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So sorry Mum and Dad, it's the kids turn to have the fun.
Check out the Blake Wooden Playhouse:
www.trademe.co.nz...
Check out our other Trade Me listings for outdoor playgrounds, cubby houses, and sandpits. Otto Outdoors is your quality and affordable New Zealand outdoor play equipment … View moreSo sorry Mum and Dad, it's the kids turn to have the fun.
Check out the Blake Wooden Playhouse:
www.trademe.co.nz...
Check out our other Trade Me listings for outdoor playgrounds, cubby houses, and sandpits. Otto Outdoors is your quality and affordable New Zealand outdoor play equipment specialist.
Residents urged to STOP using water, conserve water and reduce wastewater discharge
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Horowhenua District Council strongly urges Levin, Shannon and Tokomaru residents to conserve water use immediately.
Due to the rainfall event on 27 June 2021, our water treatment … View moreResidents urged to STOP using water, conserve water and reduce wastewater discharge
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Horowhenua District Council strongly urges Levin, Shannon and Tokomaru residents to conserve water use immediately.
Due to the rainfall event on 27 June 2021, our water treatment plants are struggling to effectively treat the muddy river water for our drinking water supplies. We kindly ask residents and businesses connected to town water supplies to use water sparingly wherever possible so our water supply services is not interrupted. Expect low water pressure in some areas.
Our wastewater plant is impacted by high water inflows. Please restrict wastewater discharge. If it's yellow let it mellow. And please hold off doing washing.
We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
Enquiries
Please refer all enquiries to Horowhenua District Council on 06 366 0999 or enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz
Don’t shiver in silence! Use these 5 simple (and cheap) techniques to warm up your home and stay toasty this winter.
Quick Summary
• Open curtains in the day, close them at night
• Make and use draft excluders
• Install window insulation films or use bubblewrap
• Keep furniture away… View moreDon’t shiver in silence! Use these 5 simple (and cheap) techniques to warm up your home and stay toasty this winter.
Quick Summary
• Open curtains in the day, close them at night
• Make and use draft excluders
• Install window insulation films or use bubblewrap
• Keep furniture away from heat sources and use rugs/blankets to insulate the floor
• Use as few rooms as possible and close off the rooms you aren’t using
1) STRATEGIC CURTAIN USE
After double-glazing, curtains are the next line of defence against the chill of winter. Thermal lined ones are best, and floor-to-ceiling ones provide a good ‘seal’ of warmth.
However, it’s also important to know when to open and close these curtains to get maximum effectiveness out of them. Generally, when the sun is up, keep the curtains open to let the sunlight and warmth in. As soon as the sun goes down, close them to trap that heat in overnight.
The advanced version is:
• In the morning, have north-facing and east-facing curtains open. Keep south-facing curtains closed throughout the day.
• In the afternoon, close the east-facing curtains and open the west-facing curtains. Keep the north-facing curtains open throughout the day.
• Once the sun sets, close all the curtains (including the north-facing ones).
• Repeat in the morning.
Curtains aren’t just for windows either! Pinning a rug or blanket over an external door can help give it an insulation boost too. Pro-tip: cover up pet flaps in the same way.
2) MAKE (AND USE) DRAFT EXCLUDERS
Draft excluders are long pieces of thick material, usually in the shape of a sausage, that are placed at the bottom of doors to keep the cold out and the warm in. You might be surprised at how much of a difference blocking even a small gap can make!
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Humans have enjoyed wool for over 10,000 years and it continues to be a coveted textile in both high end fashion and interior design due to its many qualities. Here we deep-dive into the wonderful world of wool, sharing the tale of this ancient fibre’s origin, production and inherent attributes. … View moreHumans have enjoyed wool for over 10,000 years and it continues to be a coveted textile in both high end fashion and interior design due to its many qualities. Here we deep-dive into the wonderful world of wool, sharing the tale of this ancient fibre’s origin, production and inherent attributes.
ORIGIN
Britain is said to have lead wool manufacturing through spinning and weaving pre 1900 BC, a skill highly prized beyond their shores. Sheep were first exported beyond Europe to South Africa, New Zealand and Australia toward the very end of the 1700s. We have had a long time to accustom ourselves to the incredible natural qualities of wool and it is quite literally woven in to our trading, cultural and farming histories.
How does wool come to be? Fleece is shorn from sheep annually with a new fleece produced every year (unless you are Shrek the Sheep, who avoided shearing for 6 years – once finally caught in 2004 he produced enough wool for 20 large men’s suits, or 27 kg… blimey!). Once shorn, fleeces are thrown clean side down onto a wool table, skirted (a process to remove undesirable parts of the fleece), folded and rolled to determine class by a qualified wool classer. Bales of wool are then sent to be scoured, a bathing/cleaning process to remove dirt and impurities such as sweat and vegetable matter. Quality is determined by diameter, crimp, yield, colour and staple strength. Finer wools are used for apparel manufacture and heavier for soft furnishing textiles and carpets/rugs.
