1124 days ago

Help Kiwi kids this Christmas

Variety

Shockingly, 93% of Variety families live with food insecurity every day. Let’s make Christmas day different for them.

Mia and Jade love Christmas, but their parents are struggling financially. “Christmas time brings a lot of stress. I want to put a good meal on the table and give my kids a good and exciting Christmas but with bills and rent, our credit card is already maxed out,” Jenna says.

Please donate today to provide grocery support for struggling families this Christmas.
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More messages from your neighbours
2 hours ago

*** LOVE YOUR POWER DISCOUNT! ***

Megan from Counties Energy Trust

Dear Consumers
A LOVELY SURPRISE of being part of a 100% consumer-owned electricity lines network (Counties Energy) is that YOU get to enjoy a discount which flows onto YOUR retail power bill each December!
YOUR COMMUNITY has elected 5 Trustees to govern the Company and they are delighted to announce that you will see a real benefit of trust ownership with a discount line printed on your next power bill.
PS. You must have been connected to the Counties Energy network as at 7 November 2025.
YOUR TRUSTEES wish you and your families a safe and happy Christmas!

7 hours ago

A Whole New Lifestyle

Receptionist from Acacia Cove Village

Care, Community, And Connection

Acacia Cove, a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula has 31 weekly activities.

For those who appreciate the tranquility of an estuary setting Acacia Cove has it all, as well as its own restaurant, heated indoor pool, library, bowling green and gym.

Whether you choose to live in a villa or one of our luxurious apartments, you’ll have the security of a 24 hour, fully monitored emergency call system built in.
If you’re aged 60 or over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer.

Contact long time manager Bruce to book a visit today!
Find out more

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5 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 10.8% Yes!
    10.8% Complete
798 votes