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1080 days ago

We Say/You Say: How much would you pay for a flat white?

Reporter The Bay Chronicle

Kia ora neighbours,

Industry experts say we should be preparing to pay more for our barista coffees in order keep local cafes alive, Stuff reports.

While the average price of a regular coffee is between $4.50 and $5, the cost of running a cafe has increased exponentially due to rising rents, … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Industry experts say we should be preparing to pay more for our barista coffees in order keep local cafes alive, Stuff reports.

While the average price of a regular coffee is between $4.50 and $5, the cost of running a cafe has increased exponentially due to rising rents, wages, and milk prices. Former cafe owner Richard Corney says taking these into account, a fair price for a coffee is closer to $6.50 to $7.

"In the New Year, people have to be prepared to pay up to $7.20 for a large flat white, and $20 for a plate of brunch food. If you’re not, I completely understand, but we will see the demise of the hospitality sector."

How much are you willing to pay for your morning coffee? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the conversations section of The Bay Chronicle.

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1080 days ago
1081 days ago

Busting the Common myths on creating a will

Public Trust

Stewart Harvey, Principal Trustee at Public Trust Waikato, says "seizing the moment" is essential so things aren't left to chance - and it's easier than you think. Stewart had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently, check out the article in the link below.

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1081 days ago

Celebrating a fantastic milestone!

The Team from Hospice Mid-Northland

This week is a significant week for both REAL Property Kerikeri (REAL) and Hospice, with REAL reaching $100,000 in money that they have raised through Project H and has been donated to Hospice this year!
Hospice Mid-Northland provides palliative care for patients and their whanau with a … View more
This week is a significant week for both REAL Property Kerikeri (REAL) and Hospice, with REAL reaching $100,000 in money that they have raised through Project H and has been donated to Hospice this year!
Hospice Mid-Northland provides palliative care for patients and their whanau with a life-limiting condition. We receive 42% of our operational costs from the Northland District Health board and we need to fundraise for the additional 58% through our shops, fundraising events and initiatives, donations, and bequests.

Towards the end of a very challenging 2020 for Hospice, we were approached by REAL with a proposal to help to support us and be their charity of choice. REAL proposed to donate $1,000 of every house listed and SOLD with them to Hospice.

This was to be a whole team decision, as if you know REAL Property Kerikeri, you will know they work differently to other real estates. At REAL, the team share all listings and commissions equally amongst their cooperative team of agents. For this to work the whole team were to agree to support Hospice – and they did!
Together we identified several other tangible assets that will allow REAL to support us in tangible ways. So far, REAL have been able to purchase two new cars for us, a car for our admin team and significantly a car for our nurses. Our Hospice has undergone a strategic plan and part of this has been a restructure to organise resource (staff) more efficiently. With the growth we have seen in patient numbers, and will continue to see in future years, has been the sole driver behind implementing our strategic plan.

A future extension of the head office is now in the planning and has become our focus. With your help we can get there faster, contact us if you are interested in donated funds, time, materials, or services

This week is a significant week for both REAL and Hospice, with REAL reaching $100,000 in money that they have raised through Project H and has been donated to Hospice this year.

Project H is a name that many in this community many may remember. REAL have organised a major fundraiser for Hospice Mid-Northland before. In 2008 they decided to build a house in 5 days, auction it off and donate all the proceeds to us. This idea was not only challenging to complete but would have been impossible without the support of our community. There were donations coming in thick and fast from suppliers of materials, trades peoples’ time and services and students supplying morning tea, lunches, and dinners for all the volunteers. The funds raised from this was $280,000 and was used to help purchase the property where our office and 2 of our 5 shops is now.

Working alongside REAL has been both a pleasure and very beneficial, we are so grateful to them. What is more important, is that the cultures and values of our two organisations are very much aligned, the two teams have bonded during this time.

REAL have further decided that they will continue their support for Hospice beyond 2021 and when you list your property with us you automatically become a Hospice supporter.

We will be outside the REAL office on Friday 10th December with a BBQ and cake stall – celebrating this fantastic milestone! Come down buy a sausage or a cake for morning tea – you could even win a spot prize!
Find out more

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1082 days ago

SNIP ‘N’ CHIP IS AVAILABLE IN KAITAIA AND KERIKERI!

The Team from

Don’t miss out on heavily discounted desexing for your cat.

For a limited time, you can get your feline friend desexed and microchipped for $10 at participating vet clinics.

If your cat is undesexed and unmicrochipped, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

There are LIMITED … View more
Don’t miss out on heavily discounted desexing for your cat.

For a limited time, you can get your feline friend desexed and microchipped for $10 at participating vet clinics.

If your cat is undesexed and unmicrochipped, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

There are LIMITED numbers available so GET IN QUICK.

