Support Resources Stretched
Annamarie Angus says the Tauranga Moana Nightshelter was at capacity last month.
A number of Bay social agencies are stretching their resources and helping more clients than they are funded for – a situation that has come hard on the heels of an extremely busy holiday period.
Demand for houses results in offers being made without viewings
Figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand show the median sale price for Tauranga homes reached $475,000 in 2015 up from $417,500 in 2014.
Tuna Macroni Bake
Tuna Macroni Bake Serves 4
Couscous Salad
Couscous Salad Serves 4-6
$368m spending frenzy
Bay shoppers went on a spending frenzy worth more than $368 million last month – the biggest increase in spending in the country.
Editorial: Appeal total hits new high
Nicki Goodwin, Tauranga Community Foodbank manager, and chairman Alan Plunkett surrounded by food items donated by the community.
In just six weeks, more than $110,000 has been raised for the Tauranga Community Foodbank by the people of Tauranga. Read More
Beneficiaries owe $627 million to Work and Income
No-Cost or Low-Cost things to do with the kids in the holidays
School holidays don’t have to be expensive; in fact, if you use our imagination you’ll find plenty of activities that won’t break the bank. Try some of these if you run out of inspiration:
Course Gives Money Tips to Low-earners
Budgeting: Tauranga Budget Advisory Service co-ordinator Diane Bruin, left, and educator Debbie Green.
“Living on a low income is very difficult. We could all do it for a week, but month in and month out, everyday life is stressful and difficult,” a local budget advisor says. Read More
Food Prices Drop
In the year to November 2015 food prices decreased 0.2 percent, influenced by lower prices for grocery foods, Statistics New Zealand said today. Read More