Pirimai, Napier

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1144 days ago

Warm welcome to NZ Compare

Neighbourly

We’re very excited to announce NZ Compare as our new Neighbourly partner.
NZ Compare help Kiwis compare what’s out there, discover new products and services, and save on utility bills, online shopping and financial services.

We look forward to working alongside NZ Compare as they help our … View more
We’re very excited to announce NZ Compare as our new Neighbourly partner.
NZ Compare help Kiwis compare what’s out there, discover new products and services, and save on utility bills, online shopping and financial services.

We look forward to working alongside NZ Compare as they help our Neighbourly community save time, money, and hassle, at the shops and services that help us live better, more connected local lives.

Please join us in welcoming NZ Compare and stay tuned for tips and tricks on how you can save on everything from your household bills to takeaways, as well as plenty more exciting and informative content.
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1144 days ago

Pioneering a new way of living

The people who live in Ryman villages remain true to themselves, whether that’s continuing with their passion, making the most of every minute, challenging themselves to learn something new, or surrounding themselves with people who like to have fun.
As Lynette, a resident at Edmund Hilary … View more
The people who live in Ryman villages remain true to themselves, whether that’s continuing with their passion, making the most of every minute, challenging themselves to learn something new, or surrounding themselves with people who like to have fun.
As Lynette, a resident at Edmund Hilary village, says “A lot of people still believe that you're going to a rest home. They don't know the concept of a retirement village. You go there, it's beautiful. You've got facilities. You've got activities. And you don't stop living.”
Retirement is a chapter of life that’s filled with possibility. Choose the lifestyle you want to live and proudly embrace every opportunity. It’s what Ryman residents do.
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1151 days ago

🐈MISSING ELDERLY CAT - last seen heading across to the beach from Coote Rd🐈

Rose from Greenmeadows

Posting on behalf of Rodeana Sattler www.facebook.com...
October 2 Missing!!! Since Oct 2nd. From Priestley Rd, Bluff Hill, Napier. Elderly, short haired, frail looking female tortoise shell cat, 22 years old, thin, & due to being unable to groom herself has matted fur..deaf & can't … View more
Posting on behalf of Rodeana Sattler www.facebook.com...
October 2 Missing!!! Since Oct 2nd. From Priestley Rd, Bluff Hill, Napier. Elderly, short haired, frail looking female tortoise shell cat, 22 years old, thin, & due to being unable to groom herself has matted fur..deaf & can't see that well..last seen at 9 am today.. extremely loved & very missed. I'll add a photo soon. Her name's Nooniebell ❤️
UPDATE Mon. She was seen crossing from the bottom of Coote Rd onto the Marine Parade, beach side at 8 pm Sat Oct 2nd
UPDATE Sun. She was seen walking down the bottom of Priestley Rd heading towards Coote Rd 5 pm yesterday, please keep an eye out for her.
Please check your sheds, gardens etc.She loves sunny spots. She never normally leaves my section...I'm worried she's gone away to die 😢 Please contact me via messenger or 027 3681685.
Have attached photos the second one is off the internet but she looks similar to that image.

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1146 days ago

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Ken from Maraenui

WANTING TO BUY NISSAN PULSAR OR SUNNY 1995 OR THERE ABOUT MILEAGE AROUND 150,000 IN THE SYSTEM DO NOT MIND IT NEEDING A FEW MECHANICAL REPAIRS DETAILS TO TEXT 028 437 2747

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1146 days ago

More care. Less Waste. Better Products.

The Warehouse

Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

Which is why at the Warehouse we’re bringing you more sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well as less packaging waste.

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Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

Which is why at the Warehouse we’re bringing you more sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well as less packaging waste.

Shop online or in-store over 6,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your pocket.

Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
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1147 days ago

Your feedback on the Red Cross website

The Team from Red Cross - Free Curtain Bank

Do you visit the New Zealand Red Cross website?
We would love your feedback. Simply hit the button below to access the the survey.
It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our website and how you find information about us.

Everyone who does the survey can go in the draw to win one of ten… View more
Do you visit the New Zealand Red Cross website?
We would love your feedback. Simply hit the button below to access the the survey.
It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our website and how you find information about us.

Everyone who does the survey can go in the draw to win one of ten Red Cross drink bottles!

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1147 days ago

Botanical coasters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Napier

Impress your guests and protect surfaces with these unique wooden coasters using your favourite Resene testpot colours.
Find out how to create your own.

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1147 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene

Resene ColorShop

Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and … View more
Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% off decorating accessories and 25% off Resene cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 and Hammer Hardware stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
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1148 days ago

Curtains in rentals

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

Curtains are essential for a warm, healthy home. Here's what to know as a renter to get the most out of your curtains.

Whether a green paisley swirl or a modern muted linen, curtains are essential for a healthy home. More important than the material is the way they’re installed.

When … View more
Curtains are essential for a warm, healthy home. Here's what to know as a renter to get the most out of your curtains.

Whether a green paisley swirl or a modern muted linen, curtains are essential for a healthy home. More important than the material is the way they’re installed.

