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Leah & Roger from Karori
airplane light for children (unused/iuninstalled).
Originally for a bedroom, though we didn't get round to installing it.
Stickers on the side have started to peel but could be removed on stuck down with ease and there is bit of paint on the tail (no idea how that enhancement got … View moreairplane light for children (unused/iuninstalled).
Originally for a bedroom, though we didn't get round to installing it.
Stickers on the side have started to peel but could be removed on stuck down with ease and there is bit of paint on the tail (no idea how that enhancement got there).
Price: $15
Homophones can be confusing! But learning word meanings can help prevent spelling mistakes. What homophones can you think of?
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Did you see the big Southerly that hit on Sunday? Photographer Simon Woolf took this lovely photo.
Our passions and achievements play a large part in the legacy we leave behind. When we channel those achievements into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.
This is an opportunity to recognise those Senior New Zealanders who go beyond … View moreOur passions and achievements play a large part in the legacy we leave behind. When we channel those achievements into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.
This is an opportunity to recognise those Senior New Zealanders who go beyond the ordinary when it comes to paying it forward and making a difference. Let’s celebrate the good and help their legacy shine bright. Because these kiwis demonstrate the true meaning of an inspiring legacy. Who will join them?
Nominations close 31 August.
#NZOTY #NZerOfTheYear
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Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.
Competenz has recently launched a new … View moreLow levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.
Competenz has recently launched a new micro-credential to improve the level of digital literacy in the manufacturing sector.
"With an aging workforce it’s imperative we enable companies to keep their tradesmen and craftsmen,” says Jahn Vannisselroy, Competenz Sector Manager. “This micro-credential, which we can tailor to a specific company, is giving people the confidence to meet technology head-on.”
The qualification is fully funded under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) for employers who enrol their staff before 31 December 2022.
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Daisy from Wellington sent us a picture of her much loved cats.
"The ginger one is Hamish, and the black one is Alfie! They may look like friends but most of the time they’re fighting."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a … View moreDaisy from Wellington sent us a picture of her much loved cats.
"The ginger one is Hamish, and the black one is Alfie! They may look like friends but most of the time they’re fighting."
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.
Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)
We have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.
Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several … View moreWe have a soft spot for sheep. For many, sheep are symbolic to New Zealand culture with the rearing of sheep being the backbone to the economy for many years.
Sheep farming was established in New Zealand by the 1850s and has played an important role in the economy ever since. For several decades wool accounted for more than a third of New Zealand’s exports by value with the sheep population peaking at just over 70 million in 1982.
This number is significant when comparing it to New Zealand’s human population. By 2020, sheep numbers dropped to 26 million, following a decline in profitability compared to other types of farming, particularly dairying.
While also farmed for their meat, today’s article focuses on sheep wool and its environmental attributes.
Wool is a natural and renewable resource and as long as our beloved sheep are eating the tasty green pastures from New Zealand farms they will always produce wool. Wool has amazing properties that make it ideal for many applications from home textiles through to incontinence underwear.
At this point in time, cotton and synthetic fibres are the most commonly used and produced fibres globally, however their performance does not come close to wool, in particular the environmental benefits.
From wool to yarn: The wool clip (total yield of wool shorn during one season from the sheep) is sent to the scourers where the wool is cleaned and dried, and from there to a woollen spinner where the fibre is spun into yarn. The yarn is then sent on to the manufacturer of textile products where many different processes are involved.
The yarn is wound onto dye cones and dyed to the required colours. Next the yarn is warped onto beams. These warp beams are then threaded through the looms so that the weft yarn can run across the warp to create a woven fabric.
The fabric is then inspected and then washed and dried. Very few chemicals are used in the processing, typically only water and heat.
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Andrew from Personal Property Management
11) If required, will you go to court for me and what is your success rate?
PPM answer: We will go to court for you for free but this very rarely happens as we are very picky when choosing the right tenants for the property and normally have a good relationship with each tenancy.
12) Are you happy… View more11) If required, will you go to court for me and what is your success rate?
PPM answer: We will go to court for you for free but this very rarely happens as we are very picky when choosing the right tenants for the property and normally have a good relationship with each tenancy.
12) Are you happy with your property manager?
PPM answer: If you already have a property manager and are not sure if they are doing the best for you or your property then I would be happy to sit down and walk you through how we are different from other companies. Also please check out our reviews on google for an idea of the service we provide.
Last one in the series - I hope this has helped when choosing a property manager. For any questions please call Andrew on 0274888933
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WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
"Hi there my name is Poe and I am a great pup looking for my forever home. I have not had the best start to life so would love a home that understands my quirks and is keen to help me through them. A home that has the patience and time to help me be the best … View moreWHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
"Hi there my name is Poe and I am a great pup looking for my forever home. I have not had the best start to life so would love a home that understands my quirks and is keen to help me through them. A home that has the patience and time to help me be the best companion I know I can be. I am super social so I could go a home with another playful dog that loves having a good tumble. I am not suited to a home with young children so would love a home with teenagers, who are keen to teach me new things and take me on adventures. Puppy school is something I am looking forward with my new family, learning things and making new friends. I do come with a medical waiver that my new home would need to be aware of. If you think you are the home for me please contact the canine team for more information."
Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?
Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L. … View moreIs your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?
Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L.
Offers available with your Resene DIY Card. If you don’t have a card you can sign up free in store or online
See more details online
Ian from Crofton Downs
Performance at Ngaio Town Hall, Saturday 14 August, 3pm and 6.30pm
Silent Spring Revisited: Rachel Carson’s fight for nature
by Jan Bolwell; directed by Annie Ruth
Rachel Carson has been in Jan Bolwell’s life since she was
nine years old. Her conservationist grandmother
introduced her to … View morePerformance at Ngaio Town Hall, Saturday 14 August, 3pm and 6.30pm
Silent Spring Revisited: Rachel Carson’s fight for nature
by Jan Bolwell; directed by Annie Ruth
Rachel Carson has been in Jan Bolwell’s life since she was
nine years old. Her conservationist grandmother
introduced her to Carson’s famous book Silent Spring, that
exposed the dangers of the chemical pesticide DDT. Jan
revisits this book through adult eyes, as she plays Rachel
Carson in her !ght for nature.
An exciting creative team has worked collaboratively on
this work - director Annie Ruth, composer Jan Bolton and
lighting designer Helen Todd. Audiences !nd out about
Rachel’s struggle to bring an important environmental
issue into the light. We also are challenged to consider
current ecological and environmental issues in our own
backyard.
Wellington City Council is rapt to be supporting this
custom-built tour of Silent Spring Revisited to local
community centres. This pilot project explores ways in
which artists might build community within some of the
city’s shared suburban buildings.
‘Jan Bolwell shows wit, fluency, precision and charm..’
Theatreview
Tickets:
$15.00 adult, $10 concession and $5 children
Bookings: eventfinda.co.nz
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.
The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a … View moreIf you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.
The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney. Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site.
Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
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