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As the title says, I'm after a narrow external door. Left or right hinged doesn't matter, but 600 is all that will fit. Standard height of around 1950mm is fine.
Timber or aluminium is fine too and happy to collect from anywhere in Kapiti.
Just a heads up about our garage sale will be held both Saturday & Sunday at 335 SH1, 4kms north of Levin, large sign at gateway, please park off roadway in our property front paddock, cheers, Dennis & Mary
It's been heartwarming to hear stories from across the North Island of people taking others into their home and sharing a cup of tea together or fixing them a meal.
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Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people … View moreHi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.
Greetings. Does anyone know of TM training courses near Levin? Thank you, S.
A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami … View moreA Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible. Evacuate these areas even if you did not feel the earthquake. DO NOT WAIT. A damaging tsunami is possible.
People in all other areas who felt a LONG or STRONG earthquake should MOVE IMMEDIATELY to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible.
This evacuation advice overrides the current COVID-19 Alert Level requirements. Do not stay at home. MOVE IMMEDIATELY. Stay 2 metres away from others if you can and if it is safe to do so.
People evacuating should walk, run or cycle if possible to reduce chance of getting stuck in traffic. Do not return until all-clear is given by Civil Defence.
Go to www.civildefence.govt.nz... for the most up to date information.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO with friends, family, neighbours!
Create more space in your garden with these handy garden shelves. Try out an easy to create distressed paint effect using two Resene colours.
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Tairāwhiti is a welcoming place for new beginnings and new discoveries – the landing place of great Pacific navigators and the origins of Aotearoa New Zealand’s defining dual heritage.
Steeped in vibrant arts, rich history and authentic Māori culture, we invite you to discover the many … View moreTairāwhiti is a welcoming place for new beginnings and new discoveries – the landing place of great Pacific navigators and the origins of Aotearoa New Zealand’s defining dual heritage.
Steeped in vibrant arts, rich history and authentic Māori culture, we invite you to discover the many stories Tairāwhiti has to tell.
The treasures of Tairāwhiti are ready for you to uncover.
from 3 wide folding doors originally on linen cupboard. Surplus after alterations
All in very good order, hinge sets may be available
3 x 755mm wide, std door height
027 5410079
$90 for the 3, or $35 a single unit
one Photo is of indicative door set from elsewhere in house
Floor Stock sale - up to a massive 80% off.
Only while stocks last.
Don't delay
With so much current community interest on the overall subject, a few days ago in a conversation I was having with Karl on facebook, Karl Webber made a very good point that I don't know who Templeton is.
The other afternoon needing a break, and since I enjoy research (strange, I know), I … View moreWith so much current community interest on the overall subject, a few days ago in a conversation I was having with Karl on facebook, Karl Webber made a very good point that I don't know who Templeton is.
The other afternoon needing a break, and since I enjoy research (strange, I know), I thought I should find out for myself. Anyway, what I learnt was not what I expected, so I thought I would share this in case anybody else is interested out there in our fantastic community.
For anyone that does not want to read everything below, in summary, it is not majority controlled by the Temptleon Group, nor is NZ PROPCO, these are just holding companies.
LinkedIn informs that the majority control appears to fall under a Brett Gamble as he is the CEO of Tailorpsace, the Managing Director of Alvarium Investments NZ and the only shareholder of BHIVE GOLD LIMITED, all of which combined own 50.10% of the airport, the Templeton group it turns out only owns 49.90% of Kapiti airport.
Alvarium Investments NZ is a large fund that is controlled by Alvarium RE Limited (a huge fund) based in London UK, and Tailorspace; as mentioned Brett Gamble is head of both Alvarium Investments NZ and Tailorspace.
Some will be aware that it becomes more complicated for a non NZ company to directly invest in NZ property if their stake goes above 25%, I noticed that Alvarium RE Limited UK is nicely under that at 23%
Finding ownership or any funding information for the Templeton group is much harder, the Templeton group is owned by Templeton holding limited, who in turn is owned by Templeton controller limited.
