Belmont, Lower Hutt

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1616 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

Joshua from

We work within your budget, and only when you need us, to ensure your garden is looking tidy all year round.

For a reasonable estimate,
Give us a call at 027 548 9818
Or
Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1616 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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1617 days ago

Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!

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1636 days ago

Babysitter available

Carolyn from Normandale

Hi everyone my name is Carolyn Loader I am a registered ECE teacher who is studying social work and I am available for babysitting
I have current first aid cert
Full NZ drivers licence and reliable car
Refs available
Rates are negotiable
My phone number is 021-222-99-55

1617 days ago

Creative ideas for using wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Use colourful wallpaper to update a tired old piece of furniture easily!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1617 days ago

Alert Level 1

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Welcome to alert level 1 NZ! So good to see our country underway in its new level
The reason we are here today is because New Zealand has acted together and we need to continue to do that.
Thank you those who have worked so hard to achieve what we have



What does it mean for Exceed?

Our teams … View more
Welcome to alert level 1 NZ! So good to see our country underway in its new level
The reason we are here today is because New Zealand has acted together and we need to continue to do that.
Thank you those who have worked so hard to achieve what we have



What does it mean for Exceed?

Our teams are fully operational & able to help with all your window & door repair needs. We will continue following health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.

Reach us out for anything you need

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1617 days ago

HELL Pizza Now Delivering Beer & Wine

HELL Pizza

Your fantasies have become reality.

HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.

We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your … View more
Your fantasies have become reality.

HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.

We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your lair...

Simply grab some food for delivery before 10pm and you'll have the option of tagging on some cheeky bevvies!

T&Cs apply, customer orders must be 18+ ID verified and receipt signature required before and after purchase

Read more about the ins and outs of booze delivery here .
Find out more

1618 days ago

Family Pizza Deals / Single Combo Deals

Sarita Puthran from PIZZAVENUE

Welcome to PIZZAVENUE dear Neighbourly Folks!!!
Wellington's 1st Indo-Italian stone baked Gourmet, Traditional & Classic pizzas. 798, High Street, Lower Hutt.
3 Large Classic Pizzas + 2 Sides + 1.5l Drink = $55
3 Large Traditional Pizzas + 2 Sides + 1.5l Drink = $65
3 Large Indo Fusion… View more
Welcome to PIZZAVENUE dear Neighbourly Folks!!!
Wellington's 1st Indo-Italian stone baked Gourmet, Traditional & Classic pizzas. 798, High Street, Lower Hutt.
3 Large Classic Pizzas + 2 Sides + 1.5l Drink = $55
3 Large Traditional Pizzas + 2 Sides + 1.5l Drink = $65
3 Large Indo Fusion Gourmet Pizzas / Naanzas (Indian Flat Bread) + 2 Sides + 1.5l Drink = $75
Single Combo - Add $3.99 to any Large Pizza and get 1 Side + 330ml Can Drink
Delivery available via UberEats or DeliverEasy Apps. OR
order via phone (04)9797173 or online for pick ups.

1618 days ago

Consumer's curtain investigation; how to keep warm this winter

Robert Anderson from

Keeping your home this winter doesn't have to put you in debt, but you will have to be creative.
Consumer have revealed the best curtains to invest in as temperatures begin to cool down to help stop nearly two-thirds of a home's heat from going out its windows.

Honeycomb blinds - … View more
Keeping your home this winter doesn't have to put you in debt, but you will have to be creative.
Consumer have revealed the best curtains to invest in as temperatures begin to cool down to help stop nearly two-thirds of a home's heat from going out its windows.

Honeycomb blinds - which have hexagonal shaped cells in its structure - were the standout performer of the five different blinds tested. Others involved were roman, roller and aluminium and wooden venetians. Both thermal and heavy-lined curtains were also tested.

Consumer head of testing Dr Paul Smith said the heat loss test was measured through an aluminium-framed single-glazed window with each curtain hung for at least three hours. He was pleased to find the honeycomb blinds topped the test having put them in his own home about nine years ago.
He said the hexagonal cells in the curtain, which when extended trap the air in the cells, "acting like a down jacket; trapping still air".

"It was good for me seeing this because anecdotally I thought 'oh these are doing a great job' because when you open the curtains in the morning you can see all the cold air fall out from behind the window."

In the test, the honeycomb blinds retained more than 60 per cent of the heat lost through a bare window.

Roman blinds were the second best performing blind, followed by roller blinds. As for wooden or aluminium venetians, wooden were proven the better insulator, he said. If curtains were preferred, people were urged to go "heavy" and long.

Heavy-lined curtains were ones which had two layers which again acted as an air trap. To get the best result, they needed to go down to the ground, no matter the size of the window, to keep the cold air out.

It was best to keep the gap between the curtain or blind and the frame of the window as small as possible.

Thermal curtains - a curtain which has a thermal layer stitched to the back - did not perform as well as the heavy-lined curtains, he said. However, Dr Smith had come up with a few cheap hacks for people not bothered about what there lounge or particular room looks like for a few cold nights over winter. One was hanging a blanket over the top of your curtains.

"It is less convenient because you've got to hang a blanket and take it down each time.

"We pinned it up where the railing was, so we just pinned it up above the window and just let it hang down and cover the whole window."

The other option was to roll up towels and sit them above your window railing which again prevented cold air circulating around the room.

"It stops the air being sucked in to the top. So when the hot air rises up to the ceiling. If the curtains aren't well-fitted, that warm air falls behind the window.

"They call it the reverse chimney so it's like the air coming down past the window and all the heat being lost, so if you put something across the top it stops that from happening."

TOP TIPS FOR HEAT RETENTION
• Mount curtains as close as possible to the window frame,
• Position nets as close to the window as possible,
• Use floor length curtains and ensure they touch the floor,
• Make curtains a generous width so they overlap the window frames at the sides,
• Using net curtains help with heat retention, especially on wooden frame windows,

• Using a fan "significantly" reduces heat loss.

www.nzherald.co.nz...



ENSURE YOUR CURTAINS ARE CLEAN THIS WINTER

Your health is ALWAYS important, but now more than ever we need to stay on top of it, especially in our environment. Check your curtains regularly for live mould and visible dirt. Curtain Clean can take care of any contamination and ensure your curtains return to you clean and sanitised!


www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1631 days ago

Show neighbours your photography snaps of Wellington!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Wellington, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get … View more
Kia ora Wellington, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.

Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇

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1620 days ago

trampoline tutor

Aura from Avalon

HI,
I am looking for someone with Trampoline skills to teach my 9yr old boy to tumble/ summersault safetly.

1619 days ago

Do you need a retaining wall?

Joshua from

Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!

For a … View more
Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!

For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1620 days ago

Whitby Collegiate Open Day - THIS SUNDAY

Whitby Collegiate

Come along to our Open Day this Sunday! We will be open for guided tours of the school between 11am and 1pm.
Register online at www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz...

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1620 days ago

Our centres are fully operational.

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

It’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well … View more
It’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well positioned to meet the needs of your 5 - 16 year old one question at a time so it's not overwhelming.
We offer catch up, extension and exam prep programs.

Give us a call today to have a chat with one of our experts.

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