Mount Cook, Wellington

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1561 days ago

Key tips for a warmer, drier home – 2/9 – Curtains

Robert Anderson from

• Make it your kids job to open curtains and windows in the morning
• Close your curtains just before sunset to keep the cold night air out
• Opening your curtains during the day allows the sun to heat your home for free
• If you use non-standard window dressings make sure they fit snug … View more
• Make it your kids job to open curtains and windows in the morning
• Close your curtains just before sunset to keep the cold night air out
• Opening your curtains during the day allows the sun to heat your home for free
• If you use non-standard window dressings make sure they fit snug around the frame
• You might be able to get curtains cheap or free from your local curtain bank


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1561 days ago

Take our survey and be in to win a Hawke's Bay getaway

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Since the launch of our #backyourbackyard campaign it's been so heartening to hear from the tourism operators our content has helped. We still have so many incredible stories left to tell, but we also want to hear more from you - what inspires you, what is important to you, and what would you … View moreSince the launch of our #backyourbackyard campaign it's been so heartening to hear from the tourism operators our content has helped. We still have so many incredible stories left to tell, but we also want to hear more from you - what inspires you, what is important to you, and what would you like to see from us at Stuff Travel? Please take our survey, and share it with others, the more input we have the better we can do. And thanks to the lovely folks at Hawke's Bay Tourism we’ve also got a luxurious giveaway for two as a way to say thank you for your time and input.

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1561 days ago

Discounted 10 trip train tickets

Alison from Mount Victoria

I have 2 ten trip train tickets for sale at a discounted price of $75 (normally $84) for travel between Zone 1 and Zone 4.
From Wellington this will take you as far as Waterloo, Melling, Johnsonville, or Linden, depending on which line you're travelling.

Price: $75

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1561 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Posting an image

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, … View more
Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, follow these simple steps:

1. At the top of your newsfeed click ‘Post a message, event, poll or urgent alert to neighbours’
2. Add a subject and message
3. Select ‘attach an image or document' and choose an image from your device
4. Choose a category for your message
5. Click Post to share it with your neighbourhood

For more info, click here.

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1561 days ago

Our quote of the week.

NumberWorks'nWords Kilbirnie

The easy stuff is fun and quick, it’s true. However, to expand the mind, you must push it to its limits just as you would a muscle. The hard stuff makes you think; it causes you to re-read over and over again until you understand it. Challenge yourself every so often.

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1562 days ago

All new Volkswagen T-Roc is here

The Team from Gazley

Gazley Volkswagen we are proud to announce that the Volkswagen T‑Roc has arrived.

With a vast range of youthful exterior colours, the new T‑Roc lets you unleash your creativity while the TSI turbo petrol engines packs a punch, refusing to compromise between power and efficiency.

The … View more
Gazley Volkswagen we are proud to announce that the Volkswagen T‑Roc has arrived.

With a vast range of youthful exterior colours, the new T‑Roc lets you unleash your creativity while the TSI turbo petrol engines packs a punch, refusing to compromise between power and efficiency.

The R-Line comes with 4MOTION all-wheel drive which gives enhanced traction for optimum stability and control for both a funky and safe mid-size SUV.
Learn more

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1562 days ago

Eco -Friendly and Germ Free 🦠

Tiffany Alderman from Kleen co.

We use eco-disinfectant and good old fashioned elbow grease to tackle germs ! Good for the planet and your home.

Call Tiffany on 0220445610 or email hello@kleen.nz to make a booking.

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1562 days ago

Let's talk trash!

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

People living in Wellington City now have the opportunity to give feedback on the new proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw.
Submissions open today and close 5pm on Friday 25 September 2020.
For more information on the bylaw and how to have your say, visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
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People living in Wellington City now have the opportunity to give feedback on the new proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw.
Submissions open today and close 5pm on Friday 25 September 2020.
For more information on the bylaw and how to have your say, visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #WCCNews #Waste

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1563 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbour...

Neighbourly.co.nz

...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more
...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"

1564 days ago

House gutters repair

Weng from Kelburn

Hi again neighbourly,
Can anyone recommend a good and reliable tradesman who repairs gutters? Much appreciated.

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1564 days ago

OPEN DAY at the Circus Hub *THIS SATURDAY* Try Circus for Free!

Laura from Newtown

The Circus Hub is Newtown’s best kept secret and we are having an Open Day 💥THIS SATURDAY💥 from 1 to 4pm where you can try circus skills for FREE!
Learn how to climb an aerial silk, spin a hula hoop, juggle or try a handstand. There will also be awesome performances throughout the day too. … View more
The Circus Hub is Newtown’s best kept secret and we are having an Open Day 💥THIS SATURDAY💥 from 1 to 4pm where you can try circus skills for FREE!
Learn how to climb an aerial silk, spin a hula hoop, juggle or try a handstand. There will also be awesome performances throughout the day too. Come on down, bring the kids, bring your friends and try something new.
👉Check out the Facebook event here: www.facebook.com...

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1564 days ago

Facts about Fabrics!

Robert Anderson from

• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse)… View more
• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse) is the largest fashion company in the world, with a market value of $105 billion.
• There is evidence that cotton and wool were used to create natural fabrics in about 3000 BC and evidence of silk use in 2500 BC in China.
• China is the largest maker and exporter of silk in the world and has been for 100’s of years.
• The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.
• The earliest evidence of fabric textiles has been found in Turkey, Egypt, and Israel.
• The creation of man-made fibres has only been within the last 100 years. Rayon was the first man-made fibre created in 1910 and it was called ‘artificial silk’. Viscose is the most common form of Rayon.
• More than 70 percent of the world's population uses second-hand clothing. About 50 percent of collected shoes and clothing is used as second-hand products. Meanwhile, 20 percent is used to produce polishing and cleaning cloths for various industrial purposes, and 26 percent is recycled for applications such as fibre for insulation products, upholstery, fibreboard, and mattresses.
• Microfibre or Ultrasuede was invented over 20 years ago in Japan. Microfibre is the thinnest of all man-made fibres, even finer than silk. it is 100 times finer than a human hair.
• Acrylic is a man-made fibre that has a soft, wool-like hand, is machine washable and has excellent colour retention. It is often an additive to textiles to take advantage of these properties.
• Nearly 100 percent of textiles and clothing are recyclable.
• Nylon is also man-made and was first produced in 1938. It has high strength, excellent resilience, and superior abrasion resistance. Nylon replaced silk stockings for women in the early part of the 20th century.
• The highest quality cotton comes from Egypt.
• Textiles and shoes make up 12% of landfill sites.
• Bamboo is a grass that has been used to create a fabric that hangs much like a heavy linen. It has natural wicking ability that pulls moisture away from the skin so it can be useful in reducing moisture related odour. It also has natural anti-bacterial qualities. Bamboo grows quickly and does not need pesticides to thrive, making it one of the more sustainable textile sources.

Dirty textiles? We can probably help with that - 0800 579 0501.

1565 days ago

Learn how to upcycle a pallet into a garden bed

Sustainability Trust

What better way to really get into the SPRING of things than by building a planter box out of wooden pallets!

On Saturday 22nd August, we will work together to build planter boxes from old timber shipping pallets.

As a group, we'll make four garden beds. If you'd like to take one of … View more
What better way to really get into the SPRING of things than by building a planter box out of wooden pallets!

On Saturday 22nd August, we will work together to build planter boxes from old timber shipping pallets.

As a group, we'll make four garden beds. If you'd like to take one of them home with you, get in touch. You'll take home easy-to-follow instructions to make your own garden beds.

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