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🤗🤗🤗Ata Marie Whanau & Friends
🎉🎉🎉We are pleased to announce another great program
✅✅✅ Te Ropu Wahine - The Womens Group for ALL WOMEN
⏰⏰⏰next week on Wednesday 10th from 10.00-12.00pm.
🌈🌈🌈This is a special time for our women to socialise and enjoy a mix… View more🤗🤗🤗Ata Marie Whanau & Friends
🎉🎉🎉We are pleased to announce another great program
✅✅✅ Te Ropu Wahine - The Womens Group for ALL WOMEN
⏰⏰⏰next week on Wednesday 10th from 10.00-12.00pm.
🌈🌈🌈This is a special time for our women to socialise and enjoy a mix of craft with Bible study included. Morning tea provided.
🙏🙏🙏Unfortunately, we do not have creche so no children please. Koha appreciated.
🌠🌠🌠You will find us at the St Marks Church on the cnr of Dominion Rd & Breckons Ave Nawton.
Please contact Robyn Jackson 0272343030 with any further queries
These five tips will help to keep your house greens looking lush!
1. Potting and repotting
When potting a plant, choose a pot that has good drainage and always use a good quality potting mix (I use Tully’s Perfect Potting). If you do have a pot without drainage, you can pot it in a smaller … View moreThese five tips will help to keep your house greens looking lush!
1. Potting and repotting
When potting a plant, choose a pot that has good drainage and always use a good quality potting mix (I use Tully’s Perfect Potting). If you do have a pot without drainage, you can pot it in a smaller plastic pot and pop it inside.
When repotting, pick a pot that’s one size bigger than the one you have, place some firmly packed potting mix in the bottom and a small sprinkle of plant fertiliser (I use Ecostore Organic Biophos). Give the plant a good water and gently tip the pot on its side and ease out the plant, place it in the new pot and gently fill with potting mix, press down soil and keep filling until you are about 2-4cm from the top of the pot.
2. Light
Most plants like bright indirect sunlight. Plants get their nourishment and energy from the sun so don’t be shy about placing them in bright sunlight. As the seasons change, watch the light levels and move plants closer or further away from windows. Some plants can survive in very dim light but give them a bright light holiday one day a week. Pale foliage is a sign that your plant might not be getting enough light and brown patches on leaves can mean the plant is getting singed.
3. Water
One of the most common reasons indoor plants die is overwatering. The majority of plants need to be watered once a week. Once a month place them in a sink or bucket and drench the soil and roots, then let the water drain out well before placing them back in their spots. There are a few plants that like more water, such as peace lilies, and some that like less, including ZZ plants and snake plants.
4. Humidity
Lots of indoor plants, and the majority of what we sell, originate from sub-tropical rainforest-type climates. They love a light misting daily or you can sit them in the bathroom while you take a shower.
5. Choosing plants
Pick the right plant for you and your lifestyle. If you are new to house plants, start with an easy-care plant such as a succulent or cactus, then you can graduate to other types. If you go away a lot choose a plant that can survive without attention. If you live in the city you might want to think about plants that have super air cleansing powers.
The whole process of choosing plants and their weekly routine can be quite meditative. Enjoy the watering rituals you create — it’s a good chance to practise your mindfulness. Just remember once you start it’s hard to stop!
Kia Ora Koutou and Good Morning Whanau and Friends
We are pleased to announce that our first new raranga course for 2021 will start on Wednesday 17th February at 6.30pm - 8.30pm for six weeks. This course is perfect for beginners.
Spaces are limited so please call the office on 850 5020 or email … View moreKia Ora Koutou and Good Morning Whanau and Friends
We are pleased to announce that our first new raranga course for 2021 will start on Wednesday 17th February at 6.30pm - 8.30pm for six weeks. This course is perfect for beginners.
Spaces are limited so please call the office on 850 5020 or email us on goodnewscommunitycentre@gmail.com to reserve your space. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
You will find us at 78 Breckons Ave Nawton. We look forward to hearing from you soon. NAU MAI HAERE MAI HOKI MAI
The new school year is upon us! Though we can’t predict what 2021 will bring, we can set our children up for success, and help them start the school year strong.
Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View moreHi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.
Hi Guys how are you all. I no its been awhile since ive got on, Just been Busy Busy ass, Lately doing my Garden up. making it look lovely for summer. still got awee bit to do. Will im back now. i need some ones help, maybe someone in the grandview area can help me. Im unsure about these new toys … View moreHi Guys how are you all. I no its been awhile since ive got on, Just been Busy Busy ass, Lately doing my Garden up. making it look lovely for summer. still got awee bit to do. Will im back now. i need some ones help, maybe someone in the grandview area can help me. Im unsure about these new toys these days.I got an ipad right, But i no for a Fact fbs been playing around and upgrading everything again. The only reason i use fb is my friends and familey, and my garden group.im havng trouble logging in and also to my recent page, i cant find the old photos. to set up. please any body have the brains and knolege about thge ipads can some come and fix it for me , They say you can recover your old file. but i cannotfind it. My landline no is 99293311. im home most days please help.sori couldnt put photo up. from louise
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View moreLove is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, collaborating on a mural, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.
