Himatangi, Foxton

909 days ago

Do you have a great yam recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for yam recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before June 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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909 days ago

Koru 2076/89

Paul from Levin

Koru beside Arapaepae Track, Levin.

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910 days ago

Manawatu River Estuary (94743)

Paul from Levin

Manawatu Estuary viewed from Foxton Boat Club boat ramp. Click to enlarge for better view.

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910 days ago

Winter Sale

Beds & More Outlet Shop - Levin

Our winter sale has started with clearance items and end of lines instore now. Pop in to see what is available.

910 days ago

Homed Manawatū - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Manawatu

Our House of the Week this week is a four bedroom family home in Hokowhitu, which has the added bonus of a self-contained studio too. For sale through Stu Fleming and Lyndsey Elliott from Ray White. This and so much more in today's edition of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?… View more
Our House of the Week this week is a four bedroom family home in Hokowhitu, which has the added bonus of a self-contained studio too. For sale through Stu Fleming and Lyndsey Elliott from Ray White. This and so much more in today's edition of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Manawatū to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Manawatū.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Manawatū gets delivered to letterboxes on a Thursday, and also inserted into the Manawatū Standard, delivered to subscribers, and is available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Karen Baker on 021 973 105 or karen.baker@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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910 days ago

WANTED TO BUY ! POLYSTYRENE INSULATION

Sonja from Foxton Beach

Hi fellow Neighbourly users😀
I'm after 15m2 of insulation for a cabin
If you jave some left over from a build!
Contact Sonja. 0273491880
Thank you

912 days ago

Are you obsessed with your houseplants? Enter our Houseplant Hero competition!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View more
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.

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912 days ago

The Green Side of Wool

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Levin

We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone of the economy for many years.

Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and for several decades wool accounted for more than one third of New … View more
We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone of the economy for many years.

Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and for several decades wool accounted for more than one third of New Zealand’s exports by value, with the sheep population peaking at just over 70 million in 1982.

This number is significant when compared to New Zealand’s human population of 5 million. By 2020 sheep numbers dropped to 26 million following a decline in profitability compared to other types of farming, particularly dairy.

While also farmed as a food source, today’s article focuses on sheep wool and its environmental attributes.

Wool is a natural and renewable resource and as long as our beloved sheep are eating our tasty green pastures they will always produce wool. Wool has amazing properties that make it ideal for many applications from home furnishings to underwear.

Cotton and synthetic fibres are currently the most commonly produced fibres globally, however, their performance and environmental benefits do not compare to wool.

From Wool to Yarn
The wool clip (the total yield of wool shorn during one season from the sheep) is sent to the scourers where it is cleaned and dried before being spun into yarn. The yarn is then sent to the textile manufacturer where many different processes are involved.

The yarn is wound onto dye cones to be dyed the required colours. Next the yarn is warped onto beams which are threaded through the loom, allowing the weft yarn to run across the warp and create a woven fabric.

The fabric is then inspected, washed, and dried. Very few chemicals are used in the processing, typically only water and heat.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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913 days ago

A calm morning (083439)

Paul from Levin

A calm morning at Foxton last week.

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913 days ago

Kirby Sentria II Home Care System

Jenni from Levin

Built to last! Approx 8 Years old, excellent condition. Comes with manual, many attachments plus carpet shampoo system (unused). Price is negotiable.

Price: $350

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926 days ago

RENTAL PROPERTY NEEDED

Helena from Levin

Hiya a couple in my family have had there home sold out from under them and a looking for a longterm rental 1-3 bedrooms plus garage can pay up to $500 per week PM ME FOR CONTACT DETAILS

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916 days ago

samsung galaxy for sale

Dave from Levin

samsung galaxy A70 in as new condition and oerfect working order , not locked ro any network , comes with magnetic hard case with black leather ohone wallet plus brand new screen protector in the original box with the simtool and users guide txt 0211418933

Price: $250

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916 days ago

Bluetooth speaker for sale

Dave from Levin

B & O A1 bluetooth soeaker , Bang and Olsen are known for high end , top quality audio equipment and this speaker shows why . This small and compact speaker produces amasing sound quality that is second to none , the cost of that powerful sound quality is the battery life is not as lomg as … View moreB & O A1 bluetooth soeaker , Bang and Olsen are known for high end , top quality audio equipment and this speaker shows why . This small and compact speaker produces amasing sound quality that is second to none , the cost of that powerful sound quality is the battery life is not as lomg as other speakers approx 6hrs continuos play and it is not weatherproof apart from that it is hars to beat txt 0211418933

Price: $100

916 days ago

Fabric bag for storing plastic bags

Maynard from Bulls - Sanson

Hi
Please does anyone know if there are any local makers of fabric bags used to store recycled food or rubbish bags. Wishing to buy a couple.
Thanks.

916 days ago

Wanting to buy old wooden wardrobe

Lani from Foxton Beach

Howdy neighbours, I'm wanting to buy an old free standing wooden wardrobe, doesn't matter too much on condition as just really wanting the door but it must have a mirror in the door. Cheers. I've attached an example.

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