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Aro Valley Community Centre Here-turi-kōkā / August Newsletter is here!
Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.
Don't miss out on the iconic Aro Valley Community Council "Meet the Candidates" evening.
The election cycle has gotten VERY interesting and this is an evening you don't want to miss - Get answers from local electorate candidates on the questions that are important to you!
The … View moreDon't miss out on the iconic Aro Valley Community Council "Meet the Candidates" evening.
The election cycle has gotten VERY interesting and this is an evening you don't want to miss - Get answers from local electorate candidates on the questions that are important to you!
The doors will be open from 7:00pm.
The event is a great chance to meet the Wellington Central candidates. Each candidate will be given some time to speak and then it's from the floor question time.
In true Aro Valley, style water pistols are part of the action for those candidates who can't stick to their time limit. Let's hope the candidates remember their waterproofs!
Representing Wellington Central we have:
- James Shaw - Green Party
- Abe Gray - The Opportunities Party
- Nicola Willis - National Party
- Grant Robertson - NZ Labour Party
NB: More candidates to be added pending confirmation
For more details contact us at the Aro Valley Community Centre at: developer@arovalley.org.nz
Do you buy coffee in bags with refoldable tops?
The bendy wire in the refoldable top is ideal for nose wires, for sewing into reuseable face masks.
When your next bag runs out, it would be great if you could get the top foldable strip to me (just tear or cut it off the top of the bag).
Feel … View moreDo you buy coffee in bags with refoldable tops?
The bendy wire in the refoldable top is ideal for nose wires, for sewing into reuseable face masks.
When your next bag runs out, it would be great if you could get the top foldable strip to me (just tear or cut it off the top of the bag).
Feel free to leave in my letterbox in Picton Ave (PM me for the address), or leave at reception for me at the University of Otago School of Medicine, 23a Mein St, Newtown.
Many thanks!
Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, bedding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it … View moreLinen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, bedding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it down into manageable steps.
Plant 1 kg. fibre flax seed in a 6m x 6m plot - One plot will give you enough fibre to make a shirt from line (long linen fibres) and tow to weave a couple of towels. Your actual yield will depend on growing conditions, how well you weed the plot and how perfect your retting and hackling techniques are.
Broadcast the seed thickly, over well tilled ground and then walk on it to firm the seed in.
Weed it well about 4 weeks after planting - Your flax will take about 2 weeks to germinate in a cool, wet spring. When it reaches just over 5cm in height you should walk into the plot and weed it well. You can step on the plants without damaging them when they are between 5cm and 30cm tall.
Admire the blue flax flowers as the linen grows - Once the bed has been weeded well, you can just admire it as it grows. About 60 days from planting the flowers start to open. It is very beautiful watching the blue flowers swaying in the breeze. Each flower is open for only one day. Each stock produces several flowers and each flower turns into a seed boll with 6 to 8 seeds.
100 days after planting, harvest the flax - The stocks of flax will be 2/3rds yellow and 1/3rd still green when it is ready to harvest. The flowering will be finished and each slender flax plant will have 4 to 6 seed bolls. You harvest the flax by hand, by pulling each plant out by the roots. Toss the weeds and place the stems of flax in order. Tie into bundles (shooks) about 30cm across, using strong twine.
Shook the flax and wait -Take the shooks of flax and put them, standing upright, under cover to finish maturing the seed and drying the fibre. The whole stock will turn brown as it dries. This takes a month in dry weather, a bit longer in wet weather.
Ripple the flax - Open each bundle of flax, take the flax by the root end and draw the seed end through wide toothed combs or a board with nails acting as teeth. This removes the seed heads. You can begin the retting process now or retie the bundles and wait till Spring.
The seed is edible and has a good oil content. You can crush the seed bolls and separate the seeds from the chaff by winnowing. Save about 1 kg. of seed to replant the field next year. If you don’t want to clean the seed by winnowing, you can feed it to your back yard chickens. They will take care of the seed bolls for you.
See our website for the full tutorial with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Hi neighbours,
On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community.
Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.
Kiwis outside of Auckland can still continue to go to work and school, with… View moreHi neighbours,
On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community.
Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.
Kiwis outside of Auckland can still continue to go to work and school, with physical distancing, and are advised to wear masks in public.
Businesses can open to the public if they are following public health guidance, which includes physical distancing and record keeping.
In terms of gatherings, New Zealanders must not travel to events with more than 100 people. This includes weddings, birthdays, funerals and tangihanga.
The Government advises all Kiwis to practise good hygiene and stay home if sick.
For more information on what the different alert levels mean for you, click here.
Hive World Honey is shifting into new customer-friendly premises at 16 Wall Place, Porirua, on the 3rd of August. Bring your favourite container or purchase one of our refillable glass jars with your choice of beautiful raw New Zealand honey
Raw honey is pure honey straight from the hive. It … View moreHive World Honey is shifting into new customer-friendly premises at 16 Wall Place, Porirua, on the 3rd of August. Bring your favourite container or purchase one of our refillable glass jars with your choice of beautiful raw New Zealand honey
Raw honey is pure honey straight from the hive. It contains all the health-enriching enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that bees store in natures original sweetener.
Explore our growing range of bee products as well as everything you need to keep your own bees, right here in Porirua.
Designed for everyday adventures, all new ŠKODAs offer simply clever solutions, so whether you’re doing a spot of shopping or going on a big family adventure, you’ll always be prepared.
For a limited time when you purchase any new ŠKODA* you will pay 50% deposit, then 50% in one year, … View moreDesigned for everyday adventures, all new ŠKODAs offer simply clever solutions, so whether you’re doing a spot of shopping or going on a big family adventure, you’ll always be prepared.
For a limited time when you purchase any new ŠKODA* you will pay 50% deposit, then 50% in one year, with 0% interest. There has never been a better time to upgrade to a new ŠKODA.
Kia ora neighbours!
As we're back at Alert Level 2 until this Friday, the Cancer Society will be levelling up our contact-tracing and hygiene procedures again to keep everyone safe. You’re still welcome to come and see us, we’ll just be asking you a few questions at the door.
It’s … View moreKia ora neighbours!
As we're back at Alert Level 2 until this Friday, the Cancer Society will be levelling up our contact-tracing and hygiene procedures again to keep everyone safe. You’re still welcome to come and see us, we’ll just be asking you a few questions at the door.
It’s important to remember that people with cancer or at high risk are encouraged to stay at home where possible, and take additional precautions when leaving home. Please continue to attend cancer treatments and discuss any concerns with your treatment team.
Visit our website for more information or you can always give us a call on 0800 CANCER (226 237) for any extra support 💛
Kia ora Pōneke.
We can now confirm the status of all our services and facilities under Alert Level 2.
Most things will remain the same, but contact tracing and some restrictions will be in place at facilities to keep staff and the community safe.
For more information, please visit:
… View moreKia ora Pōneke.
We can now confirm the status of all our services and facilities under Alert Level 2.
Most things will remain the same, but contact tracing and some restrictions will be in place at facilities to keep staff and the community safe.
For more information, please visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
As we return to Alert Level 2, our priority remains the provision of clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment for our communities. We would ask that as a precaution you keep your distance from any of our works crews to ensure that our frontline personnel remain safe.
We will continue to… View moreAs we return to Alert Level 2, our priority remains the provision of clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment for our communities. We would ask that as a precaution you keep your distance from any of our works crews to ensure that our frontline personnel remain safe.
We will continue to follow advice from the Government and will provide updates on what this means for our services during the response. Thank you, and stay safe.
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