‘Exhausted’: $5.3b in business loans tied to house, owners drowning in debt

‘Exhausted’: .3b in business loans tied to house, owners drowning in debt

Businesses are incurring crippling costs across the board that is having major impacts. Photo / Getty Images About $2.2 billion of business loans secured by residential mortgages is due to be re-fixed within the next year with concerns rife for owners crippled by debt. The news comes as rising wages, inflation, increased costs, a devalued … Read more

Crispian Stewart: If you want to get fit, here’s a great (free) place to start

Crispian Stewart: If you want to get fit, here’s a great (free) place to start

The Jogging the Powerpoles team at the Rotorua Marathon this year. Photo / Supplied Hakinakina Community News is a weekly update on sports and athletes from our own local community. OPINION: From our athletic office, the “Jogging the Powerpoles” summer programs are open for registration. The “JTP” is a free community fitness group that provides … Read more

Carolyn Hansen: Happiness comes from within and exercise helps

Carolyn Hansen: Happiness comes from within and exercise helps

Endorphins are natural “feel good” hormones and are made in the brain during intense physical activity. Photo / 123rf OPINION Happiness is almost a worldwide obsession these days. Self-help bookstore shelves and online websites are full of offers that promise to help you find or achieve happiness. We could define happiness as just “feel good”. … Read more

A ‘dream come true’ for new gym owner

A ‘dream come true’ for new gym owner

Mathew Munson is getting to grips with old ground. Photo/Bevan Conley A familiar face has taken over the Club Fitness gym on Guyton St. Mathew Munson is a long-time member, having worked there from 2006 to 2012. He replaces Dave and Vaughan Cockburn who ran Club Fitness in various locations for over 20 years. “It’s … Read more

Video: Aaron Gwin’s Top Grip Strength Exercises for Mountain Biking – Pinkbike

Video: Aaron Gwin’s Top Grip Strength Exercises for Mountain Biking – Pinkbike

March 5, 2022 by ed spratt FollowFollowing In my opinion, nothing is better than time on the bike and a good technique when it comes to staying longer on the bike, but doing certain exercises in the gym can also help a lot. These are my 3 favorite exercises to better develop grip strength. I … Read more

Video: Spencer Rathkamp on How Riding Improves Mental Health – Pinkbike

Video: Spencer Rathkamp on How Riding Improves Mental Health – Pinkbike

Wellness is not just a destination, but a journey. Movement opens up a better world and movement is truly living. Even on the darkest of days, there can always be an escape and for Spencer Rathkamp, ​​that’s on a bike. The bike allows you to hit the reset button and escape the challenge and clutter … Read more