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1937 days ago

Should you be leaving your heat pump on?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.

And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.

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1939 days ago

Become a Teacher

Ministry Of Education

Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View more
Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
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1943 days ago

Create your own plant stand

The Team from Resene ColorShop Napier

Slightly Scandi and very cool, this concrete plant stand is a stylish addition to any home. Finish the legs with your favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1944 days ago

New Zealand Red Cross - Year 10 "IHL" Quiz

The Team from Red Cross - Hastings Service Centre

We are inviting all Year 10 students enter our IHL (International Humanitarian Law) quiz on Monday the 12th of August, at The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Iona College.

Enter of team of 4 to represent your school and show us your knowledge on the rules of war and the Geneva Convention.

To … View more
We are inviting all Year 10 students enter our IHL (International Humanitarian Law) quiz on Monday the 12th of August, at The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Iona College.

Enter of team of 4 to represent your school and show us your knowledge on the rules of war and the Geneva Convention.

To register or find out more please talk to your teacher and have them contact lia.jugo@redcross.org.nz

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1944 days ago

Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View more
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

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Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
  • 46.8% Yes, and I won!
    46.8% Complete
  • 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
    32.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
    20.8% Complete
1168 votes
1946 days ago

Kmart's list of 31 recalls

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The … View more
Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The $55 timber Occasional Chair is the latest casualty, although this is a withdrawal rather than a recall. We don't know the reason for its withdrawal, except Kmart says it is for "a potential quality issue". But what other products have been found wanting?

To find out what else is on the recall list, click here

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1949 days ago

Important information about your Neighbourly account

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your … View more
Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your Neighbourly account after 21 August 2019 unless your email address is updated.

For any help with updating your details, please contact us.

The Neighbourly Team
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1950 days ago

Are you selling your home?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your house listing on your agent's website to see detailed property information.

Get in touch with your agent today or email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to sell your home.
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1950 days ago

Poll: Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.

This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.

Should NZ follow suit?

To read more, click here.

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Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
1743 votes
1951 days ago

Kids only - keep out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Napier

Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick … View more
Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1951 days ago

Thank you: The Southern Trust

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏻 A huge thank you to The Southern Trust for their amazing support of our National Support Office!

Your contribution really does make a difference to the lives of thousands of Tamariki across Aotearoa!

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1952 days ago

🏕️ Three ProjectK schools have recently returned from their wilderness adventures braving the winter cold. 🌲

Graeme Dingle Foundation

The schools involved were Kelston Girls College, Northcote College and Waitakere College, and the activities they took part in included; tramping, water activities and a solo camping night.

Congrats to all those involved. We hope you all had an amazing time!

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1952 days ago

Mamas Donuts fundraiser

The Team from Red Cross - Hastings Service Centre

We are down to our last few boxes of donuts as part of our Mamas donuts fundraiser.

Boxes are $25 for 7 x glazed and 1 x iced red donut. We will deliver to central businesses, for private orders donuts will be available at the Napier Service centre from 9am.

Date: Napier - Friday 26th July

To … View more
We are down to our last few boxes of donuts as part of our Mamas donuts fundraiser.

Boxes are $25 for 7 x glazed and 1 x iced red donut. We will deliver to central businesses, for private orders donuts will be available at the Napier Service centre from 9am.

Date: Napier - Friday 26th July

To request an order from please email: amber.mcarthur@redcross.org.nz

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1952 days ago

Mamas Donuts fundraiser

The Team from Red Cross - Hastings Service Centre

We are down to our last few boxes of donuts as part of our Mamas donuts fundraiser.

Boxes are $25 for 7 x glazed and 1 x iced red donut. We will deliver to central businesses, for private orders donuts will be available at the Hastings Service centre from 9am.

Dates: Havelock North - Thursday … View more
We are down to our last few boxes of donuts as part of our Mamas donuts fundraiser.

Boxes are $25 for 7 x glazed and 1 x iced red donut. We will deliver to central businesses, for private orders donuts will be available at the Hastings Service centre from 9am.

Dates: Havelock North - Thursday 18th July, Hastings - Friday 19th July and Hastings - Thursday 25th July

To request an order from please email: amber.mcarthur@redcross.org.nz

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1952 days ago

Strong wind watch in place for Hawke's Bay south of Hastings and the Tararua District

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Hawke's Bay south of Hastings and the Tararua District.

Valid: 6 hours from 9:00am to 3:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Westerly winds may become severe in exposed places during this time.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest … View more
MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Hawke's Bay south of Hastings and the Tararua District.

Valid: 6 hours from 9:00am to 3:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Westerly winds may become severe in exposed places during this time.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts.
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