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Proposed Temporary bike up Brooklyn Road / hill - leading to making the uphill portion of Brooklyn Road essentially one lane for most of it. You may - or may not - be aware that Wellington City Council is unilaterally intending to create five bike lane areas around Wellington with no public … View moreProposed Temporary bike up Brooklyn Road / hill - leading to making the uphill portion of Brooklyn Road essentially one lane for most of it. You may - or may not - be aware that Wellington City Council is unilaterally intending to create five bike lane areas around Wellington with no public consultation. The full council voted to push this through (not unanimously) on May 7th. These proposals are being labelled "temporary" and WCC statements are that they in response to making cycling safer under the coronavirus pandemic.The council has asked for comments / submissions back to WCC by May 28 (Thursday next week before Queens Birthday). Please find attached the Brooklyn Road proposal. The Brooklyn Road proposal is estimated to cost approximately $120,000 alone of ratepayers and general taxpayers money. GBRAI have discussed this at an Executive committee level and there are a variety of opinions against and for the current proposal. Doubtless reflecting differing views in the community as well. That said, we urge you to make a submission - whatever your position on this proposal. This will have major implications on traffic and cycling if/when it goes ahead and we want as much of the community heard.
t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....
A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.
The reason can … View moret's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....
A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.
The reason can be that the material has stretched or has moved on the blind shaft. Things like insects or stray bits of stuff can be wrapped up in the roll as the blind is rolled up.
The first thing to do is to make sure there is no foreign objects or insects rolled into the roll and make sure the blind is attached to the roller properly. Do this by rolling the blind down to its full extent and checking.
If the sides are damaged you should make sure any loose threads etc are cleared and you can trim the damaged side with a sharp pair of scissors. To do this remove the blind from the brackets.
Many of the blinds have a spring loaded pin at the end opposite the chain. This spring is retracted by turning the knurled wheel either up or down till the spring is retracted. The blind can then be removed by lowering it and sliding it off the other bracket. The more level the blind the easier to remove from the other bracket. Sometimes it will come down leaving the drive still there. If so, all you need to do is remove the drive and replace in the shaft.
Some blinds have lift up out of bracket ends or plastic roller pins that need a small screw driver to remove.
Some blinds are a spring loaded one end and have a lift up attachment on the other end.
(If you are not sure how, Google, “taking down roller blind shades” and you will find a video for the type you have.)
Hint here, ensure the blind is rolled up before removing. Lay the blind on a table or floor and trim.
Roll the blind up again.
Reinstall the blind.
When doing that make sure that when you fit the drive end back onto the bracket, that the cover over the chain wheel is at the top so the chain can run properly (It should be in the 11 – 1 position.), and that the chain is free. The spring pin should just push up into its bracket. If it is a bit tight you can use the wheel to wind the spring in and then you can let the pin out once in position.
Roll the blind up and down several times.
If the blind is rolling to one side then you can adjust this.
Let the blind right down till you can see the where the fabric is fastened to the roll shaft.
What you need to do is to put a strip of masking tape on the roller shaft, where the material is attached, at the end that you want the blind to roll back too. i.e. the opposite end to the way it rolls across to now.
Depending on the width of the blind a strip 100-150 mm will be long enough for a blind up to a meter wide but for a wider blind you can put a strip 250-300mm long.
Try rolling up the blind and if it is still rolling to the side then you can add another strip the same size on top of the first one. Add more strips as necessary. Simple stuff to do.
Article with Pictures: curtaincleaners.co.nz...
We urgently need the help of a volunteer to support our rubbish van tomorrow.
Our van drivers have been working hard to complete pick-ups of all the generous donations from the community, plus get rid of rubbish to keep our staff, volunteers safe while in the shops.
We're currently low on … View moreWe urgently need the help of a volunteer to support our rubbish van tomorrow.
Our van drivers have been working hard to complete pick-ups of all the generous donations from the community, plus get rid of rubbish to keep our staff, volunteers safe while in the shops.
We're currently low on volunteers to support the workload because of health complications and some uncertainties about getting out after lockdown.
If you or someone you know could help us out tomorrow, please get in touch!
Our team at Wellington Seamarket has started doing contactless home deliveries for fresh fish and frozen seafood products.
If you would like to get some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night you can order here.
Our fish comes in daily from fishermen around Wellington and collaborators around … View moreOur team at Wellington Seamarket has started doing contactless home deliveries for fresh fish and frozen seafood products.
If you would like to get some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night you can order here.
Our fish comes in daily from fishermen around Wellington and collaborators around the country (such as Barnes Wild Oyster for Bluff Oysters).
Our goal is to get the fish prepared and delivered to your door within 24 hours of it hitting the deck!
We deliver Monday to Friday, and cover the bottom half of the North Island (Wellington to Palmerston North).
Join the Mayor and Councillors from your Ward for a Q&A webinar session about the Annual Plan 2020/2021 and what it means for your community. This week we have:
-Pukehīnau Lambton Ward – Thursday 21 May from 7pm – 8pm
-Motukairangi Eastern Ward – Friday 22 May from 10am – 11am
… View moreJoin the Mayor and Councillors from your Ward for a Q&A webinar session about the Annual Plan 2020/2021 and what it means for your community. This week we have:
-Pukehīnau Lambton Ward – Thursday 21 May from 7pm – 8pm
-Motukairangi Eastern Ward – Friday 22 May from 10am – 11am
-Wharangi Onslow Western Ward- Saturday from 11am -12pm
To register for your “wardinar” and to have your say on the Annual Plan, visit: letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/annualplan2020-21
Consultation closes on 8 June 2020.
Vinnies Op Shops are ready for you Wellington! Our team have been busy cleaning, steaming, sanitising and rearranging our stores so you can shop safely with us.
Please follow these key rules while in store:
✅Keep a 2m distance from other shoppers.
✅Sanitise hands when entering the shop.
… View moreVinnies Op Shops are ready for you Wellington! Our team have been busy cleaning, steaming, sanitising and rearranging our stores so you can shop safely with us.
Please follow these key rules while in store:
✅Keep a 2m distance from other shoppers.
✅Sanitise hands when entering the shop.
✅Optional - Personal Contact Tracing - Scan the QR code with the Rippl App when entering.
✅Be considerate and patient with staff, volunteers and other shoppers.
We now have volunteer positions available in Wellington Vinnies Op Shops. If you are interested in joining our team, please PM the page or email volunteer@vinnieswgtn.org.nz.
If you've ever wanted to travel NZ, now is the time. These deals are incredible value.
By harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be … View moreBy harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be applied to students’ daily learning, so that when they finish their studies, they are more motivated than ever.
200 meters off-road a stormwater sump overflows and makes a public walking track impassable.
A call goes out.
That call is answered. Tools are carried into the hills of Belmont, the sump cleared of blocked silt, and the track made safe again.
The masked investigators strike again.
The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View moreGot a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand … View moreAs a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?
Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
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Getting rid of well loved Kadima leather couch & chair as new one arrives next week. Free. Good student couch as really comfortable for sleeping on when that occasional need arises. Couch 2.25mx1m and chair 1mx1m. Couch cushion has rip so we just put a blanket over it. Could be easily … View moreGetting rid of well loved Kadima leather couch & chair as new one arrives next week. Free. Good student couch as really comfortable for sleeping on when that occasional need arises. Couch 2.25mx1m and chair 1mx1m. Couch cushion has rip so we just put a blanket over it. Could be easily repaired or patched. Pick up from Kelburn ASAP. Text me on 021 496 575.
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