Please note vouchers can ONLY be purchased through the participating vet clinics, not by messaging us.

Help us give your pet a better life. For more information, head over to spca.nz/snipnchip

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1082 days ago

Drop a Line for Dementia

Denise Piper Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Covid-19 restrictions on events and traditional fundraisers have prompted Alzheimers Northland to focus on a fishy new fundraiser.The organisation is running Drop a Line for Dementia, an inaugural fishing tournament running in January. See poster for more.

Final poster JPeg.pdf Download View

1082 days ago

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

Let the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and… View moreLet the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and is now available to watch online, for a limited time only.

This specially shot online performance will bring this enchanting ballet from theatre to your screens, with live stage footage enhanced by close-ups so you can experience the emotion and dance first-hand. This is ballet like you’ve never seen it before, a full cinematic experience.

Watch online from 3 Dec – 12 Dec 2021. Rnzb.org.nz/msndonline
Watch online

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1083 days ago

Meet Liz and Hinemoa!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Meet Liz and Hinemoa 👋🏼 our wonderful Neighbours Day Aotearoa Community Connectors based in Kaitaia.
Both Liz and Hinemoa are actively involved in many community initiatives across Kaitaia and have a wealth of experience activating community events.

"I have a lot of experience engaging… View more
Meet Liz and Hinemoa 👋🏼 our wonderful Neighbours Day Aotearoa Community Connectors based in Kaitaia.
Both Liz and Hinemoa are actively involved in many community initiatives across Kaitaia and have a wealth of experience activating community events.

"I have a lot of experience engaging and being a part of event planning in our community. I am a project lead for Shine on Kaitaia - an events-based community initiative that gets people involved in all types of events." Hinemoa

"As well as being a sound and lighting audiovisual technician, I work with young people at an after-school program. Working with these young kids is a great blessing as I learn a lot from their open-minded and non-judgmental acceptance of each other and situations." Liz

Welcome, Liz and Hinemoa - we can't wait to see the magic you make in Kaitaia! And Kaitaia - they can't wait to connect with you.

Elizabeth@neighboursday.org.nz

Hinemoa@neighboursday.org.nz

1084 days ago

Pioneering a new way to live in retirement

Jane Mander Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.

You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.

You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.

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1084 days ago

The Ryman Guide

Retirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site … View moreRetirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site so you can plan for the future.

The Ryman Guide will help you choose the lifestyle you want to live at a Ryman village, so you can embrace every opportunity.
Get your free copy here

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1085 days ago

Still stressed and shopping for Christmas?

The Team from NZ Compare

It’s been a hard year and we know for many the pinch is on this holiday season!
www.FreeVoucherCodes.co.nz has been launched to help Kiwi shoppers save money on a huge range of different products and services. Whether you need a meal kit comparison or discount vouchers for all your fave … View more
It’s been a hard year and we know for many the pinch is on this holiday season!
www.FreeVoucherCodes.co.nz has been launched to help Kiwi shoppers save money on a huge range of different products and services. Whether you need a meal kit comparison or discount vouchers for all your fave shopping spots – we’ve got it.

Check out Free Voucher Codes from NZ Compare for all the best coupons, promo codes and deals for your online Christmas shopping today!

NZ Compare is more than just power, broadband and money comparison. We’re helping Kiwis compare what’s out there!
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1086 days ago

Get found fast & Win

The Team from Digital Boost

Go into the draw to win one of three $300 hampers from your favourite local business.

To automatically enter, all you need to do is log in, and watch Google My Business to learn about how easy it is to be found online.

The competition ends on the 12th of December 2021. The winners will be … View more
Go into the draw to win one of three $300 hampers from your favourite local business.

To automatically enter, all you need to do is log in, and watch Google My Business to learn about how easy it is to be found online.

The competition ends on the 12th of December 2021. The winners will be notified on Monday the 13th of December 2021.
Sign up today

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1086 days ago

Have your say on your local.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?

Let us know in our State of the Neighbourhood survey and you could win 1 of 10 $100 Prezzy cards.
Take the survey

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1087 days ago

Pre-loved toys

Jem from West Coast Northland

Kia Ora all, hope everyone finds themselves in good health. I have a question? My 6yr old son has generously sorted through his toys and wants to donate them, is there a place where I could drop them off too? Please message me or leave a comment I know it's been hard times for many so just … View moreKia Ora all, hope everyone finds themselves in good health. I have a question? My 6yr old son has generously sorted through his toys and wants to donate them, is there a place where I could drop them off too? Please message me or leave a comment I know it's been hard times for many so just wanting to give back is enough for us this year. Thank you for your time.

1088 days ago

Why it’s important to choose an executor for your will.

Public Trust

When it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on … View moreWhen it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the importance of an executor for your will.
Check out the article in the link below.

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