Milson, Palmerston North

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

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389 days ago

Open Studio: Graham Christensen Rural Artist

Natasha from Ashhurst - Pohangina

Rural artist Graham Christensen will be opening his studio to the public over the weekend of the 14th and 15th of October as part of the Art Trail Manawatu.

Having spent much of his life farming in and around the region, Graham’s paintings capture rural life and moments in time that make up … View more
Rural artist Graham Christensen will be opening his studio to the public over the weekend of the 14th and 15th of October as part of the Art Trail Manawatu.

Having spent much of his life farming in and around the region, Graham’s paintings capture rural life and moments in time that make up the rich tapestry of our farming community.

He lives on a farm on Glenburn Road, Ashhurst and paints from a large, light-filled studio – a converted room at the back of the barn.

You can visit Graham as part of the Art Trail, or drop in to his open studio independently on the 14th and 15th of October, 10am – 4pm.
Address: 84 Glenburn Road (turn off Napier Rd, opposite Greenhaugh Gardens). There is good access (no need for gumboots!) and plenty of parking. For more info see www.grahamchristensen.co.nz...

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390 days ago

Glory box

Bev from Feilding

Does anyone know a reasonably priced carrier who would deliver a medium glory box and Suzi laundry trundler from Feilding to Taupo.

390 days ago

Win this brand-new Whitianga home!

Heart Foundation

Choose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen,… View more
Choose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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397 days ago

Looking for tall bookcases

Emily from Linton

Is anyone looking to rehome/Sell any wooden bookcases. Please get in touch, we can collect :) thanks

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391 days ago

Velvet Ottoman / Stool

Sharon from Roslyn - Terrace End

As new Blue velvet ottoman

Width - 41 cm

Height - 44 cm

Price: $30

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391 days ago

Grey Ottoman / Seat

Sharon from Roslyn - Terrace End

Near new ottoman / Seat in Grey and White Linen type fabric. Wooden legs in French country chic style.

Width - 96cm

Depth - 64cm

Height - 39cm

Price: $100

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391 days ago

Ottoman

Sharon from Roslyn - Terrace End

Round Ottoman in excellent (near new) condition.

Width 1m x 1m
Height 42 cm

Price: $150

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391 days ago

Cane baskets

Sandra from Aokautere - Fitzherbert

Hi I'm looking for tidy cane baskets 300 x 350ish. Thanks Sandra

Negotiable

392 days ago

AWAPUNI VEGE HUB: New Contents List

Amy Houben from Awapuni Vege Hub

Hi there, this is what we anticipate being in this week's Vege Hub orders:

Lettuce
Capsicum
Telecucumber
Broccoli
Onion
Banana
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Hi there, this is what we anticipate being in this week's Vege Hub orders:

Lettuce
Capsicum
Telecucumber
Broccoli
Onion
Banana
Apples
Mandarin

Orders are $15 each. Instructions on how to pay/order can be found following the link below or in the PDF.

Orders need to be placed before Tuesday 12 noon for pick up on Thursday. If you are not sure your transaction will be processed by the bank in time, feel free to email or msg (via our Facebook page) a screenshot.

Thank you, and sing out if you have any questions.

Remember to bring some bags!

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393 days ago

Bird & bee sanctuary

The Team from Resene ColorShop Palmerston North

Create a birdbath with a natural sandstone paint effect with Resene Sandtex.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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415 days ago

Countdown and New World Paper Bags please.

Janelle from Milson

Hi neighbourly community. We are urgently needing some Countdown and New World paper shopping bags please. If you have any spare that you would like to rehome we would really appreciate them. Thank you in advance.

394 days ago

Sound Absorption for Comfortable Living

The Team from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

“That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know”

Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing … View more
“That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know”

Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing excessive noise is not only aggravating it can actually be harmful to your ears and has a significant impact on the way our spaces work in the home.

