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Hi neighbours,
Think you know how old your dog is? Think again.
Multiplying by seven isn't accurate, a new study says. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and other leading health institutions across the country have now debunked that common belief.
… View moreHi neighbours,
Think you know how old your dog is? Think again.
Multiplying by seven isn't accurate, a new study says. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and other leading health institutions across the country have now debunked that common belief.
According to their findings, a one-year-old dog is similar to a 31-year-old human.
To read about the how to calculate our dog's age, click here
You’ll need:
• Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)
• Batting - I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card
• Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying around)
• Staple … View moreYou’ll need:
• Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)
• Batting - I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card
• Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying around)
• Staple gun (& staples!)
• Heavy duty mirror/picture hanger (we recommend Hangman Heavy Duty Mirror and Picture Hanger from Mitre 10 but you can use whatever suits you!)
Step 1. After laying the batting out on my tabletop, I put my sheet of plywood on top. The size of your plywood will depend on the size of your bed. Wrap the batting around the plywood and start stapling it down with a staple gun. Just staple your way all around the board. Super easy.
Step 2. Once the batting was secured, I laid out the fabric with the patterned side down. I gave it a quick ironing to get out any wrinkles before starting. After placing my plywood on top of the fabric, it was time to start stapling the fabric. I started off by doing the two long sides. I made sure to pull it tightly as I was going so that it wouldn’t be too loose in the front.
The corners are the part you want to be careful with. My technique (and I’m not sure if this is the “right” way or not, but it worked) is to approach it like I was wrapping a present. I get one side stapled, and then fold it in to the un-stapled side. Then I bring that piece up and pull it really tightly and staple along the seam. It takes a bit of practice, but I would just do it a few times until I got the perfect seam and then staple ‘er down.
Step 3. Now came the tricky part of actually hanging it. We wanted to attach it directly to the wall rather than to our bed. We searched around and finally came across a Heavy duty mirror / picture hanger (Mitre 10, Bunnings probably has similar) Simply mount one track on mirror or picture, then install the wall track with included anchorless fasteners.
We’re really happy with how it turned out. The colours are just right and it’s nice to bring another textile into the room. Plus, it makes our basic bed look about a million times nicer and more expensive!
Full tutorial with pictures: diyshowoff.com...
One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.
Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For July it is 8am on Sunday 19th (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.
Todd Muller resigned early on Tuesday morning, effective immediately.
He'd taken over from Simon Bridges on May 22.
Read more here. Who do you think should be the National Party's next leader?
Hi Waikato,
Would you pay $40 for a cheese toastie?
You might do if it came with a lobster tail sat between a golden Volare brioche, buffalo mozzarella, crayfish oil and crispy Vandy bacon crumbs.
The dish is just one of many over 30 Waikato's chefs have let their creative minds run wild … View moreHi Waikato,
Would you pay $40 for a cheese toastie?
You might do if it came with a lobster tail sat between a golden Volare brioche, buffalo mozzarella, crayfish oil and crispy Vandy bacon crumbs.
The dish is just one of many over 30 Waikato's chefs have let their creative minds run wild for during this year's Meyer Cheese Melt Challenge.
The competition, which sees a reimagining of the classic cheese toastie, is back for its second year and the entries are crazier than ever.
To read more about other toastie creations at this year's competition, click here
Hi Neighbours,
Get in quick! This week is your last week to grab yourself a bargain at your Red Cross Shop. Our school holiday deals are coming to end, so make sure you visit your Red Cross Shop and treat yourself to some pre-loved goods.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
There's a $40 version at one Waikato restaurant, featuring lobster and bacon crumbs.
It's one of many entries in this year's Meyer Cheese Melt Challenge.
Read more here. Have you tried one? And what are your secrets for a great cheese toastie?
There's a $40 version at one Waikato restaurant, featuring lobster and bacon crumbs.
It's one of many entries in this year's Meyer Cheese Melt Challenge.
Read more here. Have you tried one? And what are your secrets for a great cheese toastie?
$20 Introductory Course over 9 weeks. Choice of classroom or online.
Enrol at www.philosophy.nz or at 7:00pm Tuesday 28 July, Theosophical Hall, 73 Anglesea Street, Hamilton (South of Anzac Parade roundabout).
We'd love to know what you would like to learn about and discuss. Simply vote… View more$20 Introductory Course over 9 weeks. Choice of classroom or online.
Enrol at www.philosophy.nz or at 7:00pm Tuesday 28 July, Theosophical Hall, 73 Anglesea Street, Hamilton (South of Anzac Parade roundabout).
We'd love to know what you would like to learn about and discuss. Simply vote down below!
Winter sports are underway bringing a big influx of people and vehicles into neighbourhoods around our busiest sports parks. We’re urging you to Park Smarter, so we can keep traffic flowing and everyone can get to and from games and their homes safely.
On a local facebook group a cinematographer has asked for submissions from around the world to make a short story on the lockdown and how it has affected people. This can include photos and videos [it doesn't matter if they are 'only' cellphone videos, it's the content … View moreOn a local facebook group a cinematographer has asked for submissions from around the world to make a short story on the lockdown and how it has affected people. This can include photos and videos [it doesn't matter if they are 'only' cellphone videos, it's the content that's important] and interviews. If anyone would like to contribute we have till July 25 to submit. Please contact me if you would like to send some photos or video clips or take part in an interview of how the lockdown has changed you, even a simple voice recording can be added on top of some photos. let's send something from New Zealand even though we think we're 'over it' :)
A $2.48 million upgrade to Hamilton's main netball centre is finished.
The revamp included resurfacing all 21 netball courts at Minogue Park, with rubberised sports surface.
Read more here. Have you seen the result of the upgrade?
With Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?
Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.
… View moreWith Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?
Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.
New Zealand’s minimum sick leave allowance is one of the lowest in the OECD. In Australia they get 10 days, in most European countries it’s even more.
Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?
To read more, click here.
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