Aorangi, Feilding

1555 days ago

We are open!

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we want you and your family to be able to have fun in the water and swim with confidence. We are open and operating under Level 2 Delta guidelines.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial swimming lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
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1555 days ago

The Equine World is coming to Taupō!

Equifest

The equestrian event of the year, Equifest is back. Returning to Taupō 29 – 31 October 2021, Equifest promised three exciting days of education, shopping, competition and nightshows.

From professionals to enthusiasts of all disciplines, riding levels and ages, together we can … View more
The equestrian event of the year, Equifest is back. Returning to Taupō 29 – 31 October 2021, Equifest promised three exciting days of education, shopping, competition and nightshows.

From professionals to enthusiasts of all disciplines, riding levels and ages, together we can connect, learn and power the industry.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets and get ready to celebrate everything we love about horses!
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1556 days ago

Super quiet Heat Pumps, perfect for bedrooms

EnergySmart - Palmerston North

Our Range of Mitsubishi Heat Pumps have incredible sound reducing technology, making them perfect for heating and cooling bedrooms!

Visit our website for more information

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1557 days ago

Nanny / Babysitter

Joel from Roslyn - Terrace End

Hi All! Does anyone know of a great nanny who's available for morning drop offs and afternoon pickups? It's for my 3yo boy and 1 yo girl. Any info would be much appreciated ☺️

1556 days ago

New Listing in Parklands

Principal and Licensee Agent from Stu Fleming and Lyndsey Elliott - Ray White Real Estate

New Listing in Parklands!
We are delighted to bring to the market 111 Ruamahanga Crescent, located in this ever popular area.
Well maintained and appealing, don't miss out on this wonderful family home.

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1556 days ago

Fostering Kindness at Julia Wallace

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

Jill says working at Julia Wallace Village has been a joy.

Read about the Village Manager's story below.

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1556 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
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1556 days ago

Three Waters Reform

Manawatu District Council

Will the Government’s proposed Three Waters Reform benefit residents of the Manawatū District? Find out more

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1556 days ago
1558 days ago

All About Curtain & Upholstery Fabrics

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

There are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types … View moreThere are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types will be well known to you like plain and printed fabrics, while others less so.

You may be wondering why cotton and linen for example are not included here – this is because they are a type of composition that falls within one of these categories below.

Here we give you a high-level overview of the styles of fabrics available to you for your home interior or commercial interior project.

PLAIN
Plain fabrics are characterised by simple weaves and textures not showing any complex design.
Simple weaves are for instance – hopsacks, twills, herringbones and satins. Common fabric compositions used for plain fabrics include natural fibres (cotton, linen) as well as synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, etc.)

Plain interior fabrics take on a simple and paired back aesthetic. Ideal for a minimalist décor, you can complement plain fabrics with more textured and tactile textiles for added interest to your home décor.

PRINTED
Printing is the process of applying coloured designs and patterns to a woven textile. One or more colours are applied to the fabric in specific parts only, using thickened dyes to prevent the colour from spreading beyond the limits of the pattern or design. In quality printed fabrics, the colour is bonded with the fibre so as to resist loss of dye from washing and friction (crocking). Printing is an ancient textile manufacturing technique of which there are five print production methods you can use:

Burn Out Printing:
A process which uses chemicals, rather than colour, to burn out or dissolve away one fibre in a fabric. The purpose is to achieve a sheer design on a solid or opaque fabric. The chemicals used during production can make this fabric sensitive to ultraviolet degradation when hung in direct sunlight.

Digital Printing:
Rapidly becoming a popular and commercially viable printing method due to its flexibility, precision and consistency. With this new printing technique it is now possible to print any design, even with photographic detail, onto fabric. There are no restrictions in the amount of colour that can be used.

Engraved Roller Printing:
The printing method used for the majority of fabrics worldwide. The colours are printed directly onto the fabric. There must be one roller for each colour used in the print. The more colours used, the better the print definition and depth of colour. The number of colours used is printed on the left hand selvedge of a fabric along with the brand.

Hand Block Printing:

The oldest form of printing. Print designs are created by transferring dyestuffs onto fabric with the help of wooden, linoleum, or copper blocks. Artisans hand craft individual blocks to carry each different colour in a design and perfectly match block placement to create the all-over design.

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1564 days ago

Builder

William from Roslyn - Terrace End

I would like a quote to gib a bedroom
We have a villa with a 12 foot stud

1560 days ago

Three Waters Reform

Manawatu District Council

Will the Government’s proposed Three Waters Reform benefit residents of the Manawatū District? Find out more

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1562 days ago

Oak 4 drawer dressing table

Bev from Feilding

Someone on Facebook had a beautiful oak 4 drawer low boy I commented but I can’t find the post anywhere, if anyone else saw it.

1561 days ago

Get your financial life in order with MoneyIQ

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View more
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.

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