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1211 days ago

Strengthening digital skills for industry

Competenz

Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

Competenz has recently launched a new … View more
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

Competenz has recently launched a new micro-credential to improve the level of digital literacy in the manufacturing sector.

"With an aging workforce it’s imperative we enable companies to keep their tradesmen and craftsmen,” says Jahn Vannisselroy, Competenz Sector Manager. “This micro-credential, which we can tailor to a specific company, is giving people the confidence to meet technology head-on.”

The qualification is fully funded under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) for employers who enrol their staff before 31 December 2022.

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1237 days ago

Councillors and Community Boards

Barry from Papamoa Beach

On Friday the Council will commence its engagement with the community about the system that will be used to elect councillors at the next election. Details of the options will be posted on the Council's website on Friday. Google: Tauranga City Have a Say. Three of the options are aligned with … View moreOn Friday the Council will commence its engagement with the community about the system that will be used to elect councillors at the next election. Details of the options will be posted on the Council's website on Friday. Google: Tauranga City Have a Say. Three of the options are aligned with the previously used ward system and one offers a new system that would see 9 councillors elected to represent all of Tauranga. Under the ward system voters can only vote for the few councillors in their ward but under the new system they can vote for all 9 councillors.
Also up on the website will be a survey to find out if people want community boards.The boards would be led by locally elected members who would have legal power to hold public forums and advocate for the needs and preferences of their local area. Boards are funded by the Council but they are not expensive. The yearly cost of a board would be no more $4.50 per head of population and possibly much less than that. If boards get the go ahead they will start operating next year.
Tell the Council you want boards so you can have your say at a local level.

1212 days ago

The Green Side of Wool

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.

Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several … View more
We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.

Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several decades wool accounted for more than a third of New Zealand’s exports by value with the sheep population peaking at just over 70 million in 1982.

This number is significant when comparing it to New Zealand’s human population. By 2020, sheep numbers dropped to 26 million, following a decline in profitability compared to other types of farming, particularly dairying.

While also farmed for their meat, today’s article focuses on sheep wool and its environmental attributes.

Wool is a natural and renewable resource and as long as our beloved sheep are eating the tasty green pastures from New Zealand farms they will always produce wool. Wool has amazing properties that make it ideal for many applications from home textiles through to incontinence underwear.

At this point in time, cotton and synthetic fibres are the most commonly used and produced fibres globally, however their performance does not come close to wool, in particular the environmental benefits.

From wool to yarn: The wool clip (total yield of wool shorn during one season from the sheep) is sent to the scourers where the wool is cleaned and dried, and from there to a woollen spinner where the fibre is spun into yarn. The yarn is then sent on to the manufacturer of textile products where many different processes are involved.

The yarn is wound onto dye cones and dyed to the required colours. Next the yarn is warped onto beams. These warp beams are then threaded through the looms so that the weft yarn can run across the warp to create a woven fabric.

The fabric is then inspected and then washed and dried. Very few chemicals are used in the processing, typically only water and heat.



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

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1212 days ago

Canon PIXMA Printers only compatible printers listed in details

Sacha from Te Puke

Everything need to know really in pics

3x black for the use of Canon PIXMA Printers MG 5460/6360, IP 7260, MX 926

1x value 4pk, MX 715/885/895, IP 4850/ 4950, MG 5150/5250/5350/6150/6250/8150/8250
IX 6550

1x magenta MP 540/550/560/620/630/640/980/990 MX 860/870 IP 3600/4600/4700

1x Cyan MX … View more
Everything need to know really in pics

3x black for the use of Canon PIXMA Printers MG 5460/6360, IP 7260, MX 926

1x value 4pk, MX 715/885/895, IP 4850/ 4950, MG 5150/5250/5350/6150/6250/8150/8250
IX 6550

1x magenta MP 540/550/560/620/630/640/980/990 MX 860/870 IP 3600/4600/4700

1x Cyan MX 885/895 IP 4850/4950 MG 5150/5250/5350/6150/6250/8150/8250/ IX 6550

Price: $40

1212 days ago

TARANAKI POWERCO & FRINGE GARDEN FESTIVALS

Lyn from Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters

FESTIVALS 2021
Formerly the Rhododendron Festival The PowerCo & Fringe Garden Festivals continue to delight people from all over the world. There are so many glorious gardens from which to choose - an intriguing mixture of unique and stunning gardens, each with their own story to tell - but we … View more
FESTIVALS 2021
Formerly the Rhododendron Festival The PowerCo & Fringe Garden Festivals continue to delight people from all over the world. There are so many glorious gardens from which to choose - an intriguing mixture of unique and stunning gardens, each with their own story to tell - but we have done our best to choose a wide variety. This is our fourth visit so we have been able to identify those which will appeal to a broad spectrum of tastes. We'll also be visiting the acclaimed Len Lye Gallery & the wonderful Tawhiti Museum (Hawera).
Details at:
www.smore.com...
or Phone 027 5224607 & we'll pop a flyer in your letterbox.

1212 days ago

Love your colour with Resene this August!

Resene ColorShop

Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?

Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L. … View more
Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?

Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L.

Offers available with your Resene DIY Card. If you don’t have a card you can sign up free in store or online
See more details online

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1213 days ago

Learn to Row

M&R from Bethlehem

Calling all future Olympians Rowers…come and try this beautiful sport.

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1213 days ago

Pursue higher education with a Masters Degree

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Masters Study

Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori,… View more
Masters Study

Meet Hinerangi Busby who shares her journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

I am a graduate of the marae-centred programme, Te Pouhono, transforming Māori communities, promoting mātauranga-a-hapū, a-iwi. My participation took me to the Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori, and then postgraduate study.

Awanuiārangi centres you. This is the nurturing space of Māori researchers, with the support of academic and professional staff; this all transpires from an authentic indigenous and traditional Māori environment.

