Hokowhitu, Palmerston North

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1132 days ago

Life coach

Quinton from Milson

Essence Esoteric Essentials life coaching is now available. For more info, please call me on 021 368 331

Negotiable

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1132 days ago

Kind person to PICK UP PLANTS for me

Debra from Palmerston North Central

Hi guys is there anyone out there with a trailer or ute that could pick up some tall yukka trees for me from Kelvin Grove and deliver them down my Awapuni end, I have a back problem and can't lift them and they won't fit in my car. I will pay for delivery of them, there is only 2 big … View moreHi guys is there anyone out there with a trailer or ute that could pick up some tall yukka trees for me from Kelvin Grove and deliver them down my Awapuni end, I have a back problem and can't lift them and they won't fit in my car. I will pay for delivery of them, there is only 2 big ones and a couple of little one's. Please let me know if you can as I have to tell the lady today, many thank Debra

1132 days ago

Win $4k worth of office gadgets!

The Team from Digital Boost

All set up tech-wise but not sure how to make the most of it? Head to Digital Boost to learn how digital technology can help get your business on the map Find out more

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1133 days ago

Want to get the most out of your Heat Pump while also ensuring energy efficiency?

EnergySmart - Palmerston North

Make sure you are using your timer settings to their full potential! A lot of Heat Pumps allow you to set daily and weekly timers to turn on and off your Heat Pump.
Some great timer settings are:

1. 30 minutes before you wake up in the morning so you can eat brekky in a nice warm living room.

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Make sure you are using your timer settings to their full potential! A lot of Heat Pumps allow you to set daily and weekly timers to turn on and off your Heat Pump.
Some great timer settings are:

1. 30 minutes before you wake up in the morning so you can eat brekky in a nice warm living room.

2. 30 minutes before the kids arrive home from school or you arrive home from work

3. Set your timers to come on in the mornings as a base temperature of around 20c in the weekends to ensure your home is comfortable while you are at home throughout the day.

4.If you're on a power plan which offers free hours of power, make sure you set it to turn on and off during your free hours!

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1134 days ago

Upskilll at any stage of your career

Competenz

Print specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.

“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew … View more
Print specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.

“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew it would be a lot of work, but I was assured that I would have plenty of support from the NZ Post team and I did feel I needed a challenge at the time. Given the current climate right now with COVID-19, I knew the qualification would be an advantage if I was to take another path within NZ Post.”

Tracy has just been named as the Diploma of Print Management Student of the Year at the recent national Pride in Print awards, an honour she says was “absolutely blown away” to receive.

Upskilling is for everyone - you don't need to be new to your industry to gain a qualification and advance in your career!
Tracy is a perfect example of this.

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1134 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...

In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.

1133 days ago

Facts About Fabric

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse)… View more
• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse) is the largest fashion company in the world, with a market value of $105 billion.
• There is evidence that cotton and wool were used to create natural fabrics in about 3000 BC and evidence of silk use in 2500 BC in China.
• China is the largest maker and exporter of silk in the world and has been for 100’s of years.
• The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.
• The earliest evidence of fabric textiles has been found in Turkey, Egypt, and Israel.
• The creation of man-made fibres has only been within the last 100 years. Rayon was the first man-made fibre created in 1910 and it was called ‘artificial silk’. Viscose is the most common form of Rayon.
• More than 70 percent of the world's population uses second-hand clothing. About 50 percent of collected shoes and clothing is used as second-hand products. Meanwhile, 20 percent is used to produce polishing and cleaning cloths for various industrial purposes, and 26 percent is recycled for applications such as fibre for insulation products, upholstery, fibreboard, and mattresses.
• Microfibre or Ultrasuede was invented over 20 years ago in Japan. Microfibre is the thinnest of all man-made fibres, even finer than silk. it is 100 times finer than a human hair.
• Acrylic is a man-made fibre that has a soft, wool-like hand, is machine washable and has excellent colour retention. It is often an additive to textiles to take advantage of these properties.
• Nearly 100 percent of textiles and clothing are recyclable.
• Nylon is also man-made and was first produced in 1938. It has high strength, excellent resilience, and superior abrasion resistance. Nylon replaced silk stockings for women in the early part of the 20th century.
• The highest quality cotton comes from Egypt.
• Textiles and shoes make up 12% of landfill sites.
• Bamboo is a grass that has been used to create a fabric that hangs much like a heavy linen. It has natural wicking ability that pulls moisture away from the skin so it can be useful in reducing moisture related odour. It also has natural anti-bacterial qualities. Bamboo grows quickly and does not need pesticides to thrive, making it one of the more sustainable textile sources.

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1135 days ago

The Plaza Lotto

Angela from Kelvin Grove

Do you want a new start in the new year? Do you want to be your own boss?


The Plaza is located on the city square in the heart of Palmerston North comprising of more than 100 stores and is Manawatu’s premier shopping location.
The Plaza Lotto has been a top performing outlet for Lotto for many … View more
Do you want a new start in the new year? Do you want to be your own boss?


