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Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1647 days ago

Support for your nutrition habits

Jen from NZ Health Now

If your nutrition habits have slipped a bit over lock down (or before) then check in with my “How Healthy Are You” survey.

Loaded with tips and advice to help you get started. Great for weight loss, wellness, sports fitness, energy, digestive health and more.

Only takes a few minutes so no … View more
If your nutrition habits have slipped a bit over lock down (or before) then check in with my “How Healthy Are You” survey.

Loaded with tips and advice to help you get started. Great for weight loss, wellness, sports fitness, energy, digestive health and more.

Only takes a few minutes so no excuses! Click on "Read More" below to go to the link.

1647 days ago

After Lockdown Special Facial

Christine from Body Treatments

I am OPEN now and have a SPECIAL for after Lockdown. Relaxing Facial including Lash and Brow Tint and Shape for $60 ph 5706270 or email bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz

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1647 days ago

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

1651 days ago

Property Update

Tracey from Tracey Dean - Eves Real Estate Tauranga

An interesting interview between EVES General Manager and Realestate.co.nz to update us on whats happening in the market. If you would like to find out more about listing your property for sale phone me today 0274621566

1648 days ago

DIY Dream come true

Tracey from Tracey Dean - Eves Real Estate Tauranga

DIY-enthusiasts will save time and money when new rules come into force which scrap building consent requirements for low-risk projects.

1648 days ago

Over 65? We want to hear from you!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.

We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
Take the survey

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1648 days ago

Are you a local business needing support?

Support Local Shop Local

We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View more
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
Find out more

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1649 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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1649 days ago

WOODEN Venetian BLINDS

Andrew from Bethlehem

A pair of 2 WOODEN Venetian BLiNDS (price is for the set of 2)
1034mm W X 602mm Drop
in good working order

complete with removable matching veneer topbar covers.
ph Andy 021981782

Price: $45

1649 days ago

After Lockdown SPECIAL

Christine from Body Treatments

I am OPEN now and have a SPECIAL for our essential workers and our long suffering people from Lockdown. Relaxing Facial including Lash and Brow Tint and Shape for $60 ph 5706270 or email bodytreatments@xtra.co.nz

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1650 days ago

CAR/ VAN WASH BRUSH (new)

Andrew from Bethlehem

this brush is new and never used. Extention handle and soap reservoir and on/off switch
soft bristles comes complete with Nylex snap-on connector ring Andy 021981782

Price: $20

1651 days ago

Roller blind won’t go up and down straight? Here's how to fix it yourself.

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....

A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.

The reason can … View more
t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....

A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.

The reason can be that the material has stretched or has moved on the blind shaft. Things like insects or stray bits of stuff can be wrapped up in the roll as the blind is rolled up.

The first thing to do is to make sure there is no foreign objects or insects rolled into the roll and make sure the blind is attached to the roller properly. Do this by rolling the blind down to its full extent and checking.

If the sides are damaged you should make sure any loose threads etc are cleared and you can trim the damaged side with a sharp pair of scissors. To do this remove the blind from the brackets.

Many of the blinds have a spring loaded pin at the end opposite the chain. This spring is retracted by turning the knurled wheel either up or down till the spring is retracted. The blind can then be removed by lowering it and sliding it off the other bracket. The more level the blind the easier to remove from the other bracket. Sometimes it will come down leaving the drive still there. If so, all you need to do is remove the drive and replace in the shaft.
Some blinds have lift up out of bracket ends or plastic roller pins that need a small screw driver to remove.

Some blinds are a spring loaded one end and have a lift up attachment on the other end.
(If you are not sure how, Google, “taking down roller blind shades” and you will find a video for the type you have.)

Hint here, ensure the blind is rolled up before removing. Lay the blind on a table or floor and trim.

Roll the blind up again.
Reinstall the blind.

When doing that make sure that when you fit the drive end back onto the bracket, that the cover over the chain wheel is at the top so the chain can run properly (It should be in the 11 – 1 position.), and that the chain is free. The spring pin should just push up into its bracket. If it is a bit tight you can use the wheel to wind the spring in and then you can let the pin out once in position.

Roll the blind up and down several times.
If the blind is rolling to one side then you can adjust this.

Let the blind right down till you can see the where the fabric is fastened to the roll shaft.
What you need to do is to put a strip of masking tape on the roller shaft, where the material is attached, at the end that you want the blind to roll back too. i.e. the opposite end to the way it rolls across to now.

Depending on the width of the blind a strip 100-150 mm will be long enough for a blind up to a meter wide but for a wider blind you can put a strip 250-300mm long.

Try rolling up the blind and if it is still rolling to the side then you can add another strip the same size on top of the first one. Add more strips as necessary. Simple stuff to do.


Article with Pictures: curtaincleaners.co.nz...

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1651 days ago

Do you work late into the night?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

We are looking for someone who works nights or evening shifts in the Rotorua / Bay of Plenty area who would be happy to be interviewed and filmed while going about their duties next week. This is for a story on people who work to keep the country running while the rest of us sleep or relax at home.… View moreWe are looking for someone who works nights or evening shifts in the Rotorua / Bay of Plenty area who would be happy to be interviewed and filmed while going about their duties next week. This is for a story on people who work to keep the country running while the rest of us sleep or relax at home. Please contact senior journalist Andrea Vance at: andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz

1652 days ago

Crazy travel deals for Kiwis

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you've ever wanted to travel NZ, now is the time. These deals are incredible value.

1652 days ago

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

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