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This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.
As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View moreThis month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.
As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!
Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (20-26 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:
info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
New cheese has just dropped at the Chilly Box!! Grab em while you can for these great prices!! 😍😍😍
As a member you will occasionally be invited to participate in various consumer product evaluations.
To become a member, you will need to:
• Be aged between 18 and 65 year old
• Declare any known food allergies or intolerance's
• Declare any dietary requirements
• Declare any … View moreAs a member you will occasionally be invited to participate in various consumer product evaluations.
To become a member, you will need to:
• Be aged between 18 and 65 year old
• Declare any known food allergies or intolerance's
• Declare any dietary requirements
• Declare any medical conditions
• Be able to communicate competently in English
If you fit this description and want to join our consumer database, please click on the link below:
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Or scan our QR code on the flyer.
Participants selected to take part in studies will be reimbursed for their time. Please note all participants must bring photo ID to participate on the day of the study.
Any questions? please contact us at feast@massey.ac.nz
Pink, red, yellow, climbing, rambling, oh so beautiful they are. New Zealand's rose breeders and specialist nurseries have such a treat for you. Pictured here is 'My Sweetheart' from Matthews Nurseries, and there's lots more. Sit back and enjoy.
Laundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.
Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.
The TikTok… View moreLaundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.
Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.
The TikTok user who started the trend soaked her freshly-laundered towels in warm water with a regular laundry detergent, washing soda, and borax – and the water turned dark brown.
The video prompted many of us to wonder whether we’ve been unwittingly nestling into dirty linens our entire lives. Home cleaning enthusiasts have since tried the technique on everything from clothes to rugs and second-hand couch covers.
What laundry stripping does is soak out any leftover detergent, fabric softener, minerals and natural body oils that have collected on the fabric over time. But some cleaning experts say it's unnecessary and brings out more dye than dirt.
So, I decided to test it out on a white duvet cover. I clean my sheets weekly and duvet cover once every couple of months. As a general rule, someone who sleeps in make-up and eats in bed as frequently as I do, shouldn't have white linens. But as a basic white woman in her mid-20s, fashion dictates I must.
The duvet appeared pretty white before going into the laundry strip. The strip wash recipe called for a 1:1:2 ratio mixture of borax, washing soda (sodium carbonate) and laundry detergent.
Borax is available at hardware stores and pharmacists, and the other ingredients you can find in the supermarket.
What I used:
- Greenwoods Washing Soda Crystals: ($4.99 from Countdown)
- Fab laundry liquid Frangipani 1L ($6.00 from Countdown)
- Borax ($10.99 from Bunnings)
To strip laundry, combine borax, washing soda and a regular laundry detergent in a 1:1:2 ratio in hot water.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Ever thought about switching to Wireless Broadband? Manawatu is in a great spot to connect to internet that runs over our reliable 4G network. It’s simple to set up with no contractors or digging up your driveway - just plug in your modem and away you go.
Plus, … View moreEver thought about switching to Wireless Broadband? Manawatu is in a great spot to connect to internet that runs over our reliable 4G network. It’s simple to set up with no contractors or digging up your driveway - just plug in your modem and away you go.
Plus, sign up before 30 June & you’ll get $20* credit every month for the life of your plan. That could save you $240* a year by making the switch to Wireless.
*Wireless not available everywhere. Spark modem is required and not included in plan pricing. hSpark terms & credit criteria apply.
We're super pleased to be able to display Windoware Honeycomb Blinds in our showroom. Experience these insulating blinds for yourself and be sure to check out the latest consumer report showing that these blinds are 63% effective at retaining heat at your windows.
Window Trendz
Corner of … View moreWe're super pleased to be able to display Windoware Honeycomb Blinds in our showroom. Experience these insulating blinds for yourself and be sure to check out the latest consumer report showing that these blinds are 63% effective at retaining heat at your windows.
Window Trendz
Corner of Victoria Ave & Main St,
Palmerston North
Free Measure and Quote - 06 355 5588
Dear neighbours,
It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?
Thank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the … View moreThank you, Aotearoa.
You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.
But you can still help.
The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.
Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.
The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) … View moreCall us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.
The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) is to clean your home and get it organised. Doing those two things alone will drastically improve the quality of your space.
Then, on to decorating. With years of budget decorating behind (and in front of!) us, we've amassed a few helpful tips for 'making house' with a slim wallet.
1. Paint an accent wall
STAND OUT: This one wall, in the home of Melbourne designer Miranda Skoczek, brings something extra-special to her bedroom without going overboard.
Painting your walls is one of the most cost-effective decorative updates you can make to your home. But if you're on a shoestring budget, the two cans of $30 paint it may require to paint your bedroom could very well put you off.
Instead, consider painting an accent wall. One litre (which will cover around 9 square metres) or a 2.5-litre can (which covers up to 24 square metres) is likely all you'll need to cover a single wall, which can make just as much of an impact.
2. Get rid of unsightly items
FIRE THE WIRE: This clever little picket fence, designed by Karl Zahn, provides some fun inspiration for ways you can tidy up all those wires that often dominate the modern day living room.
Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of, or unsightly items that you need to hide.
Dated, worn or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they're non-essential, removing them can give your home a clean slate.
One of the worst offenders common in rental apartments is vertical blinds. Or how about those not-so-stylish college posters you've been holding on to? Let go, or at least put them in storage.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Hi Neighbours,
We have launched our little online business and would like to invite all to have a look at our products, there are a wide range of items available and more being uploaded as we go along.
The perfect gift for a friend, yourself or "because you want it"
It is called … View moreHi Neighbours,
We have launched our little online business and would like to invite all to have a look at our products, there are a wide range of items available and more being uploaded as we go along.
The perfect gift for a friend, yourself or "because you want it"
It is called Essence Esoteric Essentials and we are on trademe too - 3ssence
Would be great to get your support
Still tryi g to get everything set up so would appreciate your positive feedback
Cheers
To complement our hospital level care unit and Dementia Centre we also have Residential Care Apartments, or 'LTO's'. These rooms are larger than the regular rooms and have a private lounge, en-suite and kitchen area.
Rooms are initially purchased either by the family or the … View moreTo complement our hospital level care unit and Dementia Centre we also have Residential Care Apartments, or 'LTO's'. These rooms are larger than the regular rooms and have a private lounge, en-suite and kitchen area.
Rooms are initially purchased either by the family or the individual, and have an ongoing residential care fee - the same payment required anywhere once assessed as needing 24 hour care. This will be paid privately or via the super and government subsidy, depending on asset thresholds (this is established by WINZ / MOH, not RRCC staff).
For further information, please ring and talk to our Facility Manager, Darren McKean on 06 323 5050 or email, fm@ranfurlyrcc.co.nz, alternatively please contact our General Manager, Virginia Dyall-Kalidas on 021 713 939 or email, gm@ranfurlyrcc.co.nz.
Refreshed and Ready to move into, 25 Richmond Avenue is a fantastic opportunity for you to secure your new home in this busy property market.
Don't hesitate to contact us
Going out of garden pots, so two more up for sale.
One is a dark reddish brown and the other is a nice Aztec styled design.
Measurements are 38 cm high and 34 cm wide at top.
Price is $50 for both or will sell separately for $25 each.
Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail … View morePaint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!
Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail price in May 2021 at Resene owned ColorShops.
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