Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

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1595 days ago

Retirees - is it time for something new?

Presbyterian Support Central

Light, bright, modern and just the right size – what more could you ask for?

A cosy one bedroom apartment at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments is available now and waiting for you.

Recently renovated to the highest standard in the central Wellington suburb of Karori, this one won’t be … View more
Light, bright, modern and just the right size – what more could you ask for?

A cosy one bedroom apartment at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments is available now and waiting for you.

Recently renovated to the highest standard in the central Wellington suburb of Karori, this one won’t be around long.

Make the most of independence of living, but without the hassle. No need to worry about the rates, insurance, maintenance this winter - we’ve got it covered.

Additional services also available.
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1595 days ago

Luxury Care Suites at Elderslea

Oceania Healthcare

Life has been anything but normal lately and could stay unusual for a little longer. You may feel that now is the perfect time to move to a vibrant community where you not only feel right at home but safe and supported too.

Nestled down a quiet street in Upper Hutt, our luxury … View more
Life has been anything but normal lately and could stay unusual for a little longer. You may feel that now is the perfect time to move to a vibrant community where you not only feel right at home but safe and supported too.

Nestled down a quiet street in Upper Hutt, our luxury Care Suites at Elderslea offer the ultimate combination of Rest Home and Hospital care with the creature comforts of home, including a cosy living area, stylish kitchenette and modern ensuite.

Give us a call to see how we can help.

Elderslea is located at 29 Redwood Street, Upper Hutt.
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1595 days ago

Roller blind won’t go up and down straight? Here's how to fix it yourself.

Robert Anderson from

t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....

A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.

The reason can … View more
t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....

A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.

The reason can be that the material has stretched or has moved on the blind shaft. Things like insects or stray bits of stuff can be wrapped up in the roll as the blind is rolled up.

The first thing to do is to make sure there is no foreign objects or insects rolled into the roll and make sure the blind is attached to the roller properly. Do this by rolling the blind down to its full extent and checking.

If the sides are damaged you should make sure any loose threads etc are cleared and you can trim the damaged side with a sharp pair of scissors. To do this remove the blind from the brackets.

Many of the blinds have a spring loaded pin at the end opposite the chain. This spring is retracted by turning the knurled wheel either up or down till the spring is retracted. The blind can then be removed by lowering it and sliding it off the other bracket. The more level the blind the easier to remove from the other bracket. Sometimes it will come down leaving the drive still there. If so, all you need to do is remove the drive and replace in the shaft.
Some blinds have lift up out of bracket ends or plastic roller pins that need a small screw driver to remove.

Some blinds are a spring loaded one end and have a lift up attachment on the other end.
(If you are not sure how, Google, “taking down roller blind shades” and you will find a video for the type you have.)

Hint here, ensure the blind is rolled up before removing. Lay the blind on a table or floor and trim.

Roll the blind up again.
Reinstall the blind.

When doing that make sure that when you fit the drive end back onto the bracket, that the cover over the chain wheel is at the top so the chain can run properly (It should be in the 11 – 1 position.), and that the chain is free. The spring pin should just push up into its bracket. If it is a bit tight you can use the wheel to wind the spring in and then you can let the pin out once in position.

Roll the blind up and down several times.
If the blind is rolling to one side then you can adjust this.

Let the blind right down till you can see the where the fabric is fastened to the roll shaft.
What you need to do is to put a strip of masking tape on the roller shaft, where the material is attached, at the end that you want the blind to roll back too. i.e. the opposite end to the way it rolls across to now.

Depending on the width of the blind a strip 100-150 mm will be long enough for a blind up to a meter wide but for a wider blind you can put a strip 250-300mm long.

Try rolling up the blind and if it is still rolling to the side then you can add another strip the same size on top of the first one. Add more strips as necessary. Simple stuff to do.


Article with Pictures: curtaincleaners.co.nz...

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1595 days ago

The benefits of insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Wellington

Insulating your home is one of the smartest moves you can make to save money and enjoy a more comfortable, healthy and energy efficient home.

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1595 days ago

Please support our Virtual Street Appeal

Te Omanga Hospice

In May, we usually hold our Annual Street Appeal, which raises vital funds for Te Omanga Hospice. Sadly, we’ve had to cancel it due to COVID-19.

