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What would you do if your home had no water following an emergency event?
In an emergency, your household may have to care for yourselves and your pets for up to 7 days until water distribution points are set up. If an earthquake hit it may be even longer before water service is restored.
Get … View moreWhat would you do if your home had no water following an emergency event?
In an emergency, your household may have to care for yourselves and your pets for up to 7 days until water distribution points are set up. If an earthquake hit it may be even longer before water service is restored.
Get prepared and buy your water tank from the Tip Shop at the Southern Landfill – and remember to refresh the water twice a year.
Ever thought about combining blinds and curtains to make your windows even more stunning and energy smart? If done correctly, combining blinds with curtains can bring magic to your windows providing flexibility for styling and design aesthetics. Combining roller shades or other types of blinds with… View moreEver thought about combining blinds and curtains to make your windows even more stunning and energy smart? If done correctly, combining blinds with curtains can bring magic to your windows providing flexibility for styling and design aesthetics. Combining roller shades or other types of blinds with curtains allows more blocking of light and privacy control while also improving heat loss through your windows.
If you want your windows to perform at their best, we’ve put together a few tips on what you should consider.
1. Begin with the blinds
Consider whether you want Rollershades, Venetian Blinds, Roman Blinds, Timber Shutters, or another type of blind. Shades that move up and down at the window are especially convenient, especially if you’re looking for blinds that move out of the way easily. Curtains and draperies are much more flexible to work with, so getting the blinds right is an important first step.
2. Don’t feel limited by your window size
A simple way to make your windows feel larger is to fit your blinds for your window and then extend the size of your curtains beyond your window frame. We can fit your curtains to the ceiling and have them extend past the frame and down to the floor. This creates the illusion of a larger window, especially when the curtains are closed, but also helps you to maximise on heat retention at the window.
3. Mix not match
Contrasting colors can look great. For example, a dark-coloured Rollershade can look excellent with a lighter colour drape. If you have curtains with prints, a blind in a solid shade that matches one of the colors on the curtains can look dramatic or elegant.
Our reporter Brook Sabin reckons this is one trip every Kiwi should try to do in their lifetime. Read more on the link below. Would you do it?
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Hi neighbours,
Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.
Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.
Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster,… View moreHi neighbours,
Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.
Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.
Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster, in the night sky, the festival marks the start of te Mātahi o te tau, the new year.
Once a casualty of colonisation, Matariki’s comeback has fostered greater use of te reo Māori, and recognition for Māori customary practices.
We believe it is past time to officially acknowledge all Matariki stands for in our national calendar. To learn more about Stuff's campaign, click here
The Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.
Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.
In … View moreThe Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.
Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.
In the last decade, the amount of waste at council landfills has increased by 48 per cent.
To read more, click here.
Kleen co. believes in the importance of protecting our environment 🍃 we are excited to announce a range of home eco solutions. Over the next few months we will be offering more in-home services you can attach to your regular cleaning schedule - like your own personal refillery - topping up your … View moreKleen co. believes in the importance of protecting our environment 🍃 we are excited to announce a range of home eco solutions. Over the next few months we will be offering more in-home services you can attach to your regular cleaning schedule - like your own personal refillery - topping up your hand soaps, dish soap, laundry powder with eco friendly products. Reducing the waste created from purchasing these items on a regular basis. This is just one of a range of services coming soon. 💎💧💎
To find out more or to order a regular cleaning service please contact us at hello@kleen.nz or 0220 445 610.
p.s. A website is in the works too, to be revealed shortly.
We're reaching-out to isolated seniors, particularly post-lockdown. Check Point reports...
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will present the World Premiere screenings of five New Zealand films this winter for NZIFF At Home - Online available nationwide 24 July - 2 August.
Resene is proud to support this year’s homegrown selection which includes four … View moreWhānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will present the World Premiere screenings of five New Zealand films this winter for NZIFF At Home - Online available nationwide 24 July - 2 August.
Resene is proud to support this year’s homegrown selection which includes four documentaries and one episodic drama. Plus there are plenty of other films to keep you entertained. Visit online for more information.
