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The cost of living in New Zealand is rising rapidly fuelled by high interest rates and increasing food costs.
How does this affect your household for the most costly season?
Share your thoughts in the comments below. Some may be used in our We Say You Say column in the local papers - add NFP … View moreThe cost of living in New Zealand is rising rapidly fuelled by high interest rates and increasing food costs.
How does this affect your household for the most costly season?
Share your thoughts in the comments below. Some may be used in our We Say You Say column in the local papers - add NFP if you wish your reply to be exclu
Come along and hear about The Free Store Wellington, and how you can access their goods if you need them.
Friday 1.30pm-3pm St Peters Church Under Croft, (behind church, entrance from Ghuznee St)
Followed by afternoon tea, all welcome
Wings Over Wairarapa is sharing some love with locals during December.
From now until 31 December, if you live in South Wairarapa, Carterton or Masterton you can visit Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs and purchase tickets at a special locals rate. Proof of address by way of rates bill, or … View moreWings Over Wairarapa is sharing some love with locals during December.
From now until 31 December, if you live in South Wairarapa, Carterton or Masterton you can visit Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs and purchase tickets at a special locals rate. Proof of address by way of rates bill, or utilities bill, or similar, will be required.
So get your tickets NOW for this international-class event happening over 24 - 26 February next year.
Your General Admission Local Ticket includes a small programme per ticket. Children 4 years and under are free, no matter what!
www.wings.org.nz...
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.
We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View moreMeeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.
We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.
For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
The Little Miracles Trust 2023 Fundraising Calendar $20.00 is on sale now through our Trade Me page:
www.trademe.co.nz...
or you can e.mail us at: office@lmt.org.nz ph (04) 8060790
100% of the proceeds made go towards supporting families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units … View moreThe Little Miracles Trust 2023 Fundraising Calendar $20.00 is on sale now through our Trade Me page:
www.trademe.co.nz...
or you can e.mail us at: office@lmt.org.nz ph (04) 8060790
100% of the proceeds made go towards supporting families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units throughout New Zealand. Some of our very premature babies will be born at 23+ weeks weighing around 500 grams and will be in hospital for over 100 days.
If you live with someone allergic to dust mites, mould, pollen, pet hair or any one of the hundreds of allergens in household products, clean is not enough. A house needs to be extra-clean and allergen-proof to help make allergy sufferers as comfortable as possible. The alternative is sneezing, … View moreIf you live with someone allergic to dust mites, mould, pollen, pet hair or any one of the hundreds of allergens in household products, clean is not enough. A house needs to be extra-clean and allergen-proof to help make allergy sufferers as comfortable as possible. The alternative is sneezing, wheezing, coughing and watery eyes, all brought on by the presence of irritants that you can keep at bay with some extra attention.
Here’s how to get on top of some common irritants at your place:
1. Use allergy-friendly products
• Avoid using aerosol sprays as they are a common trigger for asthma sufferers. Even if you’re not standing near anyone, the high-pressure mist that the aerosol omits means the contents can spread a long way.
• Try to use environmentally-friendly products – what’s good for the environment is often better for us too.
• Avoid using products that contain harsh chemicals like ammonia, formaldehyde and sodium lauryl sulphate. Hunt out products that are free from these irritants or make your own natural cleaning products.
2. Keep a dust-free bedroom: It’s the dust mite droppings that many people react to (and news that there is dust mite poo in our bedding causes a reaction in the rest of us!). To keep bedding really clean, you will need to wash all bed linen regularly, preferably weekly. A man-made fibre like polyester is less likely to trap dust than natural fibres like cotton or linen.
Use a hypoallergenic mattress topper, duvet inner-cover and pillow protector and wash these at least monthly and replace them annually.
Keep stuffed animals to a minimum and wash those that remain regularly. Pull the bed out and vacuum underneath at least once a week, preferably daily. Don’t forget to dust side tables and vacuum underneath those as well.
3. Vacuum daily: Wooden or tiled floors are much easier to keep dust-free, but if you have carpet, a daily vacuum, especially in bedrooms, is a must. Use a vacuum cleaner made especially for allergy-sufferers – most will be fitted with HEPA filtration and powerhead.
Make sure you vacuum around the skirting boards and in crevices and vacuum around all beds at least twice. Empty canisters or vacuum bags regularly, sealing the bag well before disposal.
4. Use an air purifier: Even if you are taking the precautions outlined above, there will still be plenty of dust in your house – in fact some studies show that air pollution such as allergens and pollutants can be present in higher levels inside the home than outside! Air purifiers work to filter the allergens and pollutants from the air and improve the air quality.
5. Empty bins daily: The rubbish bin can omit toxins without you even realising, and they are a breeding ground for mould and germs. Empty bins every evening and disinfect with a hospital grade solution before lining with a plastic bag.
6. Beat doormats every day: Pollen and dust are tracked into our home constantly. Make sure you have a doormat on the outside and inside at every entry point to your home and shake these out regularly. Vacuum each indoor mat when you do your daily vacuum run. It’s a good idea to place a mat in the doorway of an allergy-sufferers bedroom for extra protection. Better yet, leave shoes outside.
7. Inspect for mould weekly: Mould is a common allergy trigger and its present absolutely everywhere. Don’t give it a chance to breed – wipe away small mould patches as soon as you find them with a paper towel and throw the paper towel in an outside bin. You can use a solution of three cups of water to five drops of Oil of Cloves (find it at your pharmacy) in a spray bottle to kill mould spores and prevent mould from growing.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Paper tickets are leaving the station. 🚊
From 31 December 2022, 10-trips and off-board single trip tickets won’t be sold at ticket offices or retailers. However, you can still pay on-board with cash.
Everyone is welcome to attend a special unveiling ceremony of a new artwork in Martinborough on Wednesday morning (7 Dec).
Join others at 8am to witness the event which formally gifts a hīnaki and tuna sculpture created by talented Wairarapa artists Sam Ludden and Violet Edwards-Hina, to the … View moreEveryone is welcome to attend a special unveiling ceremony of a new artwork in Martinborough on Wednesday morning (7 Dec).
Join others at 8am to witness the event which formally gifts a hīnaki and tuna sculpture created by talented Wairarapa artists Sam Ludden and Violet Edwards-Hina, to the Waihinga Centre.
The artists will be there to explains the korero behind the sculpture/weaving.
Destination Wairarapa is excited about the event and encourages everyone to attend for a memorable and moving experience.
Nau mai, haere mai.
A report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled … View moreA report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled ‘‘On The Brink’’ outlines the urgent need to address pay parity for GP nurses and doctors, beef up workforce numbers and improve funding allocations for practices with the hopes that this makes heatlhcare more accessible in the community.
Are you noticing delays in getting GP appointments or long waits at after-hours care?
Any comments below may be shared in your local paper's We Say You Say column.
Moving house need to get rid of heaps of gear from oak chairs a set of 4 and 6, antique furniture, household items and as much as I can sell. To much to list. Ask me what you like. Loads of good quality clothes. Ornaments that are all good. Get back to me.
How to make your own Christmas terrarium painted in Resene.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Breathe new life into an old children’s toy with a fun new look using only Resene testpots! Find out how to create your own.
A progressive disease
I wasn’t an overweight child, but from as young as 5 years I can recall comparing myself unfavorably with two painfully thin twins in my dance class and thinking that was what I was supposed to look like. I’m not sure how I got the idea that I should be very thin.
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