77 Cheap (or Free!) Things To Do When You’re Bored

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Do you ever find yourself staring at the wall wondering what to do when you’re bored—but don’t want to spend money? Good news: boredom doesn’t have to cost a cent. With a little inspiration, you can fill your spare moments with free or super-cheap fun—things that lift your mood, get stuff done, or even make … Read more

What is a Fiver Party and How Does it Work?

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Text to (insert number on invitation): “Does (child) like Paw Patrol/Shopkins/other plastic junk that I really don’t want to buy but must?” (I don’t say that last bit). Grab the item, take it to the cashier, and ask for a gift exchange receipt, just in case. This is the routine I go through 5 or … Read more

How to Claim Unclaimed Money with IRD

You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that you have unclaimed money sitting with the IRD just waiting for you to claim it. If you have a MyIR account it’s easy to claim online. I’ll outline the steps below with images – these are from my own MyIR account. How to Claim Unclaimed Money with … Read more

12 Life-Changing Benefits of Living in a Smaller Home

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I’ve been living in a small house with my family for over three years now. I was quite apprehensive about how living in a smaller home would work for us, but I can say now that downsizing was the right choice. Don’t get me wrong, living in a small house with a family has not … Read more

Is Aldi Coming to New Zealand? What You Need to Know

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If you’ve read the news in the past few days, you might have heard rumours that Aldi is considering coming to New Zealand. This came from a number of news outlets after Nicola Willis stated she would open up the grocery sector to a third player OR work to break up the existing duopoly of … Read more

Is Pureprofile Legit and Worth Trying in 2025?

Pureprofile is an online survey site based in Australia, with panels in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom.  Pureprofile is one of the best-paying sites for New Zealand and Australian survey takers. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why we think it’s worth your time. Pureprofile is considered one of the best survey sites … Read more

16 Best Paid Surveys in New Zealand for 2026

Are you interested in taking paid surveys in New Zealand? Well, you’ve come to the right place.  Getting paid to do surveys is an easy way to earn extra money from home (it’s one of my top side hustles).  There are many options for online survey companies in New Zealand, but not all are equal, … Read more

What Is a Digital Nomad? Where They Live + What They Do

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You may have heard about a new kind of traveler called a “digital nomad.” It sounds like some kind of futuristic, sci-fi term, but it’s actually a very real and rapidly growing phenomenon. So what is a digital nomad? A digital nomad is someone who works remotely and uses technology to stay connected with their … Read more

What’s the Difference Between MLM and Pyramid Scheme?

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When it comes to multi-level marketing (MLM) and pyramid schemes, there is a lot of confusion about what the two are actually. Many people use the terms interchangeably, but there are both differences and similarities between the two. The main difference between a pyramid scheme and multi-level marketing is what is being sold. With pyramid schemes, … Read more

How Much Are Opinion World Points Worth in New Zealand?

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If you like to take online surveys in your spare time, then you’ve probably heard of Opinion World. It’s one of the most popular survey sites around – and tops our list of New Zealand survey sites, and it’s a great way to make a bit of extra money. But if you’re based in New … Read more