Awatoto - Meeanee, Napier

1162 days ago

Free recruitment service finds perfect match

Competenz

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been … View more
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."

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1162 days ago

Voice Lessons

Virginia from Onekawa

There's still a few spots left!! Homebased and ONLINE!! (via Google meet). If you would like to hear more about the lessons, please send an email: sing.napier@gmail.com

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1162 days ago

School subjects.

NumberWorks'nWords Hawkes Bay

What do you think should be introduced or reintroduced as part of the curriculum in modern day schools?

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1163 days ago

Double Header This Week

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

Wednesday 10am - General Estate Auction
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5, Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am
(Photos follow)
Thursday 10am - Antiques & Collectables Auction
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Wednesday 8-6 & Thurs from 8am
(Photos www.mafa.conz... 23rd Sept & facebook)

1164 days ago

Warm welcome to Climate Insights

Neighbourly

We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based… View more
We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based information to provide tools and guidance as we strive to become more sustainable and resilient. 

Please join us in welcoming Climate Insights and stay tuned for localised climate information, tools and much more!
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1164 days ago

Dining table

Fran from Clive

Anyone have a small dining table for sale? Wanting to downsize mine. Chairs not needed

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1164 days ago

Crochet Table Cloths

Denise from Greenmeadows

Two crochet table cloths in good condition. 230cm x 150cm.
$25 each. Contact Denise 021 1080316

Negotiable

1164 days ago

WTB 2 arm chairs

Deanna from Karamu - Waipatu

Wanted to buy two good condition arm chairs for an ece centre! Let me know if anyone has any thanks

1165 days ago

Looking for some cooking inspiration?

Stuff

Look no further! Join Sam Mannering on Thursday the 23rd of September and cook your dinner along with him.

What’s on the menu? Sam is going to teach you how to make curry from scratch, and for dessert, a tarte tatin.

Get in quick because seats are limited!
Register now

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1165 days ago

A big thank you

Jenny Nilsson from House of Travel Jenny Nilsson

A wonderful Friday surprise for Jacqui this morning from another grateful client thanking her for all her hard work recently 💜💜

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1166 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1166 days ago

Lousy weather = garage clear out time!

Willy from PortaSkip

Book your weekend PortaSkip now!

1166 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Napier

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1166 days ago

Competition Winners!

Jenny Nilsson from House of Travel Jenny Nilsson

We were so thrilled to receive this Tahitian prize pack for completing the Paul Gauguin CLIA Professional Development competition recently
A great way to expand our knowledge on the newly-renovated luxury small ship, Le Paul Gauguin which sails the gorgeous French Polynesian waters. 🏖🛳

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1167 days ago

Things to Consider When Exploring Blind & Curtain Ideas

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

Hoping to buy blinds or curtains but feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the choices? You might walk into a store with great curtain ideas but it’s easy to lose focus when you see all the options on the shelves.
Did you know that blinds and curtains can be energy efficient? Did you know there are… View more
Hoping to buy blinds or curtains but feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the choices? You might walk into a store with great curtain ideas but it’s easy to lose focus when you see all the options on the shelves.
Did you know that blinds and curtains can be energy efficient? Did you know there are more types of blinds that the typical shutters? There’s so much to consider!

To help you narrow down your options, here are some tips to pick the right blinds and curtains that work best for you:

1. Colour
Your choice of colour will be among the main priorities when choosing the ideal blinds or window curtains. Getting the wrong colour can ruin the aesthetic value of the whole room.
The wrong colours on the wrong windows can also lead to quick degradation. If you use strong colours like blood red on windows where the sun shines often, the colours could fade quickly. Go around this by choosing blinds or curtains with nude or neutral light colours, ensuring they’ll still look good even after fading a bit.

2. Measurements
Your second step is to make sure you get the right measurements. The general rule of thumb is that your blinds or curtain panels should be longer and wider than your windows. Drapes should go down to the floor.

If you want to make your windows and walls look bigger than they are, include a few inches above the window. Hanging your curtains 4-5 inches above the window frame creates an illusion of length.


3. Material
Blinds come in all shapes and sizes. Generic blinds like shutters or slats use aluminium or wood. Sheers use glass and these are great if you want to filter out light and striking glares in the room.

Curtains, on the other hand, come in too many options. Most use cotton, wool, silk, and linen. Thicker curtain fabric is great if you want to control temperature and prevent bright light from seeping into the room. Lighter fabric is better when you want to keep the airflow circulating.

Material choice will also affect your budget. It goes without saying that the stronger and more functional materials will cost more.

4. Style
Getting the right fabric, right measurements, and the right colour won’t do you much good if the style of the blinds or curtains doesn’t click with your personal preferences.

There are a lot of stylistic blinds and curtain ideas to choose from. Do you want to stick with plain colours and a sleek design for a modern look? Will you go for deep colours, embroidery, and frills for a Victorian or Edwardian aesthetic?

Blinds can be boring, white with no style at all, or as unique as vertical sheers using rotating glass materials.

5. Ease of Use
Generic blinds are easy to use; you have one line to pull to open or shut the blinds and another line to rotate the individual panels. Cheap curtains require you to pull them open by hand and then tie them manually but you may find a few affordable choices with their own rope.

In short, make sure you check if the curtains and blinds are easy to use. You don’t want to spend more time than you have to only to open your window and look outside.

6. Safety for Kids and Pets
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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