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In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future re-occurrence.
CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the … View moreIn this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future re-occurrence.
CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the transfer of excess dye from one surface to another due to rubbing and friction. The issue is increased by certain atmospheric conditions such as humidity and temperature.
Likely cause: In a situation where the dye is transferring out of the upholstery fabric (for instance a red fabric is turning pink) it will usually be a result of either poor quality dyes used during textile manufacturing or that the dyes were not set correctly during the dyeing and finishing process. Crocking can also occur when dye is transferred from an outside source onto the upholstery fabric, for instance a pair of new jeans can transfer blue dye on to your sofa giving it a grubby appearance.
Remedy: The key thing to establish with crocking is whether the discolouration is due to dye transferring out of your upholstery fabric or on to it from an external source. If it is transferring out of the fabric then it is important to check that some substance e.g. a solvent based product, has not come into contact with the fabric and affected the dyes. If all of the above can be ruled out then a genuine fabric issue may be the cause and the fabric will need to be replaced from another batch or alternative fabric.
FADING: What is it? Discolouration or lightening of the dye in a fabric due to exposure to ultraviolet light. Constant exposure to high levels of direct ultraviolet light can also result in fibre degradation, causing the fabric fibres to become brittle, which may result in areas of breakage.
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Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.
A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however … View morePrimary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.
A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however support staff can be counted as teachers so the reality is that class sizes can be much higher.
What do you think are the ideal sizes for classrooms?
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Preserving and enhancing biodiversity and conservation lands across Hauraki and Coromandel is a long-term project requiring vision, perseverance, and resilient funding.
The Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust supports 100+ conservation and backyard-trapping groups. Current projects … View morePreserving and enhancing biodiversity and conservation lands across Hauraki and Coromandel is a long-term project requiring vision, perseverance, and resilient funding.
The Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust supports 100+ conservation and backyard-trapping groups. Current projects include kiwi protection, trap-building, bringing national experts in for training workshops, and a field support team helping the local groups with track cutting and, currently, storm recovery.
The newly established Fund for Nature – Hauraki Coromandel has been established by the Trust with Momentum Waikato to provide sustainable and secure funding for this critical work into the future.
“Our partnership with Momentum Waikato is about providing a way for people everywhere to leave a legacy that supports the conservation work of Hauraki and Coromandel communities,” says the Trust's CE Jude Hooson.
“There are a lot of people who have been committed to conservation here for decades, and there are some leading conservation experts living locally, and they’re all concerned about who is going to continue to do the mahi.
“So, we’re not thinking small, we want to build a significant Fund for Nature,” says Jude.
Calling all David Attenborough book enthusiasts. We have been donated a collection of his books. Certainly worth a look.
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Join Waikato art experts Peter Dornauf & Norman Franke for a guided tour of the Auckland Art Gallery.
Enjoy and discuss masterpieces of European and New Zealand art history and of contemporary art. This one-day excursion takes place on Saturday 18 March 2023. Bus departs 8:45am sharp from … View moreJoin Waikato art experts Peter Dornauf & Norman Franke for a guided tour of the Auckland Art Gallery.
Enjoy and discuss masterpieces of European and New Zealand art history and of contemporary art. This one-day excursion takes place on Saturday 18 March 2023. Bus departs 8:45am sharp from in front of the EarthDiverse Centre at 401 Anglesea Street and returns by 6:00pm.
Price ($75 one person, $140 2 people) includes bus transport from Hamilton & GST.
Explore the taonga (treasures) of the Auckland Art Gallery with two art experts who have a background in art history and cultural history and who are themselves practitioners. The guided tours are interactive: A brief introduction into or contextualisation of the object d’art is followed by questions and answers and discussion. Using the two major shows ‘Myths of Masculinity’ and ‘Romancing the collection’ as a basis, we will have a look at portrait and landscape paintings, still lives and installations, myth making in and through art, social, political and cultural discourses in light of historical and modern art making.
More info and registration on our website. Click the Read More button below.
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Stars is the next step of our programmes transformational journey as they move into secondary school. Stars is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year at secondary school with the guidance of Year 12 & 13 Peer … View moreStars is the next step of our programmes transformational journey as they move into secondary school. Stars is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year at secondary school with the guidance of Year 12 & 13 Peer Mentors. Find out more about our Stars programmes through the link below!
We can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.
We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, … View moreWe can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.
We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, how much does your power bill usually come to?
Hi I'm looking for some one to mow my lawns on a regular basis each fortnight, Thank you .🦋
Savvy Touch is a family business owned and operated right here in the Waikato.