Our villages are vibrant communities that offer something for everyone. Be social or enjoy the quiet life, go travelling, join a book club or enjoy the camaraderie of a walking group.
Enjoy the peace of mind that Ryman guarantees with resident-friendly terms, leading innovation, a caring team … View moreOur villages are vibrant communities that offer something for everyone. Be social or enjoy the quiet life, go travelling, join a book club or enjoy the camaraderie of a walking group.
Enjoy the peace of mind that Ryman guarantees with resident-friendly terms, leading innovation, a caring team and care options to suit your needs.
Hi Neighbours,
I'm trying to source some cheap/free timber for a hobby project. I want to try making a backyard axe throwing target.
Rather than spending a fortune at a building supply place for new timber, I'm hoping people in the community will have some suitable stuff lying around … View moreHi Neighbours,
I'm trying to source some cheap/free timber for a hobby project. I want to try making a backyard axe throwing target.
Rather than spending a fortune at a building supply place for new timber, I'm hoping people in the community will have some suitable stuff lying around that they don't want.
I'm mainly looking for thick boards/planks, ideally with the following minimum dimensions (thicker, wider or longer is fine):
40mm (4cm) thick
200mm (20cm) wide
1200mm (1.2m)
long
It doesn't matter if the timber is treated/untreated, wet, weathered, dirty, painted, has nails/nail holes, etc, as long as it's not riddled with bora or rot. It's going to have axes hurled at it repeatedly so it needs to be solid.
Pine would be ideal but any other type of natural wood should be OK.
I may be able to work with timber of slightly different dimensions and I'm also keen on any other timber I can use to construct a stand/frame or use as backing for the target boards (e.g. plywood sheets, weatherboards).
So, if you have any timber you'd like to get rid of, let me know what you've got and what you want for it. If it sounds like something I can potentially use I'll consider it.
Cheers! :-)
We want to understand how we can work effectively with iwi and Māori in Pōneke, to continue celebrating the role of Māori culture and history in our city.
If you’re a Wellington City resident over 18, and identify as Māori, we want to hear from you!
The survey is confidential and takes 5 … View moreWe want to understand how we can work effectively with iwi and Māori in Pōneke, to continue celebrating the role of Māori culture and history in our city.
If you’re a Wellington City resident over 18, and identify as Māori, we want to hear from you!
The survey is confidential and takes 5 minutes to complete, plus you'll go in the draw to win one of two $50 New World vouchers.
Head to: wgtn.cc...
#OurWellington #HaveYourSay
The highlight event of Winter is back – and this year it’s coming right to your own living room!
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival runs 24 July to 2 August with 79 feature films and seven short film collections from 41 countries screening in the unique At Home – … View moreThe highlight event of Winter is back – and this year it’s coming right to your own living room!
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival runs 24 July to 2 August with 79 feature films and seven short film collections from 41 countries screening in the unique At Home – Online digital edition. Browse the programme and choose from documentaries, drama, doco-drama, short films, animation and a special programme for kids, and enjoy special filmmaker introductions and Q&As.
Selected films will also screen in 16 cinemas and theatres in eight cities – Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Gore.
Hi neighbours,
Think you know how old your dog is? Think again.
Multiplying by seven isn't accurate, a new study says. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and other leading health institutions across the country have now debunked that common belief.
… View moreHi neighbours,
Think you know how old your dog is? Think again.
Multiplying by seven isn't accurate, a new study says. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and other leading health institutions across the country have now debunked that common belief.
According to their findings, a one-year-old dog is similar to a 31-year-old human.
To read about the how to calculate our dog's age, click here
There are now 28 electric vehicle charging stations installed across the capital’s suburbs.
The installations are part of a two-year pilot between Wellington City Council, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, and ChargeNet NZ.
To see locations of the chargers, check out this handy … View moreThere are now 28 electric vehicle charging stations installed across the capital’s suburbs.
The installations are part of a two-year pilot between Wellington City Council, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, and ChargeNet NZ.
To see locations of the chargers, check out this handy interactive map: wgtn.cc...
For more information on the scheme, visit: wgtn.cc...
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