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2215 days ago

🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVE AWAY 🎄

Upper Hutt Leader Sales

On the third day of Christmas…

We have come together with the amazing team at @Lagans Pharmacy (give them a like) and together we are giving away: Mobility Walker valued at $235 from Lagans Pharmacy Upper hutt

To enter
1. 👍 LIke/follow our page
2. 👍 LIke this post (tag and share if you … View more
On the third day of Christmas…

We have come together with the amazing team at @Lagans Pharmacy (give them a like) and together we are giving away: Mobility Walker valued at $235 from Lagans Pharmacy Upper hutt

To enter
1. 👍 LIke/follow our page
2. 👍 LIke this post (tag and share if you wish)
3. 🎅 Comment below … What do you want Santa to bring you this Christmas?

Tag your mates and share the love
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Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn on Monday 3 December. Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Winners are drawn at random and the judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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2215 days ago

Westpac's chief economist says recent falls in mortgage rates will boost house prices but warns of rising rates and falling prices from 2020.

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

In Westpac's latest Home Truths newsletter Stephens wrote that there were clear signs that recent falls in mortgage interest rates had boosted the market.

"It is clear that the rate of house price inflation has lifted recently," he said.

"This acceleration is coming from … View more
In Westpac's latest Home Truths newsletter Stephens wrote that there were clear signs that recent falls in mortgage interest rates had boosted the market.

"It is clear that the rate of house price inflation has lifted recently," he said.

"This acceleration is coming from Auckland and Canterbury, which have shifted from slightly falling to slightly rising house prices, and from Otago and Southland, where house prices are rising fast.

"Meanwhile, the rate of inflation in Wellington and few nearby regions has eased a little."

Stephens said rising sales volumes were a good pointer to the short term outlook for prices and the lift in sales reported by the REINZ in October was a good indicator that house price inflation was set to accelerate.

He picked that house prices could rise 1.5% in the March quarter, mainly driven by lower interest rates.

But he also warned that the lift in the market could be short lived.

"Mortgage interest rates will not keep falling forever," he said.

"Actually, wholesale fixed interest rates have risen quite sharply over the past week or two.

"That should at least arrest the decline in fixed mortgage rates, if not reverse it.

"This is why we think the current housing market upturn will be short-lived.

"We remain convinced that mortgage interest rates will eventually rise significantly.

"At that point, we expect the housing market to be severely impacted.

"But with the Reserve Bank looking to keep the OCR low for some time, this is more a story for the 2020s than the current decade.

"We are forecasting falling house prices in the early 2020s."

2215 days ago

Poll: Do you support having a non-traditional Santa?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Nelson's bi-cultural Christmas parade has caused a stir and some confusion among Santa's young fans. The traditional white-bearded, jolly man was replaced in the parade by a Māori man representing Santa Claus. Read the full story here.

Although many people were for the idea, some … View more
Nelson's bi-cultural Christmas parade has caused a stir and some confusion among Santa's young fans. The traditional white-bearded, jolly man was replaced in the parade by a Māori man representing Santa Claus. Read the full story here.

Although many people were for the idea, some parents felt "blindsided" that they weren't forewarned that Hana Kōkō would be stepping in for Santa Claus. The parade's organisers have since apologised.

So we want to know your view on this topic. Are you in support of modernising Christmas, or do you prefer a traditional Santa? Take part in our poll below!

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Do you support having a non-traditional Santa?
  • 8.9% Yes, I'm all for it
    8.9% Complete
  • 80.9% No, I prefer the traditional Santa
    80.9% Complete
  • 10.2% I don't mind either way
    10.2% Complete
3284 votes
2215 days ago

Who's ready for our December National Campaign?! 😁🎁

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month, we want to challenge everyone to come together and help those in need this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about those having a difficult time.

From elderly neighbours with no one to celebrate with to … View more
This month, we want to challenge everyone to come together and help those in need this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about those having a difficult time.

From elderly neighbours with no one to celebrate with to homeless families and those with disabilities struggling to just get by, reach out to someone who could use a helping hand and remind them what the holiday spirit is all about!

Share your photos and experiences using the following hashtag so we can see what you got up to.

#NSNZhelpinghands

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2215 days ago

Summer’s in our DNA

Westpac NZ

Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:

- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take … View more
Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:

- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take your lifejacket.
- Tell someone when you’ll be back.
- Don’t drive when you are tired.

And remember if you stray too far, the Choppers can help. In the last 12 months, Wellington’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 415 missions keeping Kiwis safe.

Stay safe in Chopper Country.

The Westpac NZ Team
Learn more

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2216 days ago

Garage Sale

Joce from Silverstream

Hi Neighbours, we have had a major clean out and have decided to have a garage sale, items for sale are baby clothes from newborn to 6/7 yrs, toys, plants and many miscellaneous items, breast pump, baby bag, car seat to name a few available , Sat 8 Dec, 8 am till 12 noon, at 1 Pempsey St, all … View moreHi Neighbours, we have had a major clean out and have decided to have a garage sale, items for sale are baby clothes from newborn to 6/7 yrs, toys, plants and many miscellaneous items, breast pump, baby bag, car seat to name a few available , Sat 8 Dec, 8 am till 12 noon, at 1 Pempsey St, all going very cheap, see you then...

2217 days ago

🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVE AWAY 🎄

Upper Hutt Leader Sales

On the first day of Christmas....

We have come together with our mates at @Newbolds Upper Hutt (give them a like) for our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway.

Today we are giving away a:
Boston Acoustic Stereo worth $599 retail

TO ENTER
1. 👍 LIke/follow our page
2. 👍 LIke this post (tag … View more
On the first day of Christmas....

We have come together with our mates at @Newbolds Upper Hutt (give them a like) for our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway.

Today we are giving away a:
Boston Acoustic Stereo worth $599 retail

TO ENTER
1. 👍 LIke/follow our page
2. 👍 LIke this post (tag and share if you wish)
3. 🎅 Comment below … What is your favourite Christmas Carol?

For more entries head over to our other sister papers

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Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn on Monday 3 December. Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Winners are drawn at random and judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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2216 days ago

Beware of the tiny homes scam

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.

A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process… View more
Hi neighbours,

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.

A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process of multiple surveys so the scammers can collect more information about the Facebook user in the hope of collecting personal details, including bank accounts. To read all about the scam, click here.

A fraud education manager says:
- People are helping the scammers by liking and sharing the post as it spreads the virus
- As soon as you like the Facebook post it gives scammers access to information
- If unsure whether it's a scam or not, look for terms and conditions - often these scams do not have them
- If you think you've been made a victim of an online scam, contact Netsafe and report it immediately. You can access Netsafe's page here.

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2216 days ago

State housing launches futures

Housing New Zealand

"Our state house was a launchpad into my career and where I wanted to be. It truly helped me to follow my dream.”

Sam Cowley-Lupo, aka Sammy Salsa, is one of New Zealand’s most influential fashion stylists, working with the likes of Lorde and Stan Walker. He also grew up in a state … View more
"Our state house was a launchpad into my career and where I wanted to be. It truly helped me to follow my dream.”

Sam Cowley-Lupo, aka Sammy Salsa, is one of New Zealand’s most influential fashion stylists, working with the likes of Lorde and Stan Walker. He also grew up in a state house in Mt Roskill, Auckland.
Find out more!

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