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827 days ago

Your whole retirement is our consideration

With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.

That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in … View more
With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.

That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in apartments and townhouses, assisted living in serviced apartments, resthome care and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia care.

We offer a higher ratio of care in our villages so that if your needs change, you have priority access to our care centres.
Find out more

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835 days ago

Willis St / Vivian St intersection - petition for two lanes turning onto Vivian St

Eddie from Northland

Please sign my petition - for two lanes turning onto Vivian St (SH1) from Willis St

And please share it with anyone you know!

www.change.org...

Currently, the intersection of Willis Street and Vivian Street has only a single lane turning onto Vivian Street (SH1) - whilst there are two … View more
Please sign my petition - for two lanes turning onto Vivian St (SH1) from Willis St

And please share it with anyone you know!

www.change.org...

Currently, the intersection of Willis Street and Vivian Street has only a single lane turning onto Vivian Street (SH1) - whilst there are two lanes continuing straight on Willis Street.

This intersection is a massive choke point, with cars unable to get around the corner - whilst the other two lanes (continuing straight on Willis) frequently remain empty.

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827 days ago

cleaner

Zofia from Karori

A cleaner required for a home 4 bedrooms, an elderly couple, no pets. Must be able to work from a ladder. Please contact on 0213738017.

832 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Button

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet Button.

"Hey, I'm Button. I am a very handsome and lovable boy. I am a huge love bug and absolutely adore everyone that I meet. I would love to go to my new home where there is someone around for most parts of the day as I thrive on companionship and don't really like being by … View more
Meet Button.

"Hey, I'm Button. I am a very handsome and lovable boy. I am a huge love bug and absolutely adore everyone that I meet. I would love to go to my new home where there is someone around for most parts of the day as I thrive on companionship and don't really like being by myself. I love playing with my toys and chasing them around my room. I would be okay going to a home with young children as they will be able to play with me, but they should know when to give me time and space to myself when I need it, and of course to be respectful of me. I would also be okay going to a home with another cat as I also really love feline companionship just as much as my humans. I would also be okay going to a home that has a calm and cat friendly dog. I do have a medical waiver that my new family will need to be made aware of but we can chat about this when you meet me."

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827 days ago

2 extra great tickets for Friday's Bruce Springsteen's Tribute Show

Michael from Newtown

Greetings and Salutations -

This Friday, a 9 piece Bruce Springsteen tribute band will be playing at the Opera House at 7:30. The 3 hour show will feature all the songs from Bruce's first album, "Born to Run".

I was fortunate to have seen Bruce in Miami just after the … View more
Greetings and Salutations -

This Friday, a 9 piece Bruce Springsteen tribute band will be playing at the Opera House at 7:30. The 3 hour show will feature all the songs from Bruce's first album, "Born to Run".

I was fortunate to have seen Bruce in Miami just after the album's release. It was one of the greatest concerts that I have ever witnessed. While no one except those from New Jersey had heard of him, everyone from the 2,500+ audience stood up from the first song and remained that way through the show. If Friday's band is half as good, it will be a show you will never forget.

I am going and have 2 extra tickets. Each is $70. You may purchase them either together or separately. If you are interested, please let me know through the website ASAP.

Best wishes - Michael

828 days ago

Tevo heater's indoor, outdoor

Pam from Newtown

As seen on tv 2 months old,wall mount in box $100 ,one with stand $200

Negotiable

828 days ago

Did you start gardening in school?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.

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829 days ago

Professional health care

John from Mount Cook

Hi 👋 if you need professional help for a family member/whanau I deliver friendly personalized in home cares/showers/ medications/ moral support , Respite for family/whanau to take some stress away and give uplifting moral support, I am a registered level 5 Healthcare graduate assistant with 15 … View moreHi 👋 if you need professional help for a family member/whanau I deliver friendly personalized in home cares/showers/ medications/ moral support , Respite for family/whanau to take some stress away and give uplifting moral support, I am a registered level 5 Healthcare graduate assistant with 15 years experience. 😊

830 days ago

Summer residential painting season, booking now

Alta Painters Interiors from Alta Painters

Plan ahead to get your house re-paint ready for this Summer season. We are now booking for January onwards. If this is something you have in mind, please get in touch for a free quote. We are a local Karori business and take pride in our craft and attention to detail. Your house is in good hands … View morePlan ahead to get your house re-paint ready for this Summer season. We are now booking for January onwards. If this is something you have in mind, please get in touch for a free quote. We are a local Karori business and take pride in our craft and attention to detail. Your house is in good hands with us!
altapaintersnz@gmail.com
Call us on 0211004950 / Instagram @altapainters

830 days ago

For the Love of Velvet

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

For anyone wanting to add everlasting interest to their home, you can’t look past velvet! This is a fabric that’s as rich in textile history as it is in texture with incredible durability that may surprise you.

