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2308 days ago

How high are your power bills?

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.… View more
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. Leave a message in the comments, or email homed@stuff.co.nz.

*** Please write NFP (Not for Publication) when you comment if you don't want your comment published in print or online ***

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2309 days ago

Free Digital-Media Course right here in Pukekohe!

Vision College

Is School Not Working For Your Teen?

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own … View more
Is School Not Working For Your Teen?

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own design concepts and collaborate with other students on creative projects – PLUS gain credits towards NCEA level 2 &/or 3 Enrol NOW Course Starts Next Week!

Successful Graduates from this programme could pathway onto further study in Certificates, Diploma or Degrees in Media Arts.
Enrol here!

2309 days ago

Support workers needed in Te Kauwhata

Vision West

Be part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.

Guaranteed part time hours and casual positions available. Full drivers licence and … View more
Be part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.

Guaranteed part time hours and casual positions available. Full drivers licence and reliable vehicle, good communication skills with clear spoken English and New Zealand residency or valid work permit essential. Starting rate from $19.80 per hour.

APPLY TODAY

Email midlands.recruitment@visionwest.org.nz or phone the recruitment line on 07 846 1890
Find out more!

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2311 days ago

Poll: Mum charged $55 for arriving late to daycare

Reporter Franklin County News

In a recent Stuff article, a mum was charged $55 for being one minute late picking up her child from daycare. What do you think neighbours, is this fair?

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Mum charged $55 for arriving late to daycare
  • 21.1% It's fair. Late is late.
    21.1% Complete
  • 78.9% $55 for one minute is outrageous!
    78.9% Complete
57 votes
2310 days ago

The Golden Era of Musicals

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

See your favourite musicals, including The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady, performed by our music theatre specialists!

We pay tribute to singing greats like Jeanette McDonald, Nelson Eddy, Judy Garland and Dame Julie Andrews, and celebrate writers from the likes of Rodgers… View more
See your favourite musicals, including The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady, performed by our music theatre specialists!

We pay tribute to singing greats like Jeanette McDonald, Nelson Eddy, Judy Garland and Dame Julie Andrews, and celebrate writers from the likes of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kern and Porter. Relive the romance and ‘feel-good’ attitude of the era!

All tickets include lunch after the show.

Booking in advance is recommended.
Book your tickets here!

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2310 days ago

Big Business Commits to Climate Action

Denis from Thames

Sixty major New Zealand businesses have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and hold themselves publicly accountable by setting targets.
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2331 days ago

20 cm of sea level rise caused much greater damage to homes

Denis from Thames

After the January 5 storm surge damaged houses and roads in Thames quite a few people were still not willing to accept that climate change and sealevel rise had made things worse.

This extract from a "Years of Living Dangerously" video shows how just 20 cm of sea level rise over the … View more
After the January 5 storm surge damaged houses and roads in Thames quite a few people were still not willing to accept that climate change and sealevel rise had made things worse.

This extract from a "Years of Living Dangerously" video shows how just 20 cm of sea level rise over the last century put thousands of additional New York homes into the path of Super Storm Sandy. Climate change and existing sea level rise is already causing much greater damage to coastal property and infrastructure. Scientists tell us we will have a further 30 – 40 cm of sea level rise in the next 30 to 40 years. Unless we face up to these issues now Thames is going to face severe coastal flooding in the very near future.

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2311 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
2312 days ago

Help us design a health system that works for you and your whānau

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Kia ora neighbours, we at Waikato District Health Board are looking at health planning for the next ten years.

We have heard your concerns. We do some things right but we need to focus on areas where we are not doing so well, where people have poorer access to health services.
We want your … View more
Kia ora neighbours, we at Waikato District Health Board are looking at health planning for the next ten years.

We have heard your concerns. We do some things right but we need to focus on areas where we are not doing so well, where people have poorer access to health services.
We want your community to help us to design a health system that works for you and your whānau.

Come along to our wānanga:
When: Friday 3 August from 10.30am - 1.30pm
Where: Waahi Whaanui Trust , 17-23 Parry Street Complex, Huntly.

We look forward to meeting you.

To help us plan, please confirm your attendance and RSVP by 31 July to healthsystemplan@waikatodhb.health.nz
Find out more!

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