Aokautere - Fitzherbert, Palmerston North

1159 days ago

What does the maramataka say about when to sow and grow?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours and gardeners,

Dr Nick Roskruge, a professor of ethnobotany at Massey University’s School of Agriculture & Environment, explains what the maramataka says about kōanga (spring).

1159 days ago

Enjoy the good life

Assisted living makes life easier, with housekeeping taken care of and a chef-prepared meal every day. It’s great for you, and reassuring for your family, because they know you’re being looked after. Best of all, it frees up more time to do the things you love!
Apartments are in the heart of … View more
Assisted living makes life easier, with housekeeping taken care of and a chef-prepared meal every day. It’s great for you, and reassuring for your family, because they know you’re being looked after. Best of all, it frees up more time to do the things you love!
Apartments are in the heart of the village, with easy access to everything the village has to offer.
The feeling of togetherness is the icing on the cake for residents, this is enhanced by a variety of outings, regular transport options and opportunities to join in with activities when you feel like it.
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1159 days ago

Common Types of Fabric Construction for Curtains and Upholstery - Part 1

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

When it comes to home interiors and soft furnishings there really is a vast range of curtain and upholstery fabrics to choose from, all with varying attributes for certain applications. To ensure you start your project off with the right foundations, you need to be selecting a fabric that is most … View moreWhen it comes to home interiors and soft furnishings there really is a vast range of curtain and upholstery fabrics to choose from, all with varying attributes for certain applications. To ensure you start your project off with the right foundations, you need to be selecting a fabric that is most suited to its purpose.

There are various textile constructions/qualities that fall within five fabric “types” we describe in an earlier article. In this two-part article we will discuss the most commonly manufactured constructions that you see in the market today.

DAMASK: Damasks are traditional jacquard fabrics, which were originally woven in a single colour, where the design and ground are in contrasting weaves, (generally using warp-faced and weft-faced satin weaves).

CHINTZ: Chintz is a closely woven plain fabric, traditionally cotton, with a shiny and lustrous appearance. The fabric is processed with a glazed or calendared finish to give it a polished look.

FELT: Felt is matted fabric with a predominantly woollen composition. There are two types of felt, woven and un-woven. Felting of woven wool fabric is achieved by interlocking the natural scales on the surface of wool fibres through heat, moisture, steam, pressure and friction.

FIL COUPÉ: A small jacquard pattern on a lightweight fabric, in which the fil/weft threads connecting each pattern/motif are cut and removed from the reverse of the fabric leaving the remaining pattern/motif with frayed edges.

FAUX-LEATHER (VINYL): Polyvinyl chloride (commonly abbreviated as PVC or referred to as vinyl) is the third-most widely produced polymer after polyethylene and polypropylene. It should not be washed with cleaning solvents, but more specifically only a mixture of gentle soap and warm water.

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

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1159 days ago

Come and sing with the Manawatu Overtones at Christmas

Kevin & Margaret from Roslyn - Terrace End

An opportunity to sing with the Manawatu Overtones at a Christmas

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1163 days ago

WANTED TO PURCHASE

Rob from Aokautere - Fitzherbert

Has anyone got a disability stroller for sale. Will pick up.
TRACY WATSON
0274466887
alison.watson@xtra.co.nz

1160 days ago

How about your own pre-planted portable organic vegetable bed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“Our portable bed provides a convenient and cost-effective way to access your own fresh produce within your own home,” says Charla Stretch, the CEO of Vitanic, the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) company set up by five students from Tokoroa High School.

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1160 days ago

Job matching service success

Competenz

"Another success story!

Our free job matching service helped place Caitlyn in her dream job and gave her employer the apprentice he had been searching for. A win-win!

Competenz provided the details of the job, and I’m happy Big Ideas took me on, I always wanted to be a signwriter … View more
"Another success story!

Our free job matching service helped place Caitlyn in her dream job and gave her employer the apprentice he had been searching for. A win-win!

