Hokowhitu, Palmerston North

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

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Does your organisation need new flooring?

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1419 days ago

Carveasy Pro Electric Knife

Annette from Highbury - Westbrook

Never used. Opened to check.

Price: $50

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1419 days ago

Strength Cards x2

Annette from Highbury - Westbrook

Was kept in box. In excellent condition.
Would be useful resources for family, and children.
$50 for both.

Price: $50

1420 days ago

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Exceed - we fix windows and doors

Letting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & 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 … View more
Letting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & 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 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 and best of all - they are a chemical free solution for protecting your family and home against those nasty summer insects.

Want to learn more about Exceed insect screens?
Visit:
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Or call us on 0800 25 25 00
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1420 days ago

Walpaper

Quinton from Milson

Hi Neighbours,

Looking for a decent person to prep and put up wallpaper in Palmerston North. Not too big job but want it done professionally.

Any suggestions please

Thanks in advance

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1440 days ago

Looking for cardboard boxes for moving

Angela from Palmerston North Central

Looking for cardboard boxes for moving. If anyone has any large cardboard boxes that you're trying to get rid of I'd love to take them off your hands :)

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1426 days ago

Boxes and newspapers for moving

Denise from Awapuni

Asking on behalf of someone moving very soon if anyone has boxes they may be finished with and or newspapers for wrapping.
Many thanks

1421 days ago

Tree pruning

Jack from BlackJack Trees

My name is Jack and I have made this small tree business as ‘side hustle’ to my full time job as an apprentice arborist, working for 1-2 Tree Services. I think doing my own tree work on a part time basis will compliment my apprenticeship training.

Unlike other large and well established tree… View more
My name is Jack and I have made this small tree business as ‘side hustle’ to my full time job as an apprentice arborist, working for 1-2 Tree Services. I think doing my own tree work on a part time basis will compliment my apprenticeship training.

Unlike other large and well established tree companies, I unfortunately don’t have all the fancy machinery and equipment available at my disposal (such as a wood chipper) so my ability to remove waste from properties could be a problem for some. Fortunately I do have the basic tools for pruning such as a small chainsaw and a pole pruner. I am also familiar with climbing techniques and have my own climbing equipment, If the job requires me to climb.

Services I provide are:

-Crown reduction
-Crown lifting
-Crown thinning
-Crown cleaning (dead,diseased,dying)
-Drone and cat rescue (may as well)

I am choosing not provide tree removal as a service because I do not have the skills and experience in that type of work right now. Depending on the size of the tree and it’s condition, it can be extremely dangerous. I suggest contacting 1-2 Tree Services for tree removals and more risky pruning jobs.

Please contact me through email with what your after (provide a photo if possible) if your interested.

Email: blackjacktrees21@gmail.com

1421 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?

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1422 days ago

We LOVE swimming

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is … View more
And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
Find out more

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1423 days ago
1423 days ago

Indoor rabbit hutch

Nigel from Hokowhitu

Free to a good home. Height 90cm, width 52cm, length 98cm.

Free

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1424 days ago

Looking for lawns to mow and any general jobs

Wendy from Feilding

Any one needing lawns mowed , weed eating done , water blasting , spraying , trees trimmed , rubbish removed , any general jobs. Farm work , fencing , stock work etc. I am asking for a family member who has all his own gear or can use yours .References are available if needed. Very reasonable … View moreAny one needing lawns mowed , weed eating done , water blasting , spraying , trees trimmed , rubbish removed , any general jobs. Farm work , fencing , stock work etc. I am asking for a family member who has all his own gear or can use yours .References are available if needed. Very reasonable rates.

Negotiable

1424 days ago

Protecting your home from fires

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

1. Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your house except bathrooms, for … View more
1. Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your house except bathrooms, for maximum protection. You also need one in the hallway between the living area and bedrooms.
Crucially, you are highly advised to test your smoke alarms at least once a year to ensure they still work. You are four times more likely to die in a house fire without a functioning smoke alarm!

2. Get a fire extinguisher
Having a fire extinguisher handy can make the difference between a small kitchen mishap that was successfully contained, and the house literally burning down. There are different types of fire extinguisher, classified according to the kind of fire they’re designed to tackle. Make sure you are aware of what the differences are and how to use each one in an emergency situation. A typical home extinguisher should have an ABC rating:
• Class A – combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, household rubbish, most plastics
• Class B – flammable liquids, solvents, oil, petrol, paints and lacquers
• Class C – gases including methane, propane, hydrogen, acetylene and natural gas
• Class D – combustible metals including magnesium and aluminium swarf
• Class E – Electrical fires
• Class F – chip pan fires, as an alternative to a fire blanket

3. Create a fire stopping landscape
A fire originating from outside, such as a wildfire, is best thwarted by preventing it from reaching your house in the first place. You can use landscape gardening design to slow down or stop the spread of fire towards your home, by adhering to these tips:
• Use hard landscaping such as concrete, stone or gravel around the house
• Clear any dry vegetation from around the home, particularly in the summer
• Use fire resistant plants such as lavender and honeysuckle for soft landscaping, and spread them out, to slow down fire and stop it from spreading
• Keep outdoor plants well watered during the summer months. Lush green planting is less likely to burn.

4. Use fire retardant materials
Let’s start with building materials; some are more vulnerable to fire than others. Using fire retardant alternatives and fireproofing your interiors are good first lines of defence against a potentially serious tragedy. Make the changes when you are refurbishing or redecorating your home. The Building.govt.nz website has a comprehensive list of everything you can do to help prevention of fire occurring. Designing for fire can also be designing for sustainability which is without a doubt a win-win!

When it comes to materials, concrete panels, stucco or brick for exterior walls, steel framing for windows and concrete or metal for roofing are all good choices. Fire retardant paint is also a good idea. For decking, concrete, tiles, stone or brick are better than wood.

Inside your home, choose fire resistant curtains and upholstery fabrics. Additional flameproofing can also be administered to your existing home fabrics and upholstered furniture in situ. Curtain Clean can service your existing upholstery anywhere in the country. Call us on 0800 579 0501 for prices and to find out more.

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1427 days ago

Walpaper

Quinton from Milson

Hi Neighbours,

Looking for a decent affordable person to prep and put up wallpaper in Palmerston North.

Any suggestions please

Thanks in advance

M
1428 days ago

That time of year again.

Michael Neighbourly Lead from Roslyn - Terrace End

With school having wrapped for the year and some free time before I'm returning, it is back to the workshop.

The project continues on, I'm looking for any pc parts that people have laying around or in surplus as I continue to try and build a functioning mid-level or better PC for a … View more
With school having wrapped for the year and some free time before I'm returning, it is back to the workshop.

The project continues on, I'm looking for any pc parts that people have laying around or in surplus as I continue to try and build a functioning mid-level or better PC for a family in need.

Last year we got some great pieces but still not a working system yet. If I get more of similar parts, I'll build more than one for another family.

If you have anything or know anyone who does, or are an awesome pc shop that could use some publicity, please reach out as this is a very good opportunity to rake in some good karma for the new year and pay it forward for those in need.

Also accepting any case mods or anything to make it look flash for some lucky family.

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