Takaro, Palmerston North

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1260 days ago

SuperSeniors June

Office for Seniors

The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and … View more
The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and Andrea Gaskin, Director and Founder of charity organisation Connect the Dots, about how she’s making the art scene in Auckland accessible to seniors.

There’s advice on how to eat healthy, how to get tech savvy, and updated laws for renters and landlords.

Check it out and be sure to share!: bit.ly...

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1257 days ago

Make your own outdoor ottoman

The Team from Resene ColorShop Palmerston North

An old car tyre is unrecognisable after being upcycled into an outdoor ottoman, which is painted Resene Double Pravda. Find out how to create your own.

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1258 days ago

Ways to make your home Feel cosier in Winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour
Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours… View more
Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour
Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours will simulate a cosier, warmer mood. Blue and purples are on the cool side so they will simulate the opposite mood.

Warm lighting
Group lighting by using task and ambience lighting and a mixture of table and floor lamps. Warm coloured bulbs throw out a softer light and give a room a cosy feel.

TIP: Having your lights on separate switches means you can control how bright/dim a space will be.

Add pot plants
Any living element contributes to a cosy and inviting feel. Plants in baskets are not only on-trend, but they also generate more oxygen inside your home too.

TIP: Group pots together using different shapes and heights to make a focal point.

Carpet, rugs and textiles
Tiles are great but can be chilly underfoot in the cooler months. Carpets insulate, soften and warm up a room and New Zealand wool carpets are environmentally friendly with a sustainable fibre, plus naturally flame retardant.

Don’t discount rugs even if you have carpets. Make sure you choose a rug that works with your existing carpet. Placing a rug between yourself and the floor instantly guarantees a warmer atmosphere. Rugs are also incredibly good at tying a space together.

TIP: Garage carpet reforms the space from a cold concrete feel to a soft warm space too!



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1261 days ago

Check out Stuff's free email newsletters

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

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1258 days ago

Tired of feeling the winter chills at home?

Exceed - we fix windows and doors

Draught-proof your windows with this PROMO & SAVE $20 PER WINDOW!

Exceed’s window & door experts have been helping Kiwis enjoy healthy, safe and secure homes for more than 30 years. When you book a visit with Exceed:

⏲️We’ll arrive on time (or phone you if we are unavoidably … View more
Draught-proof your windows with this PROMO & SAVE $20 PER WINDOW!

Exceed’s window & door experts have been helping Kiwis enjoy healthy, safe and secure homes for more than 30 years. When you book a visit with Exceed:

⏲️We’ll arrive on time (or phone you if we are unavoidably delayed).

❤️We’ll take care in your home, wear protective shoe covers and promise to clean up before we leave.

✅We wear photographic ID and have been security profiled for your peace of mind.

Our vans are fully-equipped, so we won’t need to rush off to get parts.

Let us help you draught-proof your home.

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1258 days ago

Size S Cycling Set

Chanelle from Awapuni

Size S Cycling Set - Zip up front Jacket with pockets at back and padded parts on the shorts.

*All proceeds from my listings go towards medical expenses for our 1yr daughter who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 7mths.
givealittle.co.nz...

Price: $40

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1258 days ago

Padded CCC Top (Goes underneath Rugby Tops for extra protection)

Chanelle from Awapuni

Padded CCC Top (Goes underneath Rugby Tops for extra protection).

Size has come off label but looks like a S/M. Happy to measure - just message me.

*All proceeds from my listings go towards medical expenses for our 1yr daughter who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 7mths.
givealittle.co.nz...

Price: $25

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1258 days ago

Dunlop Compression Size S Top

Chanelle from Awapuni

Dunlop Compression Size S Top - Nylon/Elastane

*All proceeds from my listings go towards medical expenses for our 1yr daughter who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 7mths.
givealittle.co.nz...

Price: $10

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1258 days ago

Size S Cycling Shorts

Chanelle from Awapuni

Size S Cycling Shorts

*All proceeds from my listings go towards medical expenses for our 1yr daughter who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 7mths.
givealittle.co.nz...

