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1601 days ago

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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello gardeners,

In this week’s issue of Get Growing, we discuss the best fruit to grow for preserves and meet the herb expert who’ll help you get a good night’s sleep. Plus harvest cauliflowers; prepare for spring sowing; clear gutters and drains; don’t sacrifice flower buds; and add … View more
Hello gardeners,

In this week’s issue of Get Growing, we discuss the best fruit to grow for preserves and meet the herb expert who’ll help you get a good night’s sleep. Plus harvest cauliflowers; prepare for spring sowing; clear gutters and drains; don’t sacrifice flower buds; and add crunch to salads and snacks.
Follow our guide to plants to sow and grow this month and nominate a Houseplant Hero. Go in the draw for Calathea rufibarba plants and garden gloves from Palmers and be in to win a room makeover from NZ House & Garden and Resene.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1601 days ago

A DIY project using kitchen utensils?!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Take retro inspiration from old kitchen utensils that you can no longer use and turn them into cute and quirky artworks!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1601 days ago

Check out some of the benefits of retrofit double glazing

RetroFit Double Glazing - Waikato

There are so many benefits to retrofit double glaze your home. We've put together an informative summary of the many benefits from replacing your single glazed windows to double glazing here. Have a read and if you are interested get your no obligation free measure and quote here or call us … View moreThere are so many benefits to retrofit double glaze your home. We've put together an informative summary of the many benefits from replacing your single glazed windows to double glazing here. Have a read and if you are interested get your no obligation free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1602 days ago

day's Park 3

Maria from Chartwell

Here is another story from Day's Park.
Enjoy it~~

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1603 days ago

Are you using your Heat Pump efficiently?

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

Heat Pumps are the most popular form of fixed heating available in New Zealand.

Find out tips that will save you money when using your Heat Pump.

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1603 days ago

looking for a room to rent

Mike from Fairfield

hi there neighbours i have a young friend that has just got back into the country and will be looking for somewhere to stay so he can start work, he is a night worker so you wont have to worry about feeding him long term would be good but short term will be appreciated as well.makes good money so … View morehi there neighbours i have a young friend that has just got back into the country and will be looking for somewhere to stay so he can start work, he is a night worker so you wont have to worry about feeding him long term would be good but short term will be appreciated as well.makes good money so paying his way isnt a problem

1602 days ago

St. Columba's Scout Group has moved to the old Salvation Army Hall at 180 Grandview Road, Hamilton.

Chris from Nawton

St. Columba's Scout Group has moved to the old Salvation Army Hall at 180 Grandview Road, Hamilton.

From the week beginning Monday, July 20, the Kea Club will meet Wednesdays from 5.30pm, the Cub Pack will meet Mondays from 6pm, the Scout Troop will meet Tuesdays from 6pm and the Venturer … View more
St. Columba's Scout Group has moved to the old Salvation Army Hall at 180 Grandview Road, Hamilton.

From the week beginning Monday, July 20, the Kea Club will meet Wednesdays from 5.30pm, the Cub Pack will meet Mondays from 6pm, the Scout Troop will meet Tuesdays from 6pm and the Venturer Unit will meet twice a term.

For more information email stcolumbas@group.scouts.nz

1603 days ago

Generation Pandemic: How has Covid-19 affected your children?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

This week we're looking at how the pandemic will affect our children and their resilience. The Sunday Star-Times wants to hear from children about how they've been impacted by Covid-19 and lockdown. Perhaps they've learned more about hand washing and germs, or maybe they want to talk… View moreThis week we're looking at how the pandemic will affect our children and their resilience. The Sunday Star-Times wants to hear from children about how they've been impacted by Covid-19 and lockdown. Perhaps they've learned more about hand washing and germs, or maybe they want to talk about having mum or dad home more often, or learning from home. Kids can write a sentence or two to be included in print by emailing kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, by Friday, July 10, at 5pm. Their first names and ages may be used in print. Parents, if you're happy for your children to be photographed please let us know.

1603 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1603 days ago

Steel Trunk

Doreen from Flagstaff

Ideal storage for tools
800 x 450 x 290

Price: $35

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1603 days ago

Fridge freezer Haier

Doreen from Flagstaff

1700 x 600 x 660D
12months old excellent condition

Price: $350

1603 days ago

Ask an expert: get answers to your DIY questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, have you had a DIY disaster you need to fix or are you keen to tackle some home improvements but don't know where to start? Well, help is at hand.

Send us your questions about your DIY or decorating dilemmas, including photos if you can, and we'll ask an expert for their… View more
Hey neighbours, have you had a DIY disaster you need to fix or are you keen to tackle some home improvements but don't know where to start? Well, help is at hand.

Send us your questions about your DIY or decorating dilemmas, including photos if you can, and we'll ask an expert for their advice on where to start with your project, any tips and tricks they can share to help you get a great finish - or how you can fix things up if they've already gone wrong! Click here to submit your questions, or email us at homed@stuff.co.nz.

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1603 days ago

FREE 8 Week Raranga (Flax Weaving) Course

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

Great news whanau, family and friends.
Our next Raranga 8 week block course starts next month.
Numbers are limited.
Watch this space to REGISTER and avoid disappointment.

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1604 days ago

Who Wins Here ?

Graeme from Frankton

In life , we need to pay our bills . I'll start from that point . Occassionally , stuff happens , and most people work through things .

I was saddened to read in the weekend ( on Stuff ) about a guy called Lloyd Green . I don't know this guy by the way .

He owned a company called Great… View more
In life , we need to pay our bills . I'll start from that point . Occassionally , stuff happens , and most people work through things .

I was saddened to read in the weekend ( on Stuff ) about a guy called Lloyd Green . I don't know this guy by the way .

He owned a company called Great Barrier Rental Cars . He had owned it for 20 years . He refused to pay a mechanic somewhere between $5000-7000 , disputing the quality of the work . He was advised the day before it went to court that this guy was taking him to court -- apparently the papers were sent to his old address , which was his ex-wifes house . We can only guess what happened .

Anyway , the next day it went to court , he wasn't fully prepared , the Judge believed the other guy , or this Lloyd guy didn't put up a strong case , or whatever , and he was ordered to pay about $10,000 including the other guys legal fees . He lost .

He didn't/couldn't pay -- presumably part out of spite , but to be fair it does sound like he was short of money , so the Court ordered his business be liquidated . He was then ( at 57 ) out of work , with no income .

He committed suicide .

The business was liquidated . All the assets ( cars ) were sold . All secured creditors were paid . The liquidator billed $119,000 , but only got paid $78,000 as there was no more money . Unsecured creditors were $50,000 ( presumably including the $10k court ordered debt ) , and the IRD $7000 . That may be GST on the sale of vehicles , or it may have been owing for months , it isn't clear .

So one guy ( a divorced/seperated Dad ) is dead . The unsecured creditors and IRD are $57k out of pocket . But you will have noticed that the liquidator got $78k . Which means every debt , without her involvement ( the liquidator was a female ) , would have been paid . It is fair to assume that as a trading company , the debts could have all been paid , and this Lloyd Green would have still been alive . It may have taken time , and I accept we don't know the full circumstances .

But I also fail to understand how a business with $57,000 in debts can be charged $119,000 by a liquidator to 'wind it up' . She may argue she did her job and was paid the allowed rate for the hours worked , and that her job was made more difficult by the fact the guy had died . But surely common sense would kick in somewhere ?

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