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Jill says working at Julia Wallace Village has been a joy.
Read about the Village Manager's story below.
Manawatū is soaking after a downpour left roads underwater and a main traffic link closed due to slips, and more wet weather is forecast for the region. Was your neighbourhood flooded?
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 moreIt'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!
To do our part, here's two phrases we believe everyone should know in Te Reo Māori.
The Shannon Kai Hub fed 311 people, between August 26 and September 4, with 84 contactless deliveries.
It’s Essential Items Office gave away 576 items, between August 19 and September 7.
Kia ora neighbours! Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency allocated $24.3 billion to various transport projects in its national programme, but left Horowhenua $0 for cycling and walking paths. How do you feel about this?
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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Hi everyone, if you have ever wanted to learn how to play guitar, and just want to learn the basics for beginners, why not try some lessons? Music is so enjoyable and learning a instrument can be a lot of fun! 😊🎸 Please feel free to get in touch if interested. … View moreHi everyone, if you have ever wanted to learn how to play guitar, and just want to learn the basics for beginners, why not try some lessons? Music is so enjoyable and learning a instrument can be a lot of fun! 😊🎸 Please feel free to get in touch if interested. Phone/Text Michelle and Erick 027 2240 170 or send us a message on here, or email retroshowsnz@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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 moreHey 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.
From pine cones to tree-shaped centrepieces, have fun creating your own Christmas decor with Resene’s festive, on-trend colour combinations. Combine your favourite Resene testpot colours to match your Christmas style. Find out how to create your own.
People in Horowhenua have an extra two weeks to consider the make-up of the district’s elected representation. Submissions now close on October 6.
The district council is proposing to cut two general ward seats while adding a Māori ward representative and merging the Miranui and Kere Kere … View morePeople in Horowhenua have an extra two weeks to consider the make-up of the district’s elected representation. Submissions now close on October 6.
The district council is proposing to cut two general ward seats while adding a Māori ward representative and merging the Miranui and Kere Kere wards.
I am looking to buy a piece of land in Tangimoana or surrounds. Wondering if there is anyone who has a space they would be willing to get rid of. Cheers
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