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Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.
However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.
… View moreConnection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.
However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.
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James from Waikanae
Dreamview Creamery is recalling specific batches of its Dreamview Creamery brand Raw Milk (unpasteurised) as the product may contain Listeria. Affected products should not be consumed. Alternatively, consume after heating to 70°C and holding at this temperature for one minute. If you don't … View moreDreamview Creamery is recalling specific batches of its Dreamview Creamery brand Raw Milk (unpasteurised) as the product may contain Listeria. Affected products should not be consumed. Alternatively, consume after heating to 70°C and holding at this temperature for one minute. If you don't have a thermometer, heat the milk until it nearly reaches a boil (or scald the milk) before drinking it.
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Marie from Waikanae
Today, as a superannuitant, I received a mailout from MSD with a brochure from consumer telling me how to save money on my power bill.
Its entitled Finding Money In Weird Places and looks a bit like Finding Nemo without the fins. I am really fed up with these edicts, the media is awash with … View moreToday, as a superannuitant, I received a mailout from MSD with a brochure from consumer telling me how to save money on my power bill.
Its entitled Finding Money In Weird Places and looks a bit like Finding Nemo without the fins. I am really fed up with these edicts, the media is awash with them, telling us how to save money on power bills, food bills, clothing, the list goes on. They all ignore the elephant in the room and treat the issue as if it were all down to individual choice. Meanwhile, the powerco's, the supermarkets, the big box hardware outlets, the banks, are all raking in obscenely large profits at our expense. It feels like victim blaming: "Its your fault you cant make ends meet. Its your choice". And its all BS. The ministry is out of touch if it thinks that people on low incomes still use hot water in their washing machines, waste hot water in the shower and leave appliances on when not in use. Its condescending and makes the assumption that we cannot afford power because we are a bit stupid. Actually, we cant afford power because its too expensive. The money spent on this MSD mailout would have been better directed toward helping those on low incomes pay for power use.
We are told to shop around for power prices. But the powerswitch website shows there is very little in it. Once again its framed as a matter of personal choice. This is rubbish. You will save rats and mice by shifting, and the amount you save by switching off standby appliances is also minimal compared to the thousands you will pay for power use every year.
These days I try and avoid going to supermarkets as much as possible. I grow a lot of food, shop at pick your own outlets and market gardens (recommend a trip to House of York outside of Levin or Penray gardens who have gold card discounts on Thursdays).
Buy in bulk where I can and avoid having to shop at the big two supermarket chains. I will even pay a premium for places like Commonsense Organics who haven't ramped their prices up. Their organic flour prices haven't changed much. If everyone boycotted the supermarket I reckon they would soon be adjusting their profit margins. I dont pay for electric hot water or heating in winter and I'm with the cheapest crowd in town: Toast electric (who also have a social responsibility component and subsidise low income earners) but I still consider I am paying too much for power. I dont use the oven as its too expensive to run and this isnt the retirement I envisaged, as I like to bake for friends. Im looking at solar as a means of achieving a sustainable retirement lifestyle. I may not get to live long enough to reap the full benefits of solar, but it will give me great satisfaction not to be writing out a cheque for megabucks every month to maintain a subsistence lifestyle.
The Commerce Commission needs to stop buying into the bullshit and look at the real reasons we are paying too much to live.
And MSD needs to acknowledge that these issues are not one of individual choice and start getting behind people on low incomes with some effective support.
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Lesieli and Tāne embody the power of paying it forward through the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Lesieli, ex Kiwi Can student, is now a Kiwi Can Leader teaching life skills such as respect and resilience to tamariki. Tāne, an ex Career Navigator student, returned to the Foundation as a Kiwi Can … View moreLesieli and Tāne embody the power of paying it forward through the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Lesieli, ex Kiwi Can student, is now a Kiwi Can Leader teaching life skills such as respect and resilience to tamariki. Tāne, an ex Career Navigator student, returned to the Foundation as a Kiwi Can Leader, driven by his desire to make a positive impact. Their experiences have ignited a passion to empower the next generation of young people and give back to the Foundation.
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Paul from Levin
Waitohu Valley, South Manakau, Please enlarge for better view.
Gary from Waikanae
Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 9 July 10am – 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and friends and include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a … View moreVenue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
Address:- 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 9 July 10am – 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and friends and include a visit to this great, friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS
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We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!
Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:
- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery… View moreWe are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!
Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:
- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery – including how to win a brand-new home (check out our latest Lottery here)
- Heart-warming stories including how the Heart Foundation supports those in the community living with heart disease
- Handy heart health and wellbeing resources and tips
- How you can show your big heart through local volunteering opportunities
- How to eat healthy to your heart’s content with some great recipes
Please join us in giving the Heart Foundation a warm, hearty welcome!
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We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.
When you donate one of… View moreWe don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.
When you donate one of our Winter Essential Packs, 100% of your donation will go to families in need this winter. Let's not let the cost of living get in the way of giving. Together, we can make hope the headline
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Anthony from Waikanae
Grunty Pump for fish tanks.
CF 500.
Easy to clean the filters.
290mm high x 180 x 180 base .
Price: $60
Anthony from Waikanae
Grunty Aqua 1000 Pump for 1 to 2 fish tanks.
We had this running successfully on two tanks that were connected together.
Easy to clean the filters.
340mm high x 220 x 220 base.
Price: $85
Anthony from Waikanae
Glass fish tank suitable for many reasons.
860mm wide, 400mm front to back, and 460mm high.
Pump available as a separate purchase - refer other listing.
Price: $30
Anthony from Waikanae
Great bench-top tank suitable for most rooms.
510mm wide, 340mm front to back, and 465mm high.
Includes air pump + heater + heavy sand that stays at the bottom of the tank.
Price: $85
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