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Almost got my shelducks in a row. Paradise shelduck/pūtangitangi (Tadorna variegata). I'm craving humbugs for some reason. It's that time of year for adorable babies, and if you look along the Hutt River or the Waiwhetu Stream you will probably see these guys, mallard ducklings, baby … View moreAlmost got my shelducks in a row. Paradise shelduck/pūtangitangi (Tadorna variegata). I'm craving humbugs for some reason. It's that time of year for adorable babies, and if you look along the Hutt River or the Waiwhetu Stream you will probably see these guys, mallard ducklings, baby pukes, black cygnets, and Canada goslings.
They want to create an app to make it easier for gardeners to share and swap crops and seeds. Read their story and don't forget to vote!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood … View moreBuy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood stains) at Resene owned ColorShops.
Help us help our fellow kiwis.
Find your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops
Petone's seaside art gallery is proud to exhibit new paintings by internationally acclaimed watercolourist and one of New Zealands favourite artist’s, Jacky Pearson, for another popular solo exhibition.
Jacky’s fascination with light and atmosphere is one of the major driving forces… View morePetone's seaside art gallery is proud to exhibit new paintings by internationally acclaimed watercolourist and one of New Zealands favourite artist’s, Jacky Pearson, for another popular solo exhibition.
Jacky’s fascination with light and atmosphere is one of the major driving forces behind her paintings and although she has recently moved from Eastbourne to the Wairarapa, she still loves painting our Wellington. Jackie's inspiring and atmospheric paintings of the Wellington city and local region magically draw the viewer into each painting and allows them to linger a while to re live and experience everyday scenes we know and love so well, whether in fine or inclement weather.
Jacky is a multi award winning professional artist, not only widely popular at home in New Zealand but she is also an internationally recognised artist and tutor and her works are held in private and public collections both here and overseas.
Be sure to check out the other art on display created by over 300 favourite New Zealand artists and unique selection if NZ made gifts.
These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!
Tradies have been seeking chiropractic care for as long as the two professions have existed. So much so that regular spinal checks have become commonly used by lots of physical workers - not just as a means to keep aches, pains and stiffness at bay, but also to ensure they get the most out of their… View moreTradies have been seeking chiropractic care for as long as the two professions have existed. So much so that regular spinal checks have become commonly used by lots of physical workers - not just as a means to keep aches, pains and stiffness at bay, but also to ensure they get the most out of their spines on the job. 🧑🔧
TUNE IN! 👀
For the next few weeks we will talk about chiropractic and how we at The Chiro can assist our tradies in all things spinal-health relate👨🔧👩🔧
Check out our first Tradie blog focusing on common stressors of the spine. 👇
thechiro.co.nz...
Margaret Stevenson-Wright from Waikanae is the proud owner of Luca.
"I am six months old and my name is Luca. From the moment my eyes open each morning I greet the new day with great enthusiasm. I have no sense of size and love everyone and every thing that I encounter – confident that … View moreMargaret Stevenson-Wright from Waikanae is the proud owner of Luca.
"I am six months old and my name is Luca. From the moment my eyes open each morning I greet the new day with great enthusiasm. I have no sense of size and love everyone and every thing that I encounter – confident that everyone and everything loves me in return."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”
Come talk to the team about the proposed design each Saturday at the Naenae Market from now till November 6.
View and feedback on the proposed designs at:
• Naenae Library
• Coco Pop Up community space (Hillary Court)
• Online hutt.city/naenaepool
… View moreCome talk to the team about the proposed design each Saturday at the Naenae Market from now till November 6.
View and feedback on the proposed designs at:
• Naenae Library
• Coco Pop Up community space (Hillary Court)
• Online hutt.city/naenaepool
We are keen to know:
• What do you like about the proposed design?
• We want to understand what the most important elements of the new facility are for you?
• The proposed design allows for many activities. Which ones are you most keen on?
• Tell us what else you would like us to know about the future Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre?
We have come a long way since the beginning but there is still lots to do!
We need your Help! Come along if you are interested in the further development of the park.
Join us for a drink and pizza. Hear about the year that was and the plans for the future. We also intend to have a … View moreWe have come a long way since the beginning but there is still lots to do!
We need your Help! Come along if you are interested in the further development of the park.
Join us for a drink and pizza. Hear about the year that was and the plans for the future. We also intend to have a special guest speaker coming in to talk about the history and creation of the park.
All are welcome. If you are going to attend please RSVP to the email address below to help with catering. Thanks.
Date: Thursday the 11th November
Venue: Bilderbeck Hall,
Address: 103 Main Road,
Wainuiomata,
Lower Hutt.
Time: 6:30 pm drinks and pizza.
AGM 7:00 pm.