There are a wide variety of ways to process wool in to differing yarns, including worsted – a very fine yarn spun from carded wool producing a lustrous and smooth product especially suited to apparel. You may also be familiar with felted wools which are produced with heat, pressure and moisture compressing the fibres, entangling them together into a matted textile with a dense, ‘foamy’ or almost spongy appearance and feel. The woollen system of preparing carded wool for spinning ensures short fibres are retained, sometimes requiring combing. Wool can be spun to yarn on its own, or in conjunction with other fibres which can add desirable qualities and attributes to the finished fabric.
Despite a reputation as a land of sheep, New Zealand is actually the 4th largest producer of wool, with the top spot being taken out by Australia, responsible for 25% of global wool-clip. International wool production is about 2 million tonnes, 60% of which is apparel. Approximately 3% of the international textile trade is comprised of wool. We would like that number to be a little higher!
RENEWABILITY
A natural fibre similar to human hair, wool is made of keratin and therefore readily biodegradable. As long as there is grass to graze on, sheep will continue to produce fleece, making it an ideal renewable fibre. Safeguarding the environment is part of the important work undertaken by woolgrowers to guarantee future production and industry longevity. Due to the high quality and durability of wool, woollen products have wonderful longevity and it is also excellent for re-use and recycling. In some instances, wool products can be returned from the interior and fashion sectors to be carded and re-spun in to yarn for re-weaving – an excellent way to reduce waste and extend the life of the material. Because of its hardy nature, when properly looked after, wool has a longer lifespan than many other fibres - if you have ever visited an antique/vintage/mid-century furniture trader, you will often find original wool and wool blend upholsteries still going strong even after a few lifetimes, albeit in need of a good clean!
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Come and join us up stairs at Waikanae Memorial Hall on the first Tuesday of the month. Free entry and lunchtime tea / coffee. Instruments here for you to play. All ages and all styles of music welcome; phone; 902 1282 for details
Book your free Sound Experience in your local bloom hearing clinic and try the newest almost invisible hearing aids.
They stream sound seamlessly from your phone (Android and iPhone) and can adjust to any situation to fit your lifestyle.
Our friendly, qualified, staff is here to support you… View moreBook your free Sound Experience in your local bloom hearing clinic and try the newest almost invisible hearing aids.
They stream sound seamlessly from your phone (Android and iPhone) and can adjust to any situation to fit your lifestyle.
Our friendly, qualified, staff is here to support you on your journey to better hearing. Don’t miss out, book today.
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I have about 30 metres of premium grade, grip-tread decking timber offcuts that need to go. All offcuts about 1100 long. See photos.
Collect from Paraparaumu.
Does anyone have one going or not, that they no longer require? I need to replace some parts on mine, they are a cheap brand I know, but at least the coffee capsules are easy to recycle /refill.
Thank you
Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.
View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene … View moreNature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.
View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene ColorShop or get a taste of the latest releases online
The days are getting shorter and wetter. Winter is a few weeks away. To help get Winter ready keep your drainage flowing properly on your property. Take some time to make sure that drains and gutters are free from debris.
Maintaining your existing drainage solutions and freeing them from any … View moreThe days are getting shorter and wetter. Winter is a few weeks away. To help get Winter ready keep your drainage flowing properly on your property. Take some time to make sure that drains and gutters are free from debris.
Maintaining your existing drainage solutions and freeing them from any build-up of natural debris (such as grass, weeds, summer growth, fallen leaves and silt) on your property is essential during this time of the year.
If you have any questions or need help with drainage solutions, give us a call. We're a local family business and here to help.
Our Pet of the Day is Rio who belongs to Sonia Saba from Martinborough.
"Rio comes to work in the vineyard everyday, rain, shine or even frost. Hence the Jacket."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember … View moreOur Pet of the Day is Rio who belongs to Sonia Saba from Martinborough.
"Rio comes to work in the vineyard everyday, rain, shine or even frost. Hence the Jacket."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Good morning all. We are a local company based in MaGrath Avenue at the end of the airport. We have been in operation for just on three years. We design and manufacture steel frames for commercial and residential builds.
But unknown to many people we also produce other items that may be of … View moreGood morning all. We are a local company based in MaGrath Avenue at the end of the airport. We have been in operation for just on three years. We design and manufacture steel frames for commercial and residential builds.
But unknown to many people we also produce other items that may be of interest to our neighbourhood.
We manufacture sheds,sleepouts,tiny houss, garages and items such as Workshop Benches and Shelving. I will include a couple of pictures for our viewers. If you would like to visit the factory you are more than welcome, just drop us a message or call the office number and ask for Trevor. We also operate a Web Page www.steel...
I've got an ever growing collection of wool blanket that was used as MyFoodBag food packaging. According to their website, it is 100% compostable, I just don't have enough material to warrant dropping it off.
Pickup from Paraparaumu.
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