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We have some spots available for tonights ZUMBA class at Dyer Street School at 6pm.
IMPORTANT - You MUST purchase your pass online at www.stateofmotion.co.nz... BEFORE the class and then reserve your spot. We're looking forward to seeing you all there :).
From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard
We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.
We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.
We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View moreWe're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.
We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
Listen to how Hearing Consultants helped Tony hear again. With independent audiology advice Tony was fitted with up-to-date Bluetooth rechargeable hearing aids. The ease of no more batteries and streaming sounds directly into his hearing aids means Tony has perfect hearing.
Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.
We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.
We are so happy to be back in front of our friends teaching Zumba again. We have a class tomorrow morning at Dyer Street School Hall at 9am. Make sure you reserve your spot on our website www.stateofmotion.co.nz.... See you there!!!
Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools organised.
Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself
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 moreLight, 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.
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 moreLife 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.
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 moret'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...
Hi neighbours, I'm looking for a plumber to replace an outside tap, and to relocate our 2nd outside tap. Possible replace galvanised pipework from under the house as well. Asap.
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