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Maria Collins
Homebuilders – Check your entitlements
Last month, I was able to have a meeting with the Minister of Housing, Phil Twyford. The discussion was focused on the hidden homelessness in...
Homebuilders – Heading into a general election
The general election will be held on September 23. The election allows us, the people of New Zealand/Aotearoa to have a direct influence on who...
Homebuilders – Bullying not ok
By Maria Collins Bullying is still rife for children in New Zealand schools, and now social media has become a tool for bullying. Some schools...
Homebuilders – Charity at Homebuilders
By Maria Collins Homebuilders Family Services is working in conjunction with the Matakana Grand Charity Trust to bring to the area the second Matakana Grand...
Homebuilders – Help at hand
With Christmas and the holidays truly over and the school year firmly underway, it is good to have an understanding about the services that are...
Health – Water safety
Finally, we are beginning to feel that summer is here and that likely means long, fun-filled days at the beach or beside the pool. When...
Homebuilders – Keeping kids cyber safe
The internet, for most New Zealanders, is an intrinsic part of their working lives, education and personal lives. Most people will spend, on average, an...
Homebuilders – Winter warmers
Yes, winter is here which means that we now have to survive through the colder months. This cold, damp weather also brings extra costs for...
Homebuilders – Sharing joy at Christmas
Christmas joy is not far away. Christmas is a time to spend with family, extended family and friends and gives us an opportunity to appreciate...