Winter presents challenges for maintaining your home
đ Winter is just around the corner and that means it's time to focus on home maintenance! Check out these must-dos to keep your home safe, cosy, and ready for whatever the season brings.
From safeguarding your garden, covering your pool and staying on top of weeding to improving heat performance by making sure doors and windows are sealed to eliminate drafts, there's plenty to do to ensure your home is in top shape. đȘ
Don't forget about exterior paintwork and gutter cleaning â these tasks are crucial for maintaining your home's value. đš
Let's tackle winter maintenance together!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? âïžđ„
Thereâs growing debate about whether New Zealandâs extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now itâs your turn. Whatâs your take? đ€
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71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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18% Hmm, maybe?
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10.4% Yes!
Have you seen Rowena?
Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.
She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasnât been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.
Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.
If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking âUpdate Reportâ and referencing file number 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
We want to know: Have you thought about cutting your insurance cover to save costs?
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: âWhat are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?â
So weâre curious⊠What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
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