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Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View moreEven well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?
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Fill a basket Thursdays - all day Thursday. Fill your basket with everyday clothing, shoes and / or books for $10.
Don’t forget our Styling Day on June 24th. We still need a couple of models (males and females required) so please call instore or message us if you are interested.
Resin Cheeseboards & Coasters Workshop
with Jennifer Cruden
Saturday 17 June, 10.45am - +/-2pm
Have fun in this fabulous workshop - you will produce two (2) cheeseboards together with four (4) coasters to match (other items if time permits). All art materials plus boards and coasters are … View moreResin Cheeseboards & Coasters Workshop
with Jennifer Cruden
Saturday 17 June, 10.45am - +/-2pm
Have fun in this fabulous workshop - you will produce two (2) cheeseboards together with four (4) coasters to match (other items if time permits). All art materials plus boards and coasters are supplied.
If wish to also bring your own board along, then feel free to do so.
Book direct via newzealandartclasses.co.nz...
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View moreThe skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.
There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Something for everyone - nursery items from $10, old and new classic book titles from $2 and a great range of winter jackets. All clothing is half price tomorrow so if you are looking for some winter warmers we may well have something for you. Pop in and have a look.
Here is our Health and Safety Tip #11 for this week - Protecting the Public. Stay Safe! ⚡️
When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.
*some conditions apply
The Golden Hour
An exhibition of landscape oil paintings by Helen Morrison.
6 - 27th June
Community Gallery, Franklin Arts Centre
Helen is a local Clevedon Artist, influenced by expressionism. Her oil paintings reflect her love of the surrounding landscape. She strives to bring movement, … View moreThe Golden Hour
An exhibition of landscape oil paintings by Helen Morrison.
6 - 27th June
Community Gallery, Franklin Arts Centre
Helen is a local Clevedon Artist, influenced by expressionism. Her oil paintings reflect her love of the surrounding landscape. She strives to bring movement, feeling and emotion into each of her works.
For this exhibition she has produced a body of work of landscapes at sunrise and sunset, inspired by her connection with the land around her, and with the incredible light and colours the Golden Hour brings.
Exhibition Opening: Friday 9th June, 4.30 - 6.30pm. All invited.
Also available is a free Adult Beginner's Painting Workshop. You will take home a small landscape painting you have made yourself.
Wednesday 14th June, 11am 12.30pm
Limited spaces available, email morrison.helen@gmail.com to register
* Nominations close on Tuesday, 13th June 2023 at 12 noon
* See website for details, including candidate qualifications and restrictions, and to download nomination forms
Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do!
**JUST LANDED - WE HAVE SECURED THE BOSS'S SAMPLES FOR NEXT YEAR'S JOHN YOUNG RANGE - SUPER COOL ONE-OFF SUITES - ELECTRIC, CORNERS, 3 + 2 + 1
SUITES - GET INTO TAKANINI AND PUKEKOHE TRADERS THIS KINGS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND AND GRAB A HUGE SAVING ON LOUNGE SUITES, DINING SUITES, AND BOOKCASES… View more**JUST LANDED - WE HAVE SECURED THE BOSS'S SAMPLES FOR NEXT YEAR'S JOHN YOUNG RANGE - SUPER COOL ONE-OFF SUITES - ELECTRIC, CORNERS, 3 + 2 + 1
SUITES - GET INTO TAKANINI AND PUKEKOHE TRADERS THIS KINGS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND AND GRAB A HUGE SAVING ON LOUNGE SUITES, DINING SUITES, AND BOOKCASES - WE HAVE IT ALL - TAKANINI TRADERS 211 GREAT SOUTH RD AND PUKEKOHE TRADERS 33 NELSON ST PUKEKOHE - OPEN ALL WEEKEND**
The Waikato is a centre for world-leading health research, thanks in part to the work of the Waikato Medical Research Foundation.
The population of the Waikato is young, growing and diverse, with its own distinct health challenges and inequities, particularly amongst rural, Maaori and Pasifika … View moreThe Waikato is a centre for world-leading health research, thanks in part to the work of the Waikato Medical Research Foundation.
The population of the Waikato is young, growing and diverse, with its own distinct health challenges and inequities, particularly amongst rural, Maaori and Pasifika communities. The Foundation's purpose is to provide seed funding for robust and ethical research into medical and health care that can bridge inequity gaps and improve health outcomes across the board.
Their decision to set up the ‘Waikato Medical Research Foundation Fund’ at Momentum Waikato is all about making it easier for the public to contribute towards the success of the health research sector in the region.
“We are in a position to help make advances right here that have the potential to improve health for the people of the Waikato, and around the globe,” says Foundation Chair Gillian Spry.
“That’s pretty exciting and interesting. We invite people to donate and, through our newsletter, join us in learning about the amazing research work going on here in the Waikato.”
Coupling IRD’s Payroll Giving scheme with a philanthropic investment fund has been a ‘win win win’ for a Waikato engineering firm, its employees and the social service providers they’ve supported.
Longveld started up its fund in 2019 at Momentum Waikato, their local community foundation,… View moreCoupling IRD’s Payroll Giving scheme with a philanthropic investment fund has been a ‘win win win’ for a Waikato engineering firm, its employees and the social service providers they’ve supported.
Longveld started up its fund in 2019 at Momentum Waikato, their local community foundation, and ever since has dollar-for-dollar matched their team’s donations towards it.
Payroll Giving takes the agreed donations out of pay packets in the same manner as income tax or student loan repayments, with the tax on the donation being able to be claimed back at tax return time.
Once a year the team votes on where to grant a portion of the fund’s income, which Managing Director Pam Roa describes as “a fun process”.
“Our payroll giving and funding vote brings together our support team and our trade crew for a common purpose unrelated to work,” says Pam.
Longveld fabricated Ngaa Pou Karohirohi (pictured) on Hamilton’s city river jetty, a project led by artist Eugene Kara, Ngaati Korokii Kahukura, in collaboration with local hapuu representatives.
The shop will be closing at 1.00pm on Saturday for the long weekend.
Pop in between now and then for our half price books, peruse our selection of puzzles or find a jumper to keep warm.
Happy Kings Birthday weekend to everyone
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, … View moreAnti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.
Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.
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