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19Aug

The Aunties sponsorship

There is a group of amazing women, The Aunties, working quietly, mostly under the radar, helping victims of domestic violence heal and find their whaea (power) again. Jackie Clark is the head Auntie and is supported by dedicated volunteers across New Zealand. It’s not just about finding a refuge for women at risk for the short term, the association Jackie and her team establish with women, can be for years. Confidents, advisors, advocates- they are all of these, helping women...

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30Mar

NZ’s largest primary school latest recipient of Chromebooks from Kiwiown

Finlayson Park is unique in a number of ways. Not only is it New Zealand’s largest primary school with a role of 1000 students, it is the country’s only bi-lingual education school, teaching students in several different languages. “Our philosophy is to have a curriculum where our students learn primarily in their first language as they make strides more quickly, and then in English. Our teaching methods have generated great results for our students and we are a reference site...

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30Mar

Kiwiown’s donation of Chromebooks to Ferguson Intermediate brings joy to ex pupil

Binary Blakelock didn’t think she’d be back at her old intermediate school as she left in 2012 and is now working in sales and customer service. However, this week positive memories flooded back as she visited Ferguson Intermediate to help present five HP Chromebooks, donated by her employer, Kiwiown Limited. “It was one of the best experiences of my life to address the whole school- all 400 pupils!” she said. To speak to a crowded assembly is a massive achievement...

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30Mar

How buying quality can cost you less in the long run

Its’ not always an easy choice to pay a little more for a higher quality product when you’re presented with attractive, limited time promotions to get you to purchase now, on brands you may not have heard of. By doing a little homework, you may find that these cheap deals aren’t as cheap as they appear. Here are some things Kiwiown recommends you do to make sure that you are spending your hard earned money on something that will be...

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30Mar

How to improve your credit score

If you’re struggling with getting finance because your credit score has taken a hit, there are ways that you can improve your situation in the longer term. It takes a bit of patience and some discipline, but it is do-able. Here are some tips that we’ve put together that can get you on the road to credit recovery. Don’t miss your repayments The key to a good credit rating is demonstrating that you’re reliable and can manage your monthly payments. If...

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30Mar

Tips on how to make the most of a tax refund

A tax refund looks like a gift when you get it. It’s not. It’s simply IRD returning funds that you have already overpaid in tax in the previous financial year. Rather than spending it on an impulsive purchase, think about how it could really benefit you. Set up an emergency fund Unexpected expenses can knock us around- car repairs, medical and dental expenses or emergency travel to assist family members, all add to your normal stress levels. Using your tax refund to...

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