Hokowhitu, Palmerston North

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1231 days ago

Personification

NumberWorks'nWords Palmerston North

It is to give human qualities to something that is not human!

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1232 days ago

Don't drive through deep puddles!

Michael Neighbourly Lead from Roslyn - Terrace End

Saw a lot of dead cars on the road today. You should all know not to risk driving through a puddle that's over a 1/2 your wheel height, some not even a 1/4 of it, especially if your car has a lowered body.

Driving through water can damage: Engine intake systems. That's because Water … View more
Saw a lot of dead cars on the road today. You should all know not to risk driving through a puddle that's over a 1/2 your wheel height, some not even a 1/4 of it, especially if your car has a lowered body.

Driving through water can damage: Engine intake systems. That's because Water in the intake system ultimately gets into the cylinders, in which the pistons compress air. Thing is, water doesn't compress, and the resulting pressure inside the engine can bend piston rods, crack the engine block and /will/ eventually corrode the inner workings of the engine. All are very bad and costly damage scenarios. These intake systems are usually behind the grill or in the wheel well hence the advice not to surf your car around in deep puddles.

So unless your vehicle is equipped with a snorkel, best not to try it.

1231 days ago

Peace of Mind Guarantees

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes our Peace of Mind Guarantees designed to give our residents greater confidence to live the way they want. They provide freedom and flexibility that lets you choose when, where and how you want to live your life.

Read more about our Julia … View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes our Peace of Mind Guarantees designed to give our residents greater confidence to live the way they want. They provide freedom and flexibility that lets you choose when, where and how you want to live your life.

Read more about our Julia Wallace village and our Peace of Mind Guarantees.

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1245 days ago

Gardening/Landscaping

Michelle from Linton

Hi everyone, I am asking on behalf of someone else, is there anyone who can do garden tidying and landscaping etc at a reasonable cost please? Many thanks 😊

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1232 days ago

Apiti Last Church Stewart Pedley

Trevor from Feilding

Musician Stewart Pedley will bring his intimate, stripped-back performance of 'From Clay' to the sublime setting of The Last Church in Āpiti for a special one-off show in Manawatū.
This unique performance at The Last Church in Āpiti will showcase his broad range of styles and songs in … View more
Musician Stewart Pedley will bring his intimate, stripped-back performance of 'From Clay' to the sublime setting of The Last Church in Āpiti for a special one-off show in Manawatū.
This unique performance at The Last Church in Āpiti will showcase his broad range of styles and songs in a beautiful setting. Only 50 tickets are available and this is a gig you won't to miss!- live at The Last Church in Āpiti
Stewart Is a very well Known musician based in Whitianga.
Tickets are on sale now.

EVENTFINDA.CO.NZ

Stewart Pedley - live at The Last Church in Āpiti

Jul 17 5:30 PM UTC+12 · The Last Church in Āpiti

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1232 days ago

Pies sold in wrong packaging leads to allergen scare

Neighbourly.co.nz

A recall has been issued for Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a packaging blunder led to Beef and Cheese Pies being contained in Beef and Gravy Pies wrapping.

Here's what you need to know:
- Consumers with a milk … View more
A recall has been issued for Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a packaging blunder led to Beef and Cheese Pies being contained in Beef and Gravy Pies wrapping.

Here's what you need to know:
- Consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.
- Products affected include those with a best before date marking of August 16 2022.
- The pie's batch marking is 16022 for outer packaging and 16023 for individual pies.
- The product was sold in supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

Individuals with a milk allergy should return the product to their retailer and email sales@pavillionfoods.co.nz or call 021 365 006 for a full refund. Any other concerns can be directed to Gluten Free Holdings Ltd on 021 365 006.

For more information, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety website.

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1233 days ago

50% OFF

The Team from Red Cross Shop Palmerston North

Hi Neighbours
This week until end of business Saturday 3rd July or while stocks last we have 50% off all electrical
goods including heaters and whiteware@ the Red Cross Shop Cnr Tremaine Ave and Malden St P.Nth.
Keep warm everyone !!
Cheers Team Red Cross

1233 days ago

Give your herd the best start

Seales Winslow

Calves love the taste, smell and texture of Calf Max.

Made in New Zealand with NuStart® prebiotics, vitamins and essential oils for superior rumen development, it’s always good and always gone. See your local merchant or call 0800 287 325 to order your Calf Max today.
Find out more

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1234 days ago

Garage Sale

Teri from Takaro

Garage Sale This Saturday
Corner of Kingston Street and London Terrace
8.00 am - 11.30 am. We won't be allowing anyone in before 8.00 am.

Please see photos of items we are selling.

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1234 days ago

5 cheap (or free) ways to keep the house warm this winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Don’t shiver in silence! Use these 5 simple (and cheap) techniques to warm up your home and stay toasty this winter.
Quick Summary
• Open curtains in the day, close them at night
• Make and use draft excluders
• Install window insulation films or use bubblewrap
• Keep furniture away… View more
Don’t shiver in silence! Use these 5 simple (and cheap) techniques to warm up your home and stay toasty this winter.
Quick Summary
• Open curtains in the day, close them at night
• Make and use draft excluders
• Install window insulation films or use bubblewrap
• Keep furniture away from heat sources and use rugs/blankets to insulate the floor
• Use as few rooms as possible and close off the rooms you aren’t using

1) STRATEGIC CURTAIN USE

After double-glazing, curtains are the next line of defence against the chill of winter. Thermal lined ones are best, and floor-to-ceiling ones provide a good ‘seal’ of warmth.


