Oriental Bay, Wellington

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1160 days ago

Just for laughs!

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

"Sometimes you might feel like no one's there for you, but you know who's always there for you?
Laundry.
Laundry will always be there for you."

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1160 days ago

Free piano, come pick up from Mount Vic before Tuesday

Liora from Mount Victoria

Need two very strong people to bring it down a flight of narrow stairs

Free

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1161 days ago

Free boxes

Bex from Roseneath

I have 3 my food bag boxes plus one other medium sized box. Good for storing things or packing, as are rather sturdy. Collection from Roseneath, can leave in porch for contactless collection.

Free

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1161 days ago

Breaking snooze! Seriously. Big. Sale.

BedsRus Kapiti, Porirua and Lower Hutt

In need of seriously good sleep? BedsRus has 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50% off across the floor to cater for every sleep need! Our huge finance deals also mean you can enjoy no interest ‘til 2024.

Shop the sale for those who are serious about snooze, in store and online at bedsrus.co.nz. Ts&Cs… View more
In need of seriously good sleep? BedsRus has 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50% off across the floor to cater for every sleep need! Our huge finance deals also mean you can enjoy no interest ‘til 2024.

Shop the sale for those who are serious about snooze, in store and online at bedsrus.co.nz. Ts&Cs apply.
Shop now

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1161 days ago

Grab your local paper and an Airfryer

Mags4gifts

Purchase a 3 month subscription to The Dominion Post for just $198.64 and get a free Airfryer worth $120.

Visit mags4gifts.co.nz/airfryer and use the code "Airfryer" at checkout. Terms and Conditions apply.
Find out more

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1162 days ago

Handmade Reusable Face Masks

Jodi from Wellington Central

Still don’t know where to get reusable face masks? Or perhaps you just feel like supporting a local small business?
WELL DO I HAVE NEWS FOR YOU

Through my label House of Hunters, I make reusable fabric face masks! They are all made by me right here in Wellington and are sold for $15 each. … View more
Still don’t know where to get reusable face masks? Or perhaps you just feel like supporting a local small business?
WELL DO I HAVE NEWS FOR YOU

Through my label House of Hunters, I make reusable fabric face masks! They are all made by me right here in Wellington and are sold for $15 each. However, if you were to order more than one I can come up with a bundle deal. I can also send them out to you.

Not only would buying a mask from me make you feel good about supporting a local small business, you’ll also be supporting one of your local sports teams! I am one of the goalkeepers in the Wellington Women’s Hockey team and I am currently fundraising to help cover the costs of fees to participate at the National Hockey Championship tournament in November.

The options pictured are just a mere selection of what I have available. You can check out my Facebook page House of Hunters Clothing for more options. I can do custom orders so if there’s a particular design you’re looking for I’ll see what I can do. All orders have a 1-2 day turnaround depending on order size and demand. I also stock them at Indeja on Cuba Street so you can always pop in there and support two local businesses that way 😉

Flick me a PM and let’s get talking!

Price: $15

1162 days ago

What Are the Basic Styles of Fabric for Curtains & Upholstery?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

There are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric … View moreThere are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types will be well known to you like plain and printed fabrics, while others less so.

You may be wondering why cotton and linen for example are not included here – this is because they are a type of composition that falls within one of these categories below.
Here we give you a high-level overview of the styles of fabrics available to you for your home interior or commercial interior project.

PLAIN: Plain fabrics are characterised by simple weaves and textures not showing any complex design.
Simple weaves are for instance – hopsacks, twills, herringbones and satins. Common fabric compositions used for plain fabrics include natural fibres (cotton, linen) as well as synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, etc.)

Plain interior fabrics take on a simple and paired back aesthetic. Ideal for a minimalist décor, you can complement plain fabrics with more textured and tactile textiles for added interest to your home décor.

PRINTED: Printing is the process of applying coloured designs and patterns to a woven textile. One or more colours are applied to the fabric in specific parts only, using thickened dyes to prevent the colour from spreading beyond the limits of the pattern or design. In quality printed fabrics, the colour is bonded with the fibre so as to resist loss of dye from washing and friction (crocking). Printing is an ancient textile manufacturing technique of which there are five print production methods you can use:

Burn Out Printing: A process which uses chemicals, rather than colour, to burn out or dissolve away one fibre in a fabric. The purpose is to achieve a sheer design on a solid or opaque fabric. The chemicals used during production can make this fabric sensitive to ultraviolet degradation when hung in direct sunlight.

Digital Printing: Rapidly becoming a popular and commercially viable printing method due to its flexibility, precision and consistency. With this new printing technique it is now possible to print any design, even with photographic detail, onto fabric. There are no restrictions in the amount of colour that can be used.

