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If you've got cabin fever, here are six easy trips you can look forward to once recreational intra-regional in and out of Auckland resumes. Click here to find out more.
Roman Blinds are one of the most popular blind styles available on the market today, but interestingly, their origins started rather differently to how we know it today…
Created more than 2,000 years ago in Rome (surprise, surprise!), essentially the concept of the Roman blind still remains the … View moreRoman Blinds are one of the most popular blind styles available on the market today, but interestingly, their origins started rather differently to how we know it today…
Created more than 2,000 years ago in Rome (surprise, surprise!), essentially the concept of the Roman blind still remains the same today – to provide a simple solution to an everyday problem.
Introduced to The Eternal City in the ancient times, during the construction of the Colosseum, the Roman blind was invented out of pure necessity. Dust was constantly kicked up from the horse-drawn carriages and masonry remnants from the creation of the Colosseum, which was a nuisance and a huge inconvenience when windows were opened. Therefore, hanging a damp cloth from the windows seemed a natural solution to stop the dust from entering the home.
Once the blind (damp cloth) was well established in the home, it was soon discovered that as well as keeping the dust outside, it was also very useful in protecting against the very hot, Mediterranean sun and keeping their homes cooler.
The Romans are known for their love of elaborate decorations and the development of the Roman blind confirms this. They soon turned the damp cloths into ornate furnishing, with various patterns and colours to choose from, and once this was well established in the homes of many Romans, it became widespread throughout the whole Empire.
Following this, the strip of material then incorporated a drawstring, in order to lower and raise the blind as and when needed. The most common design of cord slats that interlinked is typical of Roman creativity, which came much earlier than even the simplistic roller blind.
Roman blinds remain a popular choice in modern homes. They’re available in a wide variety of styles and may be made from a range of materials, including bamboo, hemp, silk, reinforced cotton and other fabrics.
Roman blinds should be deep cleaned periodically. Unfortunately, they’re heavy and unwieldy to work with – and that’s where we come in. We can clean and repair your roman blinds – see out website if you’re interested in finding out more.
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Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View moreDear neighbours,
Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View moreAuckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.
On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.
Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!
Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View moreTell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!
Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.
Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.
Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.
It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.
Get… View moreNow you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.
Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.
It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.
Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Hey neighbours,
One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of the Bay of Plenty.
We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.
Celebrate their impact … View moreHey neighbours,
One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of the Bay of Plenty.
We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.
Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.
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Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create your own
Hey neighbours,
The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Bay of Plenty's Local Hero.
Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Auckland that you have more good sorts than them!
Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank… View moreHey neighbours,
The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Bay of Plenty's Local Hero.
Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Auckland that you have more good sorts than them!
Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year. Who's it going to be Bay of Plenty?
nzawards.org.nz...
For those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If … View moreFor those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If you're not with Westapc, talk to your banks there’s some pretty competitive rates at the moment.
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!
The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View moreBuy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!
The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).
Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.
Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View moreDo you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!
If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Whakatāne Campus
Given the move to COVID-19 Alert Levels 2 and 3, teaching and delivery of Awanuiārangi programmes at our Whakatāne campus has changed.
Regular on campus delivery will now encompass physical distancing of 2 metres. Noho are being delivered online until further notice. … View moreWhakatāne Campus
Given the move to COVID-19 Alert Levels 2 and 3, teaching and delivery of Awanuiārangi programmes at our Whakatāne campus has changed.
Regular on campus delivery will now encompass physical distancing of 2 metres. Noho are being delivered online until further notice. Visit our website for details.
We will keep staff, students and the community updated on this and whether there are any changes.
We urge students to please stay enrolled. Studylink payments of allowances and loans will continue as normal.
Follow our facebook page and visit our COVID-19 webpage to keep updated.
Ngā manaakitanga, please keep safe.
Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.
We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.
We use less than a teaspoon of sugar… View moreOur buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.
We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.
We use less than a teaspoon of sugar in each of the buns which gives them the colour and texture that makes them perfect for burgers.
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