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: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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40.8% I avoid spending money on coffee
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49% I still indulge at my local cafe
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10.2% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
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