The Ultimate Moving Check List!
Kia Ora Neighbours!
If you are getting ready to move house you will be really interested in our check list below! Read on for more ...
3 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□ Plan how to transport your plants
□ Dispose of flammables, corrosive, and poisons.
□ Google Do Not Ship info for a comprehensive list
2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□ Notify these professional services of your move:
Accountant, Attorney, Doctor, Dentist, Financial Planner, Health Insurance Provider, Insurance Agent,
Schools
□ Notify these services/accounts of your move:
Auto Finance Company, Bank/Credit Union/ Finance Companies, Credit Card Companies,
Exterminator, Health Club, Home care service providers (lawn, exterminator etc.), laundry service,
Magazines, Monthly memberships (Internet, Pay TV etc), Newsletters, newspapers, Pharmacy,
Store/Gas charge accounts
□ Notify these government offices of your move
Vehicle Registration, Social services and school Administration, companies office (If required)
Electoral Role.
□ Don’t forget to update your internet profiles; Facebook, Linkedin etc.
□ Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family
□ Confirm parking for your moving trailer or moving container.
□ Obtain permits if needed
□ Plan meals for the last weeks to use up your food
□ Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next home owner
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.2% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.6% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.2% ... It is complicated
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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