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Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.
Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View moreCalling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.
Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.
There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind … View moreAddictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a worldwide Twelve Step fellowship based on Alcoholics Anonymous. AEA members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life.
Wherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help.
An exciting part-time job offer for those who love gardening. If you have great people skills and gardening experiences, we would love to hear from you.
View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.
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Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.
“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View moreNeighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.
“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”
As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their … View moreAs we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their confidence.
We have no-cost, no-obligation evaluations available every day. Give us a call today - we would love to help!
Roman blinds are becoming more and more popular every year but have you ever wondered why?
Here are our top 10 reasons for choosing a roman blind over curtains:
1. This type of dressing is perfect for smaller windows, which could be overwhelmed by a pair of curtains. Perfect for cottage … View moreRoman blinds are becoming more and more popular every year but have you ever wondered why?
Here are our top 10 reasons for choosing a roman blind over curtains:
1. This type of dressing is perfect for smaller windows, which could be overwhelmed by a pair of curtains. Perfect for cottage windows, a roman blind will sit neatly within the recess without taking up any space either side of the window.
2. If you're a fan of a particular design range but can't decide between two fabrics, then have both! You could use one for the curtains and a co-ordinating fabric for the blind. Choosing two fabrics from the same collection is a guarantee that they will sit well together and compliment each other perfectly.
3. Perhaps you favour a clean, contemporary, minimalist look. Roman blinds are the ideal choice for this situation, as they have no fussy frills or extra fabric. A roman blind uses the minimum of material and looks like a flat piece of fabric when closed. It folds up concertina style to create smart, sharp folds.
4. If you have a radiator sitting directly under your window covering it with a pair of curtains will ensure that the majority of the heat produced goes up behind the curtains and sits between them and the window. A blind will cover only the window itself offering protection from draughts whilst still allowing the heat to circulate.
5. If you have a wide window or a bay window then the amount of curtaining needed to cover the window will be considerable. Opening and closing such heavy curtains twice a day can become a real bind. It's much easier to fit a pair of dress curtains and then use one or more roman blinds to swiftly open and close each morning and evening.
6. As a roman blind uses less fabric than a pair of curtains, you can use a large, bold or colourful pattern without fear of overkill.
7. Using a roman blind allows you to lower the blind to protect from the glare of the sun. The pleating style gives plenty of option between open and closed depending on how low the sun is.
8. As blinds site in the recess or just outside the recess of the window then they use considerably less fabric than a pair of curtains would. This means that it can be 25% cheaper to fit a roman blind than a pair of curtains.
9. Roman blinds can be the ideal choice for a kitchen or bathroom in which you don't want lots of bulky fabric hanging over your sink or taking up precious space.
10. A door curtain can become annoying as ease of opening and closing the door can be compromised with lots of bulky fabric in the area. A roman blind can be fixed directly onto a glazed door making life much easier.
So there you have our top ten reasons for choosing a roman blind. If we've converted you to the appeal of a roman blind, click here to view our extensive range:
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A group of us (mainly older ladies) knit blankets, gloves, scarves, jumpers etc., for a charity called 'Mission Without Borders' (non-denominational). All our work goes to poor countries such as Moldova and Romania but also to other poor countries roundabout. If anyone has left over … View moreA group of us (mainly older ladies) knit blankets, gloves, scarves, jumpers etc., for a charity called 'Mission Without Borders' (non-denominational). All our work goes to poor countries such as Moldova and Romania but also to other poor countries roundabout. If anyone has left over wool - part balls, odd balls, etc - anything is gratefully received - that are willing to donate, we would love to have it. It's a good feeling knowing that needy people are benefiting from our 'left-overs' and from our handiwork. I am happy to pick any wool up or to arrange for it to be picked up. Please email me on patgee123@hotmail.com to make arrangements. Many thanks. Pat.
We listened to your initial feedback and we have developed a new layout concept for Hamilton Gardens that retains the Rhododendron Lawn. Now we want to know what you think – have we got it right?
The bid for a Waikato medical school has been around for a while, but was put on the backburner at the last change of government.
The idea is for graduate-entry students to train over four years, including one spent in a community setting. But … View moreThe bid for a Waikato medical school has been around for a while, but was put on the backburner at the last change of government.
The idea is for graduate-entry students to train over four years, including one spent in a community setting. But Labour and National have quite different views on whether that's what should happen.
Do you think Waikato should be the base for NZ's third medical school?
Learn Hindi (and Arabic, Hebrew and Urdu) with EarthDiverse!
Introductory Term 3 courses begin the week of Monday 27 July and continue for 8 weeks per Term. We're Hamilton-based, but if you can't attend our live classroom sessions, we now offer two distance-learning options that allow … View moreLearn Hindi (and Arabic, Hebrew and Urdu) with EarthDiverse!
Introductory Term 3 courses begin the week of Monday 27 July and continue for 8 weeks per Term. We're Hamilton-based, but if you can't attend our live classroom sessions, we now offer two distance-learning options that allow you to study remotely by Zooming in to our live-streamed class sessions, or watch the recorded videos to study at your own pace. This allows anyone, anywhere in New Zealand, and at a time of your own choosing, to study with us.
Check our our Term 3 Hindi course offerings (Introductory Hindi 101, 103, and Intermediate Hindi 201), as well as our other language classes in Arabic, Hebrew and Urdu, as well as our Religious Diversity and World Mythology courses, on our website.
Study Hindi, Urdu, Arabic or Hebrew in one of EarthDiverse's Term 3 courses beginning the week on Monday 27 July! Or have a look at our other courses on Diversity, Religious Fundamentalism & Extremism, or World Mythology. Registration open now.
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