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We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.
Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based… View moreWe're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.
Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based information to provide tools and guidance as we strive to become more sustainable and resilient.
Please join us in welcoming Climate Insights and stay tuned for localised climate information, tools and much more!
I have come by this bottle - I hear that they are wanted/liked for displays - (full of cold tea!) Bars? Restaurants? Liquor Stores?
Look no further! Join Sam Mannering on Thursday the 23rd of September and cook your dinner along with him.
What’s on the menu? Sam is going to teach you how to make curry from scratch, and for dessert, a tarte tatin.
Get in quick because seats are limited!
Providing the same services as our City Centre branch, the new Customer Service Centre desk at Papamoa Library is open every Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5pm 🤗
Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞
Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.
Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later
We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment … View moreHappy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞
Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.
Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later
We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment below some phrases you know 💚
Dear neighbours,
As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View moreDear neighbours,
As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.
Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.
Find out how to create your own.
Hoping to buy blinds or curtains but feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the choices? You might walk into a store with great curtain ideas but it’s easy to lose focus when you see all the options on the shelves.
Did you know that blinds and curtains can be energy efficient? Did you know there are… View moreHoping to buy blinds or curtains but feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the choices? You might walk into a store with great curtain ideas but it’s easy to lose focus when you see all the options on the shelves.
Did you know that blinds and curtains can be energy efficient? Did you know there are more types of blinds that the typical shutters? There’s so much to consider!
To help you narrow down your options, here are some tips to pick the right blinds and curtains that work best for you:
1. Colour
Your choice of colour will be among the main priorities when choosing the ideal blinds or window curtains. Getting the wrong colour can ruin the aesthetic value of the whole room.
The wrong colours on the wrong windows can also lead to quick degradation. If you use strong colours like blood red on windows where the sun shines often, the colours could fade quickly. Go around this by choosing blinds or curtains with nude or neutral light colours, ensuring they’ll still look good even after fading a bit.
2. Measurements
Your second step is to make sure you get the right measurements. The general rule of thumb is that your blinds or curtain panels should be longer and wider than your windows. Drapes should go down to the floor.
If you want to make your windows and walls look bigger than they are, include a few inches above the window. Hanging your curtains 4-5 inches above the window frame creates an illusion of length.
3. Material
Blinds come in all shapes and sizes. Generic blinds like shutters or slats use aluminium or wood. Sheers use glass and these are great if you want to filter out light and striking glares in the room.
Curtains, on the other hand, come in too many options. Most use cotton, wool, silk, and linen. Thicker curtain fabric is great if you want to control temperature and prevent bright light from seeping into the room. Lighter fabric is better when you want to keep the airflow circulating.
Material choice will also affect your budget. It goes without saying that the stronger and more functional materials will cost more.
4. Style
Getting the right fabric, right measurements, and the right colour won’t do you much good if the style of the blinds or curtains doesn’t click with your personal preferences.
There are a lot of stylistic blinds and curtain ideas to choose from. Do you want to stick with plain colours and a sleek design for a modern look? Will you go for deep colours, embroidery, and frills for a Victorian or Edwardian aesthetic?
Blinds can be boring, white with no style at all, or as unique as vertical sheers using rotating glass materials.
5. Ease of Use
Generic blinds are easy to use; you have one line to pull to open or shut the blinds and another line to rotate the individual panels. Cheap curtains require you to pull them open by hand and then tie them manually but you may find a few affordable choices with their own rope.
In short, make sure you check if the curtains and blinds are easy to use. You don’t want to spend more time than you have to only to open your window and look outside.
6. Safety for Kids and Pets
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
If you are about to heavy prune your avocado tree(s) please let me know. I am looking for 2 meter long straight branches - 10-20cm thick for the Mount Primary School Hangi for 2022 (need to get them now to dry them out). I'm looking for a couple of trailer loads.
Real Estate in Alert Level 2
All real estate professionals must comply with public health requirements
ie social distancing, wear face masks, use hand sanitiser, sanitise any surfaces touched, provide QR code & hygiene notices at open homes and private viewings
We can, if we comply with … View moreReal Estate in Alert Level 2
All real estate professionals must comply with public health requirements
ie social distancing, wear face masks, use hand sanitiser, sanitise any surfaces touched, provide QR code & hygiene notices at open homes and private viewings
We can, if we comply with the health requirements
* Appraise your home
* List your home for sale
* Provide you with a listing agreement for your signature
* Market your property - professionals (photographers or home stagers) can visit your property
* Have an open home limited to 100 people
* Have private viewings
* Sell your home
You can contact me on 0274951536 for further real estate info
We hope everyone is enjoying Māori Language Week 💚
Today, we thought we'd share two common phrases which you can start to practice and use when talking to your friends, whānau or work colleagues.
Ngā mihi nui | Thanks so much
Kia pai te rā | Have a good day
Ngā mihi o te wiki o te reo Māori e hoa mā | Happy Māori Language Week
Māori Language Week has officially started across Aotearoa. Throughout the week, we will be posting common words which you can start to use in everyday conversations such as kia pai te rā which means have a great day ⭐
Masks are now compulsory, so why not have one that you can easily wash, they are lined light cotton, you can choose from a number of prints, adults $8.00 each or 2 for $14.00, children $6.00 or 2 for $10.00 Phone 5446015 or 0212063895
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