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Having a clean out - this wooden shelving no longer required.
It's 2.2m tall x 1.55m wide but could also be used the other way.
Must be picked up.
Brace yourself. Severe weather is on its way for parts of the country and experts predict at least two days of icy temperatures, howling gales and torrential rain. Get the temperature up while keeping your power use down.
Our energy-saving tips will help reduce your overall electricity … View moreBrace yourself. Severe weather is on its way for parts of the country and experts predict at least two days of icy temperatures, howling gales and torrential rain. Get the temperature up while keeping your power use down.
Our energy-saving tips will help reduce your overall electricity consumption, meaning you won’t feel guilty for having a toasty home.
1. Don’t fear the electric blanket: they cost little to run (just over $10 per winter if used every night), especially compared to electric heaters. But only sleep with it on if it has a delay timer that can switch it off after a few hours. And it’s important not to neglect heating your bedroom – the World Health Organization recommends keeping bedrooms at 16°C.
2. Break out the crock pot: running a slow cooker all day uses a third of the electricity compared with cooking a roast in an electric oven for two hours.
3. Check your heat pump filter: it needs vacuuming every three months. The good news is it’s easy – just slide the cover off the front of your heat pump, lift out the filter and hoover away. If you haven’t cleaned it all year, you’ll immediately notice the difference. You don’t need to pay for a pricey heat pump service to get this sussed.
4. Clean your clothes dryer’s lint filter: don’t put your vacuum cleaner away just yet. Remove your clothes dryer’s lint filter, then give it a lux as well. This can significantly improve your dryer’s energy efficiency, thereby reducing its running costs.
5. Draught-proof your home: are your door hinges loose or your window latches rattly? Grab a screwdriver and tighten them up. This reduces the chance of nasty draughts blowing through your home. If that doesn’t work, buy some vinyl strips that adhere to the insides of the window frames to achieve a better seal between the window and the frame.
6. Cheapo double-glazing: you don’t have to be made of money to improve the heat retention of your windows - DIY window film, which fits across your frame and sits a little off the pane, can cost less than $10 per pane. You simply fit it to the frame to create an insulating layer of air between your room and the cold glass. Alternatively, taping bubble wrap to the window frames will achieve the same effect.
7. Light smarter: switch from your old incandescent, halogen or compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs to LEDs. They use far less energy and last much longer.
8. Check your power deal: visit Powerswitch.org.nz to see if you could be getting a better deal for power elsewhere. If you’re on a spot-based tariff, consider switching for the winter to avoid the high spot prices currently experienced on cold winter evenings.
9. Shower smarter: grab a 10L bucket, chuck it under your shower and start timing. If it fills in less than a minute, your showerhead is a water-waster. You can snag a low-flow, energy-efficient showerhead for less than $100.
10. Revisit your childhood with a wheat bag or hot water bottle: it costs next to nothing to fill a hot water bottle or heat a wheat bag, and they’re a great way to keep the bed warm in a pinch.
Stay and play around our beautiful maunga this winter! Immerse yourself in wide-open spaces, epic activities, hidden gems, and untamed wilderness in the Ruapehu region.
The perfect place to relax, refresh, and have a bit of adventure.
Hit the slopes on NZ’s largest ski field or choose … View moreStay and play around our beautiful maunga this winter! Immerse yourself in wide-open spaces, epic activities, hidden gems, and untamed wilderness in the Ruapehu region.
The perfect place to relax, refresh, and have a bit of adventure.
Hit the slopes on NZ’s largest ski field or choose from an array of off-mountain activities. So what are you waiting for?
Get over here and make it mountainside!
We're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.
Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind … View moreWe're qualified local people who we have been serving Wellington families since 1946.
Gee & Hickton has a reputation for professional and caring service from our funeral directors and support staff who are passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind at what can be a very stressful time.
Our commitment is to listen, guide you through the options and then take care of the details to make the funeral service meaningful.
Visit us at 6 Norrie Street, Porirua or contact us at (04) 237 5332
KJ&Co. Brands Pty Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Hart & Soul brand All Natural Supergrain Butter Chicken due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanut). All Natural Supergrain Satay Chicken was incorrectly packaged into All Natural Supergrain Butter Chicken packaging. … View moreKJ&Co. Brands Pty Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Hart & Soul brand All Natural Supergrain Butter Chicken due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanut). All Natural Supergrain Satay Chicken was incorrectly packaged into All Natural Supergrain Butter Chicken packaging. People with a peanut allergy should not consume this product. If you are not allergic or intolerant to peanut, this recall does not affect you.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
More than 100 people, three boats and a plane have been involved in the effort to reunite a baby orca with its family. It found stranded north of Wellington from its pod.
f Wellington from its pod.
Orca Research Trust founder Dr Ingrid Visser was with the orca on Monday and said the search for its … View moreMore than 100 people, three boats and a plane have been involved in the effort to reunite a baby orca with its family. It found stranded north of Wellington from its pod.
f Wellington from its pod.
