![]() ![]() We have bees too so we do swaps with our honey for things, whether they be someone’s time helping us out or something homemade or homegrown.Įating out: We rarely eat out any more. My skincare comes in glass jars from another talented local woman who also takes back the empties and refills them. I make our own cleaning products (laundry powder, dishwashing powder, scouring powder) from basic ingredients from Bin Inn and I buy handwash/dishwashing liquid from a local who refills our big plastic container every time it runs out. I love that we don’t have to buy our milk in plastic bottles from the supermarket. It’s $2.80 a litre which I think is amazing for organic A1 milk. We get about 12 litres of milk each time which costs us $33.60. We buy organic milk from a farm I go once every three weeks and fill our bottles. I think we waste less too as you have this reverence for what is on your plate and the work that has gone into getting it there. Eating this way I feel so much more connected to our food and grateful for it. He will only charge me for the cost of killing and butchering the lamb which this year amounted to the princely sum of $150! He turned up with four big bags of beautiful meat to go into the deep freeze. I have a friend who rears lambs so every year I buy a lamb from him. It feels amazing to buy locally grown, spray-free food. We belong to a food co-op and what veges we don’t grow I buy from local stalls. ‘It feels amazing to buy locally grown, spray-free food.’ (Photo: Getty Images) Typical monthly food costs: Groceries for one adult and three children: Ceres co-op, $150 New World, $300 milk, $45 veges from stalls etc, $150. Student loan or other debt payments per week: I am so lucky not to have any additional debt! It’s a bit of a drag and I’m not sure how much longer I’ll do it, but right now it really does mean the difference between being able to pay the mortgage or not. Sadly we have since separated so now I have to find somewhere to go when the house is booked. When I first put our house on AirBnb I had a partner. That month I also decided to start putting our family home on AirBnb every second weekend when my kids go to their dad’s house as a way to earn some extra cash. I had to borrow $1600 from Mum over the summer holidays as I couldn’t scrap together my December payment. But back in January I reluctantly reduced my monthly payments to $1000 as the cost was becoming untenable. Rent/mortgage: I was paying $1600 per month on my mortgage, and on track to pay it off by the time I turned 50, in eight years’ time. I have clients in Auckland and also here in Taranaki. I also do brand and portrait photography. I am a self-employed recipe developer, stylist and photographer. ![]() Role: I am solo parent to three beautiful, energy-filled babes, two boys and a girl. Want to contribute? Send us an email briefly describing your situation at Female The nominees faced fierce competition, but it is through the support and involvement of the Newport community that these winners have emerged.As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a photographer tells us how she supports herself and three children on a freelance income. The awards highlight the collective efforts of entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and community leaders who consistently strive for greatness and contribute to Newport’s growth and prosperity. After months of anticipation, the much-awaited Newport Buzz 2023 Best Of Awards results are finally in! The Newport community has cast their votes, and we are thrilled to announce this year’s winners, who have exemplified excellence, innovation, and dedication to the local community.Įach year, the Newport Buzz Best Of Awards recognizes outstanding businesses, establishments, and individuals across various categories, showcasing the vibrant and diverse tapestry that makes Newport a remarkable place to live, work, and play.
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