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Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.
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Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.
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Hi neighbours,
A case of Covid-19 picked up in Wellington has turned out to be a false alarm.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday announced 13 new cases of community transmission in New Zealand – all outside Wellington.
But answering questions, he said there was a … View moreHi neighbours,
A case of Covid-19 picked up in Wellington has turned out to be a false alarm.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday announced 13 new cases of community transmission in New Zealand – all outside Wellington.
But answering questions, he said there was a positive test that came up in Wellington. Re-testing came up negative, meaning it was a false-positive. To read more, click here
You could be eligible for a grant for ceiling and underfloor insulation.
Cut down on those power bills today by making your home more energy efficient.
Curtains, drapes and blinds are an essential part of any room in the home. They gather dust, road film, pet hair, and dander — even mould spores. Over time, these things accumulate and make your window treatments look dingy.
It is important that they are taken care of so that they have … View moreCurtains, drapes and blinds are an essential part of any room in the home. They gather dust, road film, pet hair, and dander — even mould spores. Over time, these things accumulate and make your window treatments look dingy.
It is important that they are taken care of so that they have optimal function. Often people will hang curtains and then will forget about cleaning them which leaves dirt and dust hanging on your curtains. Once you start to regularly clean your curtains it will allow you to enjoy them even more.
Every time you open or close dirty curtains, the dust and other debris swirls around in your home’s air. Eventually, it lands on your furniture and floors, making your home look and smell dirty. If you suffer from indoor allergies, washing your curtains regularly will really help ease symptoms.
There are some reasons you want to clean your curtains regularly like if you or someone in the house has allergies. The curtains can be a holding ground for dust, dander, and dirt eventually if not washed often enough. Also, if there is a smoker in the house you will want to wash your curtains more than once a month at least. The smell of the smoke can quickly come embedded into the material of your curtains if not properly cared for.
There are a few other reasons to wash your curtains more often like living near a dusty road or even near the beach and salt water. It may wear away the colour of your curtains if not cleaned regularly. The hooks in the top go rust and need to be replaced before the rust starts to stain the fabric.
Curtains can be expensive and are certainly a luxury for any home. It is important to take good care of them so they last longer. Taking care of your belongings is always necessary to keep them looking fresh and new.
Call Curtain Clean to organise our door-to-door service or drop your curtains into our workshop anytime! See our website if you’d like more information: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Is Ray Wallace popular or polarising?
After nine years as mayor Ray Wallace didn't even have his feet under the desk of his new job at Ray White Kemeys Brothers real estate when he was described as polarising in a press release sent out by his new boss. An updated release shortly after … View moreIs Ray Wallace popular or polarising?
After nine years as mayor Ray Wallace didn't even have his feet under the desk of his new job at Ray White Kemeys Brothers real estate when he was described as polarising in a press release sent out by his new boss. An updated release shortly after switched "polarizing" out for "popular".
Here is the latest information about the number of people tested for COVID-19 in our region. We will publish these figures every weekday to give you a clearer picture of what is happening in our area.
These figures will also be published on our website and updated each weekday. View figures here: … View moreHere is the latest information about the number of people tested for COVID-19 in our region. We will publish these figures every weekday to give you a clearer picture of what is happening in our area.
These figures will also be published on our website and updated each weekday. View figures here: www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz...
Is Ray Wallace popular or polarising?
After nine years as mayor Ray Wallace didn't even have his feet under the desk of his new job at Ray White Kemeys Brothers real estate when he was described as polarising in a press release sent out by his new boss. An updated release shortly after … View moreIs Ray Wallace popular or polarising?
After nine years as mayor Ray Wallace didn't even have his feet under the desk of his new job at Ray White Kemeys Brothers real estate when he was described as polarising in a press release sent out by his new boss. An updated release shortly after switched "polarizing" out for "popular".
At Hutt Valley DHB, we are committed to protecting our patients, whānau and staff during this time.
As part of our commitment to your safety, we are asking health and contact tracing questions at the entrances to our hospital.
This can result in a slight delay at the door, but please remember … View moreAt Hutt Valley DHB, we are committed to protecting our patients, whānau and staff during this time.
As part of our commitment to your safety, we are asking health and contact tracing questions at the entrances to our hospital.
This can result in a slight delay at the door, but please remember this is an important part of keeping everyone safe.
Please be kind to our staff and each other during this time—we’re all in this together!
More info about visiting the hospital can be found here: www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz...
Lower Hutt will be staying at Alert Level 2 until Wednesday 26 August.
Most of our facilities and services are operating as normal, with health and safety measures in place.