Orca Research Trust founder Dr Ingrid Visser was with the orca on Monday and said the search for its family was critical.
"We’re still desperately looking for his pod. We’ve got three boats and a plane out. The fire service, maritime police and Coastguard have all been great,” Visser said.
Never used - have receipts - my dog just is a tad big. For loads up to 3.5 kg if mounted on handlebars, or a load capacity of 25 kg if mounted on rear bike rack.
Spring-loaded top cage for added security that automatically stores away when not needed.
Padded carry handle, Anti-microbial padded … View moreNever used - have receipts - my dog just is a tad big. For loads up to 3.5 kg if mounted on handlebars, or a load capacity of 25 kg if mounted on rear bike rack.
Spring-loaded top cage for added security that automatically stores away when not needed.
Padded carry handle, Anti-microbial padded floor liner for comfort and sure footing, Secondary handlebar safety straps offer additional security
Adjustable tether leash included
Reinforced, vinyl-dipped steel
Refer for more detail www.pitcrew.nz.... Available other sites upwards $159
Picture on bike is a copy.
If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.
There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.
The majority of cases … View moreIf you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.
There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.
The majority of cases that Age Concerns work with involves older people living in their own homes. In most instances it is family members like adult children who perpetrate elder abuse or neglect.
Call 0800 65 2 105 to contact your nearest Age Concern
Actually very good condition with bag Grand Prix Line - older but light use Pickup Waikanae
SOLD Steeden ringmaster endorsed by David Tua - SIZE small in excellent condition - no rips or holes
Very Sturdy and in great condition although with slight yellow staining on leather - is treated with leather cream - SIZE Belt Length fits 78cm to 100cm waist
Nutcracker length 22.5cm | 5cm wide
Nutcracker alone are upward $70 new
PICKUP WAIKANAE - Can post but cost TBD
Never used - have receipts - my dog just is a tad big. For loads up to 3.5 kg if mounted on handlebars, or a load capacity of 25 kg if mounted on rear bike rack.
Spring-loaded top cage for added security that automatically stores away when not needed.
Padded carry handle
Anti-microbial padded … View moreNever used - have receipts - my dog just is a tad big. For loads up to 3.5 kg if mounted on handlebars, or a load capacity of 25 kg if mounted on rear bike rack.
Spring-loaded top cage for added security that automatically stores away when not needed.
Padded carry handle
Anti-microbial padded floor liner for comfort and sure footing
Secondary handlebar safety straps offer additional security
Adjustable tether leash included
Reinforced, vinyl-dipped steel
Refer for more detail www.pitcrew.nz.... Available other sites upwards $159 Picture on bike is a copy.
Rainy days are the one thing parents do not need during the holidays, but they happen. We have great ideas for free or low cost rainy day activities when the kids must play indoors.
In a perfect world, every school holiday would be filled with blue skies and sunny days, but unfortunately … View moreRainy days are the one thing parents do not need during the holidays, but they happen. We have great ideas for free or low cost rainy day activities when the kids must play indoors.
In a perfect world, every school holiday would be filled with blue skies and sunny days, but unfortunately that’s not always the case – especially during Winter! It’s a good idea to have some inside activities up your sleeve for those ‘stuck indoors’ times. We’ve put together our favourite rainy day ideas for you to have on hand, just in case.
Let’s Get Physical: Just because you’re stuck inside, doesn’t mean the kids have to blob out and do nothing. In fact if one rainy day rolls into the next, they’ll be itching to move about and use up some energy. Try some of these ideas to get active while you’re stuck indoors:
•Make your own Ten Pin bowling alley by using plastic soft drink bottles and a rubber ball. Put a cup of sand or gravel in the bottom of each bottle to give them a bit of weight, and then arrange the ‘pins’ into a triangle shape at the end of the hallway. Children stand at the other end of the hall and take turns to bowl.Use your Ten Pin alley to fill in half an hour here and there, or arrange a whole tournament to take place amongst your children and their friends.
• Create an obstacle course that traipses through the whole house. I know it sounds like a nightmare to clean up, but it will keep the kids occupied for ages. Not only do they get to create the course, they then get to do it over and over. They can time each other to see who can do it the fastest, or experiment running the course backwards, blindfolded, or with their hands behind their backs. You’ll need to make sure the course is safe, so check it out before they launch into their races.
• Dancing is a great way to burn off some energy, so turn on some music and start moving that body. If you have a house full of kids, you could play musical games like statues or musical chairs.
Create your own Board Games: Board games are a great way to while away a few hours, but if your children are tired of the games you have at home, why not get them to make their own. Give them a large sheet of poster card, some felt pens, old magazines, scissors and glue, and let them go to it.
They’ll need to create their own rules, cards, counters and dice, and trust me – you’ll be amazed by what they come up with. The whole family can take turns playing each other’s games.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
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