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It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Karen Walker Chalk Colour and Vintage Wax from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.
The countdown is on! Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 12 August to make voting in the local elections easy.
Visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56 to find out more.
Could your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up… View moreCould your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up for grabs.
Receive one of three $5,000 grants to spend on equipment, transport, costumes or anything you need to support your community’s love of dance.
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My mum wants to repair 2 cane chairs, but can't find anywhere to buy the plastic coated cane that was common years ago. Does anyone have some at home they don't need, or know where we can buy some? She needs about 30m but any length you can provide will be considered. Thanks.
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My mum wants to repair 2 cane chairs, but can't find anywhere to buy the plastic coated cane that was common years ago. Does anyone have some at home they don't need, or know where we can buy some? She needs about 30m but any length you can provide will be considered. Thanks.
Jill
Brand new sent from UK as gift but wrong size for my tablet. Still in packaging and never used. To expensive to post back to UK.
In excellent condition. Rarely used for just one person. Proceeds to Outpawed Rescue Carity
It doesn't matter how much you fall, the most important thing is how strongly you try to get up and try again. ?
It’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner … View moreIt’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner meals over a week.
For just $40 you’re not only providing food essentials and treats but you’re also giving hope to families in need.
To sponsor a box, go to christmasbox.co.nz.
Of the roughly 5000 building fires in New Zealand every year, about 1000 are due to electrical problems.
The switchboard is the heart of the home when it comes to electrical, however many NZ homes still lack proper electrical protection.
The switchboard pictured contains an asbestos backing … View moreOf the roughly 5000 building fires in New Zealand every year, about 1000 are due to electrical problems.
The switchboard is the heart of the home when it comes to electrical, however many NZ homes still lack proper electrical protection.
The switchboard pictured contains an asbestos backing panel and outdated fuses which have zero protection against you or your family receiving nasty electric shocks. If your switchboard doesn't contain electrocution protection devices such as RCD's, then it is due for an upgrade.
Here's an interesting read regarding electrical & fire safety;
www.stuff.co.nz...
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Our House of the Week this week is a three-to-four bedroom home that offers a lot of opportunity. This house previously had resource consent to operate as a kindergarten, and has an over-sized workshop as well as basement storage. For sale through Della Randall, this property has a lot of … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a three-to-four bedroom home that offers a lot of opportunity. This house previously had resource consent to operate as a kindergarten, and has an over-sized workshop as well as basement storage. For sale through Della Randall, this property has a lot of potential- Read more about it on page 3 of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Applications are being called for a scholarship for women in Lower Hutt City who wish to undertake tertiary education in 2023. The scholarship is available to women who have resided within Lower Hutt City continuously for at least three years or have attended a secondary school with the City for at… View moreApplications are being called for a scholarship for women in Lower Hutt City who wish to undertake tertiary education in 2023. The scholarship is available to women who have resided within Lower Hutt City continuously for at least three years or have attended a secondary school with the City for at least three years. Application forms are available from MPs Electorate Offices and Hutt City Council's libraries and service centres. Further information cab be obtained by telephoning
Margaret Cousins 586-2135 or Lynne Keatley 0274 395 601. Applications close on 19 September 2022.
Looking after your washing machine will maximise its life and performance.
Our member surveys indicate that the average life expectancy of a top loader is seven years, and 12 for a front loader. A little care and maintenance can go a long way, so here are some tips to help you get the most from … View moreLooking after your washing machine will maximise its life and performance.
Our member surveys indicate that the average life expectancy of a top loader is seven years, and 12 for a front loader. A little care and maintenance can go a long way, so here are some tips to help you get the most from your washer.
Watch out for keys and coins
Keys and coins kill washing machines. Check pockets before washing, and look for dirt and objects left in the drum, or hidden in the rubber seals after each wash.
Check your pump filter
Many washing machines have these as a last line of defence against foreign objects. Look for a small hatch low down on the outside of your machine. Check this monthly and clear anything that shouldn’t be in there — use a towel or tray to catch the water when you open it up. If your machine isn’t draining, this is the first thing to check before calling for a repair.
Limit your washer's spin speed
Keep this to 1200rpm, even if your machine goes up to 1400 or even 1600rpm. Higher speeds reduce the life of belts, drum bearings and door seals, without removing much more water.
Don’t use fabric softener with laundry detergent
Fabric softeners react to create a waxy residue called “scrud”. No one wants “scrud” – especially as it clings to unseen parts of the machine, such as under the agitator. If blobs break free, they can leave greasy marks on laundry.
Regularly clean the detergent dispenser
Check the manual to see how to remove it, and wash it thoroughly in warm soapy water.
Clean the door seal
Remove water from the door seal after each wash (if you notice mould, wipe the rubber seal with hot water and detergent). Between washes, leave the door and detergent dispenser open – that lets the interior dry.
Use the service cycle
Many machines have a specific “service” or “cleaning” cycle. It helps your machine smell fresh, prevents detergent build-up, and keeps it cleaning at its best.
If your machine doesn’t have a service cycle, run a hot wash with a full-strength powder detergent once a month.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Hutt Valley High Woburn Road. Note the steeple later taken down due to earthquakes.
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