Engraved Roller Printing: The printing method used for the majority of fabrics worldwide. The colours are printed directly onto the fabric. There must be one roller for each colour used in the print. The more colours used, the better the print definition and depth of colour. The number of colours used is printed on the left hand selvedge of a fabric along with the brand.



Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1162 days ago

Conservation is more than cute birds

Zealandia Eco Sanctuary

It is also a lot of hard work, and it never stops.

Breeding season is just around the corner, and with weeks in lockdown without visitors and still no international tourists, Zealandia needs your help.

Your donation helps to keep Zealandia safe, giving rare and endangered native birds a … View more
It is also a lot of hard work, and it never stops.

Breeding season is just around the corner, and with weeks in lockdown without visitors and still no international tourists, Zealandia needs your help.

Your donation helps to keep Zealandia safe, giving rare and endangered native birds a place where they can live freely, breed and have another chance of survival.

$15 could provide supplementary food for kākā for a day
$25 could feed the takahē for a month
$350 could purchase the bird banding equipment needed for the season
Donate today

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1162 days ago

Free recruitment service finds perfect match

Competenz

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been … View more
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."

Read the full story here
List a job

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1163 days ago

Longbush Cottage Tulip Festival - this weekend

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

This weekend you can see a wonderful display of tulips at Longbush Cottage, 1023 Longbush Road Gladstone Wairarapa. Sat 25 & Sun 26 September, 10am - 4pm. The Festival is all set to go under Level 2 with zones and all safety management in place.
See thousands of magnificent tulips flowering en … View more
This weekend you can see a wonderful display of tulips at Longbush Cottage, 1023 Longbush Road Gladstone Wairarapa. Sat 25 & Sun 26 September, 10am - 4pm. The Festival is all set to go under Level 2 with zones and all safety management in place.
See thousands of magnificent tulips flowering en masse in this modern cottage garden, comprising a series of rooms each with complementing theme radiating out from a classic 19th century cottage. Pots of tulips will be for sale, along with cottage garden plants. Purchase your ticket at the gate $10 each. CASH ONLY.
The tulips will be wonderful right through October until approximately Labour Weekend . To visit this lovely garden outside of the Tulip Festival weekend simply call first and make a booking.ph 021 245 6481 www.longbushcottage.co.nz...

1166 days ago

Pet of the Day: MR OB

Reporter Community News

Voirry Velova'a is the proud mum of MR OB.
"This is my big boy MR OB he’s a tuxedo cat and I thought he would be cool for Pet of the Day on Neighbourly."

"Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please … View more
Voirry Velova'a is the proud mum of MR OB.
"This is my big boy MR OB he’s a tuxedo cat and I thought he would be cool for Pet of the Day on Neighbourly."

"Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in."

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1164 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Remi

Reporter Community News

An update on a SPCA dog that was successfully adopted.

"Remi has been a ball of crazy adorable energy since the start. Meaning she fits right in with our big family and is always happy to meet new people. She continually find ways to get up to mischief but she's so cute it's … View more
An update on a SPCA dog that was successfully adopted.

"Remi has been a ball of crazy adorable energy since the start. Meaning she fits right in with our big family and is always happy to meet new people. She continually find ways to get up to mischief but she's so cute it's impossible to get mad at her. She has adjusted really well to living with three cats and six chickens (although the cats were very unimpressed at first).Our entire family has fallen in love with her and can't wait to see what crazy adventures she gets up to next."

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1164 days ago

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Naichao from Oriental Pantry

Dear Neighbours,

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is coming!

The 8th full moon of each Chinese lunar year is meaningful for Chinese people. It's a reunion time and a symbol of consummation. During the festival, eating mooncake is one of ceremonies.

This year, 21th of September is the festival … View more
Dear Neighbours,

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is coming!

The 8th full moon of each Chinese lunar year is meaningful for Chinese people. It's a reunion time and a symbol of consummation. During the festival, eating mooncake is one of ceremonies.

This year, 21th of September is the festival day.
At the special time, we'd like to bless for all the people suffering to have a better future.

Mooncakes are on sale!
All are welcome, if you would like to visit one of our stores and give it a try:
123 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
3 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt

All the best to you all!

1164 days ago

Warm welcome to Climate Insights

Neighbourly

We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based… View more
We're very excited to announce Climate Insights as our new Neighbourly partner.

Climate insights is looking forward to supporting the Neighbourly community, helping kiwis protect their homes against climate change and live better within their communities. Climate Insights use science-based information to provide tools and guidance as we strive to become more sustainable and resilient. 

Please join us in welcoming Climate Insights and stay tuned for localised climate information, tools and much more!
Learn more

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1165 days ago

Looking for some cooking inspiration?

Stuff

Look no further! Join Sam Mannering on Thursday the 23rd of September and cook your dinner along with him.

What’s on the menu? Sam is going to teach you how to make curry from scratch, and for dessert, a tarte tatin.

Get in quick because seats are limited!
Register now

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