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Okay. I have recently moved into my own home; a refurbished 1950's brick with double glazing. Insulation in both ceiling and floor.
My in-built fire is proving to be rather useless.
I am wanting to get a new fire. I WAS initially very set on a pellet fire; and then when an insulation … View moreOkay. I have recently moved into my own home; a refurbished 1950's brick with double glazing. Insulation in both ceiling and floor.
My in-built fire is proving to be rather useless.
I am wanting to get a new fire. I WAS initially very set on a pellet fire; and then when an insulation person came around he said they're only designed for old grannies.
Since then I've had others rave about them. So I am doing some more investigating before I make my decision.
For those that HAVE put them into older homes, how have you found them... pros & cons.
Would really value others honest opinions, particularly going by their own experience; especially those that have gone from a wood fire to a pellet fire.
And is Otago Pellet Fires the only place to get them from here in Dunedin?
Many thanks!
Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more.
The Department of Conservation is calling for more co-operation from the Clutha River whitebaiting community to report illegal fishing.
At a public whitebaiting pre-season meeting on Monday at Balclutha, DOC biodiversity ranger Ciaran Campbell said sustainability and saving the … View moreThe Department of Conservation is calling for more co-operation from the Clutha River whitebaiting community to report illegal fishing.
At a public whitebaiting pre-season meeting on Monday at Balclutha, DOC biodiversity ranger Ciaran Campbell said sustainability and saving the fishery was...
The new Taratahi-Telford relationship has got off to a good start with a swell in student numbers, largely due to a recent influx of Whenua Kura - Maori agricultural students.
In the two weeks since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre officially took over the Telford campus near Balclutha, ...
It's been a whirlwind 24 hours for Hamish Walker as he comes to grips with his selection as National Clutha-Southland candidate.
Life will never be quite the the same again, the 32-year-old business adviser, said.
On Wednesday night, he emerged as the National Party's choice to … View moreIt's been a whirlwind 24 hours for Hamish Walker as he comes to grips with his selection as National Clutha-Southland candidate.
Life will never be quite the the same again, the 32-year-old business adviser, said.
On Wednesday night, he emerged as the National Party's choice to replace MP Todd ...
Would they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.
Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. … View moreWould they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.
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There's a distinct whiff of spring in the air this week, and you know it's just around the corner when you start seeing Daffodil displays in shop windows, and the Clutha Leader celebrates that this week in pictures and features. The fact whitebait are running is also another sign that … View moreThere's a distinct whiff of spring in the air this week, and you know it's just around the corner when you start seeing Daffodil displays in shop windows, and the Clutha Leader celebrates that this week in pictures and features. The fact whitebait are running is also another sign that nature and season are on the move. Conversely though, Milton is already thinking ahead and preparing for next winter, with the first Cosy Home Expo next Wednesday 1pm-8pm at the Milton Country Club, where people can learn all about insulation and subsidies (check out the link below). Read all about it in this week's issue, and remember, you can find most of our stories on stuff just by googling the subject. Read and enjoy. Love to hear your feedback. You'll see we've posted a number of stories, and these all contain issues that affect us all, ranging from penguins to politicians.
A solemn procession of South Otago Forest & Bird members in penguin costumes marched funeral-style o…
We're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an … View moreWe're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an unexpected friendly gesture. It might even be something you've seen on Neighbourly!
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The season began on Tuesday and runs until November 30. See coverage of public pre-season, and DOC's plea for more co-operation to conserve the fishery, at the meeting for whitebaiter's held at Balclutha on Monday. Stories will also be in this week's Clutha Leader.
A recent series of burglaries at Kaitangata has prompted Clutha police to suggest the south Otago town sets up a Neighbourhood Watch.
Senior sergeant Cynthia Fairely of Balclutha said seven burglaries had been reported between July 11 and August 11, for which three separate arrests had been ...
The long-awaited Cosy Homes Expo will be held at the Milton next Wednesday.
Milton is the launch pad for a pilot programme to promote warmer and healthier homes in the Clutha District, initiated by Dunedin-based Cosy Homes Charitable Trust.
In July, the Trust got permission from the Otago … View moreThe long-awaited Cosy Homes Expo will be held at the Milton next Wednesday.
Milton is the launch pad for a pilot programme to promote warmer and healthier homes in the Clutha District, initiated by Dunedin-based Cosy Homes Charitable Trust.
In July, the Trust got permission from the Otago ...
The Catlins Promotions lakeside project to improve amenities at the Catlins Lake, near Owaka, has be…
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