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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
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Our teams … View moreWelcome 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.
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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 moreYour 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 .
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 moreKeeping 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.
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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!
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This winter – pause your hunt for the perfect #lipbalm. Erda brings to you – 11 faves, that comprise of #organicnutrients, rich in emollients and ensure to keep your lips smooth and protected.
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It doesn't matter if you're a beauty junkie … View moreThis winter – pause your hunt for the perfect #lipbalm. Erda brings to you – 11 faves, that comprise of #organicnutrients, rich in emollients and ensure to keep your lips smooth and protected.
ONLY 4.99 NZD
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It doesn't matter if you're a beauty junkie who's on top of every contour and baking tutorial on YouTube or if you prefer to be without make up, a love for lip balm is pretty much universal. Whether you prefer to apply it in the day, during night gatherings to add that scintillating shine on your lips, or if you gravitate towards tinted, fruity scents over clear, cocoa butters, Lychee, Sweet mint, Vanilla, Cranberry, Guava, Strawberry Orange, Peach, chocolate, you can count on the same end game every time — smooth and slightly shiny lips.
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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 moreKia 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.
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I am looking for someone with Trampoline skills to teach my 9yr old boy to tumble/ summersault safetly.
Hi Te Awakairangi Youth Choir are holding a big fundraising garage sale in early July and we are looking for quality items to sell. Interested in furniture, clothes, shoes, books, bric-a-brac - anything really. We can collect (call Monica on 567 8267) or you can drop off to 23 Burnside Street, … View moreHi Te Awakairangi Youth Choir are holding a big fundraising garage sale in early July and we are looking for quality items to sell. Interested in furniture, clothes, shoes, books, bric-a-brac - anything really. We can collect (call Monica on 567 8267) or you can drop off to 23 Burnside Street, Waterloo
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 moreDo 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...
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 moreIt’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.
Full fares will return across the region on July 1 now that New Zealand has moved to alert level 1 and physical distancing restrictions have been lifted.
Fares, including the handling of cash, were temporarily suspended to support the Government’s public health response to the COVID-19 … View moreFull fares will return across the region on July 1 now that New Zealand has moved to alert level 1 and physical distancing restrictions have been lifted.
Fares, including the handling of cash, were temporarily suspended to support the Government’s public health response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Metlink has been working very closely with the Government on the safest and fairest time to reintroduce full fares to passengers across the region.
Advice from the Ministry of Health has confirmed it is safe to handle cash, provided this is done responsibly. Good hand hygiene remains essential, with passengers and staff continuing to wash or sanitise their hands as soon as they can during, before and after travel. To learn more, read the full release on our website below.
Come join us for a fun dance fitness class at the Dyer Street School Hall. If this is your first class with us then it's FREE. Send us a message and we'll send you a pass to our class. :)
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We are delighted to announce the return of the What's On section to the Hutt News following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on the size of gatherings.
We are now accepting submissions to this popular community events section. Listings are free and provide great coverage around the … View moreWe are delighted to announce the return of the What's On section to the Hutt News following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on the size of gatherings.
We are now accepting submissions to this popular community events section. Listings are free and provide great coverage around the region for events.
To get your event listed simply go to the Submit an Event button on this page and fill in the online form with your event details - we find entries that are short and sweet are best! Be sure to do this by at least one week before your event is scheduled. Submissions cut off on Wednesday nights for the following week.
Please note we receive dozens of submissions each week and cannot guarantee every entry will be included.
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.
Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers … View moreSimply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.
Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Trees That Count are an environmental charity on a mission to plant millions more native trees throughout New Zealand. Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. This support is matched with planters throughout the country who are restoring, and growing, precious wildlife corridors or pockets of native forest, turning small projects into mighty ones.
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