Share your tips, projects, photos and experiences with us by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us at:
info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.
Pick from our courses on … View moreFraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.
Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.
Enrol now for Term 1, starts 15th February. You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. It's easy!
Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.
Addictive Eaters Anonymous On Air
Addictive Eaters Anonymous on Air is a 25 minute show which features a member of Addictive Eaters Anonymous sharing about their addictive eating and recovery from the compulsion and obsession with food. This will include what their life was like when they were … View moreAddictive Eaters Anonymous On Air
Addictive Eaters Anonymous on Air is a 25 minute show which features a member of Addictive Eaters Anonymous sharing about their addictive eating and recovery from the compulsion and obsession with food. This will include what their life was like when they were caught in addiction, how finding sobriety in Addictive Eaters Anonymous changed their lives, and what their lives are like now.
Our show airs at 12 noon on the 4th Monday of each month.
Ata Marie Koutou. Good morning everyone.
Next week Tuesday 2nd February will be our first gathering and outing for our Golden Agers 65+ 2021.
We will be going to the Hamilton Gardens for morning tea so please bring change for a hot or cold drink and any food you may like to purchase there (or … View moreAta Marie Koutou. Good morning everyone.
Next week Tuesday 2nd February will be our first gathering and outing for our Golden Agers 65+ 2021.
We will be going to the Hamilton Gardens for morning tea so please bring change for a hot or cold drink and any food you may like to purchase there (or bring a packed lunch if you so desire).
We will be departing from the Good News Community Centre at 10.00am and will be back by 12.00pm.
Remember your sun glasses and sunhat and lets enjoy a great day together.
IF the weather is not great we will be going to the Museum instead.
$2 koha for the driver will be much appreciated.
We are passionate about fabrics and finding the right solutions for our customers. With over 110 years of experience in the textile industry we have compiled some of this knowledge and look forward to sharing it with you over the next year through our blog series – An Educational Yarn. Our … View moreWe are passionate about fabrics and finding the right solutions for our customers. With over 110 years of experience in the textile industry we have compiled some of this knowledge and look forward to sharing it with you over the next year through our blog series – An Educational Yarn. Our first topic explores the different characteristics of textile fibres.
Textile fibres are natural or synthetic structures that can be spun into yarn. Yarns are then woven, knitted or bonded into fabric. The inherent characteristics of fibre properties directly relate to the performance and required care and maintenance of the finished fabric, therefore understanding fibres and yarns will in turn help you to understand the how to apply specific fabrics within your interior schemes.
Natural Fibres: Occurring in nature; which are of animal, vegetable/plant or mineral origin.
COTTON (Plant Origin)
• A strong fibre, even stronger when wet, cotton has good natural durability.
• Can be affected by mildew however a mildew resistant finish can be applied to reduce this issue.
• Generally has reasonable sunlight resistance but should be protected with a quality lining when used as a drapery and protected from direct sunlight when used as an upholstery.
• It is an absorbent fibre which means it can move with changing humidity levels.
• May shrink with laundering but this can be reduced through a finishing process on the fabric known as sanforising.
Sunlight resistance can be greatly reduced in acidic polluted conditions.
SILK (Animal origin; an animal fibre that comes from the silkworm. The silkworm creates its cocoon from very long silk fibres which are harvested from mulberry trees.)
• It is naturally fine in texture, and colours beautifully.
• Its biggest disadvantage in furnishing is its sensitivity to UV light degradation (direct and reflected). Due to its sensitivity, it should not be used in direct sunlight or even bright light.
• An absorbent fibre, it has the potential to move in humid environments.
• Silk is a relatively strong fibre and can withstand a certain amount of abrasion, particularly when used in conjunction with
• a backing fabric.
• Unrivalled in splendour and smoothness, silk is regarded the most exclusive of all natural fibres.
LINEN
Plant origin; derived from cellulose fibres that grow inside the stalks of the flax plant.
• As with cotton it is affected by acidic pollution.
• Can be affected by mildew which will likely cause the fibre to deteriorate over time.
• Considered to be the strongest of the natural fibres; if constructed for upholstery it is very durable, particularly when blended with up to 10% nylon.
• Is regarded as a luxury fibre because of its lustre and texture.
• It is an absorbent fibre which means it can move with changing humidity levels
• Linen has moderate sunlight resistance and should be protected by a quality lining when used as a drapery and protected from direct sunlight when used as an upholstery.
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Vintage glass and wood coffee table.
Detailed queen Anne style legs
Well worn but structurally sound
1420L X 640W X 400H
Cash and pick up only
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View moreWashing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.
Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.
The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
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