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Have you heard this trick before? A handy hack on how to open OXO cubes is causing a stir online, as it seems many of us have been doing it all wrong.
Forget crumbling up the cube after opening the silver foil packaging - it seems that packaging was actually designed to be … View moreHi neighbours,
Have you heard this trick before? A handy hack on how to open OXO cubes is causing a stir online, as it seems many of us have been doing it all wrong.
Forget crumbling up the cube after opening the silver foil packaging - it seems that packaging was actually designed to be flattened. To read more click here.
Simply open up the flaps on the side, flatten them out and then crumble the cube inside the package, turning it into a powder that's a heck of a lot easier to add to your dish.
Did you know this handy trick? Have you been opening the cubes the wrong way your whole life like the rest of us? Will this make cooking for your family a little easier? Share your thoughts in the replies below!
Have you had your heat pump serviced in the last year? If you have noticed your power bills going up slightly or not enough warmth coming from your heat pump, it could be time to get that service done. Contact us to book your service in *standard price is $115.00 inclusive.
For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories … View moreFor a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Hey neighbours,
Spring has well and truly sprung but if you're still stuck in a colour rut at home, check out the recap of our live chat with Resene colour experts Sarah Gregory and Brenda Ngatai where they answered your questions and decorating dilemmas.
Whether you want to know about … View moreHey neighbours,
Spring has well and truly sprung but if you're still stuck in a colour rut at home, check out the recap of our live chat with Resene colour experts Sarah Gregory and Brenda Ngatai where they answered your questions and decorating dilemmas.
Whether you want to know about colour trends, paint effects, interior decor, exterior treatments, or anything else colour and paint-related you're to find something to inspire you, here.
International Day of Older Persons is a day to celebrate all older people – to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The 2018 international theme is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.
This year Age Concern New Zealand want all New Zealanders… View moreInternational Day of Older Persons is a day to celebrate all older people – to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The 2018 international theme is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.
This year Age Concern New Zealand want all New Zealanders to sign up as Age Concern Dignity Champions and stand up for the human rights of older Kiwis.
“There is no excuse for elder abuse, says Stephanie Clare, Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive. I am appalled that we are still having to deal with cases each day where older people are taken advantage of.
“Just because someone is older it doesn’t mean they are less valuable, have less purpose or should lose basic human rights, the right to make their own choices and respect from those around them.
“Of the cases we see, 75% of alleged abusers are family members, either adult children or partners of adult children and that needs to stop!
“So come on Kiwis we all have a part to play. You can take a stand against ageism and join me by signing up today!” says Stephanie.
An Age Concern Dignity Champion pledges to:
• Reject stereotypes and focus on the uniqueness of every individual
• Speak up when they hear people speaking negatively about growing old
• Have the courage to question practices they feel are disrespectful to older people
• Not patronise older people
• Be patient, polite and friendly
• Have zero tolerance for abuse or neglect
• Build relationships – they combat isolation and loneliness by getting to know the older people in their lives.
Do you fancy year-round summer hours?
The European Union will soon recommend members drop daylight saving hours in favour of staying on summer time throughout the year.
Would you like the same for Aotearoa? Let us know!
Hello neighbours, the team at Grove Avocado Oil are excited to announce that you can now purchase our range of extra virgin avocado oil flavours from our online store.
Visit our website to learn more about our products and see the delicious recipes that have been created for us by well-known … View moreHello neighbours, the team at Grove Avocado Oil are excited to announce that you can now purchase our range of extra virgin avocado oil flavours from our online store.
Visit our website to learn more about our products and see the delicious recipes that have been created for us by well-known New Zealand chef Michael Van de Elzen.
Pure avocado goodness, with at least 12 avocados in every bottle, Grove Avocado Oil is a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants. Discover why Grove is NZ’s number one avocado oil. Available online and in leading supermarkets.
The Grove Team
Change only comes when you DECIDE you’ve had enough and take action.
It’s your decision to stay as you are — or to do something different, attend this event, and apply what you learn and change your life.
On Sunday, 14th October at 10am, a generous amount of holy oil, blended with … View moreChange only comes when you DECIDE you’ve had enough and take action.
It’s your decision to stay as you are — or to do something different, attend this event, and apply what you learn and change your life.
On Sunday, 14th October at 10am, a generous amount of holy oil, blended with olive oil from the Holy Land will be given FREE OF CHARGE to everyone who attends.
This oil will serve as a point of contact, a tangible way for you to use your faith and connect with God.
We challenge you to come with your problems and see for yourself what God can do in your life.
It wasn’t me – honest, it’s the drains!!
Smelly bathrooms aren’t always caused by your nearest and dearest, sinks, showers and baths can become smelly and is often caused by stuff like hair, nail clippings, and other assorted bodily debris getting stuck in soap and shampoo scum that’s … View moreIt wasn’t me – honest, it’s the drains!!
Smelly bathrooms aren’t always caused by your nearest and dearest, sinks, showers and baths can become smelly and is often caused by stuff like hair, nail clippings, and other assorted bodily debris getting stuck in soap and shampoo scum that’s lining the waste pipe.
So when you notice a whiff coming out of a drain, be it bathroom or kitchen here are a few tips on what you can do about it. As per our environmental policy we try to not use chemicals wherever possible and sorting a smelly drain is an ideal opportunity to show your green credentials.
Bathroom
Flushing - Start by pouring a couple of jugs worth of boiling water down the drain. Wait five minutes and follow with cold water, this will help congeal remaining gunk. Repeat the boiling water flush to remove that last bit of congealed stuff.
Deodorise - Boil four mugs worth of white vinegar. Pour half down the drain, rinse with cold water, follow with the rest of the vinegar. This method is often enough to get through small clogs – often the source of the pong.
Scour - Run hot water for a couple of minutes, turn the water off and then dump a mug of baking soda down the drain, this works to absorb and neutralise odours. Follow up with two cups of hot white vinegar, (Yes, it will FIZZ) Wait ½ hr, and then flush the drain with a jug of boiling water.
Use the above technique every couple of weeks or so and it will help keep your drain from residue build up that can lead to small clogs.
NOTE: A possible cause is a lack of water in the p-trap (that wiggly bit of pipe under the sink) allowing smells to come back up the drain. A p-trap is designed to hold a small amount of water that blocks sewer gases from rising. If it isn’t holding water properly, this may be allowing rising pong. In less frequently used drains try running the water occasionally to refill the p-trap.
Kitchen
Here are a couple of things you can do for your kitchen to help minimize pong.
Ice Cubes - Drop some into the waste disposal they are hard so they will scour the blades when it runs (makes quite a racket!) and the cold temperature helps collect any excess grease.
Citrus Peel - When you’ve finished with that orange/lemon/lime peel shove it down the disposal and let it whizz around until gone. It does give off a nice smell and the citric acid helps remove grease buildup.
Soda & Vinegar - Pour ¼ mug of soda down the kitchen sink and then ¼ mug of white vinegar, let it all sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with a jug of boiling water. This mix works well to break up gunk, improve the smell and flushes away the loose bits and pieces in the pipe.
So for some reason or another, Porirua residents recently came up worst in the country when it comes to believing their city is a great place to live. Just 72 per cent of Porirua people thought it was great in the latest Quality of Life survey.
So what are your favourite things about Porirua? We … View moreSo for some reason or another, Porirua residents recently came up worst in the country when it comes to believing their city is a great place to live. Just 72 per cent of Porirua people thought it was great in the latest Quality of Life survey.
So what are your favourite things about Porirua? We want to know what things you think it does better than others.
Please comment below and remember to write an NFP if you'd rather your thoughts weren't shared in our news article.
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