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1344 days ago

Manawatu Art Expo 2021

Natasha from Ashhurst - Pohangina

Calling all local artists to join the Manawatu Art Expo which will run this year from the 16th - 18th July.

All the bays are now sold out for this exciting event but we do still have 'non-bay' opportunities available. In this category, up to 5 works can be displayed for sale along with… View more
Calling all local artists to join the Manawatu Art Expo which will run this year from the 16th - 18th July.

All the bays are now sold out for this exciting event but we do still have 'non-bay' opportunities available. In this category, up to 5 works can be displayed for sale along with the artists name.
To find out more and register please see the website: manawatuartexpo.wordpress.com...

The Manawatu Art Expo is run by the Feilding and Districts Art Society. www.facebook.com...

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1344 days ago

Willard Home Garage Sale

Willard from Palmerston North Central

27 March 2021

Garage sale of household items and plants.

Fundraising for the Willard Home Community Garden

17 Russell Street, Palmerston North
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27 March 2021

Garage sale of household items and plants.

Fundraising for the Willard Home Community Garden

17 Russell Street, Palmerston North


9am - 11am
Saturday 27 March 2021

Negotiable

1345 days ago

Poll: Prospa Local Business Hero - who gets your vote?

Prospa

Small businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities. 

They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by … View more
Small businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities. 

They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by Neighbourly members around the country!

This lucky business will walk away with $10,000 worth of prizes!

Please take a couple of minutes to read the nominations below - then vote for the business you'd like to see named 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero.
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NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
"Wayne and Kate have been trying to support all the local sports clubs and businesses with great service and going that extra mile to help. They really have brought some life back into the community and should be acknowledged and rewarded for all the hard work."

AUCKLAND: Lynnae Palu - F45 Training Takapuna
"With no ability to trade in Level 3 or above, they still keep their members engaged and motivated with online workouts and daily challenges even though memberships are on hold and the gym is closed. They really are more like a family than a gym ❤️."

WAIKATO: Team at Incredible India - Incredible India Restaurant
"Not only do they make the most authentic, delicious Indian food. Their service is thoughtful and kind. We always feel appreciated for using their establishment, either by the warm greeting we get, the offer of a drink if we are waiting for take-out and their cute handwritten messages on the carry bag of dinner. They put the effort into the whole package not just making money."

BAY OF PLENTY: Team at Benny and Brew - Benny and Brew
"Our neighbourhood was missing a great cafe and meeting place. Since Benny and Brew have opened they have given our neighbourhood a massive lift. It's a place where you go for the people and the food and drink are delicious which is icing on the cake. For a bit, they were operating as a French bistro and the food was to die for! These guys have worked so hard and brought such joy to our neighbourhood"

HAWKE’S BAY - GISBORNE: Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
"Every member of this family who serves in the shop are very friendly, helpful and always smiling. They get to know all their customers and I have never walked into a shop that makes you feel so welcome. During our first lockdown for Covid, they put food such as milk, bread, out for people who may need it free of charge."

TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
"Reece the owner of Valentine’s Valet, often helped by his Dad, mainly deals with lawns and gardens but he runs both a Carpet Cleaning and a Car Buffing business also. He is extremely hard-working, helpful and friendly and is happy to do the odd job that doesn’t fall into one of his usual categories. He comes to us fortnightly and we could not do without him. If anyone deserves an award it is — Reece Valentine!"

MANAWATU-WANGANUI: Jamie - JD Hair Design
"Jamie is amazing - not only does he offer incredible haircuts at an affordable price he is a genuinely caring man. With a heart of gold, everyone is whānau to him and he treats you like it. I always leave his salon looking fabulous but also feeling fabulous. He is the type of man that fills your inner well of good feelings while he makes you feel and look special."

WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
"Meredith and Craig Butland and their team do a wonderful job and go the extra mile to make sure every job is to the customer's satisfaction. They drop people at their workplaces and pick them up when work on the car is finished. They take the time to talk to customers about anything and are great neighbours to the local residents. Avalon Service Centre are definitely our local heroes in Avalon."

NELSON - MARLBOROUGH: Mary Jane and Colin - Lemon Tree Lane
"Lemon Tree Lane is a great big little gift shop. I am so grateful for Mary Jane and Colin's 'You are very welcome' and 'it's no trouble at all' attitude. Their prices are very reasonable, they always happily gift wrap with beautiful papers and ribbons as a part of their service. I truly can't speak highly enough of this community-minded couple and their classy, extensive range of items that never leave us disappointed."

CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
"Troy Cameron is a local accountant. He is an awesome family man and it is not unusual to see Matilda, his Kune Kune pig, snuggled up with his dog and daughter in his lounge. It was the flying pig on his flyer that made me call him 2 years ago and as we had just gone into business which was scary in itself, let alone dealing with an accountant, we have never looked back. Troy goes the extra mile and his fees are more than reasonable"

OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair
"The owner is Richard Smith whose family have been in the motor trade in the Ranfurly Naseby area for over 100 years. During the last years lock down our car broke down leaving us feeling quite uncomfortable as we live some distance from medical & other services. Richard came to our rescue. We need such companies and people in our rural areas. Richard demonstrates such excellent attributes required in our area."

