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973 days ago

Taking Small Steps

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.

Speak to our team today about how we can help… View more
Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.

Speak to our team today about how we can help your child take the next step with their learning.

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973 days ago

What your habits say about you.

Beds4U Tauranga

According to a recent study, people who make their beds are more adventurous, confident, gregarious, and high-maintenance.
Here are three reasons why and how making your bed can contribute towards a character.

1. A sense of achievement
It may appear to be a minor effort, but making your bed … View more
According to a recent study, people who make their beds are more adventurous, confident, gregarious, and high-maintenance.
Here are three reasons why and how making your bed can contribute towards a character.

1. A sense of achievement
It may appear to be a minor effort, but making your bed first thing in the morning provides you a sense of success. It only takes a few minutes of your time each morning to set a great tone for the rest of the day.

2. Creating Good Habits
When making your bed becomes a habit, you may notice that other positive habits will automatically follow. You now keep your clothing off the floor, and dusting has become a necessary habit that you like. Once you realize how quickly you can do these duties, you may begin to incorporate these habits into other areas of the house, such as the kitchen and living room. Before you realize it, your entire home will seem like a delightful, relaxing getaway.

3. Reduced levels of stress
A decluttered bed contributes to a decluttered environment. A clutter-free environment leads to a clutter-free mentality. A clutter-free mind leads to a clutter-free existence. You get the idea...

So can becoming a bed-maker actually change your life?
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

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973 days ago
974 days ago

Work with Apata and be in to win $1000 in weekly prizes!

Apata

Work’s way more fun when you’re winning, and that’s why Apata has heaps of rewards and sweet giveaways for 2022 March to June seasonal staff!

You can also choose to work the days and hours that suit you best. There’s also BP cards and New World vouchers on offer just for signing up or … View more
Work’s way more fun when you’re winning, and that’s why Apata has heaps of rewards and sweet giveaways for 2022 March to June seasonal staff!

You can also choose to work the days and hours that suit you best. There’s also BP cards and New World vouchers on offer just for signing up or referring a friend. *T&C’s apply
Find out more

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980 days ago

Rates to increase in 2023

Philip from Maungatapu

Rates increase could be 13.7 per cent next year. That's to help with the must haves, never mind the poor rate payers that are struggling to make ends meet, and the people who have lost their jobs because of the situations at the moment. Guess we will have to give up any enjoyments in life to … View moreRates increase could be 13.7 per cent next year. That's to help with the must haves, never mind the poor rate payers that are struggling to make ends meet, and the people who have lost their jobs because of the situations at the moment. Guess we will have to give up any enjoyments in life to line TGA city councils pockets with larger salaries and bigger dreams, and miss out a couple of dinners. Oh well we won't need to hop off to the gym on our scooters to lose weight. Perhaps the Commissioners could see it within their kind and benevolent hearts to donate their disproportionately enormous salaries to ease our financial discomfort to help pay for the $260 million plus project which will be their monument, and is the reason for the sudden increase in the previous increase in our rates!
Liz and Phil

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974 days ago

Gib Board wanted ( 2 sheets of Aqua )

Sean from Pyes Pa

Hi all. I am currently renovating the Bathroom and urgently need 2 of 2.4 x 1.2 x 10mm Aqualine Gib. Please contact me on 0276347417. Sean.

975 days ago

Did you know?

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

By donating to the Foundation every dollar you invest in our programmes results in a $7.80 return to New Zealand's Economy 💚 Why not invest in tamariki and rangatahi today? Donate today through the link below.

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976 days ago

Update to Vaccine Pass requirements

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Vaccine passes will not be required at Tauranga City Council venues and facilities from 6am on Monday 4 April 2022. This includes:

• the Customer Service Centre at He Puna Manawa, 21 Devonport Road
• all libraries, including the mobile library
• all Council meetings
• Baycourt … View more
Vaccine passes will not be required at Tauranga City Council venues and facilities from 6am on Monday 4 April 2022. This includes:

• the Customer Service Centre at He Puna Manawa, 21 Devonport Road
• all libraries, including the mobile library
• all Council meetings
• Baycourt Community and Arts Centre
• Mount Beachside Holiday Park
• all council offices and worksites.

The Tauranga Art Gallery and Bay Venues-managed facilities such as Trustpower Baypark, Baywave and other public pools as well as recreation and community centres will lift vaccine mandates from 11.59pm on Monday, 4 April 2022. For more information on Bay Venues facilities visit www.bayvenues.co.nz....

Please continue to wear masks as required and maintain social distancing. For more information please visit our website bit.ly....

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975 days ago

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY - Garlic Presses/Slicers

Rob from Ohauiti

Great fundraising opportunity for sport and community clubs
High quality silicone garlic press and peeler
80 x per carton
Sell at $10 each for $500 profit

Price: $300

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975 days ago

Cleaner Wanted

Catherine from Mount Maunganui

Hi are you interested in regular motel cleaning work? We are looking for someone who is honest, friendly, and reliable. We would love to have you on our team.
Please ring Debbie today on : 07 575 4753. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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977 days ago

We need you!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Greerton

We are still looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help support our shop teams to keep our doors open for valued customers.