Price: $20

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1258 days ago

7 x Cookbooks

Chanelle from Awapuni

7 x Misc Cookbooks mostly The Australian Womens Weekly Books - have been used.

*All proceeds from my listings go towards medical expenses for our 1yr daughter who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 7mths.
givealittle.co.nz...

Price: $8

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1259 days ago

Cane Lounge Suite

Hugh from Aokautere - Fitzherbert

Two x Cane Sofas - double seating with covered Squabs and cushions.
Two x Cane Chairs with covered Squabs and cushions.
One x Cane Coffee Table with a glass top.
All in good condition.

Price: $399

1260 days ago

7 ‘Unexpected’ Things You Can Clean with Laundry Detergent

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Laundry detergent is a powerful cleaning agent. But did you know that it can do much more than just clean your clothes? The stuff can be multifunctional in your household. For example, you can use both the liquid and powder version for your drain, oven or car. We have listed seven things that you … View moreLaundry detergent is a powerful cleaning agent. But did you know that it can do much more than just clean your clothes? The stuff can be multifunctional in your household. For example, you can use both the liquid and powder version for your drain, oven or car. We have listed seven things that you can clean with laundry detergent.

1. Unclogging the drain

Is your drain clogged up? Don’t call a plumber just yet; try this trick first. Pour about 60 millilitres of laundry detergent into the sink and then (slowly) pour a litre of boiling water down the drain. The hot water and the liquid detergent work together to flush out the blockage. That saves you another visit from the plumber.

2. Making all-purpose cleaner

It is also perfectly fine to use laundry detergent to make all-purpose cleaner. To do this, mix 80 millilitres of bleach, 4.5 litres of water and a teaspoon of laundry detergent together. It works surprisingly well on walls, in the bathroom and on almost any other surface in the house.

3. Removing stains

When you think about it, it makes sense that the same stain-fighting properties that help clean your clothes, also work on upholstery and carpet. Apply powder detergent to a stain and rub it gently with a wet cloth to work the detergent into the stain. Wait five minutes, then wipe off the excess powder and repeat until the stain is gone.

4. Washing the car


Laundry detergent is ideal for cleaning the outside of the car. It removes dirt with ease. Makes sure to dilute the detergent fist. Just one tablespoon of laundry detergent per bucket of water should be enough. A solution that is too concentrated could damage the paintwork of your car, which is something we want to avoid! Of course, you can also use laundry detergent for the interior of the car, as described above.


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1259 days ago

Zumba

Nicole from Awapuni

Zumba tonight at Westend School Hall starting at 630pm.
Entrance is off Botanical Road.
Your first class is free!
Come along and give it a go.
Or if you can't make a night class come to my morning class on Tuesdays at 930am at the Milson Combined Church Hall. Corner of Milson Line and Purdie … View more
Zumba tonight at Westend School Hall starting at 630pm.
Entrance is off Botanical Road.
Your first class is free!
Come along and give it a go.
Or if you can't make a night class come to my morning class on Tuesdays at 930am at the Milson Combined Church Hall. Corner of Milson Line and Purdie Pl.

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1259 days ago

What kids hear when you ask them to get ready?

Administrator from Virtue Ear Care - Palmerston North

Would love to know what kids hear when you ask them to get ready? 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️
Might be worth getting their ears checked.

Book now www.virtueearcare.co.nz... or call 0800 EAR CARE.

#thisismia #kidswholisten #ordontlisten #cleanears #dohearbest #virtueearcare

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1259 days ago

NZTA licence renewal scam circulating

Neighbourly.co.nz

A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets… View more
A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets them to fill in personal details.

CERT NZ, the government authority responsible for cyber security said in a tweet, that anyone who receives this email should report it directly to Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

How to spot a phishing scam:
- NZTA will only send an email through if an individual has contacted them first.
- Email addresses will always end in @nzta.govt.nz, @enews.nzta.govt.nz or @reply.nzta.govt.nz.
- The email may be missing specific details that the NZTA will have on file: such as your plate number, the date your vehicle license is due and vehicle make and model.
- Hover over buttons and links to see if the pop-up will take you to a genuine government (.govt.nz) website

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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