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Register now for your complimentary seat. This completely FREE session is designed for new builders with all budgets and levels of experience. Your local Jennian team will cover off:
• How best to establish your construction budget
• How to avoid hidden costs
• Easy ways to save money … View moreRegister now for your complimentary seat. This completely FREE session is designed for new builders with all budgets and levels of experience. Your local Jennian team will cover off:
• How best to establish your construction budget
• How to avoid hidden costs
• Easy ways to save money by building an environmentally friendly home
• How to plan a home you've always wanted
We love sharing our construction industry and knowledge to ensure every home building journey is a good one. Come along with any questions you might have, we're excited to meet you!
We have purchased land in Wainuiomata to create a large, fenced, adventure dog park.
Over the next 6-8 months fencing will go up to create two separate areas for small and large dogs. Following this, over the next two years, we will develop the area into an adventure dog park with agility … View moreWe have purchased land in Wainuiomata to create a large, fenced, adventure dog park.
Over the next 6-8 months fencing will go up to create two separate areas for small and large dogs. Following this, over the next two years, we will develop the area into an adventure dog park with agility equipment for enthusiastic and energetic dogs, seating and information boards.
Due to exceptionally high demand and limits on
supply, there is now a ban on household use of garden sprinklers and other unattended irrigation systems in Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington, until further notice.
The Upper Hutt Red Cross Branch is once more organizing our Christmas Toy Appeal. Please bring your unwrapped gift for children up to 12 years old to the Red Cross Upper Hutt Branch office at 18 Princes from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. before the 20th of December. Many Thanks!
Happy early Christmas! Not long until the festivities kick-off with friends and families and we all gather around the table to dig into a delicious classic roast meal. Make sure you have all your roast essentials and the Christmas turkey or ham! Plus, check out our SuperValue … View moreHappy early Christmas! Not long until the festivities kick-off with friends and families and we all gather around the table to dig into a delicious classic roast meal. Make sure you have all your roast essentials and the Christmas turkey or ham! Plus, check out our SuperValue summer store opening hours so you can still pop in and grab those last minute ingredients or presents!
We've now got our very own version of Winter Wonderland, courtesy of Margy Bliss. Give it a listen and tell us what you think! Any verses you would like added? Comments may be used in print unless specified otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
Christmas presents have been flying out the door on lead up to Santa's arrival! Today is day EIGHT of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...
Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour, have won something special from us!
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Property Institute of New Zealand Chief Executive, Ashley Church, has strongly endorsed a warning, by new Housing Minister Phil Twyford, that Aucklanders should not go out and binge on the basis of big increases in the Council-assessed value of their homes.
The new Council Valuations on Auckland… View moreProperty Institute of New Zealand Chief Executive, Ashley Church, has strongly endorsed a warning, by new Housing Minister Phil Twyford, that Aucklanders should not go out and binge on the basis of big increases in the Council-assessed value of their homes.
The new Council Valuations on Auckland homes will be available on the Council website from 9am tomorrow but Housing Minister Phil Twyford has warned that it would be unwise for Auckland home owners to assume they've hit the jackpot based on the large increases in values likely to be reflected in the new assessments.
Mr Church agrees that Aucklanders shouldn’t read too much into the council figures and has repeated his recent reminder that they are a ‘guesstimate’ rather than an accurate indicator of what a home is actually worth.
Councils throughout New Zealand are required to update Council Valuations (CVs) on residential, commercial, industrial and rural land once every three years in order to set rates and Mr Church says that there is a common misunderstanding about what this Valuation is and how much weight should be placed on it.
“CVs are conducted once every 3 years and they’re a ‘snapshot’ of the approximate value of any given property at that moment in time. They shouldn’t be regarded as an exact measure of the value of a home – and they’re certainly not intended to provide an ongoing price guide."
Mr Church says that the methodology for a Council Valuation is very different to a formal valuation.
“A CV is a blunt instrument. It’s a computer based assessment of the value of your home based on what other homes in your area have sold for – whereas a formal Registered Valuation is conducted onsite and takes account of the condition of your home, any renovations you might have made, whether you have a pool, the number of bedrooms you might have, the condition of your home – all of the things that make it unique. There’s no comparison between the two."
Mr Church says that, for many people, the Council valuation of their home is matter of curiosity and academic interest – but he says that some people might see it as a measure of wealth and be tempted to go out and spend on that basis.
“That would be a mistake."
He says that, while there’s little doubt that home values have increased substantially, people should be wary of taking on major new debt unless they have an accurate idea of what their home is currently worth.
Toyota Isis 2005
7 seater, good condition, scrape on front bumper[ drivers side]
Automatic, airbags passenger & driver
central locking,reversing camera + towbar
It’s shaping up to be a record hot summer. We need to make sure we don’t use more than 160 million litres per day. Right now, we’re using way more. Take care of our water, so we have some left this summer.
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Auditions for the Harmonic Minors will be held in January 2018.
For more information on the Harmonic Minors, to register for an audition time or for details about our wonderful non-auditioned choir see links below!
Watch This Space!
Chances are you haven’t yet thought of that perfect gift for your furry feline this year… Made with real meat and natural ingredients, FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS is the irresistibly smooth and creamy treat that is on your cat’s Christmas wish list. Share a special moment and delight in the joy of… View moreChances are you haven’t yet thought of that perfect gift for your furry feline this year… Made with real meat and natural ingredients, FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS is the irresistibly smooth and creamy treat that is on your cat’s Christmas wish list. Share a special moment and delight in the joy of hand feeding this delicious treat to your beloved friend this Christmas! Available from all leading supermarkets, RRP $3.99.
Plus - we're giving away a free sample of FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS! Simply take our two minute survey and tell us how Christmassy your cat is!
If you love working outdoors and are looking for an opportunity to make a six-figure income working nine months a year, then look no further. This highly successful operation is currently run as a lifestyle business, but for a motivated owner, there is significant potential.
This business has … View moreIf you love working outdoors and are looking for an opportunity to make a six-figure income working nine months a year, then look no further. This highly successful operation is currently run as a lifestyle business, but for a motivated owner, there is significant potential.
This business has established itself across the Wellington Region, focusing on site preparation, seeding and maintaining lawns for both builders of residential homes and domestic clients.
The current owner is happy to invest the time helping a new owner and will provide a smooth transition and training on all aspects of the business.
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