The Plaza is located on the city square in the heart of Palmerston North comprising of more than 100 stores and is Manawatu’s premier shopping location.
The Plaza Lotto has been a top performing outlet for Lotto for many years (Top100 in NZ) and is in a great location between Kmart and the food court. The owners have decided to move on and give you the opportunity to join the largest retail network in New Zealand. This is a stand-alone store with many opportunities for income diversification for future owners who can think outside the box. All training will be provided by Lotto NZ. You will have the full support of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission and The Plaza to ensure the Lotto service within the mall is secure.
Lotto changes lives, and, more importantly through the NZ Lottery Grants Board, makes significant contributions to over 3,000 community-based organisations. Be a part of that organisation and ensure this outlet remains the exciting place it has become for its many loyal customers.

Asking price : $100,000 (or by negotiation)

Contact Luigi today to find out more (027-2487693)


Disclaimer: Some details of the business for sale are confidential and can only be disclosed upon contacting the owner and by signing of a Confidentiality Agreement. Details will only be given to qualified buyers.

Negotiable

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1135 days ago

Win a $4000 'Boost My Office' prize pack from Digital Boost.

Digital Boost

Hi Neighbour,

How does a new set of digital tech products sound?

Digital Boost is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 prize pack with loads of new goodies to make your office look really flash!

Running a small business means you need the right digital tools to work efficiently and … View more
Hi Neighbour,

How does a new set of digital tech products sound?

Digital Boost is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 prize pack with loads of new goodies to make your office look really flash!

Running a small business means you need the right digital tools to work efficiently and productively, so make sure you enter our draw to be in with a chance to win an amazing prize pack of brand new tech goodies.

Our latest prize package includes a 13in Apple Macbook Pro, a 24in Samsung Curved monitor, an ergonomic stand-up desk, and a free Xero subscription for one year (T&Cs apply).

All you have to do for a chance to win is simply sign up at Digital Boost and start learning to go into the draw.

If you’ve got a mate, colleague or whānau member who could do with some new gear, let them know too and you'll be in with even more chances to win. Enter today!

The team at Digital Boost

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1135 days ago

ISO dirty dancing on vinyl

Emily from Linton

If anyone has one to sell :)

1136 days ago

Contents for this Week - for Pick Up Thursday 7 October

Amy Houben from Awapuni Vege Hub

Kia ora koutou katoa,
A nice selection this week. Here is a list of produce we anticipate will make up this weeks Vege Hub $15 orders:

Lettuce
Potato
Capsicum
Red onion
Banana … View more
Kia ora koutou katoa,
A nice selection this week. Here is a list of produce we anticipate will make up this weeks Vege Hub $15 orders:

Lettuce
Potato
Capsicum
Red onion
Banana
Apple
Tangelo ( new season)

Internet banking orders need to be in by midnight Monday 4 October for pick up from your chosen location Thursday 7 October. Remember to bring a couple of bags.

Instructions on how to order can be found in the document attached. Your Internet Banking payment you make also serves as our ordering system.

We are so excited to welcome a new pickup-partnership! We welcome Sammy Norton CEO of the Industry Training Solutions (ITS) Allsorts Centre and her team. What an amazing organization this is. Allsorts is a cafe, a safe and inclusive space for community gatherings. They also work with ITS providing classes. Details about the Allsorts pick up point can be found in the Instructions; however, even if you do not live centre-city I recommend visiting Allsorts anyway and staying for a cuppa.

Have a lovely weekend everyone and please stay safe and well.

The Vege Hub Team

Ordering Instructions $15.pdf Download View

1136 days ago

Grow an extra row

Yates

While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.

This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

To help get your … View more
While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.

This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

To help get your extra row underway Yates is lending a helping hand.

Just register online HERE between 1st and 25th October to receive a FREE packet of Yates Vegie Seeds.

Once you’ve grown your vegies to share (or if you have spare now) please visit HERE to find a list of the organisations that would welcome your donation of fresh homegrown vegies.
Find out more

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1137 days ago

Womens knee high boots

Jemma from Hokowhitu

Selling my knee high boots i have never worn then as they are to small for me i payed $90 wanting $60

Price: $60

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1137 days ago

VOCAL COACH/SINGING LESSONS/RECORDING STUDIO

Michelle from Linton

Hi everyone, if you enjoy singing and want to improve or are a beginner wanting to learn, check out the link below.
letsgetsinging.weebly.com... OR for more info PH/TEXT 027 2240 170 OR message me. 😊🎤 Look forward to hearing from you.

1137 days ago

Weekly Message

The Team from Red Cross Shop Palmerston North

Hi Neighbours
Announcing NEW SEASON SPRING / SUMMER stock in sore now. Call in, we would love to see you.
Corner of Tremaine Ave and Malden Street Palmerston North.

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