While we may not be on the streets with buckets this year, our essential care and support for vulnerable people in our community continues through … View more
In May, we usually hold our Annual Street Appeal, which raises vital funds for Te Omanga Hospice. Sadly, we’ve had to cancel it due to COVID-19.

While we may not be on the streets with buckets this year, our essential care and support for vulnerable people in our community continues through these challenging times.

Please donate to our Virtual Street Appeal today. Every dollar helps us continue to provide much needed care and support to people living with terminal or life limiting illnesses in the Hutt Valley.

Thank you for your support.

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1596 days ago

Hello neighbours!

Wellington Seamarket

Our team at Wellington Seamarket has started doing contactless home deliveries for fresh fish and frozen seafood products.

If you would like to get some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night you can order here.

Our fish comes in daily from fishermen around Wellington and collaborators around … View more
Our team at Wellington Seamarket has started doing contactless home deliveries for fresh fish and frozen seafood products.

If you would like to get some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night you can order here.

Our fish comes in daily from fishermen around Wellington and collaborators around the country (such as Barnes Wild Oyster for Bluff Oysters).

Our goal is to get the fish prepared and delivered to your door within 24 hours of it hitting the deck!

We deliver Monday to Friday, and cover the bottom half of the North Island (Wellington to Palmerston North).
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1596 days ago

We are still Open for Business

High Street Health Hub

We are open from 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday, for video and phone consultations. If required, we are also offering limited face to face consultations.

New enrolments are welcome during this time. For our enrolled patients, we offer medical advice as well as flu jabs whether eligible … View more
We are open from 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday, for video and phone consultations. If required, we are also offering limited face to face consultations.

New enrolments are welcome during this time. For our enrolled patients, we offer medical advice as well as flu jabs whether eligible or non-funded.

If you are feeling unwell, please phone us on 04 555 4450 and one of our friendly team will assist you.

577 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
Phone: 04 555 4450

Email: info@highstreethealth.nz
Website: www.highstreethealth.nz
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1596 days ago

Crazy travel deals for Kiwis

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you've ever wanted to travel NZ, now is the time. These deals are incredible value.

1596 days ago

We're here to help with all your window & door repair, maintenance and security needs!

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbours!

If your windows & doors are in need of some TLC, our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 :)

We are following stringent health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
Head to our dedicated Covid-19 updates page … View more
Hi Neighbours!

If your windows & doors are in need of some TLC, our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 :)

We are following stringent health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
Head to our dedicated Covid-19 updates page for information on our Alert Level 2 H&S procedures:

www.exceed.co.nz...

#uniteagainstcovid19
#alertlevel2 #playitsafe #keepyourdistance #bekind
#takecareofoneanother #NZ
#supportlocal

From your local Exceed team - we fix windows & doors -
www.exceed.co.nz...

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1596 days ago

Harnessing tech to improve learning outcomes

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

By harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be … View moreBy harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be applied to students’ daily learning, so that when they finish their studies, they are more motivated than ever.

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1596 days ago

The masked investigators

The Team from Wellington Water

200 meters off-road a stormwater sump overflows and makes a public walking track impassable.

A call goes out.

That call is answered. Tools are carried into the hills of Belmont, the sump cleared of blocked silt, and the track made safe again.

The masked investigators strike again.

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1596 days ago

Opening at Level 2

Desiree Turner from Desiree Clothing

We are excited to be open during level 2 and are taking all the precautions we can to ensure safe shopping.

There is hand sanitiser at the door along with contact tracing. The government is not requiring contact tracing for retail but we have chosen to do it as we feel it makes sense to do so and… View more
We are excited to be open during level 2 and are taking all the precautions we can to ensure safe shopping.

There is hand sanitiser at the door along with contact tracing. The government is not requiring contact tracing for retail but we have chosen to do it as we feel it makes sense to do so and are happy to go above and beyond.

Extra cleaning is happening to ensure that all touch points are being cleaned before another customer comes in contact with them.

For those who don't live nearby or prefer not to go out, we still have our online store operating 24/7 with free shipping.

As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, we're always happy to help :-)

desiree@clothingbydesiree.com

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1596 days ago

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

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