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2348 days ago

How high are your power bills this winter?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, It's been a long hard winter and for many, power bills have been going through the roof. Have you been affected?

We're looking into ways we can all keep these costs down for a story on Homed and would love to hear from you if you have particularly large or small bills.

Do your power bills come in way higher than your friends and family? Do you know why, or does the amount always take you by surprise? Maybe, like the family who created an effective solar panel heater out of drink cans, or the blogger who enjoys free power generated by a converted washing machine, you've found a creative way to minimise your bills. If so, how do you do it?

Whether your bills are high and you're looking for ways to reduce them, or you have some secrets to low power bills that you're willing to share, we'd love to hear from you. Email homed@stuff.co.nz and one of our reporters will be in touch.

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What word sums up 2024, neighbours?

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In one word, how would you define 2024?

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19 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
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    63% Complete
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    35.6% Complete
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42 minutes ago

Our SPCA Op Shop in Mt Eden will be closing permanently

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Sadly, we share the news that our SPCA Op Shop in Mt Eden will be closing permanently from Saturday 11 January 2025, due to its lease ending. We’re so grateful to the local community for all your support, and a big thank you to our team for their tireless dedication to the animals ??

Please find some of our nearest alternative options below:
? Mt Albert Op Shop, 923/927 New North Road (approx. 8mins / 3.7km)
? Royal Oak Op Shop, 691 Manukau Road (approx. 9mins / 4.7km)
? Remuera Op Shop, 320 Remuera Road (approx. 12mins / 5.6km)

Or shop anywhere at any time and delivered straight to your door with our Online Op Shop at ➡️ www.spcaopshops.nz...

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