When warm air hits cold glass, two things happen: the warm air escapes and the newly cooled air forms condensation on the window pane.


The best way of dealing with this is by keeping warm air away from the window with curtains and blinds, which creates a pocket of air between the window and the window covering.

Getting the most out of curtains:
• Ideally, they should touch the floor and the track and curtain should be wider than the window frame. The most important part is to cover the whole window and create a seal against the cold air.
• They should fit tightly against the wall or window frame. Sometimes changing the type of track they’re hung on can close a gap between the window and the curtain. For example, rods and rails are often installed a few centimetres out from the window, which means there can be big gaps and no seal created.
• Pelmets can help to decrease heat loss, but won’t stop it completely.
• Curtains with two layers can increase heat retention, but how they’re fitted is most important.
• Net curtains, installed very close to the window and in contact with the window frame, can be effective.
• Blinds need to be installed snugly inside the window frame to be effective. If they sit out from the window, or if there are gaps between the blind and the frame, they’re not going to keep the heat in.
• Remember to open curtains every morning to make the most of the sun’s heat, and close them at sundown to keep that heat in.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1149 days ago

Win $4k worth of office gadgets!

The Team from Digital Boost

All set up tech-wise but not sure how to make the most of it? Head to Digital Boost to learn how digital technology can help get your business on the map Find out more

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1151 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...

In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.

1150 days ago

Facts About Fabric

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

• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse)… View more
• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse) is the largest fashion company in the world, with a market value of $105 billion.
• There is evidence that cotton and wool were used to create natural fabrics in about 3000 BC and evidence of silk use in 2500 BC in China.
• China is the largest maker and exporter of silk in the world and has been for 100’s of years.
• The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.
• The earliest evidence of fabric textiles has been found in Turkey, Egypt, and Israel.
• The creation of man-made fibres has only been within the last 100 years. Rayon was the first man-made fibre created in 1910 and it was called ‘artificial silk’. Viscose is the most common form of Rayon.
• More than 70 percent of the world's population uses second-hand clothing. About 50 percent of collected shoes and clothing is used as second-hand products. Meanwhile, 20 percent is used to produce polishing and cleaning cloths for various industrial purposes, and 26 percent is recycled for applications such as fibre for insulation products, upholstery, fibreboard, and mattresses.
• Microfibre or Ultrasuede was invented over 20 years ago in Japan. Microfibre is the thinnest of all man-made fibres, even finer than silk. it is 100 times finer than a human hair.
• Acrylic is a man-made fibre that has a soft, wool-like hand, is machine washable and has excellent colour retention. It is often an additive to textiles to take advantage of these properties.
• Nearly 100 percent of textiles and clothing are recyclable.
• Nylon is also man-made and was first produced in 1938. It has high strength, excellent resilience, and superior abrasion resistance. Nylon replaced silk stockings for women in the early part of the 20th century.
• The highest quality cotton comes from Egypt.
• Textiles and shoes make up 12% of landfill sites.
• Bamboo is a grass that has been used to create a fabric that hangs much like a heavy linen. It has natural wicking ability that pulls moisture away from the skin so it can be useful in reducing moisture related odour. It also has natural anti-bacterial qualities. Bamboo grows quickly and does not need pesticides to thrive, making it one of the more sustainable textile sources.

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1151 days ago

Pot plant plastic trays

Sheron from Greenmeadows

I'm looking for any surplus pot plant trays to hold the many plants I'm potting up for an upcoming Cathedral fundraising plant stall in November.
Thanks

Free

1151 days ago

Auction Wednesday 6 Oct 10am

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

FULL HOUSE. Tools, Furniture, Curios, Collectables, Sewing machines, Appliances, Ladders, S/S BBQ etc etc
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5, Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am
More Photos www.mafa.co.nz... (6 Oct) & facebook

1151 days ago

Supporting our local heroes

Neighbourly.co.nz

If an emergency happens, you know they’re here to help.

If your property catches fire or you’re in a car crash, it is the volunteers and career firefighters of Fire and Emergency New Zealand who come running to help.

As soon as that siren goes, they drop what they’re doing and put your … View more
If an emergency happens, you know they’re here to help.

If your property catches fire or you’re in a car crash, it is the volunteers and career firefighters of Fire and Emergency New Zealand who come running to help.

As soon as that siren goes, they drop what they’re doing and put your safety first.

Behind our tremendous volunteers are another group of community heroes, who get less attention but are vital to Fire and Emergency.

It’s the employers and co-workers who support our volunteers at work, knowing that at any moment they may need to leave and respond to a crisis.

Did you know Fire and Emergency give recognition to the local businesses who support this important work with the Proud Employer mark?

Look out for this mark on businesses in your community or find out which of your local businesses are Proud Employers of Fire and Emergency volunteers here.

And you can show your support for our hardworking fire crews by making a comment on this post – why not share a tribute you would like to make to our firefighters.

Pictured here are four of the 12,000 volunteers who work across the country. Left to right: Marshall (Marsh) Anderson, Jarrad West, Iain Powell, and Marsh’s brother Ti Anderson. All work at Fonterra and volunteer for the local fire brigade.

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