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Black 29 t/a Mad Samurai is recalling all batches and all dates of its Mad Samurai brand Wagyu Beef Rissoles due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you are not allergic or intolerant to milk this recall … View moreBlack 29 t/a Mad Samurai is recalling all batches and all dates of its Mad Samurai brand Wagyu Beef Rissoles due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you are not allergic or intolerant to milk this recall does not affect you.
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Fisher & Paykel upright fridge as is.
Goes but doesn't seem to be REALLY cold. Would be ok as a drinks/beer fridge. Needs a clean but otherwise in good condition.
Possibly have the vege bin for bottom area as well.
Don't know how old it is. See pics for condition, info.
640w … View moreFisher & Paykel upright fridge as is.
Goes but doesn't seem to be REALLY cold. Would be ok as a drinks/beer fridge. Needs a clean but otherwise in good condition.
Possibly have the vege bin for bottom area as well.
Don't know how old it is. See pics for condition, info.
640w 680d 1420h
FREE for collection from Golf Road. Bring people to help with lift please.
Clivias for sale, from 1 year old seedlings to 5 year old flowering plants. Also have some Bromeliads and other bits and pieces. Phone Carol at 367-3410. We're in Roslyn Road, Levin.
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 8 October 10am – 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and friends and Include a visit to this great friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of … View moreWHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 8 October 10am – 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family and friends and Include a visit to this great friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS including:-
* Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits and Loaves including Keto and Gluten Free
* Red Van - Plants, Seedlings and Freshly cut Flowers
* Gold Medal Award winning local Olive Oil including Gift Packs
* Candles and Room Diffuses
* This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings and Beverages etc.
* Preserves
* Funky Sox
* Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books
* Perrott Fish - Crochet Toys for the Kids
* Sewing Craft - lots & lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons etc. etc
* Pottery
* Jewellery
* Lino Cuts
* Painted Tiles
* Original Art
* Garden Art
* A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts, pillow cases and cushions etc
* Junk for joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including furniture in a themed setting
* Much much more.
Escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or an early Christmas gift, then enjoy the rest of the day at other events and attractions including lunch at one of our many local cafes.
Why not meet up with a friend or 2 and other family members and enjoy an outing at this great Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!
Sympatex stymartin motor cycle boots
Size 45 or 11
My feet have spread so to small for me now
$ 90 ono
Can anyone recommend a moving company in the Kapiti region?
Moving from Paraparaumu to Waitarere mid-October.
Thank you.
In very good condition, goes well. Suitable for Bach, motor home or as an extra. We used it as an extra, but down sizing. Pick up in Waikanae.
Design doesn’t end at the bathroom door. It’s a great place to create some cool storage space in your independent living apartment. If you’re not a fan of various bottles littering the floor, try a shower stool. Plus, it’s a great place to sit while washing or to shave your legs.
Ladder… View moreDesign doesn’t end at the bathroom door. It’s a great place to create some cool storage space in your independent living apartment. If you’re not a fan of various bottles littering the floor, try a shower stool. Plus, it’s a great place to sit while washing or to shave your legs.
Ladder shelves are very affordable and take up minimal room. They’re perfect for rolled towels and accessories that can live on the bottom shelves with more important products on the top.
Utilise the back of the bathroom door to hide towels, swimsuits and bathrobes by using some hanging hooks.
Click for more clever apartment storage ideas.
Create a birdbath with a natural sandstone paint effect with Resene Sandtex.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Dale's Acoustic Live Events presents a rare and special concert by Australia's foremost folk singer-songwriter. Held at Ohau Hall on 19 October (check Events page) 7:30-10pm Cash only $25, bookings to ohaufolk@gmail.com
“That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know”
Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing … View more“That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know”
Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing excessive noise is not only aggravating it can actually be harmful to your ears and has a significant impact on the way our spaces work in the home.
When it comes to residential design, the acoustics, (the way in which the structural characteristics of a space relate to how well sound can be heard) although a key design feature, are rarely considered during the building process and sometimes only tackled during a renovation.
Soundwaves seep through doors, windows, ceilings and cracks, so how do you reduce unwanted sound from affecting your day to day activities?
Hard flat surfaces tend to bounce sound waves around, sometimes creating a lasting echo effect if the surfaces are parallel walls. The softer and less uniform the surface, the less opportunity sound has to bounce off. Textiles, including drapery and upholstered furniture and furnishings not only deliver a design aesthetic they also play a significant role in the absorption of sound.
However not all textiles have equal sound absorption qualities however. The level of sound absorption is dependent upon a textile’s weight, composition, and/or construction. Generally (due to the large vertical mass) drapery provides the main textile source of sound absorption however, there are several other ways to achieve this.
To decrease the level of sound in a room you need to dampen the sound waves. This can be achieved by adding surfaces that absorb the sound (or reverberation) so the sound doesn’t bounce from one thing to another.
Here are some sound absorbing ideas that you can implement fairly simply into your home:
- Acoustic panels/tiles: These come in a range of colours and fabric styles and can be designed into your interior decor. The purpose of acoustic panels is to reduce, but not entirely eliminate, resonance within the room.
- Drapery: Fabrics are an effective solution for managing sound. The more drapery folds, the more sound absorption. Hanging a curtain a small distance off the wall increases sound absorption and softening opposing walls reduces sound waves from travelling wall to wall
- Upholstered furniture: The fabrics on your upholstered furniture also help to reduce sound waves. The thicker the fabric and foam the better. Add cushions and other textiles throughout a space for ultimate sound absorption.
- Cork flooring: While it may not be fashionable of late, cork is one of the best materials for sound absorption. Made up of a honeycomb design of air-sealed cells made of the bark of the cork oak. The cells each absorb the vibrations of sound, preventing those sounds from passing through to the other side. Cork reduces sound and noise vibration by trapping it in its cell structure. It reduces the sound transmission of sound through walls and absorbs the impact of feet through the floor to the ceiling below.
- Concrete flooring: Surprisingly, lightweight porous concrete can be effective in absorbing sound (however it essentially transmits the sounds through to the next room too).
- Carpets, rugs and padding: If your floors are timber, tiles or linoleum on subfloor concrete, you may want to try rugs or carpet coupled with a sound-absorbing underlay or foam rubber backing.
- Floating hardwood: This type of flooring installation includes a gap between the subfloor and your actual floors, which effectively dampens sound.
- Fabric pendant lamps/floor lamps: Update your light shades with a textile shade, the thicker the better. Every textile in a space will help.
A combination of the techniques above, depending on your budget and skill level should help in the overall acoustics in your home. Below we have outlined a selection of fabrics from our range that offer great sound absorption qualities due to the high level of either wool content, thickness and/or construction.
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