Key things to remember at Alert Level 2:
·If you haven't already, download the NZ COVID tracer app.
… View moreLower Hutt will be staying at Alert Level 2 until Wednesday 26 August.
Most of our facilities and services are operating as normal, with health and safety measures in place.
Key things to remember at Alert Level 2:
·If you haven't already, download the NZ COVID tracer app.
·Continue or get back to stringent hand hygiene, sneeze and cough into your elbow.
·If you or a family member are unwell please stay at home and contact Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or your GP about getting a test.
·Practise physical distancing wherever possible.
·Consider wearing a mask in public spaces or places where it is hard to physically distance. You can obtain masks at these locations in Lower Hutt.
·If you are feeling unwell, please come back to see us another day. People at severe risk, the elderly or those with underlying illnesses should take extra precaution when leaving home. You’re also welcome to message our Facebook page, email us, or ring our contact centre on 04 570 6666.
For more info on COVID-19 visit covid19.govt.nz
For more info on Hutt City Council’s response visit huttcity.govt.nz/covid19
Kia ora koutou,
We have a class on tonight at Dyer Street School Hall at 6pm. Because of Level 2 we are taking extra precautions for our classes and practicing physical distancing throughout the class. If you’ve not been to one of our classes before then your first time is FREE. Please make … View moreKia ora koutou,
We have a class on tonight at Dyer Street School Hall at 6pm. Because of Level 2 we are taking extra precautions for our classes and practicing physical distancing throughout the class. If you’ve not been to one of our classes before then your first time is FREE. Please make sure you have the Covid-19 tracing app as we will have signs up for you to scan. If you don’t have the app we also have our own contact systems in place too. Come join us for 55 minutes of dance fitness fun.
Samsung S8 for quick sale, needing extra funds for car repairs. Excellent phone that is selling currently on trademe for $450 plus- 64 GB. Works like brand new and has been fully reset for you. The phone was only used for a work phone for 7mnths never even left the office! So no damage at all and … View moreSamsung S8 for quick sale, needing extra funds for car repairs. Excellent phone that is selling currently on trademe for $450 plus- 64 GB. Works like brand new and has been fully reset for you. The phone was only used for a work phone for 7mnths never even left the office! So no damage at all and no surface damage.
Pikup from petone tonight or I'll drop off if local within lowerhutt area
Hey neighbours,
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.
Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View moreHey neighbours,
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.
Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.
To read more about the new election date, click here.
Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, bedding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it … View moreLinen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, bedding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it down into manageable steps.
Plant 1 kg. fibre flax seed in a 6m x 6m plot - One plot will give you enough fibre to make a shirt from line (long linen fibres) and tow to weave a couple of towels. Your actual yield will depend on growing conditions, how well you weed the plot and how perfect your retting and hackling techniques are.
Broadcast the seed thickly, over well tilled ground and then walk on it to firm the seed in.
Weed it well about 4 weeks after planting - Your flax will take about 2 weeks to germinate in a cool, wet spring. When it reaches just over 5cm in height you should walk into the plot and weed it well. You can step on the plants without damaging them when they are between 5cm and 30cm tall.
Admire the blue flax flowers as the linen grows - Once the bed has been weeded well, you can just admire it as it grows. About 60 days from planting the flowers start to open. It is very beautiful watching the blue flowers swaying in the breeze. Each flower is open for only one day. Each stock produces several flowers and each flower turns into a seed boll with 6 to 8 seeds.
100 days after planting, harvest the flax - The stocks of flax will be 2/3rds yellow and 1/3rd still green when it is ready to harvest. The flowering will be finished and each slender flax plant will have 4 to 6 seed bolls. You harvest the flax by hand, by pulling each plant out by the roots. Toss the weeds and place the stems of flax in order. Tie into bundles (shooks) about 30cm across, using strong twine.
Shook the flax and wait -Take the shooks of flax and put them, standing upright, under cover to finish maturing the seed and drying the fibre. The whole stock will turn brown as it dries. This takes a month in dry weather, a bit longer in wet weather.
Ripple the flax - Open each bundle of flax, take the flax by the root end and draw the seed end through wide toothed combs or a board with nails acting as teeth. This removes the seed heads. You can begin the retting process now or retie the bundles and wait till Spring.
The seed is edible and has a good oil content. You can crush the seed bolls and separate the seeds from the chaff by winnowing. Save about 1 kg. of seed to replant the field next year. If you don’t want to clean the seed by winnowing, you can feed it to your back yard chickens. They will take care of the seed bolls for you.
See our website for the full tutorial with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
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