Bunnythorpe, Palmerston North

1609 days ago

Cost of pet supplies online vs in store

Quinton from Milson

Went to Animates today and they did not have the size halter we wanted so ordered it from petdirect online and found out is more than half the price online than instore... I know buying in store will be more expensive but surely not that expensive! It really is discouraging to support local if the … View moreWent to Animates today and they did not have the size halter we wanted so ordered it from petdirect online and found out is more than half the price online than instore... I know buying in store will be more expensive but surely not that expensive! It really is discouraging to support local if the prices are so expensive...

1609 days ago

Ask an expert: get answers to your DIY questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, have you had a DIY disaster you need to fix or are you keen to tackle some home improvements but don't know where to start? Well, help is at hand.

Send us your questions about your DIY or decorating dilemmas, including photos if you can, and we'll ask an expert for their… View more
Hey neighbours, have you had a DIY disaster you need to fix or are you keen to tackle some home improvements but don't know where to start? Well, help is at hand.

Send us your questions about your DIY or decorating dilemmas, including photos if you can, and we'll ask an expert for their advice on where to start with your project, any tips and tricks they can share to help you get a great finish - or how you can fix things up if they've already gone wrong! Click here to submit your questions, or email us at homed@stuff.co.nz.

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1609 days ago

Hedges and Pruning

Wati Edmonds from Express Lawn Mowing Fielding and Bulls

Hi neighbours. I have spaces available for hedge tidying up and minor pruning at the moment and would be happy to give you an obligation free quote on site and prepare your yard for springs arrival. Remember, I cover from Palmy to Marton and even out to the coast if you need. Give me a call or … View moreHi neighbours. I have spaces available for hedge tidying up and minor pruning at the moment and would be happy to give you an obligation free quote on site and prepare your yard for springs arrival. Remember, I cover from Palmy to Marton and even out to the coast if you need. Give me a call or email and I'll get back to you ASAP
Cheers
Wati Edmonds Express Lawnmowing
0800 52 5000

1609 days ago

Are you using your Heat Pump efficiently?

The team from EnergySmart - Palmerston North

Heat Pumps are the most popular form of fixed heating available in New Zealand.

Find out tips that will save you money when using your Heat Pump.

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1609 days ago

Holiday in NZ

EECA

Need a break? Live more with less energy. Explore our NZ paradise, and enjoy a low-carbon holiday. Find out more

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1611 days ago

Disabled car parks snatched away

Reporter Manawatū Standard

Mōrena kiritata,

People with disabilities are missing out on Palmerston North's nightlife because able bodied people are taking their parks after wardens go home.

Should parking wardens hours be extended, or should people gain some more respect.

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1610 days ago

Honey special & Ostriches onsite! 🍯

Jason from Cheltenham

Our delicious clover honey is currently on a 2 for $25 or 4 for $40 special!! 🍯This is in-shop only, so come and see us at 1313 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. 🌼🐝

While you’re there, bring the kids these school holidays to check out the Ostriches at DownUnder Honey.

Please see our website … View more
Our delicious clover honey is currently on a 2 for $25 or 4 for $40 special!! 🍯This is in-shop only, so come and see us at 1313 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. 🌼🐝

While you’re there, bring the kids these school holidays to check out the Ostriches at DownUnder Honey.

Please see our website for Ts &Cs.
www.downunderhoney.co.nz...

#downunderhoney #supportlocal #manawatu #schoolholidays #familybusiness #honey #specialprice #manawatulocal #beekeeping #sharewithyourfriends #passionateaboutbees #bigyellowshop #feilding

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1610 days ago

New Disposable Aprons to gift

Janelle from Milson

Hi neighbours,

We have some new disposable aprons to gift. Suitable for a wide variety of uses including art and crafts, baking, working in the healthcare industry, DIY projects and many more.

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1610 days ago

How eco-friendly is your grocery shopping?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Most of us like to think we're doing what we can to lessen our impact on the environment, but how green is your weekly shop?

Beyond the eco-swaps you’ve probably already made, here are some of … View more
Most of us like to think we're doing what we can to lessen our impact on the environment, but how green is your weekly shop?

Beyond the eco-swaps you’ve probably already made, here are some of the least eco-friendly grocery store items to steer clear of next time you're loading up your trolley, with minimal disruption to your routine.

