WIN $5,000 for your home, thanks to the 2023 Parnell and Resene Décor Promotion
Parnell is once again running its very successful annual décor competition. This year Parnell has partnered with Resene to make this promotion even more exciting and provides participants the chance to win!
By entering the competition, you can win a $4,000 Décor voucher thanks to the Parnell Business Association, to spend in one of the eligible participating décor outlets in Parnell. Plus, this year there will be a ‘Resene room makeover’ along with a free Resene colour consultation valued at $1000.
All you need to do to enter and be in with the chance to WIN is:
Click on the Resene colour theme you love the most and your favourite Parnell décor item within that theme, then enter the competition by filling out the entry form.
You can enter as many times as you like!
Competition closes at midnight on Tuesday 31 October and the winner will be drawn soon after.
For more info and to enter, click the link!
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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68% Yes
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29% No
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3% Other - I'll share below
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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24.4% Yes
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74.9% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below