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1278 days ago

Flood Plan Tauranga

Gillian from Ohauiti

Has anyone challenged or had the latest flood plan removed from their property details?
It is quite different from the previous and I don’t know why.

1271 days ago

Colour Forecast 2021

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

There is a preference coming through for warmth and comfort in our colour choices with the aim of bringing nature inspired hues back into the home, whether that be through browns shades, greens or blues, replicating our outdoor landscape.

SUNBAKED ORANGE - We are loving how this colour brings … View more
There is a preference coming through for warmth and comfort in our colour choices with the aim of bringing nature inspired hues back into the home, whether that be through browns shades, greens or blues, replicating our outdoor landscape.

SUNBAKED ORANGE - We are loving how this colour brings a sense of the Mediterranean to our homes, embodying a wholesome reassuring vibe. Use in decorative elements throughout the home or go large through drapery or wall colour.



Full article with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1272 days ago

New Clear Shower Rail Soap Dish

Rosie from Pyes Pa

New Clear Shower Rail Soap Dish:
- Perspex
- adjustable height on shower riser pole
- water drain holes

Surplus now after bathroom changes.

Delivery with Track & Trace Courier $10 extra.

Price: $10

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1272 days ago

Elegant 20cm diameter Towel Ring with fitting screws.

Rosie from Pyes Pa

Elegant 20cm diameter Towel Ring with fitting screws.

Surplus now after bathroom changes.

Delivery with Track & Trace Courier $10 extra.

Price: $10

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1272 days ago

SUNDAY LUNCH ALPHA ST KITCHEN & BAR, CAMBRIDGE, JUNE 13

Lyn from Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters

The restaurant, which we have visited several times, is located in the historic National Hotel in the heart of Cambridge, adjacent to the Town Hall and overlooking the Town Clock.
The original hotel on the corner of Alpha Street & Lake Street was The Alpha Hotel, built in 1866 and destroyed by … View more
The restaurant, which we have visited several times, is located in the historic National Hotel in the heart of Cambridge, adjacent to the Town Hall and overlooking the Town Clock.
The original hotel on the corner of Alpha Street & Lake Street was The Alpha Hotel, built in 1866 and destroyed by fire in 1912. The current version of the National Hotel ("The Nash" to Cambridge locals) was originally built in 1913 and, with a few modifications over the decades, has retained its elegant art deco style.
The quiet elegance and generous dimensions of the building enhance the contemporary, relaxed style of the restaurant. For decades the National Hotel has been pivotal in the social life of the residents of Cambridge. Alpha Street Kitchen & Bar carries on the tradition of a welcoming place to meet at any time of the day. www.alphast.co.nz...
COST: Transport $35.00: Lunch cost - your choice from the exciting menu.
Please refer to www.smore.com...

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1272 days ago

Benefits to Lining Your Curtains for Winter

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

If you are in the market for a new pair of curtains or are potentially looking at getting your existing curtains lined, this blog will cover why it is advantageous for you to be lining your curtains, especially this winter.

Insulation: There are many different materials that can be used for the … View more
If you are in the market for a new pair of curtains or are potentially looking at getting your existing curtains lined, this blog will cover why it is advantageous for you to be lining your curtains, especially this winter.

Insulation: There are many different materials that can be used for the lining of your curtains, and each one can provide a slightly different result in regards to insulation, etc. For instance, polycotton lining (cotton and polyester) is naturally resistant to heat and still allows a good flow of air, making it suitable for warmer environments and even winter as it can provide reasonable insulation.

When simply looking for insulation for the winter period (or if you reside in an area which is typically colder year-round) it may be more beneficial to look at curtain linings such as the blackout and dim lining or thermal lining. Blackout lining is made from a thicker material, and is, therefore, more beneficial for those who are looking for more of a private and insulated lining. This fabric also allows you to keep in all of the heat in the winter period, and keep out the heat in the summer period, due to the sun being blocked out more from the dimmer and thicker fabric. An additional benefit of this is that you will have a difference in the amount of noise that enters our room/house (wherever the lining is applied).



Visually Appealing: Depending on what fabric you decide on, many of the lining options can add to your room. For example, bonded interlining is....
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1280 days ago

Rates rises could be huge....