Templeton controller limited is a trustee company, that is it acts on behalf of others and does not own the assets of the company itself, this type of setup is sometimes used when the real owners/stakeholders of a company don't want to be publically known. I would say that Templeton doesn't seem to want to make it too easy to find out whom Templeton controller limited is fronting/acting for.
What I did find of interest is that Templeton controller limited is the trustee for another company setup around the same time, "WARKWORTH LAND COMPANY LIMITED", that company is 50% owned by AINZ FUND 0 LIMITED, which is 100% owned by Alvarium Investments (NZ) - who of course is 46% owned by Alvarium [RE] Limited in the UK. That association with Templeton controller and Alvarium creates a nice loop between Templeton and Alvarium, although that does not at all mean that either has a stake in the other.
Anyway, I let you make your own mind up if this is of interest to you or not. For me personally, it is just nice to have a better understanding of the key stakeholders and as such who stands to benefit and profit from any development of Kapiti airport.
All the information here is freely and publically available on the companies own websites, companiesoffice.govt.nz, or made public by the companies/persons detailed on LinkedIn.
I have only done a short bit of research here, and there would be a lot more to learn about these relationships out there, but I should get back to what I should be doing...
Warrantable tyre with a fair amount of use left in it. Photos don't do it justice
greetings to all,we feel compelled to wholeheartedly endorse the service we received from Andre & Steven of Cleanwater solutions ltd yesterday.
we had the misfortune to run out of water at our rural home & Andre came to our rescue promptly, even though the skies had opened up with a sudden… View moregreetings to all,we feel compelled to wholeheartedly endorse the service we received from Andre & Steven of Cleanwater solutions ltd yesterday.
we had the misfortune to run out of water at our rural home & Andre came to our rescue promptly, even though the skies had opened up with a sudden downpour they still carried on with their task & both got drenched, thank you again guy's, it is not until you are suddenly deprived of one of lifes necessicities ( which too many of us take for granted) that you realize & appreciate our local service industry so come on folks continue to support your local trades & services
Meeting this Sunday 7th March 10.30am Feilding Little Theatre, 21 Stafford St, Feilding
Our visiting mediums this week are husband and wife team Anne and Tonni Pedersen from Havelock North.
They will be sharing their philosophy with us and giving clairvoyant messages.
We will have our Healing … View moreMeeting this Sunday 7th March 10.30am Feilding Little Theatre, 21 Stafford St, Feilding
Our visiting mediums this week are husband and wife team Anne and Tonni Pedersen from Havelock North.
They will be sharing their philosophy with us and giving clairvoyant messages.
We will have our Healing Circle, $1 raffle and time for that cuppa after the meeting. Koha appreciated and everyone is very welcome to attend.
As (presumably) we are in level 2 covid lockdown there are some rules around this.
You will be required to either sign in as you enter the building or swipe the QR code.
There will be hand sanitiser for you
Seats will be 1 meter distancing
A member of the Committee will serve your cuppa.
Enquiries ph Valerie 029 902 9555 or Carol 027 697 6308
Next Meeting Sunday 7th March 10.30am, Thompson House 4 Kent St, Levin
We are very pleased to have Cheryl Allen from Palmerston Nth with us. Cheryl is a very experienced medium who loves her work.
She will be bringing forward an address from her Spirit Guide and also some clairvoyant messages. … View moreNext Meeting Sunday 7th March 10.30am, Thompson House 4 Kent St, Levin
We are very pleased to have Cheryl Allen from Palmerston Nth with us. Cheryl is a very experienced medium who loves her work.
She will be bringing forward an address from her Spirit Guide and also some clairvoyant messages. Stay for a cuppa and a chat. We will have our healing circle and a raffle also. Everyone most welcome.
As we are in Covid lockdown level 2 there will be rules. This means...
Sign in as you enter or swipe the QR code at the door.
Hand sanitiser will be provided.
Seating will be spaced 1 meter apart.
A Committee member will serve your tea, coffee and refreshments
PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF DISTANCING DURING CUPPA TIME AND NO HUGS...SORRY.
We just want to ensure everybody's good health and safety.
Thank you for your continued support during this time.
Enquiries please phone Sue 021 070 1585 or Carol 027 697 6308
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