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It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
… View moreIt’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.
Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!
So, you’ve finally chosen that fabulous wallpaper to showcase your interior style but how do you best look after it to keep it looking fresh and clean?
Many a foreign object can flick onto the surface of the wallpapers in your home, ranging from food to crayon to fly spray, and like any … View moreSo, you’ve finally chosen that fabulous wallpaper to showcase your interior style but how do you best look after it to keep it looking fresh and clean?
Many a foreign object can flick onto the surface of the wallpapers in your home, ranging from food to crayon to fly spray, and like any textile, wallpapers need a little bit of love every now and then. A regular wipe down with a clean cloth should keep dust and marks at bay, however, there are times when there may be the need for a deeper clean.
To better understand how to care for your wallcoverings we need to first discuss the different types of wallpapers on the market and their cleaning durability. The main three classifications are:
1. Scrubbable
Generally heavy vinyl’s, these types of wallcoverings are suited to higher trafficc areas as they can withstand scrubbing to remove stains and dirt more effectively.
2. Washable
Coated papers (light weight vinyl) would fall into this category, a mild detergent and water can be used to occasionally wipe surface of wallcovering. They are unsuitable for high traffic areas due to light cleaning and inability to remove stains or contaminants without damage.
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Our latest one-off evening seminar entitled "After the Accident: Rebuilding your Life through Mental Resilience" with Rosemary Johnson is offered this Thursday evening 28 July from 4:30-6:30pm (NZ time). In-person or on-line via Zoom from anywhere in the world! The seminar will also be … View moreOur latest one-off evening seminar entitled "After the Accident: Rebuilding your Life through Mental Resilience" with Rosemary Johnson is offered this Thursday evening 28 July from 4:30-6:30pm (NZ time). In-person or on-line via Zoom from anywhere in the world! The seminar will also be made available as a video recorded session the following week for those unable to attend at the live session.
Time Zone equivalents:
• Honolulu, Hawai’i: Wednesday 27 July, 6:30-8:30pm
• US Pacific: Wednesday 27 July, 9:30-11:30pm
• Paris, France: Thursday 28 July, 6:30-8:30am
• New Delhi, India: Thursday 28 July, 10:00am-12:00pm
• Bangkok, Thailand: Thursday 28 July, 11:30am-1:30pm
• Singapore: Thursday 28 July, 12:30-2:30pm
• Sydney, Australia: Thursday 28 July, 2:30-4:30pm
Registration available on our website:
Our Term 3 Introductory Mandarin 101 language course for beginners starts on Tuesday 2 August and meets from 6:30-8:00pm (NZ time) for 8 consecutive weeks. Continuing classes are in the same time slot moving forward. You can take this course either in person in Hamilton, New Zealand, or you can … View moreOur Term 3 Introductory Mandarin 101 language course for beginners starts on Tuesday 2 August and meets from 6:30-8:00pm (NZ time) for 8 consecutive weeks. Continuing classes are in the same time slot moving forward. You can take this course either in person in Hamilton, New Zealand, or you can Zoom in from anywhere in the world. Some
Time Zone equivalents are:
Honolulu, Hawai’i: Mondays 8:30-10:00pm beginning 1 Aug
US Pacific: Mondays 11:30pm-1:00am beginning 1 Aug
London, UK: Tuesdays 7:30-9:00am beginning 2 Aug
New Delhi, India: Tuesdays 12:00-1:30pm beginning 2 Aug
Singapore: Tuesdays 2:30-4:00pm beginning 2 Aug
Sydney, Australia: Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm beginning 2 Aug
Check out this and all of our other language, arts, culture, humanities and environment courses on our website.
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Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.
To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View moreAre you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.
To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.
Competition closes on Friday 12 … View moreHey Neighbours!
Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.
Competition closes on Friday 12 August 2022. Terms and conditions apply.
Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.
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Study Japanese with EarthDiverse either in-person or on-line from anywhere via Zoom! Our Japanese language programme, now in its third year, offers introductory, intermediate and advanced Japanese classes for both beginners and more advanced learners. Our Term 3 classes begin the week starting 1 … View moreStudy Japanese with EarthDiverse either in-person or on-line from anywhere via Zoom! Our Japanese language programme, now in its third year, offers introductory, intermediate and advanced Japanese classes for both beginners and more advanced learners. Our Term 3 classes begin the week starting 1 August 2022. We offer over 140 different courses on a term-by-term rotating basis with new courses introduced each term. This Term beginning next week offers 49 courses available now. Check out this and all of our other language, culture and nature courses on our website.