We have used and recommended Steve's products for 20 years and still keep coming back for more.
Here is what Savvy Touch says about themselves.
We pride ourselves in using the best native ingredients from New … View moreSavvy Touch is a family business owned and operated right here in the Waikato.
We have used and recommended Steve's products for 20 years and still keep coming back for more.
Here is what Savvy Touch says about themselves.
We pride ourselves in using the best native ingredients from New Zealand and around the world, our aim is to always be 100% natural. But we will not compromise on performance. if needed we use "preservatives", but again our aim is to use the "cleanest" & most effective. The majority are plant based (coconut) preservatives.
Rocket Fuel our No1 product now becoming world famous a 100% natural synergistic blend designed to support a clear & healthy respiratory system in the head & chest a must have for breathing issues, incredible for athletes, breathe better perform better breathe better recover faster! #3drops #3secs #breathe
Our Skin Smoothie, it's "rude" to call it a moisturiser. It is packed with essential oils & herbs all designed to aid in natural healing of the skin. Incredible on normal skin it hydrates & retexturises. An absolute most have for dry damaged skin. Eczema, dermatitis etc.
Mango Butter Sunscreen. In a base on mango butter with calendula & active manuka honey to aid in natural healing of the skin while. We use zinc oxide as the block with an emulsifier so it absorbs clear into the skin. The big question is. Is it a moisturiser with a sunscreen or a sunscreen that moisturisers!
Just some of the incredible range we proudly call Savvy Touch
Know the friendliest barista around? Does your mechanic always go the extra mile? Got a lawn-mowing legend? Hairdresser hero?
Give your favourite local business the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
There's been hundreds of … View moreKnow the friendliest barista around? Does your mechanic always go the extra mile? Got a lawn-mowing legend? Hairdresser hero?
Give your favourite local business the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
There's been hundreds of incredible entries already but don't forget to nominate your local this week. The recognition will make their day (and they're in with a chance to win a $10,000 package!).
Share a few words about your favourite local now.
Your home is your sanctuary, and that’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens.
We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.
Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our priority. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for … View moreYour home is your sanctuary, and that’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens.
We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.
Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our priority. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for emergencies. If something happens, you’re in safe hands.
We’ll take care of everything and make sure that you have what you need.
If you or a loved one are over 70, Ryman has a range of options from emergency accommodation through to townhouses or apartments available to purchase.
This week we are continuing our book sale so there is still time to built up your TBR pile and in honour of St Patrick’s Day on Friday we are celebrating all things green 🍀 so come on in and check it out and find a bargain.
We are open seven days
Monday to Friday 9-4.30
Saturday 9-4
Sunday … View moreThis week we are continuing our book sale so there is still time to built up your TBR pile and in honour of St Patrick’s Day on Friday we are celebrating all things green 🍀 so come on in and check it out and find a bargain.
We are open seven days
Monday to Friday 9-4.30
Saturday 9-4
Sunday 10-3
Shop 3 Five Cross Roads in Enderley Hamilton
Pi Day is on March 14, and any day that combines fun, education, and pie is a day worth celebrating! Pi, also known by the Greek letter “π,” is a constant value used in math that represents the ratio of a circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is just about 3.14….15…9265359… … View morePi Day is on March 14, and any day that combines fun, education, and pie is a day worth celebrating! Pi, also known by the Greek letter “π,” is a constant value used in math that represents the ratio of a circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is just about 3.14….15…9265359… (and so on). Not only that, but the fourteenth of March is also Albert Einstein’s birthday, so all together it’s nothing short of a mathematician’s delight.
'Don’t miss this special admission-free evening with guest Brazilian meditation teacher Ashirvad, featuring at the Waikato Uni’s Lady Goodfellow Chapel, Gate 1 off Knighton Rd, March 22nd.
Ashirvad will be sharing his decades of personal experience and practical advice during the 6:30… View more'Don’t miss this special admission-free evening with guest Brazilian meditation teacher Ashirvad, featuring at the Waikato Uni’s Lady Goodfellow Chapel, Gate 1 off Knighton Rd, March 22nd.
Ashirvad will be sharing his decades of personal experience and practical advice during the 6:30 - 8:30pm two hour program, his first Hamilton visit.
Ashirvad learnt meditation from the late Indian spiritual master Sri Chinmoy and has taught meditation globally for over three decades, combining a wealth of practical techniques with many personal insights and secrets.
Free admission, reservations encouraged to ensure seating: text to 021 1500857
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