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Railway workers will be on strike for 24 hours from 2am on Thursday. Passengers are advised to make alternative arrangements or consider not travelling at all.
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Would you buy a cup of coffee for a stranger?
Coffee drinkers at Trentham's Hub Cafe are "paying-it-forward".
Customers buying a coffee can pay for a second brew which is then available to someone more in need through their taking a tag off a communal wall and redeeming it.
Someone must have thought we could make a splash with our advertising by throwing our sign in the river but I am sure we will ride the current wave of non violence in the home by having more rock solid men who want to love and care for their partners.
Lets all make a splash at the White Ribbon … View moreSomeone must have thought we could make a splash with our advertising by throwing our sign in the river but I am sure we will ride the current wave of non violence in the home by having more rock solid men who want to love and care for their partners.
Lets all make a splash at the White Ribbon Family Fun Day 26th November 1pm at Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt. Lots of free fun for the kids, music and food for all the family.
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A lone Upper Hutt parking warden has dished out about $400,000 in fines in each of her first two years on the job.
The woman, described by residents as "a robot", issued 5744 tickets in the past year.
Is this a reasonable … View moreThanks for your thoughts everyone. Comments are closed.
A lone Upper Hutt parking warden has dished out about $400,000 in fines in each of her first two years on the job.
The woman, described by residents as "a robot", issued 5744 tickets in the past year.
Is this a reasonable number? Have you been stung with a parking ticket? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not for Print)
WHAT'S THE VALUE OF MY PROPERTY?
Sometimes you just want to know what your property is worth without having a real estate professional visit your house. The appraisal may be for insurance, a bank appraisal, or just because you are curious about the value of your home. This is a free … View moreWHAT'S THE VALUE OF MY PROPERTY?
Sometimes you just want to know what your property is worth without having a real estate professional visit your house. The appraisal may be for insurance, a bank appraisal, or just because you are curious about the value of your home. This is a free property appraisal carried out online by handpicked area experts using a comparative market analysis (CMA) system. The more information you provide the more accurate our area specialists can be.
This is an estimate of the likely sales price of your home or property in the current market. For a more accurate appraisal or information on the best method of sale for you, just contact us at admin@pricemyhouseforfree.co.nz and we can guide you further.
PRE-SALE ASSESSMENTS
We also provide a free report on what you can do to optimise your sale price. We guide you on what to spend your money on and what not to. (It may be necessary to do a free 10-minute visit to the property for this). This is a no obligation service provided by our Area Experts.
You’re invited to the
Harcourts Hutt Valley Buyers and Sellers Information Evening
Wednesday 15th November at 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Harcourts Lower Hutt Office,
516 High Street, Lower Hutt
Spaces are limited so please contact Nicole or Renaye to confirm your seat.
Join us and our expert panel who… View moreYou’re invited to the
Harcourts Hutt Valley Buyers and Sellers Information Evening
Wednesday 15th November at 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Harcourts Lower Hutt Office,
516 High Street, Lower Hutt
Spaces are limited so please contact Nicole or Renaye to confirm your seat.
Join us and our expert panel who will provide tips and advice on how to win in
todays active Real Estate Market.
Panel members include the following
Auctioneer | Builder | Mortgage Broker | Home Stager | Real Estate Co
Been asked to share this post from the 'Leads Forum':
Quite a few people in our area have reported receiving a large number of scam emails. NetSafe have created a service people can forward the emails to, and they will deal with them by creating a bogus automated responder which … View moreBeen asked to share this post from the 'Leads Forum':
Quite a few people in our area have reported receiving a large number of scam emails. NetSafe have created a service people can forward the emails to, and they will deal with them by creating a bogus automated responder which wastes the scammers' time to slow them down from scamming new victims.
"If you’ve received a scam email, forward it to me@rescam.org and we’ll take it from there. We’ll even send you an unedited summary of the conversations Re:scam has had with the scammer – sometimes they can be quite humorous."
You can find out more about Re:scam and how it works at www.rescam.org......
For information and advice about scams, visit the Netsafe website."
Worth a try. One may pick up some hints to try on the 'Phone scammers' too 😝
If you’ve got a teenager about to leave school, they’re probably trying to figure out what to do next year. It’s a big deal. Tertiary study plus a student loan? Or something completely different? Like a job where they can earn and learn, gain national qualifications and build a great career … View moreIf you’ve got a teenager about to leave school, they’re probably trying to figure out what to do next year. It’s a big deal. Tertiary study plus a student loan? Or something completely different? Like a job where they can earn and learn, gain national qualifications and build a great career in aviation, tourism, travel, retail and retail supply chain or hospitality.
