Awatoto - Meeanee, Napier

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

1636 days ago

Maths in Daily Life

NumberWorks'nWords Hawkes Bay

Have you heard your child say "Why do I ever need to know this?" Relating maths to real life can help your child understand the why!

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1636 days ago

Hawkes Bay Competition Winner

Jeanette from Pakowhai - Waiohiki

Congratulations to Tracie who won the Silky Oak Gift basket of Chocolate and Pantry goodies. Silky Oak was part of a combined Hawkes Bay Tourism and The Hits Radio with Megan and Adam promo.
We are all working as a team to inspire locals to not only support the local community but get to know what… View more
Congratulations to Tracie who won the Silky Oak Gift basket of Chocolate and Pantry goodies. Silky Oak was part of a combined Hawkes Bay Tourism and The Hits Radio with Megan and Adam promo.
We are all working as a team to inspire locals to not only support the local community but get to know what is in you own backyard. It is surprising how much Hawkes bay has to offer.
Photos are not the basket won, but to give an idea of what we can do at Silky Oak

1640 days ago

Cleaner

Val from Taradale

Hi
Im looking for a cleaner, once weekly, approx 2 hours. Would be handy if you can garden as well.
Val

1636 days ago

We are open!

Hilton Brown Swimming

We are pleased to announce that all our locations have reopened.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.
Find out more

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1636 days ago

Reverse Equity Mortgage gives you options.

SBS Bank

Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the … View more
Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the flexible loan means regular payments aren’t required and you can repay all or some of the loan at any time.

For more details visit our website, contact your local SBS branch or call 0800 727 2265.

Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions, and fees apply.
Find out more

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1637 days ago

2 last seasons lambs

Trent from Awatoto - Meeanee

2 Lambs good for the freezer or as lawn mowers, castrated but one a crypt-orchid, Wiltshire so no shearing or fly strike problems. In Meeanee.

Price: $160

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1637 days ago

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

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1638 days ago

Hall Table for Sale

Warren from Te Awanga - Haumoana

Reasonable condition. Brass (metal?) feet. Offers
Central Hastings
Phone 027 2978672

Negotiable

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1638 days ago

Over 65? We want to hear from you!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.

We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
Take the survey

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1638 days ago

Are you a local business needing support?

Support Local Shop Local

We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View more
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
Find out more

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1639 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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1639 days ago

Auction Wednesday 27 May 10am

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

We're Back! Good Clear out on Wednesday & rooms full ready to go again next week - here is a taster. More Photos Monday
Viewing & Bids Welcome Weekdays 8-5 & Late Night Tuesday till 6

1640 days ago

Brrrrrr rabbit this morning

Carla Pell from CASK Spouting

What a cold start but a fabulous sunny day to follow.

Nothing stops us getting out there so get in touch if you would like an assessment of your spouting and an obligation free quote provided.

0800 2 SPOUT (0800277688)
enquiries@caskspouting.co.nz
www.caskspouting.co.nz...

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1640 days ago

Compact that garage mess...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Napier

Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools organised.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself

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1640 days ago

Roller blind won’t go up and down straight? Here's how to fix it yourself.

Robert Anderson from

t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....

A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.

The reason can … View more
t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....

A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.

The reason can be that the material has stretched or has moved on the blind shaft. Things like insects or stray bits of stuff can be wrapped up in the roll as the blind is rolled up.

The first thing to do is to make sure there is no foreign objects or insects rolled into the roll and make sure the blind is attached to the roller properly. Do this by rolling the blind down to its full extent and checking.

If the sides are damaged you should make sure any loose threads etc are cleared and you can trim the damaged side with a sharp pair of scissors. To do this remove the blind from the brackets.

Many of the blinds have a spring loaded pin at the end opposite the chain. This spring is retracted by turning the knurled wheel either up or down till the spring is retracted. The blind can then be removed by lowering it and sliding it off the other bracket. The more level the blind the easier to remove from the other bracket. Sometimes it will come down leaving the drive still there. If so, all you need to do is remove the drive and replace in the shaft.
Some blinds have lift up out of bracket ends or plastic roller pins that need a small screw driver to remove.

Some blinds are a spring loaded one end and have a lift up attachment on the other end.
(If you are not sure how, Google, “taking down roller blind shades” and you will find a video for the type you have.)

Hint here, ensure the blind is rolled up before removing. Lay the blind on a table or floor and trim.

Roll the blind up again.
Reinstall the blind.

When doing that make sure that when you fit the drive end back onto the bracket, that the cover over the chain wheel is at the top so the chain can run properly (It should be in the 11 – 1 position.), and that the chain is free. The spring pin should just push up into its bracket. If it is a bit tight you can use the wheel to wind the spring in and then you can let the pin out once in position.

Roll the blind up and down several times.
If the blind is rolling to one side then you can adjust this.

Let the blind right down till you can see the where the fabric is fastened to the roll shaft.
What you need to do is to put a strip of masking tape on the roller shaft, where the material is attached, at the end that you want the blind to roll back too. i.e. the opposite end to the way it rolls across to now.

Depending on the width of the blind a strip 100-150 mm will be long enough for a blind up to a meter wide but for a wider blind you can put a strip 250-300mm long.

Try rolling up the blind and if it is still rolling to the side then you can add another strip the same size on top of the first one. Add more strips as necessary. Simple stuff to do.


Article with Pictures: curtaincleaners.co.nz...

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