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Now is a good time to clean your heat pump filters before they start working hard! Simply pull the internal filters out and vacuum them. We recommend cleaning them every month. Should you use the door to door heat pump cleaning companies? Householders are being charged $135 to clean a …

With winter nearly upon us it is essential to check whether your insulation is up to standard. If you’ve had contractors or someone who has been in your roof/underfloor recently, it is best to make sure the insulation hasn’t been compromised or moved. CEA can do a free insulation scope …

Friday 5 April is Advance Care Planning Day, which encourages New Zealanders to think about, talk about and plan for their future and end-of-life care. A key message this year is ‘Start your plan today!’ Discussing end-of-life can make it easier to understand and less frightening for you and your …

The current legal landscape in New Zealand For many years trusts have been used as an important tool for asset protection and estate planning in New Zealand. In the 1990s there was a boom in the number of family trusts established in New Zealand. A significant reason for this was …

Be water wise for summer, and check your shower flow rate! Using a stopwatch, time how long it takes to fill up a 10 litre bucket. If it fills in less than a minute when set at your regular shower temperature, you could consider installing a more efficient shower head …

With winter approaching, and a number of cases already confirmed, you should put flu vaccinations at the top of your list of priorities. Around one in four New Zealanders are infected with influenza each year. Many people won’t feel sick at all, but can still pass it on to others. Influenza …

Most financial experts say that you should have at least three to six months of living expenses kept as a readily accessible emergency fund. In spite of this, a recent study completed by BNZ showed that 41% of New Zealanders live from pay day to pay day, that is, basically …

Fridges and freezers are the two appliances that are likely to be the highest consumers of power in your house and even more so in summer. They can make up 15% of your power bill! Check the seal on your fridge door by running a piece of paper between the …

We all know that sinking feeling of knowing you’ve been ripped off. Unfortunately, in the financial world there are quite a few offerings, products, services, and outright rip offs that you should be aware of. Awareness can help you avoid that sinking feeling. While many of these financial offerings are …

Have you checked on the health of your home lately? After coming out from a cold, harsh winter, our homes’ can often do with a little TLC! Given that we spend a significant amount of our time at home, it seems logical that we make sure it is a healthy …