If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below … View more
We are still looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help support our shop teams to keep our doors open for valued customers.

If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below for more information👇.

To protect our teams, all our staff and volunteers need to practice physical distancing, be fully vaccinated, wear face masks and follow increased hygiene standards.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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977 days ago

How to Look After Your Upholstery

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future reoccurrence.

CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the … View more
In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future reoccurrence.

CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the transfer of excess dye from one surface to another due to rubbing and friction. The issue is increased by certain atmospheric conditions such as humidity and temperature.

Likely cause: In a situation where the dye is transferring out of the upholstery fabric (for instance a red fabric is turning pink) it will usually be a result of either poor quality dyes used during textile manufacturing or that the dyes were not set correctly during the dyeing and finishing process. Crocking can also occur when dye is transferred from an outside source onto the upholstery fabric, for instance a pair of new jeans can transfer blue dye on to your sofa giving it a grubby appearance.

Remedy: The key thing to establish with crocking is whether the discolouration is due to dye transferring out of your upholstery fabric or on to it from an external source. If it is transferring out of the fabric then it is important to check that some substance e.g. a solvent based product, has not come into contact with the fabric and affected the dyes. If all of the above can be ruled out then a genuine fabric issue may be the cause and the fabric will need to be replaced from another batch or alternative fabric.

FADING: What is it? Discolouration or lightening of the dye in a fabric due to exposure to ultraviolet light. Constant exposure to high levels of direct ultraviolet light can also result in fibre degradation, causing the fabric fibres to become brittle, which may result in areas of breakage.

Likely Cause: It is important to note that no fabric is 100% colourfast (resistant to fading), however discolouration can generally be attributed to the use of poor quality dyes during fabric manufacturing or due to constant direct exposure to ultraviolet light with inadequate protection. Ironically ultraviolet damage occurs more during the winter months when the sun is sitting lower in the sky and sun filters/curtains are often left open during the day to increase light flow into a room.

Remedy: Once an upholstery fabric has faded there is nothing that can be done to reverse the issue other than recovering the affected piece of furniture. It is therefore very important that furniture is positioned to protect it from constant direct sunlight and of course the use of quality sun-filters and lined curtains at the window will help to reduce your furniture’s exposure to harmful UV light. Regular rotation of reversible cushions is advisable so that both fading and wear occur evenly. We also recommend rotating the placement of your furniture in relation to exposed windows for the same reason.

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

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977 days ago

Does your property really double in value every 10yrs?

Matt from

“In 2012, the national average asking price for a home was less than half a million dollars at $447,040. We have seen this average increase steadily over the last ten years to reach just under $1 million in 2021.”

Average asking prices have more than doubled nationally and in 10 of 19 NZ … View more
“In 2012, the national average asking price for a home was less than half a million dollars at $447,040. We have seen this average increase steadily over the last ten years to reach just under $1 million in 2021.”

Average asking prices have more than doubled nationally and in 10 of 19 NZ regions in the last decade, according to the latest data from realestate.co.nz.

For homeowners who have not (theoretically) doubled their money, most have seen average asking prices in their regions get close, with more than 90% increases.

Vanessa Williams, spokesperson for realestate.co.nz says that property has long been considered a good investment, and the latest data has supported that theory.

In the last ten years, regional New Zealand small towns have seen the largest average asking price increases. With an increase of $361,441 or 282.1% in 10 years, mill-town Kawerau saw the most exponential average asking price growth.

To read the full report go to realestate.co.nz/blog
or your can contact me to talk real estate -0274951536

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977 days ago

Moving and Delivery Specialists

Devan from Smart Express Tauranga

Our furry friend Delilah enjoying a day out on the van completing deliveries. Made a furniture purchase over the weekend and need it delivered? Contact Smart Express for a quote.

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977 days ago

Sola4U Update

Dave from

Hi there neighbours
We are talking solar water heating here not solar electric. Simple one panel system that provides a very good savings on hot water energy costs.
Some people ask - is it with installing solar water heating just before winter? Well, the answer is a resounding yes. Sure, … View more
Hi there neighbours
We are talking solar water heating here not solar electric. Simple one panel system that provides a very good savings on hot water energy costs.
Some people ask - is it with installing solar water heating just before winter? Well, the answer is a resounding yes. Sure, there are a few days when the solar stuggle but your back up is always available. Given Tauranga's sunshine hours its a hard polace to beat for solar performance, notwithstanding the feel good of using the suns energy to heat your water and paying the energy companies less over the many years to come.

Its never a better time - get in before prices rise and the special runs out. Deal with the trusted local team since 1996 !
dave@solr4u.co.nz or text on 021 071 3121 now

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