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A couple of years ago my wife and I bought a new well-known and respected brand of hybrid car. We decided on a hybrid because of the advantages offered by electric vehicles coupled with the extended range of a petrol motor. It has been a gem of a car - until last weekend when it refused to start. … View moreA couple of years ago my wife and I bought a new well-known and respected brand of hybrid car. We decided on a hybrid because of the advantages offered by electric vehicles coupled with the extended range of a petrol motor. It has been a gem of a car - until last weekend when it refused to start. No warning. No alarm. NOTHING. It just would not start. By absolute chance the local AA rep was across the road on a separate call-out. He was extremely efficient, explained the problem, and was able to start our car so we could get home. He then came to our home and fitted a new battery. It transpires that while the car is in the electric mode, the auxiliary battery is unable to be charged. As in conventional cars there is an alternator connected to the petrol motor, but not in electric. So, just a heads-up for hybrid owners: Be aware - save money, petrol and the planet by going electric, and be prepared for a great deal of inconvenience and annoyance and to pay out between $250 and $600 for a replacement auxiliary battery which could (and did) fail with no warning after about 35000 kilometers. Or just use the petrol mode. Maybe I'll just go and buy a horse.
For many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.
There are two things to consider when … View moreFor many people, the thought of downsizing and moving to a new house can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve lived in the family home for the last 20 to 30 years. But if you take the plunge, it can open the door for you to truly expand your life.
There are two things to consider when you’ve decided to sell up – how to present your home so it’s appealing to buyers and packing up your home for the physical move.
Before you jump into renovations to make the place look shiny and new, think carefully about the value they will add to the house and whether you’ll recover that cost in the sale price. Renovations can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, so they’re only worth making if they’ll add significant value to your house sale.
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Mature female non smoker no pets looking for a 1bdrm or studio in the Waikanae area.
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Long lowish bookcase for sale. (180cm wide, 80cm tall and 30cm wide) Reasonable condition, used to be in a CEO office in Wgtn. Was $40 reduced to $30. (Two shelves for the unit are on top and nor shown in place.) If interested, let me know and we can haggle. Cheers
Mature female non smoker no pets wanting a 1bdrm or studio in Waikanae area.
Street cred red! Sexy wheels, sunshine room and all the trimmings. An eye-turner, especially among the young and those of a certain age. Runs well. Sad to sell but we are going away. 1895cc German-made, imported built-up. 143,132km. Just passed WOF.
Choose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen,… View moreChoose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.
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This week we have the first dwarf and climbing Beans as well as Tomatoes, Cucumber, Gherkins and Zucchini (including the 'Rolls Royce' variety, Costata Romanesco).
Coming up soon, some more new tomato varieties (new sowing of Black Krim and Indigo Rose for those who missed out) as well … View moreThis week we have the first dwarf and climbing Beans as well as Tomatoes, Cucumber, Gherkins and Zucchini (including the 'Rolls Royce' variety, Costata Romanesco).
Coming up soon, some more new tomato varieties (new sowing of Black Krim and Indigo Rose for those who missed out) as well as pumpkin, kumi kumi, capsicum, chillies, basil, scarlet runner beans (look for Takamatua Black, a New Zealand heirloom from Akaroa) and much more.
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