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Tauranga Home Show: Thousands seek latest in renovation ... (New Zealand Herald)

Organisers say thousands of people attended the three-day show, which featured more than 300 exhibitors at Trustpower Baypark. A huge range of home and living ...

Seager wowed the crowd with her funny Live Kitchen cooking show featuring plenty of tips and tricks for home cooks. "We have had a great response from our Tauranga people and also those from other parts of the Bay of Plenty. It's a great way to spend a rainy day." Pongakawa's Richard Lavas and his son Oscar, 3, were among the crowd on Sunday. One of the biggest trends to emerge from the show was the number of people keen to get fresh ideas to carry out home renovations. "We find wet weather means a big drawcard for us as people get out of their gardens and off the water to come along to talk to a range of experts about their future plans."

Cancer survivor encourages people to seek Jersey support (BBC News)

A Jersey Ambulance officer is raising awareness of cancer support services on the island after his battle with the illness. Gordon Hunt was diagnosed with a ...

"The charities in the island don't get the recognition that maybe they deserve," he said. breaks down a lot of barriers." "It's given me that reassurance that things were ok or things would be ok for me to then be able to dedicate myself to sort of battling with the cancer and battling with the surgery and getting back to before normal," he said.

FPL to seek $1.1 billion from customers to cover Hurricane Ian costs (WGCU News)

After pouring workers and equipment into restoring electricity after Hurricane Ian, Florida Power & Light expects to seek approval to recoup about $1.1 ...

The commission on Tuesday is expected to take up issues related to costs incurred by FPL and the former Gulf Power Co. Utilities in the past have been able to file interim proposals that allow them to begin recovering storm-related costs. Factors such as increased base electric rates and high natural-gas costs are driving up bills for customers of FPL and other utilities. Depending on the timing, the restoration costs could add to electric bills that are already expected to increase next year for FPL customers. FPL provides electricity in some of the areas hardest hit by the storm, including parts of Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Crews said FPL assembled about 20,000 workers for the effort.

NZ police seek witnesses after serious assault, Octagon (Mirage News)

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that involved people fighting near the Dunedin Social Club about 3.30am on Saturday 29 October in.

Police Seek Witnesses Following Serious Assault, Octagon | Scoop ... (Scoop.co.nz)

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious assault that involved people fighting near the Dunedin Social Club about 3.30am on Saturday 29 October in the ...

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Police seek witnesses to fire at Chapman Bore (SA Police)

31 Oct 2022 3:02pm. Murray Bridge police are seeking information from the public regarding an asrson at Chapman Bore last week.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police are seeking public assistance and ask anyone who may have been in the area at the time and witnessed anything suspicious to contact police. Murray Bridge police are seeking information from the public regarding an asrson at Chapman Bore last week.

Alcobev firms seek FMCG pricing peg to raise rates (Economic Times)

"The external environment remained challenging during the quarter with unprecedented levels of input cost inflation and an ongoing scotch pricing ...

"The governance and pricing models for alcoholic beverages vary widely across states," the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) said in a report. "If FMCG companies can take up two-three price increases in a year and consumers have shown the propensity to absorb these price hikes, why can't alcohol companies do the same?" Unlike other industries, [liquor](/topic/liquor)prices are regulated by state governments.

Four candidates seek election in Newport Board of Education race ... (Link NKY)

There are currently two incumbents seeking reelection: Ramona Malone and Sylvia Covington. Longtime board member Julie Smith-Morrow isn't seeking reelection for ...

“We have one of highest teacher turnover rates, and part of that I think is because the teachers don’t feel supported,” Curl said. “I wanted to make it better for my children when they’re growing up, as well as other children in the community.” In the public sector, Fleckinger has served on the Alexandria City Council for seven terms. Scott Fleckinger is a small business owner and former resident of Alexandria. “I always put that as part of my goal to meet these children where they’re at.” Sylvia Covington is an incumbent of the school board. Covington is a graduate of Newport Independent. I saw kids reading and studying scripts, learning how to speak in front of in public.” Covington began her educational career at Newport Independent as a secretary for the school system before serving in various roles as a paraeducator. Malone was encouraged to run for the school board at a Site Based Council meeting. “In my current role, I’m responsible for leading the team,” Malone said. “The theater program was very impactful and excited a lot of kids because not everybody is going to be an athlete,” Malone said.

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