Prospa Local Business Hero - who gets your vote?
  • 5.7% NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
    5.7% Complete
  • 13.8% AUCKLAND: Lynnae Palu - F45 Training Takapuna
    13.8% Complete
  • 7.7% WAIKATO: Team at Incredible India - Incredible India Restaurant
    7.7% Complete
  • 5.9% BAY OF PLENTY: Team at Benny and Brew - Benny and Brew
    5.9% Complete
  • 15.2% HAWKE’S BAY - GISBORNE: Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
    15.2% Complete
  • 5.2% TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
    5.2% Complete
  • 9.7% MANAWATU-WANGANUI: Jamie - JD Hair Design
    9.7% Complete
  • 13.9% WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
    13.9% Complete
  • 11.8% NELSON - MARLBOROUGH: Mary Jane and Colin - Lemon Tree Lane
    11.8% Complete
  • 7.3% CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
    7.3% Complete
  • 3.8% OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair
    3.8% Complete
1034 votes
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1346 days ago

Apple Watch 2 For Sale

Phil from Kelvin Grove

Upgraded so my Apple Watch 2 surplus to requirement. Case is black graphite aluminium, size 42mm. Comes with original black sports band plus two other straps I bought for it. Charging cable and charger included, all with original packaging watch came in. In great condition as not had a lot of … View moreUpgraded so my Apple Watch 2 surplus to requirement. Case is black graphite aluminium, size 42mm. Comes with original black sports band plus two other straps I bought for it. Charging cable and charger included, all with original packaging watch came in. In great condition as not had a lot of use. Mainly used it to log walks on the Strava app. Similar watches on Trade Me for $299 but after $250 ono.

Price: $220

1346 days ago

A Beginners Guide to Curtain Tassels, Trims, Pelmets & Tiebacks

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

It’s no secret that curtains can make or break a room. The colours, patterns and style are an essential part of trying a room together and creating a particular mood. However, there’s more to a perfect curtain than just the fabric and cut. As interior design trends move away from clean, … View moreIt’s no secret that curtains can make or break a room. The colours, patterns and style are an essential part of trying a room together and creating a particular mood. However, there’s more to a perfect curtain than just the fabric and cut. As interior design trends move away from clean, minimalistic Scandinavian styles - no curtain is complete without a tassel, trims, pelmet or tieback. In 2021, it’s all about more glamorous styles like Modern Luxe and Modern Classic. Feeling confused? Don’t worry, we’ve put together a beginner’s guide on all these finishing touches so you can make the right choice for your curtain style. Read on to find out more!

Tassels
Tassels are an elegant cluster of strings or cords that are clumped together at one end and hang free at the other. Suitable for curtains rather than blinds, these finishing features are actually a practical decoration. The tassel’s shape acts as a weight at the bottom of the cord which helps keep the curtains pulled back without the need for bulky knots. Tassel’s come in a variety of colours and styles to suit any decor. However, they are on the flashier end of curtain finishings, so they’d best suit a living room or bedroom.

Trims
So, you’ve selected a style of curtain that sounds your decor - now it’s time to choose a trim. Trims refers to the decorative elements that add a touch of ornateness to your curtains, and the sky’s the limit when it comes to style, pattern, colour and embellishments. Types of trim include:

Valances
You’ve heard of valances on beds, but when it comes to curtains and blinds a valance refers to the fabric or panel added above a window. Typically, valances are used to hide a rod or track and add a touch of chic to any room. The style options are endless - you can add embellishments like beads or pom-poms. However, avoid adding anything to the sides of your roller blinds, though, as this can become entangled in the roller blind mechanism at the top and prevent them from rolling and unrolling properly.

Fringes

Take a close look at the strings that hang from the bottom of a curtain tie back or are on the edge of a blanket - that’s a fringe. They’re typically attached to the bottom of curtains, under pelmet or on valances.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1348 days ago

Basil

Bev from Feilding

My daughter is wanting more basil if anyone has any going spare, willing to pay.

1348 days ago

Houseplants looking sick? The plant doctor answers your questions

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to … View more
Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to turn yellow or an infestation of bugs to set in.

We put some of your houseplant questions to the plant doctors from Kings Plant Barn to diagnose. Find their answers here.

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1346 days ago

COMPLETE ALL UP TWIN SINGLE BED COMBINATION

Kevin from Milson

Changing décor and decided to sell this lovely twin single bed unit complete with dressing table.
The two Beds come complete with bases, clean mattresses, under covers, a pair of quality sheets each, two pillows and cases each, two very superior duvet covers with inners, and valances. The … View more
Changing décor and decided to sell this lovely twin single bed unit complete with dressing table.
The two Beds come complete with bases, clean mattresses, under covers, a pair of quality sheets each, two pillows and cases each, two very superior duvet covers with inners, and valances. The duvet covers are a pale green imprinted with Blossom and embroidered Humming Birds embossed on them
The head boards are metal with white enamel and brass rods and inlay discs. Dressing table is a modern Queen Anne style with five draws, curved legs and nice finials. Come from a smoke free home, and you are welcome to view.

