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Hear from our team on how rates are set and ask your questions at our upcoming webinar.
📅 Thursday 21 August, 6 - 7.30pm
Join us online to learn about:
- Why and how the council sets rates
- Revaluation and its impact on rates
- See why some Aucklanders have had greater rates changes … View moreHear from our team on how rates are set and ask your questions at our upcoming webinar.
📅 Thursday 21 August, 6 - 7.30pm
Join us online to learn about:
- Why and how the council sets rates
- Revaluation and its impact on rates
- See why some Aucklanders have had greater rates changes than others
- Assistance available to ratepayers
- There will be an opportunity to have your questions answered
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Restructure.
A scary word that can make people uneasy—and for good reason. According to The Post, more than a third of New Zealand’s public services have recently faced it.
But why is restructuring the go-to strategy for driving change?
In The Post’s article '… View moreRestructure.
A scary word that can make people uneasy—and for good reason. According to The Post, more than a third of New Zealand’s public services have recently faced it.
But why is restructuring the go-to strategy for driving change?
In The Post’s article 'Reaching for change: Is our public service obsessed with restructuring?', doctoral candidate Annika Naschitzki from Victoria University is trying to understand repetitive restructuring.
New Zealand’s public service is often seen as risk-averse, slow-moving, and stuck. But interviewed staff indicate that they want change, that change is needed ... just not through restructuring.
Naschitzki doesn’t mince words: “We always have the same issues, but we keep trying to fix the same problem with the same hammer we've been using for decades.”
Are we leaning too heavily on structural change when real transformation might lie elsewhere? Perhaps through training, resourcing, tools, and practice, as Naschitzki suggests.
What do you think?
Is restructuring the right tool for meaningful change, or just a habit we can’t seem to break?
If you are wary of restructuring, how can we do better?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments!
🏡 Why Choose Me as Your Real Estate Agent?
Selling or buying a home is a big deal, and having the right agent makes all the difference! But don’t just take my word for it - here’s what my amazing clients have to say:
💬 "Choose Nicky when buying or selling your home - she is the … View more🏡 Why Choose Me as Your Real Estate Agent?
Selling or buying a home is a big deal, and having the right agent makes all the difference! But don’t just take my word for it - here’s what my amazing clients have to say:
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If you’re thinking of selling or buying, let’s chat! I’d love to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
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Be aware of an investment scam that is allowing access to people’s phones.
How it works: The scam encourages you to install an app from an unverified source. This requires that you change your phone settings.
❌ DO NOT allow your phone to install unknown apps.
Once the app is … View moreBe aware of an investment scam that is allowing access to people’s phones.
How it works: The scam encourages you to install an app from an unverified source. This requires that you change your phone settings.
❌ DO NOT allow your phone to install unknown apps.
Once the app is installed, the scammers can gain access to your phone’s info. This will impact you, but may also facilitate scams on people you know using information lifted from your phone and installed apps.
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If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
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Made your weekend plans yet? ✨
Looking for something to do? Don't miss these exciting events happening this weekend! 🙂
Your Big Backyard, Wynyard Quarter, Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm - www.facebook.com...
Food Truck Collective Takeaway night, Riverhead Memorial Park, Saturday 5:00pm… View moreMade your weekend plans yet? ✨
Looking for something to do? Don't miss these exciting events happening this weekend! 🙂
Your Big Backyard, Wynyard Quarter, Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm - www.facebook.com...
Food Truck Collective Takeaway night, Riverhead Memorial Park, Saturday 5:00pm to 8:00pm - www.facebook.com...
Helensville River Valley Country Music Club 40th Birthday, Helensville War Memorial Hall, Sunday 10:30am to 4:00pm - www.facebook.com...
The Village Market, Helensville Showgrounds, Sunday 08:30am to 1:00pm - www.facebook.com...
We’re the bargain hunter’s best friend!
At Crackerjack, we’re always on the hunt for unbeatable deals to keep your trolley full and your wallet happy! With fresh bargains landing weekly (and flying out fast), you’ll want to grab them before they’re gone. From everyday essentials to … View moreWe’re the bargain hunter’s best friend!
At Crackerjack, we’re always on the hunt for unbeatable deals to keep your trolley full and your wallet happy! With fresh bargains landing weekly (and flying out fast), you’ll want to grab them before they’re gone. From everyday essentials to international treats, exclusive ranges and more, there’s always something new to discover.
Check out our latest specials today!
Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.
🏡 Open Homes - Sunday 17 August
📍 6 Cabeleigh Drive, Helensville at 11:00am
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📍 176 Valley Road, Waitoki at 11:00am
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📍 82 Pinchgut Road, Kaukapakapa at 11:45am
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📍 6 Cabeleigh Drive, Helensville at 11:00am
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📍 176 Valley Road, Waitoki at 11:00am
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📍 82 Pinchgut Road, Kaukapakapa at 11:45am
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📍 357 McLachlan Road, Kaukapakapa at 12:30pm
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📍 1611 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa at 1:15pm
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📍 9 Empressa Heights, Helensville at 2:00pm
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📍 12 Porokaiwhiri Avenue, Helensville at 3:00pm
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📍 68D Tuparekura Road, South Head at 3:00pm
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Don Buck Honey has plenty of Kanuka honey in stock. Kanuka is a tree that closely resembles the Manuka shrub. From its nectar honeybees produce a honey that is very thick like Manuka honey but with a distinctively different taste and health effects. Kanuka honey tastes rather earthy and is much … View moreDon Buck Honey has plenty of Kanuka honey in stock. Kanuka is a tree that closely resembles the Manuka shrub. From its nectar honeybees produce a honey that is very thick like Manuka honey but with a distinctively different taste and health effects. Kanuka honey tastes rather earthy and is much less sweet than most honeys.
Kanuka honey has a green tint to it when seen in the honey frame (see picture!), but this disappears when the honey is extracted and potted.
Two Kanuka honey batches available:
• Waitakere Ranges Kanuka blend 500g. $12
• Far North Kanuka-Manuka blend (40+ mgo). $14
Potted honey is sold at a discount of 4+ pots, and these Kanuka honey pots are available in some of the combo packs sold by Don Buck Honey.
Pickups available, from Massey by prior arrangement or orders can be couriered to you.
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Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View moreButter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.
Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.
When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?
We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a … View moreDon't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.
And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
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