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It is in these colder months we start thinking about keeping warm. So to help you all we are posting our tips to choosing the right heating for your home.
When looking to heat a home, it's important to consider the wide variety of heating methods on offer. An … View moreHi Neighbours
It is in these colder months we start thinking about keeping warm. So to help you all we are posting our tips to choosing the right heating for your home.
When looking to heat a home, it's important to consider the wide variety of heating methods on offer. An under-heated home can lead to illness and poor health. Creating a warm, dry and comfortable home should be a top priority.
Heating options are far now greater than they were a generation ago. Electrical, gas, new super-efficient wood fireplaces, gas fires, in-concrete floor hot water or electrical heating units, central hot water heating, heat pumps and air conditioning units and home ventilation systems are just some of the popular heating options to choose from.
Because the heating needs of every dwelling are different, you need to undertake heat loss calculations based on: the size of your home, the materials used for construction, whether your home is north or south facing, the size and number of external walls and the number of windows and doors.
The World Health Organisation recommendations for room temperatures are:
21 degrees Celsius in living areas
18 degrees Celsius in bedrooms
22 degrees Celsius in bathrooms
Start with insulation – keep in the heat you have, then add heaters to warm you up. Insulation will also reduce temperatures in the summer.
Considerations
Ensure you have an abundance of insulation – remember, building code requirements are a minimum.
It’s important that whatever system you install is of sufficient capacity to heat your home properly – too small a unit will result in expensive bills and insufficient heating.
Some heating system installations require a building consent and registered installer.
The modern approach to heating is ‘whole house heating’. Good insulation and an energy-efficient heating system will heat all areas of the house at a reasonable price and help keep your family healthier through cold months.
CENTRAL HEATING
Central heating can be fuelled from gas, diesel, solid wood pellets or hot water heat pump, can work through warm water underfloor heating or slim water radiators (and sometimes both), with the possibility of adding domestic hot tap water and even swimming pool heating all from the one heat source.
Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.
… View moreJoin us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.
As a big thank you for your support, we will be awarding a Paralympian visit to two lucky organisations; one who raises the most funds, and one for the best photograph posted on social media with our #SpiritOfGold hashtag!
Head over towww.paralympics.org.nz... to get your Mufti Day Toolkit and for other ways that your organisation can get involved in supporting us this September!
Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?
Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections … View moreHey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?
Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections and building strong relationships with our customers, which is why we're proud to announce that we've joined up with the team at Neighbourly. Together, we're celebrating innovation and emPOWERing Kiwi communities (see what we did there?!)
We look forward to sharing more about our partnership with you soon. In the meantime, find out what makes us special.
Greater Wellington regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season and we need your help!
Join us at the South end Te Ara O Whareroa trail gate for a morning of tree planting. We will be planting near the big steps to the side of Te Ara o Whareroa trail. … View moreGreater Wellington regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season and we need your help!
Join us at the South end Te Ara O Whareroa trail gate for a morning of tree planting. We will be planting near the big steps to the side of Te Ara o Whareroa trail. Follow the signs from the bottom of Whareroa Beach carpark (Mackays Crossing entrance), or from the Poplar Avenue entrance if coming by bike or foot. RSVP to the Facebook event here goo.gl...
Morning tea provided
Please bring appropriate footwear and warm clothes
Wet weather cancellations, please call 0800 496 734
Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?
Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. … View moreDo you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?
Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. We'd love you to take part - plus we'll put you in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards if you complete the survey by 7 August.
Dry wood mainly timber pallets 1.2m x 1.2m. Contact me first prior to collection. Mob 021 2200567
Upper Hutt Women's Centre is holding a garage sale this coming Wednesday 2nd August from 10am to 2pm. We are located at 6 Sinclair Street (next to UH Health Centre). Lots of clothing, linen, household items, pay what you can afford. All funds raised go towards helping families in need.
Trentham Ecological Restoration Programme are holding a planting day today from 11-3 along the river at the end of Davis Field in Upper Hutt.
Free sausage sizzle and cuppa for helpers.
BYO gumboots, we will provide the spades and gloves.
I am currently looking for someone to take my chook house and chooks (5 brown shavers plus one other). One year old laying well. Chook house is large and has some fencing with it.
Chook house free would just like donation for chooks.
To view or buy pm me.
Talofa Neighbours!
Here is our lucky last tip to get your property sale ready! Tip Number 7!
7. Staging
If a property is empty, it is worth staging it. Buyers like to be able to visualise the property as a living space. Additionally, it is possible to stage a property so that it appeals to… View moreTalofa Neighbours!
Here is our lucky last tip to get your property sale ready! Tip Number 7!
7. Staging
If a property is empty, it is worth staging it. Buyers like to be able to visualise the property as a living space. Additionally, it is possible to stage a property so that it appeals to a target buyer group. As well as staging the interior, it is also worth staging the exterior. This can be done with outdoor furniture and pot plants.
Source: landlords.co.nz
We’re excited to announce our new Barnardos Early Learning Centre will be opening on Webb Street this October, welcoming all kiwi kids ages 0-5.
Barnardos are New Zealand’s leading expert in early learning and childcare, doing more for kiwi kids for 40 years.
Open longer hours: 7:00am –… View moreWe’re excited to announce our new Barnardos Early Learning Centre will be opening on Webb Street this October, welcoming all kiwi kids ages 0-5.
Barnardos are New Zealand’s leading expert in early learning and childcare, doing more for kiwi kids for 40 years.
Open longer hours: 7:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Limited spaces available, pre-enrol your child today.
For more information visit our website or our Neighbourly page.
Phone or text Aimee on 027 201 8103
Email: info@barnardos.org.nz
I have two small size 10-12 two medium size 12-14 and a large size 14-16 i brought for my bridesmaid but i have changed my mind $50 each
G'day Neighbours!
Here is our top tip number 6 to get your property sale ready!
6. Declutter and clean
Clutter and uncleanliness don’t present well and also make rooms look smaller. This means it is critical to clean everything. Wash curtains if necessary. Clear any surfaces like … View moreG'day Neighbours!
Here is our top tip number 6 to get your property sale ready!
6. Declutter and clean
Clutter and uncleanliness don’t present well and also make rooms look smaller. This means it is critical to clean everything. Wash curtains if necessary. Clear any surfaces like the tops of bookcases, the front of your fridge, the kitchen bench, dining tables, and desks.
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