Price: $650

1346 days ago

Just Listed for Sale

Principal and Licensee Agent from Stu Fleming and Lyndsey Elliott - Ray White Real Estate

This 2016 built home offers contemporary elegance and style with functionality. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open plan shared living space, which flows out onto an extensive north facing deck.
Don't miss the Open Home this Weekend at 28a Birmingham Street - 12 - 12.30pm
Buyer … View more
This 2016 built home offers contemporary elegance and style with functionality. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open plan shared living space, which flows out onto an extensive north facing deck.
Don't miss the Open Home this Weekend at 28a Birmingham Street - 12 - 12.30pm
Buyer Enquiry Over $645,000

1346 days ago

Need insect screens for your windows & doors?

Exceed - we fix windows and doors

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.
With a span of up to 3 metres high and 9 metres wide, the Monarch Glide Insect Screen is the perfect option for screening wide window and door … View more
Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.
With a span of up to 3 metres high and 9 metres wide, the Monarch Glide Insect Screen is the perfect option for screening wide window and door configurations including, hinged, bi-fold, sliders, and French doors.
Its semi-transparent pleated mesh allows for maximum ventilation with minimal effect on your view.

Our insect screens are super EASY to use. Pull to close, push to open, that simple. They are a chemical free solution for protecting your family and home against those nasty insects.

And now... for a limited time, we are offering 24 MONTHS INTEREST FREE FINANCE with Q-Card and Q Mastercard to make it easier for you and your family to enjoy a BUG FREE HOME.

Want to learn more about Exceed insect screens?

Visit: www.exceed.co.nz...

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1347 days ago

Make some new friends at Pūkaha

The Team from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

Neighbours Day Aotearoa, is all about turning strangers into neighbours and neighbours into friends. We’re encouraging people who have never visited before to haere mai and to come and say kia ora!

If you know someone who hasn’t visited for a while or who’s never been inside our reserve, … View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa, is all about turning strangers into neighbours and neighbours into friends. We’re encouraging people who have never visited before to haere mai and to come and say kia ora!

If you know someone who hasn’t visited for a while or who’s never been inside our reserve, please invite them to visit or consider accompanying them? Our friendly staff will give you all a warm welcome.

We are also offering 20% off an introductory one hour guided tour up to the 30th of March. Bookings essential, please call (06) 375 8004 if you’d like to book your spot.

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1347 days ago

Insulation + Beautiful Design!

Finn from Window Trendz - Curtains & Blinds

Who knew we could make insulation look this good? Durable, elegant and versatile, Duette® Honeycomb Blinds provide the ultimate design with maximum functionality.

We're now offering the Luxaflex range of blinds at Window Trendz. We'd love to see you in-store so we can show you our … View more
Who knew we could make insulation look this good? Durable, elegant and versatile, Duette® Honeycomb Blinds provide the ultimate design with maximum functionality.

We're now offering the Luxaflex range of blinds at Window Trendz. We'd love to see you in-store so we can show you our stunning range of curtain fabrics and extensive custom blinds offering.

If you, or someone you know is in the market for new window furnishings, we'd love to hear from you. Our consultants will even come out and do a free in-home measure and quote for you.

See what all of our fantastic customers have been saying about us: www.windowtrendz.co.nz...

Window Trendz Curtains & Blinds
Corner of Victoria Ave & Main St, Palmerston North
06 355 5588 | www.windowtrendz.co.nz...

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1347 days ago

Housing Policy

Sheryn from

An interesting time for our market today with the announcement of the extension to the current Bright Line rule of 5 years to 10 years. To be fair, most people saw this coming and certainly if you are a true investor and in it for the long term, this certainly isn't going to have a dramatic … View moreAn interesting time for our market today with the announcement of the extension to the current Bright Line rule of 5 years to 10 years. To be fair, most people saw this coming and certainly if you are a true investor and in it for the long term, this certainly isn't going to have a dramatic effect on your current situation.

The First Home Grant cap which most buyers in our area have not been able to use for quite some time now due to the rapid increase in house prices has also been adjusted from $400,000 for our area to now $500,000. I will just add that the Manawatu/Wanganui Median house price for February 2021 was at $545,000 so I will let you do the math's on that one.

What perhaps we didn't see coming was the removal of interest deductibility from investment property mortgages. This certainly won't be sitting nicely with Investors across the country as some Landlords now claim the interest as an expense as this reduces the amount of tax they pay.

What do you think of the housing policy changes released today?

A full run down of all changes and dates of these new legislations can be found here:

www.interest.co.nz...

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1348 days ago

Homework Hacks

NumberWorks'nWords Palmerston North

Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with … View more
Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with teachers
- get additional support if needed

Follow the link to find out more:

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