[ad_1] The governments’ new freshwater rules will have economic implications for the entire Southland province and not just farmers, says the managing director of one of Southland’s largest retailers. H&J Smith Managing Director Jason Smith said the new freshwater rules would lead to a significant slowdown in some retail spending. …
Read More »Increased funding to help lift homeless youth as young as 11 from the streets of Wellington
[ad_1] Kevin Stent / Stuff Youth worker Tau Faaeteete, part of the Zeal Wellington Street Youth Work Project, says the $ 134,260 grant will make a big difference. An 11-year-old boy found homeless on the streets of Wellington is just one of a growing number of vulnerable youth who suffer …
Read More »Twitter is abuzz: it flies over Mike Pence’s head during the US vice-presidential debate
[ad_1] Entertainment Oct 8, 2020, 3:04 a.m.2 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game Fly over the head of Mike Pence during the US Vice Presidential Debate. Video / CBSN There seems to be a fly on the wall in the …
Read More »Kiwibank economists have been looking at our Covid spending. It is good news and bad. We are eating very healthy. But we drink more and we gamble
[ad_1] The Covid crisis is changing us. These changes can be measured by our habits and what we spend money on. There is good and bad news. We are eating healthier. But we drink more. And some of us are upping the game. Meanwhile, regardless of what we are buying, …
Read More »Sky TV hints at big plan changes, low-cost broadband
[ad_1] Sky TV plans could undergo a major shakeup, with tighter pricing and more pick and mix options, and your pending internet service could be very cheap if you subscribe to enough channels. You can also get the option to bundle apps like Netflix, Disney +, and Spark Sport at …
Read More »Down the drain: how the phones in the shower are raising bills and ruining sustainability
[ad_1] If there was a competition for the cleanest man in New Zealand, Matt * from Lower Hutt would definitely be in the race. He puts his personal surf record in the shower in about 1.5 hours. That marathon effort was accomplished while watching episodes of a television series on …
Read More »Down the drain: phones in showers ruin sustainability
[ad_1] Showering with your cell phone may seem strange to some. But for a growing number of Kiwi families, it is seriously hampering efforts to reduce bills and increase sustainability, discovers Teresa Cowie of RNZ. If there was a competition for the cleanest man in New Zealand, Matt * from …
Read More »NRL 2020: Warriors v Sea Eagles round 20, Adam Blair said goodbye with a win
[ad_1] The Warriors ended a season like no other with a 40-28 win over Manly that showed the club has a good dose of scoring ability for incoming coach Nathan Brown to take advantage of. Perhaps it was the football gods’ way of saying “Thank you” to the team whose …
Read More »UFC 253: Kiwi Brad Riddell roars home as Kai Kara-France, Shane Young drop on Fight Island
[ad_1] Kiwi flyweight Kai Kara-France has suffered a second round submission loss to American Brandon Royval at UFC 253. MORE TO COME Previously, City Kickboxing teammate Brad Riddell continued his hot streak in the UFC with another action-packed victory. After dropping the first round to Brazilian Alex da Silva (21-3), …
Read More »Taskmaster NZ: Team Revealed As Show’s Launch Date Approaches
[ad_1] The wait is over, Taskmaster New Zealand will debut on October 21. Jeremy Wells will be the all-powerful “Taskmaster,” with loyal assistant Billy T, award nominee Paul Williams, Guy Williams’ brother, Paul Williams at his side. Some other New Zealand comedians will join them on screen, including actress, comedian …
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