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It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.
Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in … View moreIt’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.
Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in basic streetwear, the 20-year-old fell off the back of a ‘bike travelling at 120mph and was partially skinned alive. Brittany speaks eloquently about what happened that day, the aftermath and how she now champions wearing the right protective gear on every ride. Watch it, and please pass on the message to anyone you know who rides. And encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching.
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* Discounts are off the Original Recommended … View moreSave up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!
Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.
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Do you know you can measure the effect of cigarette smoke in you ? Come instore and see Karen to measure the measure how much carbon monoxide is in your body.
Karen will be instore tomorrow (Thursday 29th March) from 10am - 3pm and she will have FREE products to give you to help you give up … View moreDo you know you can measure the effect of cigarette smoke in you ? Come instore and see Karen to measure the measure how much carbon monoxide is in your body.
Karen will be instore tomorrow (Thursday 29th March) from 10am - 3pm and she will have FREE products to give you to help you give up smoking too !
The three staff members below all blew into the machine.
One is a non smoker and blew a reading of .....2
One is a non smoker and is pregnant and the machine reading recorded both the mother (reading of ...2) and her baby (reading of ...3
One is a smoker and blew a reading of ...20 !
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NZ Post has put up its prices for Kiwis posting letters and parcels. The price hike is due to a "significant loss of revenue". It will be in place from July 1 2018. Let's hear your thoughts? To read more click here.
National's "Minister for Everything" fought back tears during his final sign off to Parliament. While speaking about his autistic son, his voice cracked and he had to pause. It was a moment that reduced his fellow MPs to total silence. What did you think of his final goodbye?
To … View moreNational's "Minister for Everything" fought back tears during his final sign off to Parliament. While speaking about his autistic son, his voice cracked and he had to pause. It was a moment that reduced his fellow MPs to total silence. What did you think of his final goodbye?
To read more click here.
Thanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.
They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering … View moreThanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.
They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering Neighbourly's upcycling awards. To check out what they had to say, click here.
We have heard wonderful things about the makeover of Orongomai Marae. Our journalism student Jordan King spoke to some of the helpers at the DIY makeover. If you know of anything else great happening in your community just let us know.
Softball is arguably New Zealand's most successful sport but for players like Brad Carson, represent…
Orongomai Marae has been given the makeover treatment this past weekend, starring on television show…
Greater Wellington are reviewing our Ten-year Plan which prioritises what projects we plan to deliver to the region for the next decade and beyond. We’re also consulting on our Revenue and Financing Policy. We want to hear from you about a range of issues including how we fund flood protection, … View moreGreater Wellington are reviewing our Ten-year Plan which prioritises what projects we plan to deliver to the region for the next decade and beyond. We’re also consulting on our Revenue and Financing Policy. We want to hear from you about a range of issues including how we fund flood protection, priorities for public transport and regional resilience.
Share your feedback at www.whatmatters.co.nz by April 29.
Get the kids along to First Kicks this winter at the Maidstone Park Turf on Saturday mornings for 3v3 and 4v4 soccer games. Mix in with 70+ kids to learn new skills while playing games like ghostbusters, trucks and trailers, jungle and traffic lights... plus a whole lot of fun from the NZ Football … View moreGet the kids along to First Kicks this winter at the Maidstone Park Turf on Saturday mornings for 3v3 and 4v4 soccer games. Mix in with 70+ kids to learn new skills while playing games like ghostbusters, trucks and trailers, jungle and traffic lights... plus a whole lot of fun from the NZ Football framework. Registrations close this week :)
CoreLogic says last month could have been the start of an expected slowdown in property values
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The expected slowdown in property values may already be happening, according to one of Australasia's largest property data and valuation firms.
CoreLogic NZ says Quotable Value's House … View moreCoreLogic says last month could have been the start of an expected slowdown in property values
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The expected slowdown in property values may already be happening, according to one of Australasia's largest property data and valuation firms.
CoreLogic NZ says Quotable Value's House Price Index for February shows the late resurgence in housing values that occurred in Auckland after the election subsided in February, with a slight fall in average values.
At the same time average values in Wellington tracked sideways after showing sustained growth last year, while Tauranga was the only main centre to show continuing and sustained growth in property values.
CoreLogic's NZ's head of research Nick Goodall says the slowdown in property values expected this year may already be underway, but it doesn't appear that the drop will be very big.
"New Zealand's construction industry faces a major challenge in creating enough affordable stock at the speed required to keep up with our continually strong population growth," Goodall said.
"Net migration hasn't slowed much recently, with figures remaining near all-time highs.
"And of course the kicker is our still low interest rates.
"While banks have tightened their lending standards, low interest rates means borrowing higher sums to secure a desirable property is possible.
"All these things will continue to keep a stable foundation for property values," he said.
However he also warned that the market could be tilting in buyers' favour.
"As with anything, the devil is in the detail and in a changing market with weakening sales volumes, the power can start to shift to buyers as they become less anxious about getting onto the ladder and realise that waiting for the right property can pay off as savings climb faster than house values," he said.
Mandy Scott's hour-long commute has always been easy. Hop on the bus at Birchville in Upper Hutt and…
Anyone on Fergusson Drive, Trentham missing this little cutie? Found crying under my house this morning, not sure what sex, looks about 6 months old but can't feel a chip. Looks well fed so am hoping it's just lost :)
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