However, it’s also important to know when to open and close these curtains to get maximum effectiveness out of them. Generally, when the sun is up, keep the curtains open to let the sunlight and warmth in. As soon as the sun goes down, close them to trap that heat in overnight.

The advanced version is:
• In the morning, have north-facing and east-facing curtains open. Keep south-facing curtains closed throughout the day.
• In the afternoon, close the east-facing curtains and open the west-facing curtains. Keep the north-facing curtains open throughout the day.
• Once the sun sets, close all the curtains (including the north-facing ones).
• Repeat in the morning.
Curtains aren’t just for windows either! Pinning a rug or blanket over an external door can help give it an insulation boost too. Pro-tip: cover up pet flaps in the same way.

2) MAKE (AND USE) DRAFT EXCLUDERS
Draft excluders are long pieces of thick material, usually in the shape of a sausage, that are placed at the bottom of doors to keep the cold out and the warm in. You might be surprised at how much of a difference blocking even a small gap can make!



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

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1234 days ago

A Woolly Tale

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Humans have enjoyed wool for over 10,000 years and it continues to be a coveted textile in both high end fashion and interior design due to its many qualities. Here we deep-dive into the wonderful world of wool, sharing the tale of this ancient fibre’s origin, production and inherent attributes. … View moreHumans have enjoyed wool for over 10,000 years and it continues to be a coveted textile in both high end fashion and interior design due to its many qualities. Here we deep-dive into the wonderful world of wool, sharing the tale of this ancient fibre’s origin, production and inherent attributes.

ORIGIN

Britain is said to have lead wool manufacturing through spinning and weaving pre 1900 BC, a skill highly prized beyond their shores. Sheep were first exported beyond Europe to South Africa, New Zealand and Australia toward the very end of the 1700s. We have had a long time to accustom ourselves to the incredible natural qualities of wool and it is quite literally woven in to our trading, cultural and farming histories.


How does wool come to be? Fleece is shorn from sheep annually with a new fleece produced every year (unless you are Shrek the Sheep, who avoided shearing for 6 years – once finally caught in 2004 he produced enough wool for 20 large men’s suits, or 27 kg… blimey!). Once shorn, fleeces are thrown clean side down onto a wool table, skirted (a process to remove undesirable parts of the fleece), folded and rolled to determine class by a qualified wool classer. Bales of wool are then sent to be scoured, a bathing/cleaning process to remove dirt and impurities such as sweat and vegetable matter. Quality is determined by diameter, crimp, yield, colour and staple strength. Finer wools are used for apparel manufacture and heavier for soft furnishing textiles and carpets/rugs.
There are a wide variety of ways to process wool in to differing yarns, including worsted – a very fine yarn spun from carded wool producing a lustrous and smooth product especially suited to apparel. You may also be familiar with felted wools which are produced with heat, pressure and moisture compressing the fibres, entangling them together into a matted textile with a dense, ‘foamy’ or almost spongy appearance and feel. The woollen system of preparing carded wool for spinning ensures short fibres are retained, sometimes requiring combing. Wool can be spun to yarn on its own, or in conjunction with other fibres which can add desirable qualities and attributes to the finished fabric.


Despite a reputation as a land of sheep, New Zealand is actually the 4th largest producer of wool, with the top spot being taken out by Australia, responsible for 25% of global wool-clip. International wool production is about 2 million tonnes, 60% of which is apparel. Approximately 3% of the international textile trade is comprised of wool. We would like that number to be a little higher!

RENEWABILITY
A natural fibre similar to human hair, wool is made of keratin and therefore readily biodegradable. As long as there is grass to graze on, sheep will continue to produce fleece, making it an ideal renewable fibre. Safeguarding the environment is part of the important work undertaken by woolgrowers to guarantee future production and industry longevity. Due to the high quality and durability of wool, woollen products have wonderful longevity and it is also excellent for re-use and recycling. In some instances, wool products can be returned from the interior and fashion sectors to be carded and re-spun in to yarn for re-weaving – an excellent way to reduce waste and extend the life of the material. Because of its hardy nature, when properly looked after, wool has a longer lifespan than many other fibres - if you have ever visited an antique/vintage/mid-century furniture trader, you will often find original wool and wool blend upholsteries still going strong even after a few lifetimes, albeit in need of a good clean!

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

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1234 days ago

Anyone collecting metal? Got a dryer for you

Xara from Awapuni

Got a Samsung autosensing dryer needs to go. If anyone out there collects metal, send me a message.
cheers

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1234 days ago

Looking for an apprentice?

Competenz

Advertise your entry-level and apprentice roles with Competenz through our free online job board, we have pre-qualified and motivated jobseekers ready to match with your organisation.

Find your next apprentice with Competenz!

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1235 days ago

PNGHS leather shoes size 11

Justine from Kelvin Grove

McKinlays leather School shoes in excellent condition.
Text 027 878 5183

Price: $25

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1235 days ago

LOTTO Football Boots UK size 6 / EU 39

Justine from Kelvin Grove

Black football boots in excellent condition, only worn a couple of times.
Text 027 878 5183

Price: $22

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