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It’s easy to transform a plain wicker chair into something special with Resene Colorwood natural wood stain.
Find out how to transform your furniture with our easy advice.
Looking for cash to bring your creative project to life?
Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to city and district councils for distribution in their area. The Creative Communities Scheme aims to increase participation in the arts, broaden the range and diversity of the arts available… View moreLooking for cash to bring your creative project to life?
Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to city and district councils for distribution in their area. The Creative Communities Scheme aims to increase participation in the arts, broaden the range and diversity of the arts available to communities and enhance and strengthen the local arts sector.
For all you need to know about the scheme, check out the Application Guide.
Your home is your sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and entertain family and friends.
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 top priority, no… View moreYour home is your sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and entertain family and friends.
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 top priority, no matter what the weather. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for emergencies.
We all hope we never have to experience a natural disaster or other emergency. But if it happens, we’ll take care of everything and make sure that you have what you need.
Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.
At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing.
This helps us to develop better access to local … View moreKia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.
At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing.
This helps us to develop better access to local community services.
Come along to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experiences as we work together on these matters.
Topics include - Local community feedback and discussion on the new health systemand localities.
Hamilton and surrounds
When: Wednesday 22 March, 10am - 12pm
Where: Settlement Centre Waikato, R2, Boundary Rd, 46G Boundary
Road, Claudelands, Hamilton
If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for more information.
Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the Te Whatu Ora Waikato, other health providers and other local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
After sheltering indoors for a few days, the Little Library is back out the front of 28 Urlich Ave, Melville. It’s full of picture books, kid’s chapter books and non-fiction and a range of different adult fiction and non-fiction. No need to bring a book to swap unless you want to, we just … View moreAfter sheltering indoors for a few days, the Little Library is back out the front of 28 Urlich Ave, Melville. It’s full of picture books, kid’s chapter books and non-fiction and a range of different adult fiction and non-fiction. No need to bring a book to swap unless you want to, we just want to share them for others to enjoy.
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Hope you are all fine after this weekend,
We have some great things for sale at the shop including this water purifier. Come down and have a lookTake care and enjoy the sun being out
Team at Red Cross, Tristram st
It's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage… View moreIt's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage with neighbours to ask for help, share new operating hours, move damaged stock, or simply give thanks for recent support. T&Cs apply.
If your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of … View moreIf your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.
Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to … View moreEnjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to enjoy a fulfilled village lifestyle. Relax with a book, invite friends over for dinner, or simply put your feet up. You'll love coming home to such easy living.
Check out our latest World Literature course with Norman Franke, PhD, Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30pm beginning 22 Feb 2023 (New Zealand time). Available both as in-person classes in Hamilton New Zealand, or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere globally with an internet connection. For time zone … View moreCheck out our latest World Literature course with Norman Franke, PhD, Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30pm beginning 22 Feb 2023 (New Zealand time). Available both as in-person classes in Hamilton New Zealand, or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere globally with an internet connection. For time zone equivalents elsewhere check out the course webpage (click the Read More link below).
If the time zone doesn't work for you, you can access all of our live-streamed courses via the video recordings posted to the course webpage 1-2 days after each session.
While visiting our website, check out all of the other courses we're currently offering this Term!
The team at NZ Compare hope everyone is keeping safe and snuggled up with their loved ones n this terrible weather. 🥰
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It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!
The only … View moreIt’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!
The only things you’ll need are ice cubes, and a vacuum or hairbrush.
1. Place an ice cube on the dent. If the dent is large or long, use extra ice cubes as needed
2. Allow the ice cubes to melt.
3. Once the ice cubes have melted, the carpet will fluff back up.
4. After the area has dried, vacuum over the dents or gently use a hairbrush to further fluff the carpet if needed.
Additional Tips:
Moving furniture a few inches at regular intervals can help prevent carpet dents from becoming severe. Every couple months, scoot the couch or other heavy items a couple inches to one side and fluff up the dents. If this is done, the dent can often be fluffed simply with your fingers; no water necessary.
Scraping a coin over the dent can also work to fluff it up if your fingers alone aren’t getting the pile back up.
Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use a spray mister to slightly wet the dent, then use a hair dryer on warm or cool air (holding it several inches away from the carpet) to dry the area while gently fluffing up the pile with your fingers or a hairbrush.
Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use steam. Hold a clothing or upholstery steamer several inches above the carpet and quickly blast the dent with steam. Let the dent cool, then use your fingers or a hairbrush to fluff it up. However, most carpets are nylon, and nylon can melt easily, so it’s best to test the steam on a small hidden area first, such as in the corner of a closet, to see how the carpet fibres react to the heat. Again, be sure to hold the steamer several inches away from the carpet when applying the steam.
Although not exactly textbook truffles, take a walk over to the dark side and you'll discover that these Chocolate Truffles are not only delicious and texturally sound but can also fit the bill when you're in need of an easy chocolate fix.
Wrapped up in pretty boxes and tied with ribbon,… View moreAlthough not exactly textbook truffles, take a walk over to the dark side and you'll discover that these Chocolate Truffles are not only delicious and texturally sound but can also fit the bill when you're in need of an easy chocolate fix.
Wrapped up in pretty boxes and tied with ribbon, they make the perfect homemade Valentine’s gift.
Regional updates for February 15th, see the live Stuff updates.
14th February - 10:45am Update: National State of Emergency
Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, has confirmed a National State of Emergency this morning due to the widespread damage across the country due to … View moreRegional updates for February 15th, see the live Stuff updates.
14th February - 10:45am Update: National State of Emergency
Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, has confirmed a National State of Emergency this morning due to the widespread damage across the country due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
While many regions have already declared a local state of emergency, a National State of Emergency gives the National Controller legal authority to apply resources across the country in support of a national level response.
Here's what you need to know:
- Heavy rain red warnings are in place for Northland and Hawke's Bay, with red strong wind warnings also for Northland, Coromandel and Taranaki. Check all weather warnings on the MetService website.
- States of emergency have been declared in Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Ōpōtiki, Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato District, Hauraki District, Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty, Napier and Hastings.
- There has been a landslide in Murawai with one firefighter missing.
- Gisborne is feared cut off and the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Residents are to take note of the Welfare Centres for Gisborne and Coromandel.
- A number of road closures are in place across the North Island. View these on the Waka Kotahi NZTA website.
- Fire and Emergency is urging people to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk after a surge in calls.
- In Auckland there are 27 shelters and civil defence centres where people can go in an emergency.
Stuff are posting live updates and have shared what you need in your 3-day emergency kit. Stay up to date with Civil Defence updates and track the storm here.
2pm Update for Hawke's Bay:
Multiple evacuations needed in Puketapu, Esk Valley, Rissington, Omahu, Waiohiki, Jervoistown and Meeanee and Waipawa.
Many remain trapped in cars and houses. Several bridges have been taken out with access between Hastings and Napier now cutoff. More than 20,000 people are without power and cellphone communication in and out of the region is patchy.
Omahu residents needing shelter can go to Hastings Sports' Centre. Taradale residents can head to St Joseph's Māori Girls' School.
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