Karen from Welcome Bay

Everyone in Tauranga is urged to make submissions to Council for the Long Term Plan. We are not happy that the Commissioners are suggesting the rates rises should average 16.9% this year, with forecast increases in the following years resulting in a total 140% increase over 10 years!!!
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Everyone in Tauranga is urged to make submissions to Council for the Long Term Plan. We are not happy that the Commissioners are suggesting the rates rises should average 16.9% this year, with forecast increases in the following years resulting in a total 140% increase over 10 years!!!
Look at Wellington - the aging infrastructure is causing serious water and sewage problems, they have had sewage leaks and water geysers erupting in the streets. But Wellington Council have just decided that they shouldn't increase their rates by a "whopping" 16%, saying that would have been "completely unrealistic and a step too far". Instead they have decided on 13.5%, still high for those on fixed incomes.
We think that the Tauranga Council needs to seriously reconsider how best to manage the situation here. If you agree, please let the Council know.

1273 days ago

Red Cross Greerton is OPEN this Queens birthday, Monday 9am to 5pm !

The Team from Red Cross Shop Greerton

Come on in and grab a bargain on this long weekend !

Whether it’s something for you or the rest of the family . Our wonderful team are filling those shelves and racks daily .

1273 days ago

crystal

Michael from Papamoa Beach

Various crystal for sale. With or without a showcase.
My number 0226532827

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1274 days ago

Princess wooden slate four poster bed for sale $100 SOLD NOW

Peter from Pyes Pa

Selling Princess bed ready for a little girl to enjoy. Great condition . Comes with inner sprung mattress for $100 and extra foam mattress and 4 legged base for free if you wanted that as well, clearing out the house at the moment. Peter 02041741215

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1274 days ago

Princess four poster single wooden slats bed with mattress

Peter from Pyes Pa

Selling Princess bed ready for a little girl to enjoy. Great condition . Comes with inner sprung mattress for $100 and extra foam mattress and 4 legged base for free if you wanted that as well, clearing out the house at the moment. Peter 02041741215

Price: $100

1275 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1275 days ago
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1279 days ago

You need to tell the Council before 7th June...

Karen from Welcome Bay

If you are not happy at the prospect of a rates rise of over 16% this year, forecast to be over 140% over the next 10 years, you must tell the Council this is not on!! So far it looks like there are only 610 submissions - only 610 people who have said they are unhappy at this prospect?? Please … View moreIf you are not happy at the prospect of a rates rise of over 16% this year, forecast to be over 140% over the next 10 years, you must tell the Council this is not on!! So far it looks like there are only 610 submissions - only 610 people who have said they are unhappy at this prospect?? Please enter a submission and make sure your opinion is counted.

1275 days ago

Cleaning 'Hacks' that Actually Make Things Worse

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

When it comes to cleaning there are tried and tested hacks you can rely on to make sure your house is spotless.

However, according to Good Housekeeping Institute there are some widely known household hints that are actually causing more harm than good.

While some hacks can make cleaning … View more
When it comes to cleaning there are tried and tested hacks you can rely on to make sure your house is spotless.

However, according to Good Housekeeping Institute there are some widely known household hints that are actually causing more harm than good.

While some hacks can make cleaning easier, the experts say you can’t believe everything you have heard will work – like using salt to lift red wine, immediately pouring water on carpet stains, or using vinegar as a makeshift cleaning product.

Here we have revealed which of the well-known hacks could make your clean-up job harder, not easier…

Don’t pour water on carpet stains: It may seem like logic to use water to mop up a spill, but there’s a danger that adding more liquid can over saturate a stain.

The excess water could cause long-lasting damage – soaking through the carpet fibres and into floorboards.

Good Housekeeping says that patience is key and advises gently blotting out as much of the stain as possible, then follow with a “light spritz of sparkling or soda water to rinse followed by more blotting”.

A clean dry cloth or paper towel is all that’s needed, and to make sure the stain doesn’t remain use a special removal cleaner.

Forget reaching for the salt for a red wine stain: There’s nothing worse than red wine splashing on your plush carpets – but don’t go reaching for the salt to try and soak it up.

Salt can lift the colour out of the carpet, but the consumer experts say that it can actually ‘set the stain’ because of the abrasive nature of the substance.

There’s also a risk that salt grains can stick in the carpet and become a dirt magnet for everything else.

Using vinegar as an all-purpose solution: While vinegar is regularly counted as an all-natural cleaner and can tackle grease and mould, the kitchen cupboard staple does contain acid and is abrasive.

The acid can affect wood and natural stone, so Good Housekeeping suggests keeping it away from marble counter tops or tiles.

Keep window cleaner away from your computer: The ingredients in a regular window cleaner can permanently damage a computer screen if used to shift marks.

According to the consumer site the ammonia and alcohol mixture used to remove stubborn stains on a window can actually strip anti-reflective coatings off screens, as well as cause clouding.

It advises using a microfibre cloth with a specialist LCD or plasma screen cleaner with no alcohol.

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