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It's time to unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.
We want to see your amazing creations so … View moreIt's time to unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.
We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.
Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Hi, I have a banner in pdf file format that I want to apply to systemise my created internal documents such as checklists. Can anyone please help with this? Matt Thompson 021-1006010
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for yam recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before June 3, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
Fresh natural dog treats and biscuits made this week still at the same price $5.50 per 150gram. The biscuits are great for dogs who have allergies, we haven't met a dog as yet who doesn't like them. To order Ph 0212063895 or post on neighbourly.
Liz and Phil
Ombre tones help create a gallery-worthy table. Choose tone on tone hues from the Resene Multifinish collection for a quick ombre look.
Find out how to create your own.
Are you passionate about waste minimisation? Do you have an idea to help educate the community about it?
There’s still time to apply for funding through the Resource Wise Community Fund.
Applications close Friday, 3 June 2022 at 4pm.
Head to our website for more information on the fund, … View moreAre you passionate about waste minimisation? Do you have an idea to help educate the community about it?
There’s still time to apply for funding through the Resource Wise Community Fund.
Applications close Friday, 3 June 2022 at 4pm.
Head to our website for more information on the fund, who can apply and the priority outcomes bit.ly...
Wallabies are here, destroying native habitat.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Council's are working together to stop this from happening.
Find out about their wallaby control programme and why wallabies are a pest here.
You can help stop the spread of wallabies by reporting any … View moreWallabies are here, destroying native habitat.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Council's are working together to stop this from happening.
Find out about their wallaby control programme and why wallabies are a pest here.
You can help stop the spread of wallabies by reporting any sightings at reportwallabies.com.
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View moreThe hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.
We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone of the economy for many years.
Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and for several decades wool accounted for more than one third of New … View moreWe have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone of the economy for many years.
Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and for several decades wool accounted for more than one third of New Zealand’s exports by value, with the sheep population peaking at just over 70 million in 1982.
This number is significant when compared to New Zealand’s human population of 5 million. By 2020 sheep numbers dropped to 26 million following a decline in profitability compared to other types of farming, particularly dairy.
While also farmed as a food source, today’s article focuses on sheep wool and its environmental attributes.
Wool is a natural and renewable resource and as long as our beloved sheep are eating our tasty green pastures they will always produce wool. Wool has amazing properties that make it ideal for many applications from home furnishings to underwear.
Cotton and synthetic fibres are currently the most commonly produced fibres globally, however, their performance and environmental benefits do not compare to wool.
From Wool to Yarn
The wool clip (the total yield of wool shorn during one season from the sheep) is sent to the scourers where it is cleaned and dried before being spun into yarn. The yarn is then sent to the textile manufacturer where many different processes are involved.
The yarn is wound onto dye cones to be dyed the required colours. Next the yarn is warped onto beams which are threaded through the loom, allowing the weft yarn to run across the warp and create a woven fabric.
The fabric is then inspected, washed, and dried. Very few chemicals are used in the processing, typically only water and heat.
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Mentorship helps children to remove limiting beliefs, build confidence and develop communication skills. At NumberWorks’nWords, our tutors act as mentors and support students to achieve their best results. Scroll through to see some of the benefits of having a mentor!
To learn more about … View moreMentorship helps children to remove limiting beliefs, build confidence and develop communication skills. At NumberWorks’nWords, our tutors act as mentors and support students to achieve their best results. Scroll through to see some of the benefits of having a mentor!
To learn more about NumberWorks’nWords tuition, get in touch with your local centre and their friendly team of expert tutors.
The awesome Tauranga Curtain Bank is currently running low on curtains. If you have any preloved curtains lying around that you don't need anymore, they can give them a new lease on life to help keep a local family with children warm this winter.
The Tauranga Curtain Bank is a volunteer … View moreThe awesome Tauranga Curtain Bank is currently running low on curtains. If you have any preloved curtains lying around that you don't need anymore, they can give them a new lease on life to help keep a local family with children warm this winter.
The Tauranga Curtain Bank is a volunteer organisation who line & prepare preloved curtains which are re-hung in homes of vulnerable families across the Bay of Plenty.
WHAT WE NEED:
✅ Short curtains
✅ Long curtains
✅ Worn curtains
✅ Like-new curtains
(Not needing blinds, tracks or net curtains at this time).
Curtains donations can be dropped off at the Tauranga Curtain Bank:
The Hillier Centre
31 Gloucester Road, Mount Maunganui.
Opening hours:
Monday 8:30am–4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am–4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am–4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am–4:30pm
Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Many thanks :)
Recommendation for a hairdresser who does good cuts and colour at a reasonable price. My hairdresser of 7 years is in hospital for a long term. Especially interested in work from home situations. Thank you.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities, and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. At NumberWorks'nWords, we do not tolerate bullying and strive to cultivate healthy learning environments, where students can be themselves and… View moreIn Aotearoa New Zealand, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities, and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. At NumberWorks'nWords, we do not tolerate bullying and strive to cultivate healthy learning environments, where students can be themselves and thrive.
Support Pink Shirt Day and say NO to bullying!
Who would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing addition to your home décor? Painting these with Resene testpots and stacking them to make contemporary candle holders is a breeze.
Find out how to create your own.
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