Pakowhai - Waiohiki, Napier

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1245 days ago

South Island Quilters Tours - few spaces left!!

Jenny Nilsson from House of Travel Jenny Nilsson

We have a couple of spaces left on our South Island Quilters Tour!

Join this exclusive South Island Quilter Tour as you make your way from Christchurch to Dunedin visiting some of the best NZ attractions along the way while enjoying what you love doing as a hobby!

2 September - 21 September 21 … View more
We have a couple of spaces left on our South Island Quilters Tour!

Join this exclusive South Island Quilter Tour as you make your way from Christchurch to Dunedin visiting some of the best NZ attractions along the way while enjoying what you love doing as a hobby!

2 September - 21 September 21 (10 nights)
From $4565.00pp ex Napier

Highlights
✔ High Tea at Penny Black Victorian Tearoom
✔ Christchurch sightseeing tour of city
✔ Akaunui Historic House & Gardens
✔ Queenstown Quilting Workshop
✔ Annie’s Country Quilt Store
✔ Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
✔ Olveston House visit
✔ Whitestone Cheese Factory, Dunedin
✔ Dunedin Toitiū Otago Settlers Museum

Includes:
✔ Flights ex Napier to Christchurch return
✔ Private Coach Charter
✔ 10 nights accommodation
✔ 10 Breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
✔ Tour admissions as per itinerary
✔ All transfers

To find out more contact Hastings 06 878 8858 or Havelock North 06 877 8737

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1245 days ago

KNITTING SALE! & BOOKS

Mary Anne from Taradale

Saturday July 10th. 8.30am to 2.00pm. AT RED CROSS. 35 Cadbury Road, Onekawa. Off Austin St.
SHOP OPEN too. Half price sale for ONE day. Eftpos available.

Negotiable

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1247 days ago

Wanted: Drop Leaf Table

Bev from Clive

Hi after a drop leaf table like photo if anyone has one they are looking to gift or sell

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1246 days ago

Pies sold in wrong packaging leads to allergen scare

Neighbourly.co.nz

A recall has been issued for Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a packaging blunder led to Beef and Cheese Pies being contained in Beef and Gravy Pies wrapping.

Here's what you need to know:
- Consumers with a milk … View more
A recall has been issued for Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a packaging blunder led to Beef and Cheese Pies being contained in Beef and Gravy Pies wrapping.

Here's what you need to know:
- Consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.
- Products affected include those with a best before date marking of August 16 2022.
- The pie's batch marking is 16022 for outer packaging and 16023 for individual pies.
- The product was sold in supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

Individuals with a milk allergy should return the product to their retailer and email sales@pavillionfoods.co.nz or call 021 365 006 for a full refund. Any other concerns can be directed to Gluten Free Holdings Ltd on 021 365 006.

For more information, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety website.

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1246 days ago

All Things Wool

Denise from Marewa

Saturday 17 July 9am - 1pm at Wool N Things in Maadi Road, Onekawa Napier.

Bring your knitting and join in with the group, browse the wool and accessories for sale, knitted garments and accessories for sale. This is a special, free event during the Winter Art Deco festival.

1248 days ago

5 cheap (or free) ways to keep the house warm this winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

Don’t shiver in silence! Use these 5 simple (and cheap) techniques to warm up your home and stay toasty this winter.
Quick Summary
• Open curtains in the day, close them at night
• Make and use draft excluders
• Install window insulation films or use bubblewrap
• Keep furniture away… View more
Don’t shiver in silence! Use these 5 simple (and cheap) techniques to warm up your home and stay toasty this winter.
Quick Summary
• Open curtains in the day, close them at night
• Make and use draft excluders
• Install window insulation films or use bubblewrap
• Keep furniture away from heat sources and use rugs/blankets to insulate the floor
• Use as few rooms as possible and close off the rooms you aren’t using

1) STRATEGIC CURTAIN USE

After double-glazing, curtains are the next line of defence against the chill of winter. Thermal lined ones are best, and floor-to-ceiling ones provide a good ‘seal’ of warmth.


However, it’s also important to know when to open and close these curtains to get maximum effectiveness out of them. Generally, when the sun is up, keep the curtains open to let the sunlight and warmth in. As soon as the sun goes down, close them to trap that heat in overnight.

The advanced version is:
• In the morning, have north-facing and east-facing curtains open. Keep south-facing curtains closed throughout the day.
• In the afternoon, close the east-facing curtains and open the west-facing curtains. Keep the north-facing curtains open throughout the day.
• Once the sun sets, close all the curtains (including the north-facing ones).
• Repeat in the morning.
Curtains aren’t just for windows either! Pinning a rug or blanket over an external door can help give it an insulation boost too. Pro-tip: cover up pet flaps in the same way.

2) MAKE (AND USE) DRAFT EXCLUDERS
Draft excluders are long pieces of thick material, usually in the shape of a sausage, that are placed at the bottom of doors to keep the cold out and the warm in. You might be surprised at how much of a difference blocking even a small gap can make!



Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1247 days ago

pure wool Aran-knit cardigan

Judy from Havelock North

Hand-knitted, size 16, never worn. Price covers only the cost of the wool. Message or phone 8776405

Price: $120

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1248 days ago

A Woolly Tale

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

Humans have enjoyed wool for over 10,000 years and it continues to be a coveted textile in both high end fashion and interior design due to its many qualities. Here we deep-dive into the wonderful world of wool, sharing the tale of this ancient fibre’s origin, production and inherent attributes. … View moreHumans have enjoyed wool for over 10,000 years and it continues to be a coveted textile in both high end fashion and interior design due to its many qualities. Here we deep-dive into the wonderful world of wool, sharing the tale of this ancient fibre’s origin, production and inherent attributes.

