Ashhurst - Pohangina, Ashhurst

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

858 days ago

Price Drop Alert, This Weekend only!

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859 days ago

**WANTED**Bulk shopkins, barbies, my little pony

Ebba from Kelvin Grove

My girls are 4 and 9. Both very interested in barbies, my little pony, and shopkins, as well as any extras that come with them. Anything better than too much screen time:-)
If anybody young or old, that has a collection or bulk lots, that would be interesting in selling at a fair price, please … View more
My girls are 4 and 9. Both very interested in barbies, my little pony, and shopkins, as well as any extras that come with them. Anything better than too much screen time:-)
If anybody young or old, that has a collection or bulk lots, that would be interesting in selling at a fair price, please text only and message direct 021618034 thanks in advance.

859 days ago

Moa bones display at Pūkaha

Emily Court from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

Have you seen our new moa bones display yet?

You can now learn about the Moa hakahaka (Coastal moa) at Pūkaha thanks to our display of bones generously loaned from a local who found them on a Wairarapa farm in the 1970's.

859 days ago
859 days ago

Natures Bounty | Bast is Best

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants.

Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are… View more
Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants.

Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants. A sustainable choice, bast fibres support regenerative agricultural practices that can help the soil sequester carbon and as a natural resource, are entirely biodegradable. In this article we will investigate four of the most utilised bast fibres: flax, hemp, ramie, and jute.

Between the epidermis (the outermost layer of cells) and the core of the plant’s stems are soft, woody fibre bundles or strands which can be over one metre long. The strands are composed of individual filaments made up of cellulose and hemicellulose cells bonded together by pectin or lignin, a cohesive gum which strengthens the stem of the plant.

During harvest the stems are cut close to the ground and the fibres are separated either through a natural decomposition process called retting (engaging moisture and bacteria to rot away the gummy cellular tissues) or by decortication (peeling the stems manually or mechanically). After retting, the fibres can be mechanically extracted through a process known as scutching.

In contrast to bast fibres, leaf fibres are obtained from the leaves of monocotyledonous plants with parallel-veined leaves, such as grasses, lilies, orchids, and palms. The long, stiff fibres of plants including abaca, cantala, Mauritius hemp, and sisal are generally used to create cordage or ropes, however, due to labour-intensive harvesting processes they are used less frequently than synthetic options.

Flax (Linen): Famously grown across northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland, flax is the most popular and strongest of the bast fibres. Wild flax fibres found in the Upper Palaeolithic layers of a Georgian cave indicate that humans have been crafting cords and weaving flax baskets for over 30,000 years.

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860 days ago

Certified Translations and Interpreting

Translations & Interpreting Coordinator from Global Translations

Certified translations of all documents, such as birth, marriage and death certificates, apostille, driver licences, immigration documents, etc. Experienced online and face-to-face interpreters for any event. Call now or visit our website at: www.globaltranslations.co.nz...

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860 days ago

New Products

Beds & More Outlet Shop Feilding

We're super excited to have new products due in stock in next few days... Tri-Pillow, King size pillow. Give us a call to place an order. 06 323 1997

860 days ago

International Chess Day

NumberWorks'nWords Palmerston North

Almost everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!

A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking man’s game. From its early days in … View more
Almost everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!

A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking man’s game. From its early days in India in the 6th century, to everywhere in the world today, chess is a wonderful game to play anytime, anywhere, and with almost anyone.

Has your child played the game of chess? Why not try it today!

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860 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.

An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.
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For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.

An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.

We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
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861 days ago

Utility Drawers

Stephen from Palmerston North Central

As pictured
106cm high
40cm deep
33cm wide

Pickup Hokowhitu

Free

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861 days ago

Utility Drawers

Stephen from Palmerston North Central

As pictured
106cm high
40cm deep
33cm wide

Pickup Hokowhitu

Free

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862 days ago

Garage Sale @ 67 Fairs Road

Linda from Milson

Garage Sale @ 67 Fairs Rd, Milson on Saturday 23rd July 2022. Starts at 08:30am. Final house/workshop clearance including dining chairs, stereo with turntable, garden, electrical and automotive items. Please bring your cash and your manners. Make an offer as everything must go!

862 days ago

Ways to make your home feel cosier in Winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour: Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours … View more
Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour: Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours will simulate a cosier, warmer mood. Blue and purples are on the cool side so they will simulate the opposite mood.

Warm lighting: Group lighting by using task and ambience lighting and a mixture of table and floor lamps. Warm coloured bulbs throw out a softer light and give a room a cosy feel.

TIP: Having your lights on separate switches means you can control how bright/dim a space will be.

Add pot plants: Any living element contributes to a cosy and inviting feel. Plants in baskets are not only on-trend, but they also generate more oxygen inside your home too.

TIP: Group pots together using different shapes and heights to make a focal point.

Carpet, rugs and textiles: Tiles are great but can be chilly underfoot in the cooler months. Carpets insulate, soften and warm up a room and New Zealand wool carpets are environmentally friendly with a sustainable fibre, plus naturally flame retardant.

Don’t discount rugs even if you have carpets. Make sure you choose a rug that works with your existing carpet. Placing a rug between yourself and the floor instantly guarantees a warmer atmosphere. Rugs are also incredibly good at tying a space together.

TIP: Garage carpet reforms the space from a cold concrete feel to a soft warm space too!

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862 days ago

Reading Tip #4

NumberWorks'nWords Palmerston North

Choose a favourite time to read together as a family and enjoy it. This might be everyone reading the same book together, reading different things at the same time, or getting your children to read to each other. This time spent reading together can be relaxing for all ?‍?‍?‍??

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863 days ago

Feilding Writers Have a New Location

Pat from Feilding

Feilding Writers are meeting at a new venue this month. We are a group of enthusiastic writers, both published and unpublished, and new members are welcome to attend. Our next meeting is at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday 18 July, at 44 Derby Street (cottage at the back). Text 027-292-2222 if you would like … View moreFeilding Writers are meeting at a new venue this month. We are a group of enthusiastic writers, both published and unpublished, and new members are welcome to attend. Our next meeting is at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday 18 July, at 44 Derby Street (cottage at the back). Text 027-292-2222 if you would like to come, just so we know how many to expect. See you there!

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