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961 days ago

5 ways to reduce your power bill

Rachel Wansbone from Northpower

We've been conducting surveys for over two months now and we've found there are a lot of people out there wanting to save money and reduce their power bill, so here are 5 quick and easy ways to reduce your power:

1. Switch to LED Bulbs
2. Insulate your hot water cylinder
3. Switch appliances off that are on standby
4. Reduce your time in the shower
5. Make sure your ceiling and floor are properly insulated

You can help us out by letting us know what is most important to you and your energy needs AND go in the weekly draw to win a $200 grocery voucher by filling out our survey: https://northpower.com/electricity/your-energy
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5 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 48.4% Yes
    48.4% Complete
  • 49.7% No
    49.7% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
3196 votes
2 days ago

Here's Thursday's thinker!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am lighter than air, but a hundred people cannot lift me. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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3 days ago

Here's Wednesday's whodunit!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am heavy forward, but backward, I’m not. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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