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1610 days ago

Company let cow poo flow into pristine section of Rangitīkei River

Jono Galuszka

A transport company owner “buried his head in the sand” instead of fixing a problem that led to 6.9 million litres of cow effluent flowing into a protected section of the Rangitīkei River.
Ray Coles Transport​ was fined $101,250 in the Palmerston North District Court on Monday for ...

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1610 days ago

Want to help New Zealand recover?

Student Job Search

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Are you a recent graduate or about to graduate?

It’s a time of unprecedented change with Covid-19 so we are looking for graduates from all degree backgrounds who truly want to make a difference to New … View more
Keen to support your community and whānau?

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1611 days ago

Fabulous fabrics & all the latest trends

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

From global influences to home-made comfort, see the hot trends in home textiles.

Going Global
We may not be able to hop on an airplane any time soon to explore the world but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring home a taste of the exotic – and hang it on the windows or wrap it around our … View more
From global influences to home-made comfort, see the hot trends in home textiles.

Going Global
We may not be able to hop on an airplane any time soon to explore the world but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring home a taste of the exotic – and hang it on the windows or wrap it around our sofas.
Global influences in home textiles are varied with two or three strong looks emerging. One is the traditional block print where basic geometric prints in robust colours are placed onto highly textured base cloth to create an antiqued effect.

There is a tribal nature to these designs echoing patterning from Africa and South America. Turkish influences are also appearing with ottoman-style motifs in faded and antiqued looking colourways.
Says Annie Moir from Mokum: “We see design influences from Asia, the Middle East and Africa working together for cultural fluidity and a celebration of the world’s global heritage. This includes a fresh take on Japan’s rich and sophisticated decorative history.”

Hannah Irvine from Warwick Fabrics says that global influences have always been to the fore, but now more than ever when travel is not possible.

“Our collections in the second half of 2020 draw from traditional Moroccan and Middle Eastern patterns. These textiles are easily layered, encompass rich opulent textures and use warmer tones with solid contrasts. These combinations make for an extremely rich, layered interior.”

Jacqui McKenzie from Harvey Furnishings notes the crossover between the global and handcrafted trends, with handcrafted fabric textures like weaves, embroideries and cut-velvets in colour palettes inspired by traditional Indian dyes and spices: “These bring a global appreciation of traditional craftsmanship, while celebrating diversity.”

Quirky retro
It’s taken over our fashion, and the 1970s retro look continues in our interiors with a resurgence of curvaceous furniture, arches in architecture and bold retro textiles in statement prints.

Alongside this comes a 1950s Hollywood glamour vibe. Says Hannah Irvine of Warwick Fabrics: “We’re calling the trend ‘rewind’. This theme has evolved from last year’s mid-century modern trends. We are seeing lots of 1920s influence in the patterns and palette of yesteryears designs.

“The colours driving rewind include earthy warm browns, tan, ochre and mustard with teal-tinged blues and navy hues to offer a touch of contrast. Materials and texture playing their part in taking us to this theme include leather, suede, velvet, soft-touch chenille, warp knits, corduroy and boucle.”

Says Bolt of Cloth’s Suzannah Tonascia: “Just like fashion, interior trends are cyclic and inspired by other eras – we have been wearing a lot of 70s-inspired clothes and seeing those influences coming into our homes was always likely to follow. People like patterns and fabrics to make them feel good in their homes and the 70s was a really great carefree time – who wouldn’t want a bit of that rubbing off on your life today?”

Suzannah encourages us to have fun with the look: “My favourite use is as a roman blind. You don’t see much of the print when they are open during the day, but drop it down in the evening and it is like a piece of art – amazing.”

Handcrafted & homely
As we seek to return to simpler times, there’s a revival of traditional craft not only in personally making the craft but the influence on home interiors and textile constructions where natural material and traditional techniques are lovingly reinterpreted.

Replications of needlework, cross stitch, crochet and knitting are appearing. Fabrics are also folded and crushed to look handcrafted and irregular. Imperfection is encouraged.

According to Rhea Culliford of James Dunlop Textiles, this trend interconnects with two others, global and textural, with homespun-style fabrics, traditional textile techniques and colour palettes inspired from natural dyes.

Jessica Fitzgibbon of The Textile Company points to the reasoning behind the Invicta collection: “There’s a search for raw expression and valuable heritage. It’s a reflection of art and human science, preserved and enriched by resilient artists, people of other ages and different backgrounds, reuniting the knowledge and crafts of the past with skills of the future.”

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