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With her monthly edition of The Countryside Begins with Townsend Newsletter, Jo-Ann provides the very latest in news, tips & tricks, real estate statistics ... and a wee joke to lighten the day.

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Love Food? Hate Waste

15 Oct 2019

Do you know we Kiwis throw away a whopping $62 million worth of bread every year?*What’s more astonishing is that this is only a small portion of ...

Thank You to All Our Community Volunteers

10 Jun 2019

Working for free sounds counter-intuitive but each year in June, National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million generous Kiwis who volunteer ...

5 Tips for a Successful Renovation

4 May 2019

Renovating need not be the hair-pulling exercise most people describe. Here are some tips to plan and execute a successful renovation.Contract ...

Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

7 Apr 2019

In 1949, an Auckland radio station urged listeners to prepare for a two kilometre wide wasp swarm that was headed towards the city. Listeners were ...

The Pros and Cons of Downsizing

10 Jan 2019

Whether you are retiring, looking to free up some capital, or simply wanting to de-clutter, downsizing can offer some real advantages – but it also ...