To help make the right choice, ServiceIQ has a special Career Kick-Starter Guide for your school leaver. ServiceIQ is the industry training organisation for a bunch of booming service sectors.
The Career Kick-Starter Guide is FREE! Right here http://www.serviceiq.org.nz
Memories Are Made Here!
A lifestyle change is the only reason this home has come to the market.
Fall in love with the big glorious gardens. Enjoy a good book on the covered front deck while listening to the sound of the pond, so peaceful and tranquil. This home offers plenty with the french … View moreMemories Are Made Here!
A lifestyle change is the only reason this home has come to the market.
Fall in love with the big glorious gardens. Enjoy a good book on the covered front deck while listening to the sound of the pond, so peaceful and tranquil. This home offers plenty with the french doors leading off the dining to bush and river views. The perfect backdrop for family BBQ. Also enjoy a leisurely stroll down your private pathway to the river.
Call me now to view
First open home Sunday 12th November 2017 at 12pm -12.30pm
Get on over to Trentham Military Camp if you are interested in a new (old) run-about. The last viewing session is tomorrow (November 11) 9am-12pm.
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We've had word that the folk of Taranaki have more than their fair share of potholes - and we're keen to know how widespread the issue is in other communities around New Zealand. Do you have potholes popping up around your 'hood that need attention? Vote below.
Do we really want fireworks , what a rip off , great for kids ,ban the loud rockets
Creating a gallery wall in your home is a great way to make an impact in any room.
It’s easy to install yourself and perfect for a multitude of rooms, whether it’s your living room, child’s room, office or entranceway.
Have fun and don’t be afraid to mix art with photos and affordable… View moreCreating a gallery wall in your home is a great way to make an impact in any room.
It’s easy to install yourself and perfect for a multitude of rooms, whether it’s your living room, child’s room, office or entranceway.
Have fun and don’t be afraid to mix art with photos and affordable prints. They could be fun and simple or meaningful pieces which add value. Minimalistic or bright and busy, there are clever artists and creatives to suit a range of budgets.
I’m not big on following set ‘rules’ – rather I believe, all you need is a few simple tips to make a gallery wall in your own home that you’ll love.
SELECT YOUR PRINTS AND FRAMES
When choosing what prints to hang on your gallery wall, don’t be afraid to mix-up the colour, style and size. Think about what you love. Hang prints you and your family will enjoy looking at each day, not what you think someone else will like.
It’s also good to consider the room you're creating the gallery wall in – is it your living room, child’s room, office or entranceway? With a specific room in mind, you’re able to tailor the look and feel. In your living room you may choose a more relaxing look and in the office a more inspiring and motivating feel.
When framing your prints, look at incorporating different sizes, colours (white, black and natural timber) and thickness of frames; you may even prefer to leave some unframed. Playing with different proportions will give your wall some texture.
For any art or photographic prints of value, I prefer to have custom frames made to protect the art long term. If you’re hanging cost-effective prints, there are a range of affordable frames you can source through New Zealand department stores.
CONSIDER HOW YOU WILL HANG THEM
If you’re going to use nails or hooks to hang your prints, you’ll need to consider where your wall framing is in order to fix them correctly. Gib walls simply aren’t strong enough on their own to support the weight of framed prints and the last thing you want is your art to fall off the wall and break.
I tend to use 3M hooks (or their equivalent). They're easy to apply, remove cleanly and the best part - they don’t leave holes in the walls if you choose to rearrange or take them down when moving.
Make sure you follow the instructions with products like these. That includes leaving them overnight before hanging prints to ensure they’ve had time to properly adhere to your walls.
DETERMINE YOUR LAYOUT
If you’re anything like me you’ll want to jump straight into hanging your prints. But, if you take a little time beforehand, you’ll save yourself the frustration of having to reposition any.
I start by selecting one large print (your hero piece) that will anchor the gallery, then arrange your remaining prints around it. Placing the hero print off centre will give your gallery wall a more natural feel.
I tend to have an idea in my head of how I’ll want them positioned but always lay the frames out on the floor first, playing with the layout until I’m 100% happy.
Taking a photo on your phone of a few different options can help you narrow down the best layout. It’s also handy to refer to when installing your prints on the wall.
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