Awapuni, Palmerston North

1542 days ago

We can repair your windows and doors!

Exceed - we fix windows and doors

Whether youโ€™re deciding to list your home, taking on a fixer-upper, or even wanting to do a few windows and door repairs, Exceed specialists can find the best solution for you
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At Exceed we fix windows & doors, we suggest repairing the originals instead of replacing. By carefully … View more
Whether youโ€™re deciding to list your home, taking on a fixer-upper, or even wanting to do a few windows and door repairs, Exceed specialists can find the best solution for you
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At Exceed we fix windows & doors, we suggest repairing the originals instead of replacing. By carefully assessing the damage, using our many skills and proven techniques, we are able to repair or replace all components on all brands and ages of aluminium and timber windows including window handles, hinges, stays, security latches, locks and window rubbers โ€“ ultimately making your window seem brand new๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿš Call our Taranaki team today!

Every time you book a visit with us you support a Kiwi business and family. Buy local to support locals ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

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1542 days ago

Retrofit double glazing - good all year round

RetroFit Double Glazing - Taranaki

We all know that Retrofit double glazing is good for winter, but did you know it's also good for summer too?
Check out our short video and look at the heat transfer from single glazing vs our Low E double glazing. Talk to our local team about how we can tailor a retrofit double glazing … View more
We all know that Retrofit double glazing is good for winter, but did you know it's also good for summer too?
Check out our short video and look at the heat transfer from single glazing vs our Low E double glazing. Talk to our local team about how we can tailor a retrofit double glazing solution for your home. Request your no obligation free measure and quote here or call 0800 658 658.

1542 days ago

Vegepod $50,000 Giveaway

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener

We're giving away 100 Vegepods. To enter purchase the September issue of NZ Gardener, find the code and enter it online at Stuff.co.nz/vegepod Find out more

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1543 days ago

Rate Payers Money Poorly Spent Again

Tony from Rongotea - Awahuri

Just read the article on the front page of the Herald. Wow what a shocking waste of Rate payers money. Why are we gifting money to a Professional sport?? Why are we gifting $75,000 to Manfield to run 2 Rugby games?? Why is Manfield getting $75.000 to create a new Rugby ground for 2 games?? When you… View moreJust read the article on the front page of the Herald. Wow what a shocking waste of Rate payers money. Why are we gifting money to a Professional sport?? Why are we gifting $75,000 to Manfield to run 2 Rugby games?? Why is Manfield getting $75.000 to create a new Rugby ground for 2 games?? When you look at it from afar; Rugby at Representative level has always bee based and run in Palmerston North. Why move when there is no need??? Rugby and Stockcars have happily co egsisted for years in Palmerston North. If movement is absolutely necessary then take it to Rongotia. Easily could cater for these events??
Has a grandstand?? Pub next door with great food?? That's Grassroots isn't it?? As a Rate Payer this smells of under handed back room deals. Rugby union is a business and a very poorly and over funded one at that. Manfield is a Trust which should run itself without needing council hand out's. This is a BAD use of Rate Payers Money. Seems as though Manfield may need the money to pay the debt it owes to Manawatu District Council?? Very sly way to get the dollars moving around?? NOW to Manawatu District Council; If you have so much money just needing to be spent $75,000 then why not use it to benefit your RATEPAYERS??? This proposal does not benefit us at all. Oh sorry is it in an account that has a Title; DUMB and DUMBER spending only?? Who approved it?? Who even brought it to the TROUGH?? Spend it in the local community!! At the POOL; reduce the entry cost, increase swimmer training anything but helping Rugby. So after studying all the facts, allowing for DUMB and DUMBER, Poorly made decisions at Manawatu District Council, Manfield's cunning plan to grab $75,000 on a totally wasteful idea, Palmerston North's Council seeing after all the money spent over the years to accommodate RUGBY in the City that they get their face slapped, Then you have COVID-19 well that evil little virus could stuff it all up and cause said @ GAMES to be cancelled, BUT RUGBY WAS THE WINNER ON THE DAY oh and Manfield is of course $75,000 richer. There's my thought for the day enjoy you day

1543 days ago

Love daffodils? Find your favourite variety here

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There are literally thousands of daffodils here, where Ian Riddell has spent over 25 years in the business, from preparing the soil and planting bulbs to harvesting flowers and selling them.

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1544 days ago

Timber Pallets Wanted

Phil from Kelvin Grove

I am after 8 or so timber pallets to use as bases for some small water tanks to keep them off the ground so I can get a bucket under the outlet. Have a ute so can pick up easily enough.

1544 days ago

Spring has sprung and we're loving all of the flowers blooming! ๐ŸŒท

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As we start tending to our gardens and planning what to grow for the warmer months ahead, perhaps consider if there's something else you should be growing in your community such as stronger connections to your neighbours.

Research shows that loneliness is strongly associated with low mental … View more
As we start tending to our gardens and planning what to grow for the warmer months ahead, perhaps consider if there's something else you should be growing in your community such as stronger connections to your neighbours.

Research shows that loneliness is strongly associated with low mental health + well-being. Whether you have a wide social network or prefer to only have a few close friends, joining Neighbourhood Support is a great way to feel supported and connected to those nearby. You never know when you might need a little help from a local friend!

Join or setup a group for FREE by getting in touch with us here...

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1546 days ago

Driveways driven away by new rule

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.

Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new … View more
Hi neighbours,

A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.

Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new housing or business developments, under newly released housing guidelines.

The change comes as the Government looks to encourage development, in part by freeing up land held up by car parks, under its new National Policy Statement for urban development.

