Taradale, Napier

Got a question for your neighbours?

Got a question for your neighbours?

Post here and let them help!

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1257 days ago

air plants

Ron from Greenmeadows

Do you have any air plants that you no longer require for free or sell ? if so i could be interested in same. Please contact me with details on 8440655. Ron

1257 days ago

Get Involved – June 1st to 30th 🤝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View more
This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!

Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (20-26 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1258 days ago

Here they are! New roses of 2021: which one(s) are you getting?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Pink, red, yellow, climbing, rambling, oh so beautiful they are. New Zealand's rose breeders and specialist nurseries have such a treat for you. Pictured here is 'My Sweetheart' from Matthews Nurseries, and there's lots more. Sit back and enjoy.

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1258 days ago

Is Laundry Stripping as Good as it Looks?

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

Laundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.


Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.


The TikTok… View more
Laundry day makes your home feel fresh and clean. But maybe not quite as clean as you think.


Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning trend that has been sweeping the internet for the past several months. The method claims to clean the built-up residues from the fibres of textiles.


The TikTok user who started the trend soaked her freshly-laundered towels in warm water with a regular laundry detergent, washing soda, and borax – and the water turned dark brown.


The video prompted many of us to wonder whether we’ve been unwittingly nestling into dirty linens our entire lives. Home cleaning enthusiasts have since tried the technique on everything from clothes to rugs and second-hand couch covers.


What laundry stripping does is soak out any leftover detergent, fabric softener, minerals and natural body oils that have collected on the fabric over time. But some cleaning experts say it's unnecessary and brings out more dye than dirt.


So, I decided to test it out on a white duvet cover. I clean my sheets weekly and duvet cover once every couple of months. As a general rule, someone who sleeps in make-up and eats in bed as frequently as I do, shouldn't have white linens. But as a basic white woman in her mid-20s, fashion dictates I must.


The duvet appeared pretty white before going into the laundry strip. The strip wash recipe called for a 1:1:2 ratio mixture of borax, washing soda (sodium carbonate) and laundry detergent.


Borax is available at hardware stores and pharmacists, and the other ingredients you can find in the supermarket.

What I used:
- Greenwoods Washing Soda Crystals: ($4.99 from Countdown)
- Fab laundry liquid Frangipani 1L ($6.00 from Countdown)
- Borax ($10.99 from Bunnings)



To strip laundry, combine borax, washing soda and a regular laundry detergent in a 1:1:2 ratio in hot water.


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

1258 days ago

Have you tasted these sweet, New Zealand-grown pineapples?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?

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1259 days ago

Useful and transforming

Carla Pell from CASK Spouting

Whatever your style we can help transform your home 💫👑🏰
Get in touch for a no obligation free quote.
We cover Hawkes Bay wide ✅
enquiries@caskspouting.co.nz
📱0800 2 SPOUT

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1259 days ago

The Plant Company - Now in Hawkes Bay

The Plant Company

Come see what everyone is raving about.

Hawkes Bay's newest plant production nursery is now open to the public.

Located at 284 Meeanee Road, they offer a broad range of plants (both indoor and outdoor) at prices and quality that are unmatched. Buy direct from the grower and save!

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Come see what everyone is raving about.

Hawkes Bay's newest plant production nursery is now open to the public.

Located at 284 Meeanee Road, they offer a broad range of plants (both indoor and outdoor) at prices and quality that are unmatched. Buy direct from the grower and save!

Opening special: Grafted avocado trees $54.95

Like our Facebook page to get the lastest plant and garden trends
Find out more

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1260 days ago

Menzshed Garage Sale

Ian from Taradale

Thank you to all those folk who supported our first ever Garage Sale & Sausage sizzle yesterday. There were plenty of bargains for everyone and the sausage sizzlers were kept busy. We will be back next year with a bigger and better event. Watch this space!

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1259 days ago

Vintage tea/crockery caddy

Carol from Greenmeadows

Vintage Tea Set Stand
Plastic Wire
Lovely Condition
Pick up available from Greenmeadows, Napier. Happy to post nationwide. Rough guide $8.80 urban, add $3.90 Rural

Price: $60

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1262 days ago

Napier weavers Queens birthday sale

Susan from Onekawa

Girl guide hall, York avenue, beside New World GREENMEADOWS

1260 days ago

We bought the hill!

Buy the Hill - Te Ahu Pātiki Maunga

Thank you, Aotearoa.

You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.

But you can still help.

The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.

Further donations will help the … View more
Thank you, Aotearoa.

You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.

But you can still help.

The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.

Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Donate now

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1261 days ago

Large Aluminium Framed WINDOW

Sue from Taradale

We have replaced our large front window with French doors
The Window is 2.7m wide by 1.4m high - it has a 200mm deep wooden internal frame and sill
The entire unit is single glazed and has two side opening windows approximately 350mm wide
The aluminum is a rich cream colour
The window unit is in … View more
We have replaced our large front window with French doors
The Window is 2.7m wide by 1.4m high - it has a 200mm deep wooden internal frame and sill
The entire unit is single glazed and has two side opening windows approximately 350mm wide
The aluminum is a rich cream colour
The window unit is in very good condition and has been removed by professionals
MAKE US AN OFFER
The lucky purchaser must pick up

Negotiable

1261 days ago

Decorating Tips for a Shoestring Budget

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

Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.

The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) … View more
Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.

The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) is to clean your home and get it organised. Doing those two things alone will drastically improve the quality of your space.

Then, on to decorating. With years of budget decorating behind (and in front of!) us, we've amassed a few helpful tips for 'making house' with a slim wallet.

1. Paint an accent wall

STAND OUT: This one wall, in the home of Melbourne designer Miranda Skoczek, brings something extra-special to her bedroom without going overboard.

Painting your walls is one of the most cost-effective decorative updates you can make to your home. But if you're on a shoestring budget, the two cans of $30 paint it may require to paint your bedroom could very well put you off.

Instead, consider painting an accent wall. One litre (which will cover around 9 square metres) or a 2.5-litre can (which covers up to 24 square metres) is likely all you'll need to cover a single wall, which can make just as much of an impact.



2. Get rid of unsightly items

FIRE THE WIRE: This clever little picket fence, designed by Karl Zahn, provides some fun inspiration for ways you can tidy up all those wires that often dominate the modern day living room.

Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of, or unsightly items that you need to hide.

Dated, worn or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they're non-essential, removing them can give your home a clean slate.

One of the worst offenders common in rental apartments is vertical blinds. Or how about those not-so-stylish college posters you've been holding on to? Let go, or at least put them in storage.



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

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1264 days ago

Wanted Plastic track brackets for Luxaflex curtain track.

Lee-Anne from Marewa

Desperately Wanting clear plastic brackets for Luxaflex curtain track.see pic x2, It is old stock and I can’t seem to buy them anywhere. I have tried to purchase from specialised track businesses, including op shops too. I think it’s called series 2000 track. If you can help I would be very … View moreDesperately Wanting clear plastic brackets for Luxaflex curtain track.see pic x2, It is old stock and I can’t seem to buy them anywhere. I have tried to purchase from specialised track businesses, including op shops too. I think it’s called series 2000 track. If you can help I would be very grateful. Thank you 😊

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1262 days ago

concrete layer

Sharon from Napier South

can anyone recommend a concrete layer for a small job? cheers.

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