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Chris from Normandale
I am hoping someone can help me please? I am looking for a roofer/handyman. We have a small porch roof that needs replacing as its leaking. It's about 3m long by 0.3m and I have plenty of iron left over from when another part of the roof was replaced. Tried all the usual roofing places but all… View moreI am hoping someone can help me please? I am looking for a roofer/handyman. We have a small porch roof that needs replacing as its leaking. It's about 3m long by 0.3m and I have plenty of iron left over from when another part of the roof was replaced. Tried all the usual roofing places but all too busy and understandably not interested in a small job. Any suggestions would be gratefully received!
Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone
Are you reliable,capable and have a spare 3 hours available on Saturday or Sunday ?
Shifts that need filling are
- Sat 10am - 1pm or Sat 1pm - 4pm
- Sun 11am - 130pm or 130pm - 4pm
Please enquire and pick up an enrolment form from
RED CROSS SHOP IN PETONE 169 JACKSON ST
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?
*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*
175 replies (Members only)
Shona McFarlane Retirement Village
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View moreSir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.
Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.
Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.
Jane from Naenae
Hi Neighbours,I so appreciate donations to pass onto families who are unable to afford them,but not the rubbish I recieved an had to sift thru an came up with a few toys an the rest rubbish.Video tapes with no tapes in them.We only have a small bin for our household rubbish,which means i have to … View moreHi Neighbours,I so appreciate donations to pass onto families who are unable to afford them,but not the rubbish I recieved an had to sift thru an came up with a few toys an the rest rubbish.Video tapes with no tapes in them.We only have a small bin for our household rubbish,which means i have to take your rubbish to the tip.This includes clothing as well.Please neighbours can you make sure everything you donate is clean an reuseable for families who recieve them.Clothing,Toys,Video tapes etc.I appreciate you all not your rubbish.
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Gary from East Harbour
No longer needed, great condition, hardly used, comes with single fin. pickup lowry bay
Price: $400
Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt
We are getting ready for our next bumper Book Fair and would love to receive books, jigsaws and puzzles. Please deliver them to St James' Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12:30pm. Please contact us if your donation is more than six boxes 04 569 6737. Thanks for … View moreWe are getting ready for our next bumper Book Fair and would love to receive books, jigsaws and puzzles. Please deliver them to St James' Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12:30pm. Please contact us if your donation is more than six boxes 04 569 6737. Thanks for supporting our fundraising
The Team from Red Cross Shop Petone
Morning we are open today please come in and see us. We are also taking donations.
Jane from Naenae
Hi Neighbours Happy New Year to you all an hopefully it was a good one.I am now ready to take donations for our Pataka Aroha to give to needy families.Home from Perth tomorrow so your welcome to drop your donations by or in the freeza by front door.Clean clothing, linen,kitchen utensils etc.Will … View moreHi Neighbours Happy New Year to you all an hopefully it was a good one.I am now ready to take donations for our Pataka Aroha to give to needy families.Home from Perth tomorrow so your welcome to drop your donations by or in the freeza by front door.Clean clothing, linen,kitchen utensils etc.Will post up when opening Day will be.Going to be good to be home.Thanku neighbours
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The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae
Is your fridge looking dated and dull? Turn an eyesore into a conversation starter with this clever chalkboard transformation using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen.
Follow out easy instructions.
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?
Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community … View moreMany schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?
Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community paper's We Say You Say column.
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Elyse from Naenae
Hi there friend just moved Wellington needed household items for 2x teen girls and house
Shelving
Kids items
Outdoor equipment /play
Family activity's boardgames/arts and craft/puzzles etc
Bunks/loft bed
Table n chairs
Women's clothes 14
… View moreHi there friend just moved Wellington needed household items for 2x teen girls and house
Shelving
Kids items
Outdoor equipment /play
Family activity's boardgames/arts and craft/puzzles etc
Bunks/loft bed
Table n chairs
Women's clothes 14
Bikes
Kids items
Kitchen items
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Get back-to-school sorted in one shop at The Warehouse. Start smart and inspired with statement stationery, gear up with the best in tech and set them up for the future with options made with recycled materials. With a wide range of smart school essentials at even smarter prices, we’ve got … View moreGet back-to-school sorted in one shop at The Warehouse. Start smart and inspired with statement stationery, gear up with the best in tech and set them up for the future with options made with recycled materials. With a wide range of smart school essentials at even smarter prices, we’ve got everything you need to set up for an epic comeback.
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Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)
Curtains are an essential part of every home’s decor. And having the right curtains can be the last piece to the puzzle - the furnishing that makes the room, while having the wrong ones . . . well, no one wants to look at bad curtains.
When given an option, should the curtains be lined or … View moreCurtains are an essential part of every home’s decor. And having the right curtains can be the last piece to the puzzle - the furnishing that makes the room, while having the wrong ones . . . well, no one wants to look at bad curtains.
When given an option, should the curtains be lined or non-lined? What are the differences? We'll find out in this article.
Lined curtains, as the name would suggest, have a supplemental lining on the inside of the curtain. This lining can be multifunctional so it’s best to consider what you want to achieve with your curtains.
Sometimes the lining is simply for decoration, giving the curtain a bit of depth and extra weight, perhaps offering a splash of colour to offset the primary colour of the curtain.
More often than not, they are often designed to be noise cancelling, heat insulating, or fully light blocking, among other things. If for example, you’re planning your living room to also be a fully functional home entertainment centre, 100% blackout - lined curtains would be your best bet.
Lined curtains offer better privacy due to the extra thickness of the fabric. They often have extended lifetime compared to unlined curtains due solely to the lining preventing the fabric from fading.
Unlined curtains, on the other hand, have their own advantages.
They are both lighter and airier making them perfect for rooms that have either smaller or fewer windows and a tendency to remain dark.
They allow natural sunlight to fill the chosen area while still providing privacy to the homeowner. This has the added benefit of reducing the potential need for electrical light and thus ultimately reducing one’s electric bill.
Another perk is that unlined curtains cost less than lined curtains on average and so are a more affordable solution. The reduced amount of fabric used for unlined curtains also means that they attract less dust than lined curtains, which in turn creates fewer risks for those with allergies.
They are washing machine-friendly which is huge in itself. You will save both time and money avoiding dry cleaning.
Lastly, for those people who enjoy changing the appearance of the room frequently, unlined curtains are easier to hang or take down and store, and with their reduced costs, infinite combinations are possible.
Whether choosing lined or unlined curtains, the fact remains that curtains are the one element that pulls a room together. Both options have their pros and cons so homeowners must consider what purpose the curtains will be fulfilled before making their purchase.
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