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3089 days ago

Homes

Rosalie from Wainuiomata

Looking at the lovely pictures of "Jennian Homes", I wonder how many people these days can afford such luxury I would LOVE a home like that but mine like many of the first ones in Wainui was bought using the "family benefit" capitalizing it as a deposit, as it was called then, we had no money to buy or build and so we used that for a deposit on a home we never got any benefit for the kids growing up and sat on boxes, till we could save up for chairs, still in the same house not changed much since then as I still do not have a lot of money,it is still not fancy but it kept a roof over our heads, it was better than living in a shed. why does the government use the same idea today to help couples to get into their own homes, I would love Jennian homes to come into my place and make it lovely. some people want everything right from the start they must have a TV and all the fancy gadgets

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9 hours ago

The Summer Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Summer Kiwi Quiz - 2026

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Summer Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

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🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
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  • 19.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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16 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

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The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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