Competenz provided the details of the job, and I’m happy Big Ideas took me on, I always wanted to be a signwriter when I left high school but never had the chance. But now I do"" says Caitlyn.

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1160 days ago

Digital Boost Live - App Launch

Digital Boost

Hi neighbours!

With daylight savings kicking in, we’ll have more hours in the day to make the most of our time outdoors.

So why not keep learning on the go! When you’re on your daily stroll or jog around the neighbourhood, it’s the perfect time to boost your digital knowledge with our … View more
Hi neighbours!

With daylight savings kicking in, we’ll have more hours in the day to make the most of our time outdoors.

So why not keep learning on the go! When you’re on your daily stroll or jog around the neighbourhood, it’s the perfect time to boost your digital knowledge with our brand new app - Digital Boost Live.

Our app has everything you need in the palm of your hand so you can keep learning from anywhere.

You'll remain logged in all the time and have access to exclusive podcasts with business and industry experts only available via our app. Notifications will keep you up to date with new content and competitions as soon as they land.

All our learning videos, downloadable summaries, cases studies, and Q&A sessions will still be there - perfect for small business owners looking for a practical way to keep learning while on the move.

Don't delay, download the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and start learning today!

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1161 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.
Find out more

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1162 days ago

Help wanted

Sammy from Roslyn - Terrace End

Hi does any one have any picking tools I can borrow or does anyone know how I can get into my son's bedroom he's 6 and he accidentally locked his door it's been over a week and still can't manage to find keys. I don't want to damage the door either. If someone can help or … View moreHi does any one have any picking tools I can borrow or does anyone know how I can get into my son's bedroom he's 6 and he accidentally locked his door it's been over a week and still can't manage to find keys. I don't want to damage the door either. If someone can help or point me in the right direction that would be awesome. Thanks

1162 days ago

Vege Hub Contents for this Week - for Pick Up Thursday 27 September

Amy Houben from Awapuni Vege Hub

Good Morning,

Below is a list of anticipated contents in this week's $15 Vege Hub orders.

Leeks
Kumara
Carrots
Broccoli … View more
Good Morning,

Below is a list of anticipated contents in this week's $15 Vege Hub orders.

Leeks
Kumara
Carrots
Broccoli
Banana
Kiwifruit
Mandarin

Please place your orders by midnight this Monday the 27 September.

Choose from one of the pick up locations outlined in the attached Ordering Instructions: St.Matthews, Te Tihi, Te Patikitiki Library, or Ochre Art Supplies.

Have a great day!

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Ordering Instructions $15.pdf Download View

1162 days ago

It's that time of year again whānau...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Make sure to update any manual clocks (don't forget about our older neighbours who might need a helping hand) and have a wonderful spring weekend!

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1165 days ago

Chickens - Point of Lay

Phil from Kelvin Grove

A friend of mine on a rural block looking to buy 3 or 4 point of lay chickens as some of the existing chooks getting too old. Any suggestions as to where could get some?

1163 days ago

Textural tumblers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Palmerston North

These artfully crafted vessels have heaps of uses. Simple, inexpensive and totally on-trend – the hardest thing will be deciding which to create first and which Resene colours to use.

Find out how to create your own.

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1163 days ago

Educational Opportunities World-Class at Equifest

Equifest

The equestrian event of the year, Equifest is back. Returning to Taupō 29 – 31 October 2021, Equifest promised three exciting days of education, shopping, competition and nightshows.

With more than 140 educational sessions, where else can you learn about all your favourite disciplines in one … View more
The equestrian event of the year, Equifest is back. Returning to Taupō 29 – 31 October 2021, Equifest promised three exciting days of education, shopping, competition and nightshows.

With more than 140 educational sessions, where else can you learn about all your favourite disciplines in one weekend?

So what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets and get ready to celebrate everything we love about horses!
Find out more

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