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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.
… View moreGreat 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.
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 moreDo 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!
Jenny has 4 spaces left on her personally escorted 3 day Kawakawa Station Walk - departing Martinborough 04-07 November 2021 only $650pp
This three-day walk is one of the Wairarapa’s best kept secrets and is the absolute best way to explore Kawakawa Station. You will visit an impressive and … View moreJenny has 4 spaces left on her personally escorted 3 day Kawakawa Station Walk - departing Martinborough 04-07 November 2021 only $650pp
This three-day walk is one of the Wairarapa’s best kept secrets and is the absolute best way to explore Kawakawa Station. You will visit an impressive and contrasting landscape from the foot of the Aorangi Forest Park to the bush-clad high country down to the braided river streams and out to the stunning South Wairarapa coast. Experience endless coastal views, crystal clear streams, bird and wildlife; the list goes on.
Call Jenny today on 06 878 8858 to find out 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 … View moreNow'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.
Hi All, now is a good time to spring clean your fridge. Have a look on line there are many good suggestions - but don't use cleaners that are too smelly or harsh. We use a steam cleaner to clean our fridges when they come back from rental.
We still have good stocks of fridges and freezers, so … View moreHi All, now is a good time to spring clean your fridge. Have a look on line there are many good suggestions - but don't use cleaners that are too smelly or harsh. We use a steam cleaner to clean our fridges when they come back from rental.
We still have good stocks of fridges and freezers, so get in early!
Below is some recent feedback from a house lot rental we completed.
Hi Andrew
I need to thank you profusely! Wonderful and very thoughtful of you to arrange the furniture. I really can't thank you enough.
Very happy.
Sincerely
Stu
Regards
Mr Rental Team
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 moreCurtains 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...
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
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.
• 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.
Wrangler has gone MIA from Howard Road, Taradale. Last seen three days ago. He is a large fluffy tabby and white neutered male. Microchipped. Please message or text Laureen on 0275198890. TIA
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
The next MIQ room release is scheduled for 12noon Tuesday the 5th October for Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan travel (Lobby opens at 11am). Let us make coming home easier. Getting an MIQ allocation is half chance & half expert planning - you secure your MIQ spot and we’ll take care of the rest. Call … View moreThe next MIQ room release is scheduled for 12noon Tuesday the 5th October for Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan travel (Lobby opens at 11am). Let us make coming home easier. Getting an MIQ allocation is half chance & half expert planning - you secure your MIQ spot and we’ll take care of the rest. Call us Monday to discuss and hold flight options & we’ll be ready and waiting on Tuesday via phone, email or messenger to make sure everything lines up if you hit the jackpot. Let the travel experts help make your dream a reality and make everything easy. It really is “Better Together” with House of Travel. Call us today on Hastings 06 878 8858 or Havelock North 06 877 8737
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
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 moreIf 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.
Print specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.
“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew … View morePrint specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.
“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew it would be a lot of work, but I was assured that I would have plenty of support from the NZ Post team and I did feel I needed a challenge at the time. Given the current climate right now with COVID-19, I knew the qualification would be an advantage if I was to take another path within NZ Post.”
Tracy has just been named as the Diploma of Print Management Student of the Year at the recent national Pride in Print awards, an honour she says was “absolutely blown away” to receive.
Upskilling is for everyone - you don't need to be new to your industry to gain a qualification and advance in your career!
Tracy is a perfect example of this.
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