Velvet fabric fuses a historical sense of luxury and indulgence with a plush, … View more
For anyone wanting to add everlasting interest to their home, you can’t look past velvet! This is a fabric that’s as rich in textile history as it is in texture with incredible durability that may surprise you.

Velvet fabric fuses a historical sense of luxury and indulgence with a plush, practical comfort that has a timeless style, sure to outlast any momentary design trends. With its silky sheen and rich colours, velvet holds a specific seductive quality that no eye for elegance can resist the allure of.

For a fabric that feels like a soft, buttery hug the unique piles have a hard-wearing quality that will ensure your velvet curtains, cushions or furniture will continue to be loud and daring or subtly sophisticated for years to come.

History of Velvet
The history of velvet is one of luxury and meticulous construction. It is believed the material was first introduced in Baghdad around 750 A.D. The original velvet material was made from silk and therefore naturally reserved for royalty and other notably wealthy classes that could afford the exorbitant cost.

Velvet eventually travelled to Europe on the Silk Road and gained popularity during the Renaissance. At the same time, new loom technology lowered the production costs and therefore widened the availability to fabric lovers of all classes. Fast-forward to the 21st century and velvet fabric can be found in almost every home, transcending and outlasting interior trends to suit any home decor for years on end.

How is Velvet Made?
Velvet is made in a very unique way. It is woven on a double piece loom that makes two pieces of fabric simultaneously with the velvet pile encased in the middle. It is then separated, creating the three-dimensional texture velvet is known for.

While the first velvets were made from silk, more recent adaptations in the production process means velvets can now be made from natural or synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon, viscose, or rayon.

Classic plain velvet will then be sheared to ensure the pile is a consistent length and often brushed while moist to achieve a nice uniform grain across the fabric. If the fabric is destined to boast a pattern, at this point in the process it will be crushed, embossed or snipped to different lengths to ensure this pattern is part of the pile’s identity for the life of the fabric.

Velvet is then dyed to produce amazing, rich colours that are accentuated by the three-dimensional texture.

Durability of Velvet
Due to the aura of luxury surrounding velvet and the fact that it was originally made from silk, there’s a preconception that it’s delicate and requires gentle, loving care to stay pristine. We’re here to set the record straight!

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

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830 days ago

Marsden Scholarships closing

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Applications for the following Marsden School scholarships close this Friday (12 August 2022):
● Year 10-13 Excellence in Sports Scholarship
● Year 11-13 General Excellence Scholarship
● Year 12 Senior School Scholarship (Helen Davidson Award)
● Māori and Pasifika Scholarships (entry … View more
Applications for the following Marsden School scholarships close this Friday (12 August 2022):
● Year 10-13 Excellence in Sports Scholarship
● Year 11-13 General Excellence Scholarship
● Year 12 Senior School Scholarship (Helen Davidson Award)
● Māori and Pasifika Scholarships (entry at any level from Years 7 to 13)

These are available to students not currently attending Marsden School for entry in 2023.

For further information on requirements, procedures, terms and conditions, visit www.marsden.school.nz...

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830 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a brand new, spacious three bedroom home, close to the beach - with two living areas, an office and a double garage, there's plenty of room for everyone. For sale through Della Randall, check it out on page 3 of today's issue of Homed!

Looking for an … View more
Our House of the Week this week is a brand new, spacious three bedroom home, close to the beach - with two living areas, an office and a double garage, there's plenty of room for everyone. For sale through Della Randall, check it out on page 3 of today's issue of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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830 days ago

Do you have a great asparagus recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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830 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Wellington

Fourteen years of bingeing hell
I have noticed and been aware of food as early as I can remember. Even now, as an adult, I can recall different types of food at friends’ birthday parties as a child. When I was eight, I first became aware of my body. My stomach was sticking out and some friends I… View more
Fourteen years of bingeing hell
I have noticed and been aware of food as early as I can remember. Even now, as an adult, I can recall different types of food at friends’ birthday parties as a child. When I was eight, I first became aware of my body. My stomach was sticking out and some friends I was with, were talking about their flat tummies - I immediately pulled mine in – as we were dressed to go swimming in our togs.

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830 days ago

Maths Week

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

Maths Week is a week-long celebration of all things maths! ?

It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sets out to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach.

Visit the Maths Week website to learn more! … View more
Maths Week is a week-long celebration of all things maths! ?

It is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sets out to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach.

Visit the Maths Week website to learn more! www.mathsweek.co.nz...

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