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Introducing Sort It Online a new platform that provides jobseekers and students with worthwhile ways to connect with potential Manawatū employers and education providers virtually.
Sort It Online is made up of two components, an Online Webinar Series and the recently launched Sort It Event App.
… View moreIntroducing Sort It Online a new platform that provides jobseekers and students with worthwhile ways to connect with potential Manawatū employers and education providers virtually.
Sort It Online is made up of two components, an Online Webinar Series and the recently launched Sort It Event App.
Kicking off on Monday 25th May Sort It Online will run over the course of four weeks with a series of webinars and workshops, each of them designed to introduce you to a different industry or career pathway that you can explore. The webinars will be about 30 minutes long, taking place most weekdays, and will include a presentation from a business leader or industry expert and a chance for live Q&A with attendees.
To see what webinars are available and to register, visit sortexpo.co.nz... or download the ManawatuNZ app on the App Store or Google Play.
Ngā mihi o te ata kiritata,
Palmerston North City Council may drop its 4.4 per cent rates increase to 1.95 per cent following the hardships of a Covid-19 recession.
Nearly half the public submissions on the draft budget asked council to freeze rates or reduce the increase.
But Councillor … View moreNgā mihi o te ata kiritata,
Palmerston North City Council may drop its 4.4 per cent rates increase to 1.95 per cent following the hardships of a Covid-19 recession.
Nearly half the public submissions on the draft budget asked council to freeze rates or reduce the increase.
But Councillor Susan Baty said it would not be possible to freeze rates and still build a progressive city.
Are they making the right decision?
t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....
A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.
The reason can … View moret's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....
A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.
The reason can be that the material has stretched or has moved on the blind shaft. Things like insects or stray bits of stuff can be wrapped up in the roll as the blind is rolled up.
The first thing to do is to make sure there is no foreign objects or insects rolled into the roll and make sure the blind is attached to the roller properly. Do this by rolling the blind down to its full extent and checking.
If the sides are damaged you should make sure any loose threads etc are cleared and you can trim the damaged side with a sharp pair of scissors. To do this remove the blind from the brackets.
Many of the blinds have a spring loaded pin at the end opposite the chain. This spring is retracted by turning the knurled wheel either up or down till the spring is retracted. The blind can then be removed by lowering it and sliding it off the other bracket. The more level the blind the easier to remove from the other bracket. Sometimes it will come down leaving the drive still there. If so, all you need to do is remove the drive and replace in the shaft.
Some blinds have lift up out of bracket ends or plastic roller pins that need a small screw driver to remove.
Some blinds are a spring loaded one end and have a lift up attachment on the other end.
(If you are not sure how, Google, “taking down roller blind shades” and you will find a video for the type you have.)
Hint here, ensure the blind is rolled up before removing. Lay the blind on a table or floor and trim.
Roll the blind up again.
Reinstall the blind.
When doing that make sure that when you fit the drive end back onto the bracket, that the cover over the chain wheel is at the top so the chain can run properly (It should be in the 11 – 1 position.), and that the chain is free. The spring pin should just push up into its bracket. If it is a bit tight you can use the wheel to wind the spring in and then you can let the pin out once in position.
Roll the blind up and down several times.
If the blind is rolling to one side then you can adjust this.
Let the blind right down till you can see the where the fabric is fastened to the roll shaft.
What you need to do is to put a strip of masking tape on the roller shaft, where the material is attached, at the end that you want the blind to roll back too. i.e. the opposite end to the way it rolls across to now.
Depending on the width of the blind a strip 100-150 mm will be long enough for a blind up to a meter wide but for a wider blind you can put a strip 250-300mm long.
Try rolling up the blind and if it is still rolling to the side then you can add another strip the same size on top of the first one. Add more strips as necessary. Simple stuff to do.
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By harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be … View moreBy harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be applied to students’ daily learning, so that when they finish their studies, they are more motivated than ever.
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Hi neighbours,
Crickey its great to be out and about again. Level 2 feels like such freedom doesn't it? Even if we do need to keep our distance and wash our hands constantly.
If you'd like to get any window glass repaired before the real cold comes, please give us a call.
The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View moreGot a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand … View moreAs a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?
Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
FAMCO water has been on line, on the phone, in the truck and on the job throughout the covid19 challenging times as an essential service.
It was wonderful to have been of service to many existing and new customers throughout this time! Thank you all for your confidence in our ongoing safe and … View moreFAMCO water has been on line, on the phone, in the truck and on the job throughout the covid19 challenging times as an essential service.
It was wonderful to have been of service to many existing and new customers throughout this time! Thank you all for your confidence in our ongoing safe and deliverable service!
And now - Autumn is here, covid19 level 2 has arrived - but still very little rain! Don't run out of drinking water.......Call us on 0800 456463 - FAMCO delivers.
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