My studies have empowered me to play a more pro-active role in whānau and hapū affairs. Instead of being angry at a past that we cannot change, let’s become part of the solution for positive change.
Find out more

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1214 days ago

Superb Laptop: HP i5 850 G3 now with fast SSD

Rosie from Pyes Pa

Superb Laptop: HP i5 850 G3 now with fast SSD.

Sturdy built business class laptop cleaned and all features tested successfully 🧼

The brand new SSD upgrade running Windows 10 PRO lets you control this laptop from your phone and makes it very fast and responsive to use⚡️

Games and … View more
Superb Laptop: HP i5 850 G3 now with fast SSD.

Sturdy built business class laptop cleaned and all features tested successfully 🧼

The brand new SSD upgrade running Windows 10 PRO lets you control this laptop from your phone and makes it very fast and responsive to use⚡️

Games and streaming can be run on your TV, using the dual core i5 x4 processors, integrated graphics and DisplayPort 🖥.

The 240GB SSD will stream sport or store movies, then you can connect to your Bluetooth speakers, to kick back and use it as a home theatre machine.🎞

The USB3 ports make for fast copying of photos and videos from your phone or camera, easy as. 🎑🌇🌁

You can also make catch up video calls to your friends and family with the integrated WebCam. 👩🏼‍💻

The battery runs for over 4 hours.🔋

Great for remote working, online shopping and email too. 🛒📨

Features:
- Intel(R) dual core x4 processors 🎛
- i5-4300U@ Max 2.5GHz ⚡️
- 15in 1080P FULL HIGH-DEFINITION Display 💻
- Beautiful BACKLIT keyboard
- Intel AMD Radeon 8700M Integrated Graphics Chip 🎮
- Intel HD Integrated Graphics Chip 🎮
- External DisplayPort 1080p 🖥
- 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2x4GB)
- Intel 802.11b/g/n/ac WiFi 📶
- Bluetooth Sound 🔊
- Ethernet Port 1Gbs for wired networking 💻〰️💻
- USB3 Ports x4 📲
- Crucial BX500 SSD 240GB SATA Windows drive 📩📅🗂🎥
- Stereo speakers in built 🎚
- Stereo Headphones socket 🔊
- WebCam with integrated microphone 🎤📹
- 4014 mAh Lithium Ion Battery 🔋
- 65 watt Power Charger 🔌
- Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Activated
- 37.5cm (W), 26.2cm (D), 25.2cm (H)

Options Available:
- Courier delivery $10 📦

Price: $500

1214 days ago

COVID-19

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty

Earlier this year, young people were asked to share their experience of COVID-19. The Graeme Dingle Foundation wanted to give them an opportunity to share their story and show the ways in which they had faced the challenges of COVID-19 and the restrictions on their lives.

In today's post, we … View more
Earlier this year, young people were asked to share their experience of COVID-19. The Graeme Dingle Foundation wanted to give them an opportunity to share their story and show the ways in which they had faced the challenges of COVID-19 and the restrictions on their lives.

In today's post, we look at how online learning played in our young people's lives. Keep an eye out as we post some key takeaways from our findings or head to our website and read the full write up today - bit.ly...

Source - Julie Moore, Research & Evaluation Graeme Dingle Foundation

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1214 days ago

Foldable climbing frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tauranga

Construct a climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops and add the colour with Resene paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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1214 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

We've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win … View moreWe've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win a Prezzy® Card. Have a think and get nominating now! Nominate now!

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1215 days ago

Designer Planter Box

Pat from Pyes Pa

Cascade: Our smallest planter, ideal for your front door or small patio area.
Dimensions,76.5cm L x 50cm W X 480 H
Strong, robust construction, made from premium grade treated pine timber, color coated steel panels in Pioneer Red & Misty Green.

Our handcrafted planters will be an attractive … View more
Cascade: Our smallest planter, ideal for your front door or small patio area.
Dimensions,76.5cm L x 50cm W X 480 H
Strong, robust construction, made from premium grade treated pine timber, color coated steel panels in Pioneer Red & Misty Green.

Our handcrafted planters will be an attractive addition to your home and designed for outdoor conditions.
Delight in the pleasure of growing your own veggies / shrubs / herbs or plant flowers for a year-round display of potted color.

Our planter boxes are made to order, allow 12 days delivery time.
For a custom-built planter box please provide dimensions, color choice, ask for a quote.
In the Tauranga area pre-assembled planter boxes can be picked up from our Pyes Pa, Tauranga, workshop or delivered to your Tauranga home address ($35)

Price: $260

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1215 days ago

Fancy a day trip to Putaruru and Tirau?

Kim Scanlen from Hinterland Tours

Thursday 12 August 2021 is the day! :)
See the Blue Spring famous for it's clear water so pure it accounts for approx 60% of New Zealand's bottled water. Visit the iconic Over The Moon Cheese Factory in Putaruru for a tasting of some of their delicious products and a cuppa (our shout). … View more
Thursday 12 August 2021 is the day! :)
See the Blue Spring famous for it's clear water so pure it accounts for approx 60% of New Zealand's bottled water. Visit the iconic Over The Moon Cheese Factory in Putaruru for a tasting of some of their delicious products and a cuppa (our shout). Then a final stop at Tirau (‘Corrugated Capital of the World’) where you can have some lunch (your cost) or browse some of the antique, collectable and niche stores this quaint town has become famous for.
​Home pickup and drop off $70 for one person or get a few friends together for a pickup at ONE address and the cost is $65pp for 2 people or $60pp for 3 people.

Call us today to book your space. 07 282 7663

1224 days ago

Homophones

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

Homophones can be confusing! But learning word meanings can help prevent spelling mistakes. What homophones can you think of?

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