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They spent $110k on solar panels. What if a six-storey development shades the house?
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (1115+ words) Lyndon Watson (inset) says his family are working to protect the rights of people investing in clean energy across New Zealand. A Napier family who spent $110,000 on a premium solar power system for their home have fears the sale of…...
Making the benefits of solar accessible to those who can’t have rooftop
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (707+ words) This content was prepared by Lodestone Energy and is being published by The New Zealand Herald as Advertorial. Hawke’s Bay is set to be the first region in New Zealand to access Lodestone Energy’s innovative new power product, one that…...
Solar savings $3k for average home, net of finance costs, says Rewiring Aotearoa | Ryan Bridge TODAY
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (814+ words) Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, and local and global thought leaders. New Zealand is a long way from our nearest neighbours, and that…...
The smart winter clean: Five things to do now to keep your home warm and healthy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (881+ words) We’ve all heard of spring cleaning, where Kiwis waterblast their hearts out and dust off the cobwebs ready for entertaining. But what about winter cleaning? While the spring clean is all about refreshing and erasing any evidence that winter has…...
Wyn Drabble: DIY water hose irritation and a brainwave
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (659+ words) Suddenly the nature of the water flow from the hose changed. Instead of a generous spray, it described a flaccid, downward-pointing arc. There was also a clunk on the concrete below me. Being a male – it’s in our genes, you…...
'It's bomb proof': Herald readers on the appliances they'll never replace (including a 70-year-old mixer)
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (595+ words) Technology makes all our lives better, whether it’s easy access to the internet and its infinite information, or advances in science and medicine improving our health and quality of life. But when it comes to household appliances, newer isn’t always…...
Home Improvement child star arrested over probation breach
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (596+ words) Zachery Ty Bryan, who starred in the 90s sitcom Home Improvement, has been arrested for allegedly violating probation from a prior domestic violence conviction. The 44-year-old was taken into custody, along with his fiancee, Johnnie Faye Cartwright, in Oregon, United States,…...
Take an inside look at a new-build home that nails family-friendly living
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (708+ words) A new build in Sumner delivers a sophisticated family home complete with kid-friendly pool. When it comes to an ideal family-friendly layout, this new home in Sumner, Christchurch, ticks many boxes. The kitchen acts as a command centre of sorts,…...
‘It is a rich journey’: Farmer’s 30-year project inspires Kiwi home style
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (842+ words) Māhia farmer Malcolm Rough has commissioned a new book featuring New Zealand rustic homes after spending 30 years restoring his villa. Creating a comfortable and welcoming home isn’t dependent on a big budget, writes the book’s editor Kate Coughlan. Why do…...
Watch: Stair-climbing robovac, snore buds, other way-out gadgets at IFA
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (1154+ words) Robot vacuum cleaners have got better and better, but until now there’s been one thing holding them back: Their Dalek-like inability to climb stairs. At the world’s largest tech show, Internationale FunkAusstellung Berlin (aka IFA), a solution was demo’d: The…...