Spark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.
Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings … View moreSpark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.
Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings each year on their broadband bill, because they are failing to shop around for cheaper broadband plans.
We estimate that over 500,000 households would be able to pay less for their broadband each month but many consumers are unaware of the fact that they could be making these savings and people often don’t know where to start when looking for a change in broadband plan or provider.
This is where NZ Compare can help. Our websites are simple to use and if you need more help, our friendly, Auckland based, customer support centre can advise on the most suitable broadband plan for your needs and help talk you through the switch. With unlimited fibre broadband plans available for less than $60 a month why would you pay more?
Find out more at NZ Compare or call the team on 0508 226672
CORRECTION: This post has been amended to clarify that the price of fibre and copper broadband internet services will increase, and that the increase is between $3 and $5 a month, not only $5 a month on fibre broadband plans as previously posted. (Amended at 10.31am, June 23, 2022)
Ratepayers face “significant” added costs to demolition plans for Hamilton’s defunct Founders Theatre as opponents make a last-ditch plea to the courts.
Their lawyers have asked the city council stop all work towards the demolition of the theatre, according to an email from acting Hamilton … View moreRatepayers face “significant” added costs to demolition plans for Hamilton’s defunct Founders Theatre as opponents make a last-ditch plea to the courts.
Their lawyers have asked the city council stop all work towards the demolition of the theatre, according to an email from acting Hamilton City Council boss Sean Murray.
The Theatre of the Impossible Trust (TOTI) intends to seek a review of the council’s decision through the High Court.
In May, councillors voted 9-4 to demolish Founders and transform the site into a multipurpose park.
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's “Feminism in Arabic Literature” course will be taught again beginning on Wed 3 August 2022, from 6:30-8:00pm (NZ Time). The course lasts for 8 consecutive weekly sessions. More more information on this and all of our other language, arts, history, … View moreEarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's “Feminism in Arabic Literature” course will be taught again beginning on Wed 3 August 2022, from 6:30-8:00pm (NZ Time). The course lasts for 8 consecutive weekly sessions. More more information on this and all of our other language, arts, history, literature, philosophy and religious diversity courses, please visit our website.
Just replaced the Microsoft Surface Book 1, and the battery gets swollen battery (Known fault) Causing Swollen display. This happens just around 3 years after purchase, Microsoft will advise to send the unit to them and they will send a refurbished unit but the customer will have to pay $800 … View moreJust replaced the Microsoft Surface Book 1, and the battery gets swollen battery (Known fault) Causing Swollen display. This happens just around 3 years after purchase, Microsoft will advise to send the unit to them and they will send a refurbished unit but the customer will have to pay $800 around,
This can be done as I have shown the one I have done with the right tool and skill, with patience.
Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are… View moreCommonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants.
Bast fibres have been used to manufacture ropes, sacks, sails, and other industrial fabrics for hundreds of years. Commonly known as ‘soft’ fibres, bast fibres are the fine, flexible fibres obtained from the stems of dicotyledonous plants. A sustainable choice, bast fibres support regenerative agricultural practices that can help the soil sequester carbon and as a natural resource, are entirely biodegradable. In this article we will investigate four of the most utilised bast fibres: flax, hemp, ramie, and jute.
Between the epidermis (the outermost layer of cells) and the core of the plant’s stems are soft, woody fibre bundles or strands which can be over one metre long. The strands are composed of individual filaments made up of cellulose and hemicellulose cells bonded together by pectin or lignin, a cohesive gum which strengthens the stem of the plant.
During harvest the stems are cut close to the ground and the fibres are separated either through a natural decomposition process called retting (engaging moisture and bacteria to rot away the gummy cellular tissues) or by decortication (peeling the stems manually or mechanically). After retting, the fibres can be mechanically extracted through a process known as scutching.
In contrast to bast fibres, leaf fibres are obtained from the leaves of monocotyledonous plants with parallel-veined leaves, such as grasses, lilies, orchids, and palms. The long, stiff fibres of plants including abaca, cantala, Mauritius hemp, and sisal are generally used to create cordage or ropes, however, due to labour-intensive harvesting processes they are used less frequently than synthetic options.
Flax (Linen): Famously grown across northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ireland, flax is the most popular and strongest of the bast fibres. Wild flax fibres found in the Upper Palaeolithic layers of a Georgian cave indicate that humans have been crafting cords and weaving flax baskets for over 30,000 years.
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