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Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by … View moreCan you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by sharing a little advice. Simply share your top Christmas Survival Tip (or Tips!) with your neighbours and you could win a $100 SuperValue gift voucher. There’s 10 prizes up for grabs!
The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at … View moreThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at www.civildefence.govt.nz...
The Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable… View moreThe Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable Fund, meaning we have been able to roll these charging stations out to areas that haven’t seen them before.
Hello Waikato Music Lovers. The Royal New Zealand Navy Band is coming to the Plaza in Putaruru for a Sunday afternoon concert. The Band has never been to the Plaza and we’re thrilled to finally be getting a chance to perform in the heart of Putaruru.
Tickets are only $15 for adults and … View moreHello Waikato Music Lovers. The Royal New Zealand Navy Band is coming to the Plaza in Putaruru for a Sunday afternoon concert. The Band has never been to the Plaza and we’re thrilled to finally be getting a chance to perform in the heart of Putaruru.
Tickets are only $15 for adults and seniors, $10 for students and only $5 for children. Tickets are available here and at the door on the day.
We can’t wait to see you all there.
Leading Musician, Philip Wiley RNZN Band
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The team from Mudtopia want to invite all Rotorua locals to get involved and experience Mudtopia from themselves. The Golden Ticket offer applies to all locals and can be redeemed at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre by showing your ID and proof of local address.
Prizes range from single day … View moreThe team from Mudtopia want to invite all Rotorua locals to get involved and experience Mudtopia from themselves. The Golden Ticket offer applies to all locals and can be redeemed at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre by showing your ID and proof of local address.
Prizes range from single day festival passes to three day family passes but EVERY entry wins a prize.
Tickets to the Saturday night R18 concert aren't included but if you want to head along to see Shapeshifter, Peking Duk & Chores live then upgrade your free mud pass to include concert access for only $69!
Kia ora neighbourly people
Eastrn Bay Villages is a new initiative by some of us to increase neighbourliness in our communities, and enable all seniors/kaumatua to live well in their own homes as they age. We have a meeting tomorrow and all are welcome to come and hear more.
10 – 12 Tues 14 … View moreKia ora neighbourly people
Eastrn Bay Villages is a new initiative by some of us to increase neighbourliness in our communities, and enable all seniors/kaumatua to live well in their own homes as they age. We have a meeting tomorrow and all are welcome to come and hear more.
10 – 12 Tues 14 November 2017
Whakatāne Hospital Maori Services Taneatua room*
An opportunity to hear about our plans and share your ideas.
Everyone is welcome. We hope to have someone from each of the many clubs and organisations we have spoken, to so they can share our progress with their members.
If you are coming, if possible, bring along a senior/kaumātua who might benefit from more social support.
RSVP to easternbayvillages@gmail.com or phone Ruth on 027 430 8149
If that date does not suit let us know. If enough people would prefer a weekend or evening gathering then we will arrange that too.
*To find the Taneatua room go down Garaway St, past the main hospital entrance to turn in at Gate 5. Follow the signs to the main carpark. Then take the path north, past the first building on the left to Maori Services.
First impressions count and looks matter whether we like to admit it or not. Home staging not only helps to sell your home faster but also attracts more buyers that are willing to put an offer on the table.
Here’s how the experts present their homes before entering the market:
… View moreFirst impressions count and looks matter whether we like to admit it or not. Home staging not only helps to sell your home faster but also attracts more buyers that are willing to put an offer on the table.
Here’s how the experts present their homes before entering the market:
1. Keep it clean and crisp
Remember your mum telling you to tidy your room? Well those days have spent as you need to create a home that is clean and neutral. The goal of home staging is to get buyers to mentally move in when they visit, but that’s difficult if it’s full of all your own stuff. Take the time to remove family photos and other personal items from your home too, as these can distract viewers from what your home really has to offer.
Be ruthless!
2. Create points of interest
A perfectly placed piece of furniture, plant or artwork in a hallway, awkward corner or at the top of a set of stairs can create a point of visual interest and encourage visitors to investigate further.
Points of interest are a great tool to add symmetry and balance to each room, it’s about showing the viewer the potential of the home and helping them visualise what it can be.
3. Balance is good
Studies have shown that humans find symmetrical and balanced arrangements more aesthetically pleasing—from art to faces and food—and yes, even how we arrange our furniture. Move your lounge furniture away from the walls and pair up movable furniture, such as your chairs, lamps, and side tables. If something doesn’t match try pairing it with something of similar size to balance the room out.
4. Each room needs a signature
Every room has its own distinct feature. It could be a fireplace, a different coloured wall, a piece of furniture, a window, or an artwork or mirror. Once you’ve found your feature, celebrate it and emphasise it.
5. Know your audience
Every good entertainer knows what their audience wants and how to give it to them. Think about the features that will help buyers to visualise the lifestyle they might lead in your home. A table and chairs for a family on the deck, a secluded reading chair in the sun, or a minimalist kitchen can all help sell a viewer on a different lifestyle—it’s important to understand what buyers are looking for and how they see themselves in your home which could soon be theirs.
Remember, think about your location and it’s context. Is it mostly families, working professionals, students or seniors? Use that information to guide your staging decisions. If you’re struggling for ideas a estate agent can always help with this.
Click here if you want to find out more or download a free eBook on this topic.
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