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Contractors have advised that roadworks on Jackson Street, Petone this evening will extend to 6pm and are likely to cause delays.
The work was originally expected to be finished by 5pm. Motorists are advised to avoid Jackson Street until after 6pm and take alternative routes.
4 A Better City Charitable Trust runs an After-school-care programme for the children at Maoribank School on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 3:15-5pm.
Due to the growth in numbers we have experienced this year we are looking for more adult helpers for either one or both days.
If you are … View more4 A Better City Charitable Trust runs an After-school-care programme for the children at Maoribank School on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 3:15-5pm.
Due to the growth in numbers we have experienced this year we are looking for more adult helpers for either one or both days.
If you are interested in this voluntary position please contact Martin on 04 979 6683 or email martin@4abettercity.co.nz.
Hi neighbous
Would enyone have a transistor radio wich I could play the old fashion tapes I would like to buy one for reasonable price
Or a walk man please
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Our infrared panels emit radiant heat, and the infrared energy will be stored in the walls, ceilings and floors of your home. Each room is therefore heated by the energy emitted from these objects. This results in a much more evenly heated space, with no heat circulation and a more comfortable … View moreOur infrared panels emit radiant heat, and the infrared energy will be stored in the walls, ceilings and floors of your home. Each room is therefore heated by the energy emitted from these objects. This results in a much more evenly heated space, with no heat circulation and a more comfortable living space.
Infrared heating technology is the new era in heating and has a significant payback in view of lower purchase cost, no maintenance and low running costs.
Contact us on 0800 HOMETECH, send us an email at sales@hometech.co.nz or check out our website for more information.
We need people who can help us with our vet runs.
We take cats and kittens to the vet on average three times a week. These are trips to Epuni in Lower Hutt. Do you have the time and a vehicle?
You will be rewarded with lots of cat and kitten cuddles.
If you are interested in helping out, please … View moreWe need people who can help us with our vet runs.
We take cats and kittens to the vet on average three times a week. These are trips to Epuni in Lower Hutt. Do you have the time and a vehicle?
You will be rewarded with lots of cat and kitten cuddles.
If you are interested in helping out, please call us on 04-526 2672
You can ‘leave a mark on Fraser Park’ by sponsoring an engraved brick or paver at the new sports centre due to open later this year. You can buy an engraved brick($100) or paver ($800) for the paved areas at the facility entranceway.
The new sports centre will be home to Fraser Park … View moreYou can ‘leave a mark on Fraser Park’ by sponsoring an engraved brick or paver at the new sports centre due to open later this year. You can buy an engraved brick($100) or paver ($800) for the paved areas at the facility entranceway.
The new sports centre will be home to Fraser Park Sportsville, a collaborative initiative in which sporting groups join together to develop new shared facilities with centralised management. It aims to create a number of sports villages, or communities, making it easier for sports clubs to attract new members, offer new programmes and control operational costs by sharing resources.
Rally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we … View moreRally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we live in and love. Join us in helping to beautify our communities, take heaps of pictures, and share them with #CleanupNZ. Let’s get to work!
Recently, a Hamilton teen failed his driving test because his fuel light came on halfway through the test. While VTNZ admitted it was a mistake to fail him, the story on Stuff prompted others to come forward with their stories on what they were failed for. We wanted to ask you whether you thought … View moreRecently, a Hamilton teen failed his driving test because his fuel light came on halfway through the test. While VTNZ admitted it was a mistake to fail him, the story on Stuff prompted others to come forward with their stories on what they were failed for. We wanted to ask you whether you thought our driving tests were too strict? Why or why not? Do you know someone failed for a seemingly small reason? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP.
Hi Wellington,
Did you know Benny has been found safe? He was miraculously found alive after spending nine days lost during a storm. About 1000 searchers and a helicopter were used in the search. To read more, click here.
4 A Better City Charitable Trust runs an After-school-care programme for the children at Maoribank School on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 3:15-5pm.
Due to the growth in numbers we have experienced this year we are looking for more adult helpers for either one or both days.