RSVP: wainuiomatatrailproject@gmail.com
“When selecting the fabric and style of a new lounge suite it is crucial to consider its future environment”
Picture this:
You purchased a brand-new couch this autumn. It has extra wide cushions on the seat. It’s sleek, it’s chic, it takes up one third of your lounge and most … View more“When selecting the fabric and style of a new lounge suite it is crucial to consider its future environment”
Picture this:
You purchased a brand-new couch this autumn. It has extra wide cushions on the seat. It’s sleek, it’s chic, it takes up one third of your lounge and most importantly, you can melt into it on a Friday evening after work.
Fast forward to mid-spring. Sure, you passed all those cold winter’s nights watching movies with the family and you have spent more of the lockdown sitting down than you would like to admit, but now that it’s almost time to pop your bubble your brand-new couch is looking a little… dishevelled.
When selecting the fabric and style of a new lounge suite it is crucial to consider its future environment. To prevent your dream couch from becoming saggy and stretched on the seat cushion after prolonged use, or to remedy the situation, we’ve reached out to James Dunlop Textiles’ Auckland-based Upholstery Specialist, Robert Street, to provide insight into the problem and offer some solutions.
Why does the fabric on a newly upholstered sofa appear stretched and out of shape after only a few months of use?
There are several factors that could come into play here, let’s look at them one by one.
Firstly, it is rare for an upholstery fabric with a synthetic component to stretch as synthetic fibres are very stable. Natural fibres are generally stable but can ‘move’ over time depending on the weave. Twill weaves don’t move (think denim jeans) but basket weaves can move a little. Natural fibres such as cotton and linen can absorb the humidity in the air and ‘relax.’
However, all of James Dunlop Textile’s fabrics undergo the seam slippage test, which is performed as part of the fabric’s evaluation and quality testing process, where any possible issues like the weave stretching are highlighted. Any fabrics with seam slippage test failures are identified and resolved before we manufacture a product for our range.
What is Seam Slippage?
Seam slippage is the separation of yarns in a fabric, usually along a sewn seam or join. Generally, the yarns don’t actually break, they just pull apart leaving an unsightly gap along the fabric join.
So what could be the cause?
With this in mind – we can eliminate fabric stretch as the issue here and look at what the likely cause could be.
1. Foam
Good quality foam loses 5-7% of its loft within the first 3 months of use – this may be a contributing factor here. Some furniture manufacturers use a pre-crushed foam (the Gucci of foams) which prevents this loft loss – while being more expensive, it is worth it as you really do get what you pay for in furniture.
2. The Design
There are two main types of couch designs – cushion seat and fixed seat.
Cushion Seat: The sides of a cushion seat pull upwards, and therefore do not need extra fabric as the cushion flexes to allow the fabric cover to release into the compressed foam in the centre, where you sit.
Fixed Seat: A fixed seat requires an allowance of extra fabric in the back of the base cushion. This extra fabric moves forward, compensating for the foam compressing when you sit on the couch. Once you stand, the foam lofts again and if the extra fabric does not move back to the base of the cushion fast enough it will be trapped, causing a ‘puddled’ saggy look.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Hi, there isn’t much in the news about it but since a person was shot in Lower Hutt on the 18th October, 4 more people have been reported as shot in public places. Last weekend 2 in Palmerston North and 1 in Levin. Yesterday 1 at Pauahatanui.
"Hi there, my name is Peggy and boy am I a ball of energy. I have not had the best start to life so would love a second chance at happiness. I can be a little wary in new situations and meeting new people, so would love an experienced and patient home. One that has the time to put in the extra… View more"Hi there, my name is Peggy and boy am I a ball of energy. I have not had the best start to life so would love a second chance at happiness. I can be a little wary in new situations and meeting new people, so would love an experienced and patient home. One that has the time to put in the extra training I need as I have not had much. I am very food motivated so will pick things up quickly. I can be very puppy like when comfortable around my people so require a home with older teenagers or an only adult home, one that is confident around larger than life personalities. The team here have mixed me with other dogs, so I could go to a home with an existing dog. One that is social and has a similar play style to me. A dog that is happy to share their space and their humans. I have yet to be cat tested. If you think I am the dog for you please contact the canine team for more information."
Dear neighbours,
Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.
Let’s Get Wellington Moving is looking for your feedback on four transport options that will change how Wellingtonians get around and ensure we’re ready for the future.
Your trips of tomorrow could include modern electric vehicles with lots of space and a smoother ride, such as light rail … View moreLet’s Get Wellington Moving is looking for your feedback on four transport options that will change how Wellingtonians get around and ensure we’re ready for the future.
Your trips of tomorrow could include modern electric vehicles with lots of space and a smoother ride, such as light rail and bus rapid transit – take a look at the options and have your say today.
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