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Te Pōkaitahi Reo
Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi:
“Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge … View moreTe Pōkaitahi Reo
Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi:
“Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge gaps between Māori and others in our multicultural communities. When I look back, I feel really proud. It’s a great feeling when I speak te reo Māori. It’s a privilege.”
Share in Parminder’s experience and enquire now for 2022. These programmes are tuition fee free!
Mount Maunganui’s Links Avenue sees high volumes of traffic on a daily basis. In the past year, concerns have been raised regarding safety due to the narrow shared path and it’s close proximity to the traffic lane.
To keep school kids safe on Links Avenue, a cul-de-sac trial will be taking … View moreMount Maunganui’s Links Avenue sees high volumes of traffic on a daily basis. In the past year, concerns have been raised regarding safety due to the narrow shared path and it’s close proximity to the traffic lane.
To keep school kids safe on Links Avenue, a cul-de-sac trial will be taking place from 15 November to 17 December 2021.
This means no thoroughfare on Links Avenue for traffic, except buses, emergency services and rubbish trucks.
We appreciate your cooperation as we work to make it safer for everyone.
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I would like to know what take away pizza brand you prefer ? In the old days there was only Pizza Hutt...Cameron Road Restaurant . Which was fantastic. A great treat to take the family. There are so many more Pizza Outlets out there today and I would like to buy a take away Pizza.....super supreme … View moreI would like to know what take away pizza brand you prefer ? In the old days there was only Pizza Hutt...Cameron Road Restaurant . Which was fantastic. A great treat to take the family. There are so many more Pizza Outlets out there today and I would like to buy a take away Pizza.....super supreme is my favourite after my delicious homemade Pizza. I look forward to hearing from you.
Good afternoon does anyone have any free spare fire wood that we can use for a fire pit
With the holiday season coming up we’re looking for great people who’d love to join a fun team to make a difference. Hit the button below to find out more!
These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!
To help get the tracks ready for summer there will be the following closures in place on Mauao next week:
🌳 Oruahine track closed: 7.30am Monday, 8 November to 5.30pm Friday, 12 November
⛰️ All of Mauao closed, all tracks: 7.30am to 5.30pm, Thursday, 11 November and Friday, 12 November. … View moreTo help get the tracks ready for summer there will be the following closures in place on Mauao next week:
🌳 Oruahine track closed: 7.30am Monday, 8 November to 5.30pm Friday, 12 November
⛰️ All of Mauao closed, all tracks: 7.30am to 5.30pm, Thursday, 11 November and Friday, 12 November. This means, there will be no public access during this time.
As helicopters will be used during these works, the closures are to ensure public safety. We appreciate your patience while we work on these improvements 🌞
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Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”
Hi Neighbours
Does anyone have any spare black outdoor wood paint for a deck or dark stain that they no longer need. Have a small deck that needs a touch up. looking to buy
Our short course will give you the skills to stay connected with your whānau and friends.
Learn how to get online safely and navigate websites and apps with confidence.
We’ll show you how to:
• send and check emails
• use tools to create, organise, and connect … View moreOur short course will give you the skills to stay connected with your whānau and friends.
Learn how to get online safely and navigate websites and apps with confidence.
We’ll show you how to:
• send and check emails
• use tools to create, organise, and connect with the digital world
• solve common problems using online resources
• explore day-to-day tasks such as online shopping and banking
• stay safe when you’re online
• online and face-to-face class options available
Free classes | Book now - 0800 526 672
Starting this Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm
TAURANGA RACECOURSE, 1383 Cameron Road, Tauranga
CASH & EFTPOS available
Books spread over 2 large rooms to facilitate social distancing.
Wear your Masks please!
Bring your own bag for your books.
Proceeds to Local… View moreStarting this Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm
TAURANGA RACECOURSE, 1383 Cameron Road, Tauranga
CASH & EFTPOS available
Books spread over 2 large rooms to facilitate social distancing.
Wear your Masks please!
Bring your own bag for your books.
Proceeds to Local Charities.
“When selecting the fabric and style of a new lounge suite it is crucial to consider its future environment”
Picture this:
You purchased a brand-new couch this autumn. It has extra wide cushions on the seat. It’s sleek, it’s chic, it takes up one third of your lounge and most … View more“When selecting the fabric and style of a new lounge suite it is crucial to consider its future environment”
Picture this:
You purchased a brand-new couch this autumn. It has extra wide cushions on the seat. It’s sleek, it’s chic, it takes up one third of your lounge and most importantly, you can melt into it on a Friday evening after work.
Fast forward to mid-spring. Sure, you passed all those cold winter’s nights watching movies with the family and you have spent more of the lockdown sitting down than you would like to admit, but now that it’s almost time to pop your bubble your brand-new couch is looking a little… dishevelled.
When selecting the fabric and style of a new lounge suite it is crucial to consider its future environment. To prevent your dream couch from becoming saggy and stretched on the seat cushion after prolonged use, or to remedy the situation, we’ve reached out to James Dunlop Textiles’ Auckland-based Upholstery Specialist, Robert Street, to provide insight into the problem and offer some solutions.
Why does the fabric on a newly upholstered sofa appear stretched and out of shape after only a few months of use?
There are several factors that could come into play here, let’s look at them one by one.
Firstly, it is rare for an upholstery fabric with a synthetic component to stretch as synthetic fibres are very stable. Natural fibres are generally stable but can ‘move’ over time depending on the weave. Twill weaves don’t move (think denim jeans) but basket weaves can move a little. Natural fibres such as cotton and linen can absorb the humidity in the air and ‘relax.’
However, all of James Dunlop Textile’s fabrics undergo the seam slippage test, which is performed as part of the fabric’s evaluation and quality testing process, where any possible issues like the weave stretching are highlighted. Any fabrics with seam slippage test failures are identified and resolved before we manufacture a product for our range.
What is Seam Slippage?
Seam slippage is the separation of yarns in a fabric, usually along a sewn seam or join. Generally, the yarns don’t actually break, they just pull apart leaving an unsightly gap along the fabric join.
So what could be the cause?
With this in mind – we can eliminate fabric stretch as the issue here and look at what the likely cause could be.
1. Foam
Good quality foam loses 5-7% of its loft within the first 3 months of use – this may be a contributing factor here. Some furniture manufacturers use a pre-crushed foam (the Gucci of foams) which prevents this loft loss – while being more expensive, it is worth it as you really do get what you pay for in furniture.
2. The Design
There are two main types of couch designs – cushion seat and fixed seat.
Cushion Seat: The sides of a cushion seat pull upwards, and therefore do not need extra fabric as the cushion flexes to allow the fabric cover to release into the compressed foam in the centre, where you sit.
Fixed Seat: A fixed seat requires an allowance of extra fabric in the back of the base cushion. This extra fabric moves forward, compensating for the foam compressing when you sit on the couch. Once you stand, the foam lofts again and if the extra fabric does not move back to the base of the cushion fast enough it will be trapped, causing a ‘puddled’ saggy look.
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Come on down and get your new summer wardrobe and there are plenty of hats to choose from too. We also have some lovely brand new French pleated curtains in the store measuring 180 by 214 cm. $30 each - what a great price! And remember we are now open on Saturdays and Sunday.
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