ORIGIN

Britain is said to have lead wool manufacturing through spinning and weaving pre 1900 BC, a skill highly prized beyond their shores. Sheep were first exported beyond Europe to South Africa, New Zealand and Australia toward the very end of the 1700s. We have had a long time to accustom ourselves to the incredible natural qualities of wool and it is quite literally woven in to our trading, cultural and farming histories.


How does wool come to be? Fleece is shorn from sheep annually with a new fleece produced every year (unless you are Shrek the Sheep, who avoided shearing for 6 years – once finally caught in 2004 he produced enough wool for 20 large men’s suits, or 27 kg… blimey!). Once shorn, fleeces are thrown clean side down onto a wool table, skirted (a process to remove undesirable parts of the fleece), folded and rolled to determine class by a qualified wool classer. Bales of wool are then sent to be scoured, a bathing/cleaning process to remove dirt and impurities such as sweat and vegetable matter. Quality is determined by diameter, crimp, yield, colour and staple strength. Finer wools are used for apparel manufacture and heavier for soft furnishing textiles and carpets/rugs.
There are a wide variety of ways to process wool in to differing yarns, including worsted – a very fine yarn spun from carded wool producing a lustrous and smooth product especially suited to apparel. You may also be familiar with felted wools which are produced with heat, pressure and moisture compressing the fibres, entangling them together into a matted textile with a dense, ‘foamy’ or almost spongy appearance and feel. The woollen system of preparing carded wool for spinning ensures short fibres are retained, sometimes requiring combing. Wool can be spun to yarn on its own, or in conjunction with other fibres which can add desirable qualities and attributes to the finished fabric.


Despite a reputation as a land of sheep, New Zealand is actually the 4th largest producer of wool, with the top spot being taken out by Australia, responsible for 25% of global wool-clip. International wool production is about 2 million tonnes, 60% of which is apparel. Approximately 3% of the international textile trade is comprised of wool. We would like that number to be a little higher!

RENEWABILITY
A natural fibre similar to human hair, wool is made of keratin and therefore readily biodegradable. As long as there is grass to graze on, sheep will continue to produce fleece, making it an ideal renewable fibre. Safeguarding the environment is part of the important work undertaken by woolgrowers to guarantee future production and industry longevity. Due to the high quality and durability of wool, woollen products have wonderful longevity and it is also excellent for re-use and recycling. In some instances, wool products can be returned from the interior and fashion sectors to be carded and re-spun in to yarn for re-weaving – an excellent way to reduce waste and extend the life of the material. Because of its hardy nature, when properly looked after, wool has a longer lifespan than many other fibres - if you have ever visited an antique/vintage/mid-century furniture trader, you will often find original wool and wool blend upholsteries still going strong even after a few lifetimes, albeit in need of a good clean!

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1248 days ago

Auction Wednesday 30 June 10am

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

2 Shed Clearances. 1 Small Villa Lot. Reputable Art & Collectables. Lots of Tools.
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5 Tue 8-6 Wed from 8am.
Absentee Bids Welcome. More Photos www.mafa.co.nz... (30 June)

1248 days ago

Looking for an apprentice?

Competenz

Advertise your entry-level and apprentice roles with Competenz through our free online job board, we have pre-qualified and motivated jobseekers ready to match with your organisation.

Find your next apprentice with Competenz!

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1249 days ago

BMW 320i 2013

Martyn from Frimley

BMW 320i
Inline 4 twin turbo petrol,
NZ New.

Features:

8 Speed transmission,
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BMW 320i
Inline 4 twin turbo petrol,
NZ New.

Features:

8 Speed transmission,

Heads up display,

Rear camera,

ABS brakes,

Air conditioning,

Electric mirrors,

5 seater, etc.

This 320i has been modified by myself to make it look like its bigger brother the M3.

the list of mods that have been undergone are:

Carbon look front lip,

Catless down pipe for a better tone in the exhaust and adding around 15% hp gains - have original one still,

Carbon wrapped interior,

BMW grill stripes,

Carbon look wing mirror caps - have original ones still,

Smoked dynamic wing blinkers - have original ones still.

With a power of 135 kW and 270 Nm and weighing up to 1400kgs, this BMW goes from 0-100kph in 7.2 seconds, with the turbo now spooling with ease due to the catless downpipe.

Its just had a engine flush and oil replacement, so good for another 5000km.

It came fitted with some aftermarket inset mags in bronze that increase the BMW's stance. The tyres still have a lot of tread on them, HIFLY 255 / 35 R19.

Price: $17,000

1249 days ago

Wrap your home in nature

Resene ColorShop

Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.

View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene … View more
Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.

View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene ColorShop or get a taste of the latest releases online
Find out more

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1249 days ago

Crockery for mosaics

Christiana from Havelock North

Hi, I have a big of broken crockery to give away - ideal for making mosaics.

Free

1249 days ago

Beanbags

Christiana from Havelock North

I made these bean bags for my girls out of calico and have withstood the test of time. Polystyrene beads included. They were removed to clean the bean bags. A few little marks. Lovely to relax in! The kids will love them.

Price: $30

1257 days ago

Not a good morning.

Les from Havelock North

Woke up to this on my neighbour's fence in Middle Road this morning.

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