When it comes to residential design, the acoustics, (the way in which the structural characteristics of a space relate to how well sound can be heard) although a key design feature, are rarely considered during the building process and sometimes only tackled during a renovation.

Soundwaves seep through doors, windows, ceilings and cracks, so how do you reduce unwanted sound from affecting your day to day activities?

Hard flat surfaces tend to bounce sound waves around, sometimes creating a lasting echo effect if the surfaces are parallel walls. The softer and less uniform the surface, the less opportunity sound has to bounce off. Textiles, including drapery and upholstered furniture and furnishings not only deliver a design aesthetic they also play a significant role in the absorption of sound.

However not all textiles have equal sound absorption qualities however. The level of sound absorption is dependent upon a textile’s weight, composition, and/or construction. Generally (due to the large vertical mass) drapery provides the main textile source of sound absorption however, there are several other ways to achieve this.

To decrease the level of sound in a room you need to dampen the sound waves. This can be achieved by adding surfaces that absorb the sound (or reverberation) so the sound doesn’t bounce from one thing to another.

Here are some sound absorbing ideas that you can implement fairly simply into your home:

- Acoustic panels/tiles: These come in a range of colours and fabric styles and can be designed into your interior decor. The purpose of acoustic panels is to reduce, but not entirely eliminate, resonance within the room.
- Drapery: Fabrics are an effective solution for managing sound. The more drapery folds, the more sound absorption. Hanging a curtain a small distance off the wall increases sound absorption and softening opposing walls reduces sound waves from travelling wall to wall
- Upholstered furniture: The fabrics on your upholstered furniture also help to reduce sound waves. The thicker the fabric and foam the better. Add cushions and other textiles throughout a space for ultimate sound absorption.
- Cork flooring: While it may not be fashionable of late, cork is one of the best materials for sound absorption. Made up of a honeycomb design of air-sealed cells made of the bark of the cork oak. The cells each absorb the vibrations of sound, preventing those sounds from passing through to the other side. Cork reduces sound and noise vibration by trapping it in its cell structure. It reduces the sound transmission of sound through walls and absorbs the impact of feet through the floor to the ceiling below.
- Concrete flooring: Surprisingly, lightweight porous concrete can be effective in absorbing sound (however it essentially transmits the sounds through to the next room too).
- Carpets, rugs and padding: If your floors are timber, tiles or linoleum on subfloor concrete, you may want to try rugs or carpet coupled with a sound-absorbing underlay or foam rubber backing.
- Floating hardwood: This type of flooring installation includes a gap between the subfloor and your actual floors, which effectively dampens sound.
- Fabric pendant lamps/floor lamps: Update your light shades with a textile shade, the thicker the better. Every textile in a space will help.

A combination of the techniques above, depending on your budget and skill level should help in the overall acoustics in your home. Below we have outlined a selection of fabrics from our range that offer great sound absorption qualities due to the high level of either wool content, thickness and/or construction.

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394 days ago

#RWCfans

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've loving our Rugby World Cup fans sharing their photos on Neighbourly and bringing the spirit!

These fans below have won some spot prizes, keep sharing your photos to be in to win!

394 days ago

Feilding Repair Cafe

Bev from Feilding

TEN DAYS until the next FEILDING REPAIR CAFE at the Caledonian Hall 55 Weld St ... Saturday October 14 ....10am - 12.30pm .... this is the final repair cafe event for 2023 ... so sort out those items you'd like repaired ready for summer.

394 days ago

Get decorating and save with Resene!

Resene

Now’s the perfect time to get decorating with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at Resene ColorShops. Choose from thousands of colours and get your favourites tinted in Eco Choice approved Resene paints.

Ask … View more
Now’s the perfect time to get decorating with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at Resene ColorShops. Choose from thousands of colours and get your favourites tinted in Eco Choice approved Resene paints.

Ask our staff for expert advice on everything from choosing the right colour and paint to how to apply it for the best finish.
Find out more

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