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1012 days ago

The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower

Cordwainer from Melville

The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower

Dan Chiras

Paperback, 335 pages, illustrated.
2006

Former library copy, with stamps, otherwise clean sturdy condition.

The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy will show you how to slash your home energy costs while dramatically reducing your carbon footprint.

Describes the most practical and affordable methods for making significant improvements in home energy efficiency and tapping into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources.

Examines each alternative energy option available including:

Solar hot water and solar hot air systems
Passive and active solar retrofits for heating and cooling
Electricity from solar, wind, and microhydro
Hydrogen, fuel cells, methane digesters, and biodiesel

Price: $10

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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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1 day ago

It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

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8 hours ago

Meals on Wheels (Non Driving) Volunteer Opportunites

New Zealand Red Cross Midland from New Zealand Red Cross - Midland Area

Always wanted to deliver Meals on Wheels, but don't have the wheels??

We need a friendly delivery assistant to ride along with a driver and deliver meals to recipients throughout Hamilton.

This volunteer opportunity is for Fridays only, with shift times starting between 10:30-11:00am and taking approximately 1.5 hours.

Training provided
Minimum age 18years old.
Police Check required (Contact with vulnerable persons)

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