2000 more than their nearest rivals, the combined Southland Girls' and Southland Boys' High Schools team.
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Forty years of floral art has been celebrated in Winton with a display of creative talent by the Central Southland Floral Art Club.
The Petal Power exhibition had work from 30 members on show, with the 200 creations the culmination of a year's work, club president Anna King said.
"We … View moreForty years of floral art has been celebrated in Winton with a display of creative talent by the Central Southland Floral Art Club.
The Petal Power exhibition had work from 30 members on show, with the 200 creations the culmination of a year's work, club president Anna King said.
"We have been celebrating all year with various events and activities, and our final finale is this exciting exhibition."
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SuperValue Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local … View moreSuperValue Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local SuperValue supermarket from the 20th March until the 23rd April 2017!
New Zealand's oldest working flax mill is opening its doors to the public on the weekend.
The Templeton Flax Mill was established in Southland in 1911, but was forced to close its doors in 1972 because of the introduction of cheaper materials from overseas into the New Zealand market.
The … View moreNew Zealand's oldest working flax mill is opening its doors to the public on the weekend.
The Templeton Flax Mill was established in Southland in 1911, but was forced to close its doors in 1972 because of the introduction of cheaper materials from overseas into the New Zealand market.
The mill, off the Invercargill-Riverton Highway, was reopened as a working mill and museum in 2004 by Bill English and has been suppling materials throughout New Zealand ever since.
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