Poraiti, Napier

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

783 days ago

Fancy winning some tiakarete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of … View more
You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of the week, sharing your pepeha, or just a cheery kia ora - it's all about giving it a go.

Share any kōrero or kupu in the comments below to be in to win. Kia kaha!

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779 days ago

KNITTING SALE! & BOOKS - PLUS SHOP OPEN. LAST SALE OF THE YEAR

Mary Anne from Taradale

Saturday 17th. 8.30 to 1pm. At Red Cross, 35 Cadbury Rd, Onekawa. Last chance for this year to find a special gift for the new arrival in your whanau. Beautiful handknitted garments at reasonable prices, crafted by willing talented volunteers!
Books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs LPs at bargain prices.
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Saturday 17th. 8.30 to 1pm. At Red Cross, 35 Cadbury Rd, Onekawa. Last chance for this year to find a special gift for the new arrival in your whanau. Beautiful handknitted garments at reasonable prices, crafted by willing talented volunteers!
Books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs LPs at bargain prices.
Shop open too with spring clothing in stock.
Wonderful raffle with 2 prizes - $2 ticket.
See you there - 8.30 to 1pm. At Red Cross 35 Cadbury Rd, Onekawa.

Negotiable

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779 days ago

Fixed Cloths line

Sara from Puketapu

2.3 m long Clothes line/ dryer fixes to side of house.

Price: $50

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780 days ago

Wanting

Paula from Taradale

Wanting learn to crochet books please any help would be great do not drive

781 days ago

Learn Pottery

Denise from Marewa

If I can learn to make poppies for the Soldier's graves in just a couple of weeks, then anyone can learn pottery.

780 days ago

Subscribe this month and get free plants!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their … View moreThere's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their nationwide delivery. $25 voucher valid from Sept 1-25, 2022.

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781 days ago

Natural Ageing of Fabrics in Upholstered Furniture

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

‘Just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.’
When purchasing a new piece of furniture, or reviving an old one, there are numerous factors to consider in addition to the initial look and feel of the fabric. The longevity of an item is relative to … View more
‘Just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.’
When purchasing a new piece of furniture, or reviving an old one, there are numerous factors to consider in addition to the initial look and feel of the fabric. The longevity of an item is relative to the environment in which it lives, it is important to research fabric types and the specific yarn type and construction to ensure that your selection aligns with your unique needs.
Due to regular wear and tear your furniture will show signs of aging, which may be accelerated by having unknowingly chosen a textile that is not fit for purpose. However, just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.

Ask and You Shall Receive: Before committing to a purchase it pays to consider not only what you want, but what you need from an item. Perhaps you want a two-seater couch in a natural colour with a textured weave, that will look beautiful in front of the Mizu Garden curtains you hung earlier in the year. While what you need, is a couch that is fit for a couple who live on a modest budget in a sunny villa, with young grandchildren who visit most weekends.

This is the brief that the interior design salesperson requires to suggest fabrics which will reward you with performance and beauty, while also managing your expectations about how the textiles will age. Allow us to help them to help you, by sending you in prepared.

Fabrics are all different. They can be constructed from natural fibres such as silk, cotton, linen, and viscose, or man-made fibres such as polyesters and acrylics, or a blend of each. Fabrics made from natural fibres have their own unique personality in the way they age and look after some wear, which can contribute to a design aesthetic. Natural constructions will not be as durable in the long-term as a synthetic textiles, because they are more susceptible to pilling, fading, seam slippage and staining. Therefore, a greater level of care is required.

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

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782 days ago

TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI

NumberWorks'nWords Hawkes Bay

Happy Māori Language Week! We hope you and your family are celebrating and using our country's indigenous language this week!

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783 days ago

Neighbours, get stuck in with a subscription to NZ Gardener.

New Zealand Gardener

Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?

NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to … View more
Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?

NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to spend online at Awapuni.

Just visit Mags4Gifts to purchase your subscription, or if you’d rather talk to one of our friendly staff members, call 0800 624 744. Offer valid for 1 and 2 year subscriptions at the normal rate.

T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ Gardener
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783 days ago

Wanted please

Stef from Greenmeadows

Wanting a wine barrel half for vege garden.

784 days ago

New wool shop in Napier

Denise from Marewa

The Knit Nook opened in Dalton Street today. It's two doors back from The Red Cross Shop. Lot's of lovely wool and mohair to be bought.

784 days ago

Napier Knitting Group

Denise from Marewa

With the closure of Wool N Things, we are now meeting at CAN (Creative Arts Napier) on Saturdays from 10am - 1pm. It costs $30 to join (for one year) as a Friends of CAN member and each time we attend, we put a gold coin in the jar. Coffee is available for another gold coin. We meet upstairs on the… View moreWith the closure of Wool N Things, we are now meeting at CAN (Creative Arts Napier) on Saturdays from 10am - 1pm. It costs $30 to join (for one year) as a Friends of CAN member and each time we attend, we put a gold coin in the jar. Coffee is available for another gold coin. We meet upstairs on the mezzanine.

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784 days ago

Police & Estate Auction 10am Wednesday 14th September

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

Trailer, Bikes, Motor bike, Tools, Jewellery, Watches on account NZ Police. Plus Baby Grand Piano (another one!) & Other estate chattels.
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5, Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am
More Photos & Antique Auction Prelim Photos www.mafa.co.nz...

785 days ago

Regular Breast Screening Saves Lives

Mid Central DHB

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers for women in New Zealand. Regular breast screening can identify breast cancer at an earlier stage so it can be treated earlier, which means a woman has a better chance of surviving the disease.

BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) is a national programme … View more
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers for women in New Zealand. Regular breast screening can identify breast cancer at an earlier stage so it can be treated earlier, which means a woman has a better chance of surviving the disease.

BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) is a national programme that provides free screening every two years for women aged 45 to 69 years.

Please phone 0800 270 200 for more information or to enrol go to the BreastScreen Aotearoa website www.timetoscreen.nz

Remember Regular Screening Can Save Your Life. Once is Not Enough.
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786 days ago

Your chance to win a 1-year subscription worth $101

NZ House and Garden

Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.

Simply enter your details online and you're … View more
Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.

Simply enter your details online and you're in the draw.
Find out more

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