WANTED 2.25L plastic bottles
Do you have empty 2.25L soft drink bottles or know where I can get them from? House of Science requires a continuous supply of these bottles for the '3, 2, 1 Lift Off!' kit. We're a charity so if we can source these bottles for free and repurpose them for education, then it's a win-win situation! The bottles are used as a rocket launcher for a 'Stomp rocket' activity plus they are the 'rocket' launched using an Aquapod rocket launcher. Please email me to arrange pickup/drop off (I don't check this feed so please don't message). Thanks!!
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If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
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Here's what you need to know before making an offer on a house
🏠 What is the neighbourhood like?
Familiarise yourself with the neighbourhood, to check accessibility to public transport, schools and shops. Visit the street at different times of day, to find out how quiet or noisy it gets. Check with the local council whether they know of any future developments in the area that could increase noise or traffic.
🏠 How much are the rates and insurance?
Do a property search on the local council’s website to see what the rates are.
You can also get quotes from insurers to find out what it might cost to insure it.
Check whether the homeowner is paying off the cost of installing insulation or heating units through their rates, because you will inherit that debt if you buy the house.
🏠 For a unit title, check the pre-contract disclosure
If the property is on a unit title development (for example, an apartment), ask to see the pre-contract disclosure. This is basic information about the unit and the unit title development.
🏠 Get a LIM (Land Information Memorandum) report
A LIM report tells you everything the local council knows about the land and the buildings, for example, what building consents and code compliance certificates they have issued for work done on the property.
🏠 Pre-purchase building inspection
Get an independent building inspector to examine the house thoroughly and look for potential problems with weather-tightness, wiring, plumbing or the foundations (piles).
Ask them to check for features that might make maintenance more difficult. For example, some types of wall claddings need specialist knowledge to maintain, access to the gutters might not be straightforward, and retaining walls can be expensive to repair.
🏠 Check the property title
Ask a lawyer or conveyancer to check the property title for things like easements. For example, an easement might allow a neighbour to access part of the property. The property title should also confirm the property boundary.
More information is on the Settled website:
www.settled.govt.nz...
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Waitangi Day!🌌
We are open this Waitangi Day! Don’t miss out on some great deals, including our stock clearance on scarves and clothing at half price! Pop in and discover a range of furniture, homeware, and other unique finds waiting for a new home!👚👒🛋️🛍️
Come visit us at:
9am-5pm, 22/28 Jellicoe Road, Panmure
shop.panmure@redcross.org.nz
09 527 8153
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