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To do our part, here's two phrases we believe everyone should know in Te Reo Māori.
It’s been an incredibly challenging year for many. We’ve been thrown a bunch of curveballs in both our business and personal lives. For some, it feels a bit like a game of dodgeball that never ends.
So, today, I’m sharing ten simple daily practices and rituals that when I'm feeling in a… View moreIt’s been an incredibly challenging year for many. We’ve been thrown a bunch of curveballs in both our business and personal lives. For some, it feels a bit like a game of dodgeball that never ends.
So, today, I’m sharing ten simple daily practices and rituals that when I'm feeling in a frazzle, lift my spirits and support my mind and body in the hope that they may just do the same for you.
I’m sharing some of my favourite soul soothing recipes too.
For a little light reading, please read more here.
Take care of yourselves and each other,
Lee xo
Ngā mihi o te wiki o te reo Māori e hoa mā | Happy Māori Language Week
Māori Language Week has officially started across Aotearoa. Throughout the week, we will be posting common words which you can start to use in everyday conversations such as kia pai te rā which means have a great day ⭐
And we want you and your family to be able to have fun in the water and swim with confidence. We are open and operating under Level 2 Delta guidelines.
Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial swimming lesson.
The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
There are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types … View moreThere are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types will be well known to you like plain and printed fabrics, while others less so.
You may be wondering why cotton and linen for example are not included here – this is because they are a type of composition that falls within one of these categories below.
Here we give you a high-level overview of the styles of fabrics available to you for your home interior or commercial interior project.
PLAIN
Plain fabrics are characterised by simple weaves and textures not showing any complex design.
Simple weaves are for instance – hopsacks, twills, herringbones and satins. Common fabric compositions used for plain fabrics include natural fibres (cotton, linen) as well as synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
Plain interior fabrics take on a simple and paired back aesthetic. Ideal for a minimalist décor, you can complement plain fabrics with more textured and tactile textiles for added interest to your home décor.
PRINTED
Printing is the process of applying coloured designs and patterns to a woven textile. One or more colours are applied to the fabric in specific parts only, using thickened dyes to prevent the colour from spreading beyond the limits of the pattern or design. In quality printed fabrics, the colour is bonded with the fibre so as to resist loss of dye from washing and friction (crocking). Printing is an ancient textile manufacturing technique of which there are five print production methods you can use:
Burn Out Printing:
A process which uses chemicals, rather than colour, to burn out or dissolve away one fibre in a fabric. The purpose is to achieve a sheer design on a solid or opaque fabric. The chemicals used during production can make this fabric sensitive to ultraviolet degradation when hung in direct sunlight.
Digital Printing:
Rapidly becoming a popular and commercially viable printing method due to its flexibility, precision and consistency. With this new printing technique it is now possible to print any design, even with photographic detail, onto fabric. There are no restrictions in the amount of colour that can be used.
Engraved Roller Printing:
The printing method used for the majority of fabrics worldwide. The colours are printed directly onto the fabric. There must be one roller for each colour used in the print. The more colours used, the better the print definition and depth of colour. The number of colours used is printed on the left hand selvedge of a fabric along with the brand.
Hand Block Printing:
The oldest form of printing. Print designs are created by transferring dyestuffs onto fabric with the help of wooden, linoleum, or copper blocks. Artisans hand craft individual blocks to carry each different colour in a design and perfectly match block placement to create the all-over design.
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Would you like to earn while you learn and gain an NZQA recognized qualification in mechanical engineering? If the answer is yes, great news! Fonterra are offering not one, but eight mechanical engineering apprenticeship opportunities in various locations around Aotearoa!
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.
Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View moreHey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.
Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southland asked Andrew Mullins from NZAS, one of their Career Navigator Mentor's, some questions about their Career Journey.
So we wanted to ask you, what's the best advice you have been given? Let us know below in the comments, we'd love to hear from you!
… View moreGraeme Dingle Foundation Southland asked Andrew Mullins from NZAS, one of their Career Navigator Mentor's, some questions about their Career Journey.
So we wanted to ask you, what's the best advice you have been given? Let us know below in the comments, we'd love to hear from you!
To find out more about our Career Navigator Programme click on the link below!
From pine cones to tree-shaped centrepieces, have fun creating your own Christmas decor with Resene’s festive, on-trend colour combinations. Combine your favourite Resene testpot colours to match your Christmas style. Find out how to create your own.
There are increasing pressures on everyone in business these days.
AGrowQuip ensuring we are doing everything to support our farmers is one of our biggest concerns.
We would like to know what worries you the most for the future of your farm.
Hamilton City Libraries will reopen tomorrow under Alert Level 2 and we can't wait to welcome you all back! Please remember to scan or sign in if you are planning to visit us tomorrow.
Please be advised that if you are over the age of 12, you will be required to wear a mask and everyone must … View moreHamilton City Libraries will reopen tomorrow under Alert Level 2 and we can't wait to welcome you all back! Please remember to scan or sign in if you are planning to visit us tomorrow.
Please be advised that if you are over the age of 12, you will be required to wear a mask and everyone must adhere to the 2 metre spacing rule.
Any questions? Let us know in the comments.
Hamilton City Libraries will reopen tomorrow under Alert Level 2 and we can't wait to welcome you all back! Please remember to scan or sign in if you are planning to visit us tomorrow.
Please be advised that if you are over the age of 12, you will be required to wear a mask and everyone must … View moreHamilton City Libraries will reopen tomorrow under Alert Level 2 and we can't wait to welcome you all back! Please remember to scan or sign in if you are planning to visit us tomorrow.
Please be advised that if you are over the age of 12, you will be required to wear a mask and everyone must adhere to the 2 metre spacing rule.
Any questions? Let us know in the comments.
Hamilton City Libraries will reopen tomorrow under Alert Level 2 and we can't wait to welcome you all back! Please remember to scan or sign in if you are planning to visit us tomorrow.
Please be advised that if you are over the age of 12, you will be required to wear a mask and everyone must … View moreHamilton City Libraries will reopen tomorrow under Alert Level 2 and we can't wait to welcome you all back! Please remember to scan or sign in if you are planning to visit us tomorrow.
Please be advised that if you are over the age of 12, you will be required to wear a mask and everyone must adhere to the 2 metre spacing rule.
Any questions? Let us know in the comments.
Hamilton City Libraries will reopen tomorrow under Alert Level 2 and we can't wait to welcome you all back! Please remember to scan or sign in if you are planning to visit us tomorrow.
Please be advised that if you are over the age of 12, you will be required to wear a mask and everyone must … View moreHamilton City Libraries will reopen tomorrow under Alert Level 2 and we can't wait to welcome you all back! Please remember to scan or sign in if you are planning to visit us tomorrow.
Please be advised that if you are over the age of 12, you will be required to wear a mask and everyone must adhere to the 2 metre spacing rule.
Any questions? Let us know in the comments.
Kiwi Can is our energy-packed primary school programme, aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years. It teaches values such as integrity and respect, helps build resilience and delivers fun-filled learning to schools all around the country.
To find out more about our Kiwi Can programme, head to our … View moreKiwi Can is our energy-packed primary school programme, aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years. It teaches values such as integrity and respect, helps build resilience and delivers fun-filled learning to schools all around the country.
To find out more about our Kiwi Can programme, head to our website today!
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