If you are … View more4 A Better City Charitable Trust runs an After-school-care programme for the children at Maoribank School on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 3:15-5pm.
Due to the growth in numbers we have experienced this year we are looking for more adult helpers for either one or both days.
If you are interested in this voluntary position please contact Martin on 04 979 6683 or email martin@4abettercity.co.nz.
Early Learning through Play
Free community playgroup under 5's all welcome.
"School Term Only"
Mon 9 am - 12 pm
Wed 9 am - 12 pm
Contact: Sailine Lakai - 022 572 7918 or (04) 390 0064
… View moreEarly Learning through Play
Free community playgroup under 5's all welcome.
"School Term Only"
Mon 9 am - 12 pm
Wed 9 am - 12 pm
Contact: Sailine Lakai - 022 572 7918 or (04) 390 0064
Room 1, Pomare School
Partridge Street
Taita/Pomare
Play, Learn and Grow Together
To commemorate Anzac Day there are a number of events in Wellington that are open to the public:
- 6am Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 9am Citizen’s Wreath Laying at the Cenotaph, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
- 11am National Commemoration Service at Pukeahu … View moreTo commemorate Anzac Day there are a number of events in Wellington that are open to the public:
- 6am Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 9am Citizen’s Wreath Laying at the Cenotaph, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
- 11am National Commemoration Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 2.30pm Atatürk Service at Atatürk Memorial Park, Tarakena Bay
The Last Post Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park will conclude the day’s activities at 5pm.
For more information visit mch.govt.nz/anzac-day
Building is, by its very nature, not overly environmentally friendly. Lots of energy and materials go into creating products for your house but we need somewhere to live. Whether you are building new or adding to an existing home, here’s how to make your home more eco-friendly and energy … View moreBuilding is, by its very nature, not overly environmentally friendly. Lots of energy and materials go into creating products for your house but we need somewhere to live. Whether you are building new or adding to an existing home, here’s how to make your home more eco-friendly and energy efficient.
UTILISE YOUR SITE
A great place to start is the position of your house and site design. If you are building a house, think about how you can best get the winter sun inside your home. This can be an easy way to keep your home warm in winter. Another consideration is how you can use vegetation for shade and temperature control within your house over summer to save energy.
SELECTING DESIGN MATERIALS
Consider the materials used when designing your home – how can you use nature to achieve all year-round comfort? This could mean using concrete flooring for passive solar gain in winter, and overhangs on a roof for shade in summer. Where appropriate see what recycled and salvaged materials you can use in your home. An easy one for both new builds and renovations is to specify water-efficient appliances and energy-efficient appliances and lighting. It’s worth remembering if you can’t afford everything now, future-proof by installing appropriate pipes into your house and/or concrete slab so you can install solar hot water and hot water heating later on.
CHOOSING AN ARCHITECT OR DESIGNER
When choosing your designer, be well-informed and clear about what you want and then choose someone who understands what you want and with whom you can work. Ask how experienced they are at designing sustainable houses and ask to see examples of their work.
FUTURE PROOF YOUR HOME : 10 STEPS TO LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY
It’s not always viable to make all your changes at once, but when you do any DIY work or renovations in the future, keep in mind these 10 tips for long term sustainability:
Design your home to take advantage of its location while saving power, water and money.
Use environmentally friendly materials where possible.
For maximum natural light, make good use of windows and skylights.
Good-quality insulation, correctly installed, will make your house easier and cheaper to heat – install higher-ratings than the minimum requirement.
Build water efficiency into your home through low-flow showers and toilets and grey water recycling where possible.
Good ventilation creates a healthy home – high moisture levels are linked to health problems like asthma and eczema and is harder (and more expensive) to heat.
Double-glazing will insulate your house while letting heat in to encourage passive heating. Investigate modern thermal window joinery.
Reuse or recycle building and renovation waste.
Good design and material selection can achieve high standards of energy-efficiency for little or no additional cost.
For internal finishes, use good insulators such as curtains and carpets and use products such as paints that are made with the environment in mind.
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