Property developer Phil Robinson said scrapping car park rules was a โ€œbig changeโ€, but he was unsure if it was a โ€œbig winโ€.

What do you think of having more new builds in your area with fewer driveways and garages?

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1544 days ago

Unknown phone number: 0017377082651

Ian from Hokowhitu

Has anybody received calls from this number, which self-identifies as a caller named "Texas"?
I didn't answer any of the three calls made in three minutes, and they didn't leave a message. I suspect a scam but couldn't find anytrhing about that particular number, but … View more
Has anybody received calls from this number, which self-identifies as a caller named "Texas"?
I didn't answer any of the three calls made in three minutes, and they didn't leave a message. I suspect a scam but couldn't find anytrhing about that particular number, but I'm guessing I'm not the only one to have received a call from them.
001737...is the international dialling code for USA/Texas/Austin, but I don't know anyone there...

1544 days ago

See how our Houseplant Hero runnerup Hollie Procter fits all her plants into her tiny home!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

โ€œSo I would say itโ€™s possible I might have the most plants per square metre,โ€ she quips.

1545 days ago

Your thoughts on making Matariki a public holiday

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.… View more
Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.

The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for Matariki, which acts as the Mฤori New Year, to be recognised.

We want to hear your thoughts about Matariki becoming a public holiday. Do you support the idea, or are you against it? Perhaps you have a counter proposal.

Share your thoughts here.

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1545 days ago

90% OFF the price of insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Palmerston North

You could be eligible for a grant for ceiling and underfloor insulation.

Cut down on those power bills today by making your home more energy efficient.

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1545 days ago

Unravelling textile testing - Colourfastness

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Unravelling textile testing - Colourfastness
Colourfastness is one of four key topics (others include Abrasion Resistance, Pilling, Seam Slippage) that we are covering to provide some background as to how we test and why.

Test results provide us with critical information about textileโ€™s … View more
Unravelling textile testing - Colourfastness
Colourfastness is one of four key topics (others include Abrasion Resistance, Pilling, Seam Slippage) that we are covering to provide some background as to how we test and why.

Test results provide us with critical information about textileโ€™s durability and suitability for certain applications. We externally test all James Dunlop and Mokum textiles in Melbourne at a highly reputable laboratory who are amongst the most conservative and stringent in the world, due to the extremely harsh environmental conditions we face here in Australia and New Zealand.


We have gathered a number of frequently asked questions relating to colourfastness so we asked our Mokum studio designers Stephanie Moffitt and Annie Moir to share their expert knowledge.

One of the most important textile tests is that of colourfastness.

Simply put, a colourfastness test measures how well a textile will resist or withstand fading. Fading typically means a change in colour which may be a change in hue, depth or brightness of colour. We perform a range of different colourfastness tests when developing a new textile, we test its resistance to fading against UV light, as well as washing / dry cleaning and also rubbing.

Can you briefly outline the colourfastness to washing/ laundering test?
Colourfastness to washing and/or dry cleaning measures a fabrics ability to withstand fading or colour loss from laundering. The test replicates specific cleaning methods then measures any colour loss against a set of five grey scales, creating a result (1 being least colourfast and 5 being most colourfast). In this instance, a result of 4-5 is the result we strive for.

One question pops up a lot, if a product is machine washable can it be spot cleaned?

We would always approach spot cleaning with water or a cleaning product with caution. Most of our washable textiles are rating as delicate or gentle washing which means a delicate setting and we would prefer a delicate washing liquid. Whereas spot clean tends to be more localised and more aggressive. If spot clean is needed always first try a dry white clean cloth, to reduce any colour loss as this often can remove a stain.

Can you briefly outline the colourfastness to rubbing test?

Colourfastness to rubbing, or commonly known as โ€˜crockingโ€™ measures fabric resistance to colour loss when subjected to rubbing or friction from another fabric. This is particularly relevant for upholstery textiles โ€“ you can imagine wearing white pants and sitting on a dark coloured sofa, youโ€™d want to be confident that when you stand up your pants havenโ€™t changed colour.

With this test, a white cloth is used as a standard abradant, and rubbed against the test fabric in both in both dry and wet conditions, with wet being more severe. Any colour transfer onto the white cloth, and colour loss from the test fabric is analysed and measured against a set of 5 grey scales (1 being least colourfast and 5 being most colourfast). The result we receive from the lab helps us to determine the recommended usage for the upholstery fabric.

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1546 days ago

Source Quality Yearling Bulls

PGG Wrightson Ltd

In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We … View more
In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We partner with forward-thinking breeders and farmers to enhance animal performance and improve business results.

If youโ€™re looking for better business results, then view upcoming PGG Wrightson Yearling Bull Sales around New Zealand.
Find out more

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1550 days ago

Wear mask all the time people

Kyle from Aokautere - Fitzherbert

๐Ÿ“ฃ Wearing the mask all the time when you leave home, it will dampening down transmission risk. As u dont know are there any invisible disease patient in the community! It will be too late to wear mask if there are community transmission around you!!

๐Ÿ“ฃSchool, SUPERMARKET and work place … View more
๐Ÿ“ฃ Wearing the mask all the time when you leave home, it will dampening down transmission risk. As u dont know are there any invisible disease patient in the community! It will be too late to wear mask if there are community transmission around you!!

๐Ÿ“ฃSchool, SUPERMARKET and work place should wear masks. As they canโ€™t keep the distance.

๐Ÿ”ฑ If u see any ignorance people approaching to ur space (2meter) and not wear mask, just tell them to keep the distance. Especially those people didnt wear the mask๐Ÿ™„

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