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Pi Day is on March 14, and any day that combines fun, education, and pie is a day worth celebrating! Pi, also known by the Greek letter “π,” is a constant value used in math that represents the ratio of a circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is just about 3.14….15…9265359… … View morePi Day is on March 14, and any day that combines fun, education, and pie is a day worth celebrating! Pi, also known by the Greek letter “π,” is a constant value used in math that represents the ratio of a circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is just about 3.14….15…9265359… (and so on). Not only that, but the fourteenth of March is also Albert Einstein’s birthday, so all together it’s nothing short of a mathematician’s delight.
The Team from NZ Compare
Internet is something we need these days for work, study, keeping in touch with loved ones or just to watch a movie! It's another bill to manage right?!
With the cost of living rising, we want to know how much your broadband bill is setting you back each month?
Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive jerusalem artichoke recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by March 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the May issue of NZ … View moreEvery month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive jerusalem artichoke recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by March 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the May issue of NZ Gardener.
The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Rotorua
Never fear, My Fundraiser is here!
You can support the Foundation through My Fundraiser NZ allowing you to buy toilet paper by the carton. Practical, right? 🚽
Every time you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser NZ, we receive a 10% donation on your behalf of the full purchase … View moreNever fear, My Fundraiser is here!
You can support the Foundation through My Fundraiser NZ allowing you to buy toilet paper by the carton. Practical, right? 🚽
Every time you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser NZ, we receive a 10% donation on your behalf of the full purchase price - that’s $5 for every box sold! Find out more through the link below.
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
We're all mostly familiar with Kate Sheppard's role in the women's suffrage movement (and her face on the $10 note) and you've likely heard of the bold, Jean Batten. But who else should not be forgotten? Tell us why!
Let's celebrate Women's History month as well as … View moreWe're all mostly familiar with Kate Sheppard's role in the women's suffrage movement (and her face on the $10 note) and you've likely heard of the bold, Jean Batten. But who else should not be forgotten? Tell us why!
Let's celebrate Women's History month as well as International Women's Day (this Wednesday) by sharing some of the lesser-known, inspiring women who've played a part in New Zealand's history.
Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column of the local paper - write NFP if you wish your comments to be excluded.
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The Team from Resene ColorShop Rotorua
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John from Otorohanga District
4 brand new red clearance lights, 3 orange clearance lights and one base. No bulbs fitted but take the 12-volt small plug in type. These are American made and are fitted to many brands of leisure vehicles such as caravans, motor homes and truck campers. Ideal as replacements or maybe for a new … View more4 brand new red clearance lights, 3 orange clearance lights and one base. No bulbs fitted but take the 12-volt small plug in type. These are American made and are fitted to many brands of leisure vehicles such as caravans, motor homes and truck campers. Ideal as replacements or maybe for a new project. Can be picked up or posted. P&P $11.50. Ph. John, 07 873-1530
Price: $40
Good sleep is essential for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. An average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Unfortunately, fewer than two-thirds of women actually get that much sleep each night. Take care of your health and your wellbeing by getting a restful … View moreGood sleep is essential for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. An average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Unfortunately, fewer than two-thirds of women actually get that much sleep each night. Take care of your health and your wellbeing by getting a restful night's sleep.
You do so much, take a break for yourself.
John from Otorohanga District
Bar collection for sale consisting of 3 bar mats, 3 bottle openers, a set of 54 different coasters and 150 assorted coasters of which many are multiples of the same brands. Ideal for trades. Some are no longer printed. Successful buyer can collect or can have posted. P&P $12.50. Ph. John on 07… View moreBar collection for sale consisting of 3 bar mats, 3 bottle openers, a set of 54 different coasters and 150 assorted coasters of which many are multiples of the same brands. Ideal for trades. Some are no longer printed. Successful buyer can collect or can have posted. P&P $12.50. Ph. John on 07 873-1530
Price: $50
The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Rotorua
Kiwi Can is our primary school programme which focuses on teaching tamariki values such as respect, integrity, positive relationships and resilience. We love seeing what our tamariki think of the programme, find out more through the link below!
Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5.1 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.
Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.
Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Rotorua
It’s time to bid farewell to summer for another year and start facing the reality that soon it’s going to be cold and damp for a while. As we enter those colder months and condensation appears on the windows, we thought it was a good time to share some tips on preventing mould and mildew … View moreIt’s time to bid farewell to summer for another year and start facing the reality that soon it’s going to be cold and damp for a while. As we enter those colder months and condensation appears on the windows, we thought it was a good time to share some tips on preventing mould and mildew growing on your curtains.
What makes mould and mildew grow?
Interestingly, it’s not directly the condensation on your windows that causes mould and mildew because most curtains don’t come into contact with it. Mould and mildew grow when there’s moisture and warmth in the home, which condensation does contribute to.
Just like everything absorbent in your home, as temperatures go up the moisture in the air evaporates and is absorbed into the fabric. As they cool, the moisture changes back from its gaseous state to being closer to its liquid form. In absorbing this moisture they also take in any bacteria it holds. Repeated over time, this is what causes the nasty growths.
The difference between mould and mildew
Mould is a broad term that encompasses multiple identical nuclei and can grow beneath and penetrate the surface of affected material. Mildew is a type of mould that grows on the surface and can therefore be much more easily treated/removed. When it’s live, moulds are orangey or reddish in colour. The black patches we see are actually the hibernating mould spores waiting for the sun to warm them up and bring them back to life.
Where does all this moisture come from?
We live in a pretty humid climate in New Zealand at the best of times; in some areas it’s even greater. But it’s not all weather related. Cooking, showering, drying clothes, unflued gas heaters and simply breathing and existing all produce moisture content within our homes.
Preventing moisture build up and/or drying out your home
• Install a home ventilation system of some kind.
• Crack the windows a little during the day to allow a bit of cool air to flow through your home. North facing windows are best.
• Get a dehumidifier. Emptying this once a day (or more!) will really open your eyes to how much moisture is in your home. Remember the science though, you need to warm the air (and thus the moisture in it) before the dehumidifier can suck it in and remove it.
• Pop a DampRid moisture absorber container on the windowsill behind the curtains.
• Install a ShowerDome and extractor fan in the bathroom.
• Make sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outside.
• Install a rangehood in the kitchen and use lids on pots and pans.
• Change the curtain rail brackets to 80 or 100mm so the curtains are further from the walls and the windows allowing for more air circulation. Bear in mind however, this will likely lower their thermal insulating capabilities.
• Invest in double-glazing. Although this does not prevent mildew it can work to slow the onset.
• Minimise what mould growth feeds on. Clean soft furnishings regularly, clean windows and wipe down window surrounds with warm soapy water.
• Check plumbing for leaks.
• Maintaining an even inside temperature throughout the house helps stop moist air from condensing.
• Insulate well. Start with the ceilings and under floor as a priority, then the walls.
• Close curtains/blinds as soon as the sun goes down.
Don’t worry if it’s too late - Curtain Clean can treat and remove mould and mildew from your curtains. Call us on 0800 579 0501 or visit curtainclean.co.nz to find out more.
Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!
World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.
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