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Grey Power has called on the Government to direct Kiwi Bank and post bank to fill the gap left by commercial banks abandoning many small communities National president Mac Welch said while Government cannot require private enterprise banks to maintain unprofitable branches in remote communities, Kiwi Bank and Post Shops …

There are some fantastic investments available, which all form a key part of achieving the financial milestones in your life. Below is a list of the four best investments for those who are nearing retirement. Repay any high-interest debt. This sort of debt is the kind found on credit cards, …

Have you heard of the “lonely dead”? Thomas Brugman, comes under this category. Thomas passed away in July last year but no next of kin could be found so the funeral home are unable to cremate the body unless it applies to the High Court to get the Public Trust …

Even though the winter weather may have tamed, it’s the perfect time now to ensure your home is dry, from the outside in. Check out our tips below to help you stay dry: Fix any broken or leaking pipes/taps. Leaky pipes, like downpipes, can cause water to pool around your …

Heating provides warmth and comfort, especially during winter and those living in colder climates. However, using a un-flued LPG heater means releasing polluting gases directly into the air which can potentially harm your health. CEA recommends you do NOT use a un-flued LPG heater for this reason. What is a …

Curtains are invaluable to helping keep your home warm Today we are looking at how effective curtains can be, particularly when improving the warmth and comfort of your home. Did you know that an uninsulated home, with no curtains loses up to 30% of heat through single paned windows? A …

Since the majority of older adults live in domestic arrangements in their own homes or with their spouses, children, or siblings, this is the setting in which psychological abuse most frequently occurs. Although there is no single pattern of psychological abuse, it is reported that 90% of perpetrators of elder …

Did you know there are between 30,000 – 50,000 homes in Canterbury that are either not insulated or under-insulated? If your insulation was installed before 2000, CEA’s energy advisers recommend you get it checked, as old insulation may have compacted. And before 2000, thinner layers of insulation were installed than …

Last time, whatsmynumer.org.nz taught us how we can save money while not spending a cent, but what else could we do to save more money on our power bill that does not cost us anything? Dry clothes on the line instead of the dryer and save around $200 per year. …

Today we are looking at how to prevent moisture and heat loss from windows. Do you have single glazed windows, draughts or condensation? It is likely to be making your home less efficient and less healthy. DIY window kits are a cheap alternative to double glazing and helps alleviate draught …