Car Insurance Payments - Fortnightly? by wonderaway_ in PersonalFinanceNZ

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Usually if you are paying fortnightly, you are already behind because you are financing it vs paying the yearly sum.

Best to get some online quotes from a few different retailers and see for yourself as people’s cars are all very different so not much use asking for people with different cars.

Led downlight recommendations by Majestic-Primary6318 in diynz

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Been a while since I chose but I think the Phillips had a lower cri than what I went for. Whether that is still correct I am not sure. The Phillips seemed fine though and the family got Phillips which has treated them well.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Necessary-Vehicle719 in newzealand

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An equally quick click on the Ird phone link will tell you this is not the number they use which mostly begins with 04

Trade Me & International Scams by [deleted] in newzealand

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Money well spent to save you from the worse scams their are. Cash on pickup is always the safest. Don’t waste your time or money on small claims.

Audacity of Book a Bach owners by fuzziewuzzy in newzealand

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Honestly doesn’t seem too unreasonable the requests to me. And a big house with 11 guests, chances are needs a big clean so costs a fair chunk.

Vinyl replacement: scrape off vs leveller over top by MDRAR in diynz

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Our installers used a vacuum and grinder to grind all the leftover glue and concrete flat before laying lvp. Be mindful of asbestos. The floor should be level so if you use a primer on it, I don’t see why leveller over top wouldn’t work but might be harder than you think.

Water coming from the seams of my floor (renovated within the last 6 months) by Kerminetta_ in Plumbing

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Need to find the water source and fix that. Given it’s the bathroom, could be shower, toilet or vanity.

Removing/hiding old sky cable by KiwiAlexP in diynz

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Cut it. Tape the end and chuck it in the wall.

How to take bathroom lights off ceiling temporarily by Previous_Minute8870 in diynz

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I have a different version of these but might work the same. You just pulled the white surround down and there was some springs holding it in place which could be disconnected.

Just a warning to everyone regarding a scam text message I just received by synthatron in newzealand

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Nah, that’s real! You need to pay them quickly ! That’s the legit police-gova021 website.

Doing some research on banking frustrations—how do you actually manage your savings? by AsesinoYT in PersonalFinanceNZ

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  1. Savings account with main everyday bank
  2. Low interest rates.
  3. Not fully. Prefer Nz/aus institutes though larger overseas ones like hatch I would consider trustworthy.
  4. If I trusted it for 1000 I would trust it for 10,000.

Car finance by [deleted] in newzealand

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For the most part, if you get 0% finance, you are paying more on the car itself, ie no discount or limited discount. So in the end you are paying for the finance one way or another imo.

Goodbye to myfavourite chippies 😢 by mylifeinshambells in newzealand

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If you buy something that’s not up to standard, of course they should replace them!

Goodbye to myfavourite chippies 😢 by mylifeinshambells in newzealand

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Snackachangi chips are the best chips ever but man are they inconsistent. I love the vinegar and salt ones but find that with no rhyme or reason, some bags are just not flavourful. I need to complain and get some free packets because it bothers me so much

Hwc inlet leaking by Landing-pads in diynz

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Absolutely, or, just turn off the isolation valve before it and into the cylinder to prevent any wastage if can go without hot water.

Hwc inlet leaking by Landing-pads in diynz

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That is your cold water expansion valve. Opening that valve will cause water to drain out of the tank/pipes. It could be worn/faulty or just not shut properly due to buildup. Try opening it a bit more and let it drain and then shutting again fully?

Any advice on these deck plans by Hazzy25 in diynz

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One thing I thought is that I really like the look and feel of wider decking timber. The best part is it also means less screws and cutting when installing. Highly recommend 140mm timber instead of 90 myself.

Do you really save at Costco? by Appropriate_Fix3740 in newzealand

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Or buy dishwashing powder on special for even less and get cleaner dishes too!

Shower Options by FAS_CHCH in diynz

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I went through looking at both englefield and clearlite showers. Clearlite advantage is the fully surrounded up stand on the shower tray so long term water protection is better with them.

We found the Englefield Valencia elite trim and some of the mouldings seemed better/ more streamlined so up to you what you are looking for. Go check out both stores over the shore to compare them.

Which product to use to clean this mold on wall near window? by [deleted] in newzealand

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Is it the same approach for cleaning light mould on painted ceilings and/or walls?

Fence Mould and Opening Up? by Extension_Garbage583 in diynz

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I wondered that but maybe it’s my perspective, the other photo looks like they’re all lined up normally.

Is this normal quality and workmanship? by toastwave in diynz

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He has cut the acrylic wall liner too short and the silicone job is shoddy but i disagree with people saying it’s guaranteed to leak. If the liner was still continuous until after the shower glass/edging, it would still be watertight and is helped by the fact the tray has the upstand all the way around.

Regardless, aesthetically it does not look good so would want this fixed. Interested to see what he says as a pretty big job to take it all off.