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NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!
Check out our new blog post: 5 reasons you may be struggling to heat your home, which includes easy and affordable tips to help make your home drier and warmer this winter.
Who vs. Whom? If you can replace the word with “he”’ or “’she,” use who. If you can replace it with “him” or “her,” use whom.
Where have the lovely kuia gone from the craft building beside the Foxton windmill? They were always a favourite when we went to Foxton because they shared their stories and skills so generously. They've been displaced by a group of gauche young carvers who have no idea how to relate to the … View moreWhere have the lovely kuia gone from the craft building beside the Foxton windmill? They were always a favourite when we went to Foxton because they shared their stories and skills so generously. They've been displaced by a group of gauche young carvers who have no idea how to relate to the public. "We kicked them out," said one when we enquired. Please, Foxton, can another home be found for the ladies, as they added so much to the Foxton area?
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”
When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.
Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here
Dear Everybody,
I have an apparently injured bird scampering around an enclosed room. There are no visible injuries but it would appear that the bird is, presently, unable to fly. To my untutored eye, it looks like a blackbird, given that its black and is a bird. I have no idea how to aid its … View moreDear Everybody,
I have an apparently injured bird scampering around an enclosed room. There are no visible injuries but it would appear that the bird is, presently, unable to fly. To my untutored eye, it looks like a blackbird, given that its black and is a bird. I have no idea how to aid its recovery and there are cats around.
Do we have a local bird recovery centre around here? Any advice would be most welcome.
Thank you.
Ashoka Pandey
Telephone: 06*3550784
Mobile: 021-670155
Email: ichor275@gmail.com
bought a new kennel in jan this year built for dads greyhound assist dog it never been used people feed the dog baited meat they never saw the camera standing under paid $1800 hounds need bigger house want view tx 0221937150 best offer wins dose not need be a hound just bigger than standard size … View morebought a new kennel in jan this year built for dads greyhound assist dog it never been used people feed the dog baited meat they never saw the camera standing under paid $1800 hounds need bigger house want view tx 0221937150 best offer wins dose not need be a hound just bigger than standard size breeds
No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
Enjoy the cost-saving, simplicity and quality that comes with a pre-built home. Ezyline Homes builds your new home in their yard and transports to you! That means they will:
- Save you Time
- Be less Hassle
- Save you Money
- Better Quality
- Be more Environmentally Friendly
… View moreEnjoy the cost-saving, simplicity and quality that comes with a pre-built home. Ezyline Homes builds your new home in their yard and transports to you! That means they will:
- Save you Time
- Be less Hassle
- Save you Money
- Better Quality
- Be more Environmentally Friendly
Visit our website or contact our team 0800 399 546 (0800 EZYLINE) for more info today!
Friday the 16th - Sunday the 18th July at the Palmerston North Conference and function Centre - just 1 week away! 9am - 4.30pm daily.
87 local and regional artists will be exhibiting over 1000 pieces of work. There is a huge range of mediums and styles for sale - something for everyone! The … View moreFriday the 16th - Sunday the 18th July at the Palmerston North Conference and function Centre - just 1 week away! 9am - 4.30pm daily.
87 local and regional artists will be exhibiting over 1000 pieces of work. There is a huge range of mediums and styles for sale - something for everyone! The entry fee is just $5 (under 14 free).
The Manawatu Art Expo is run by the Feilding and District Art Society and they are currently featuring an Artist-A-Day of just some of the talented artists selling work at this year's Art Expo on their facebook page. Make sure you 'like' them to follow along and see who is exhibiting: www.facebook.com...
Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!
Find out how to create your own.
We are proud to be marketing this Heritage home for sale at 56 Brightwater Terrace, Terrace End
Built in 1879, this has been lovingly maintained for 140 years.
Come along and see this slice of history at one of our Open Homes
Have you tried our new Taco donut? A warmed cinnamon donut filled with your choice of ice cream and topped with cream and syrup. They are delicious. Wash it down with a Foxton Fizz or a Bundaberg. All for $8.50
Rangitatau Forest is a second rotation Pinus radiata forest located in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region.
The forest has a combined legal land area of some 408 hectares and a planted area of some 312 hectares, registered in the ETS, with the balance of the land being roads, skid sites and native … View moreRangitatau Forest is a second rotation Pinus radiata forest located in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region.
The forest has a combined legal land area of some 408 hectares and a planted area of some 312 hectares, registered in the ETS, with the balance of the land being roads, skid sites and native bush.
What is an Eco-brick?
An eco-brick is a plastic bottle packed with shredded, single-use, non-recyclable plastics, compressed to a required density to create a reusable building block. They are a sustainable way to reusenon-biodegradable plastic waste as they are regarded as a long-lasting and … View moreWhat is an Eco-brick?
An eco-brick is a plastic bottle packed with shredded, single-use, non-recyclable plastics, compressed to a required density to create a reusable building block. They are a sustainable way to reusenon-biodegradable plastic waste as they are regarded as a long-lasting and durable material.
Eco-bricks = a low energy solution to keeping plastic out of the ecosystem!
What is the purpose of an eco-brick?
Making an eco-brick can be a tedious and time-consuming project (but great to do whilst watching TV!) and the purpose of it is to make you responsible for your own plastic waste and encourage you to reduce your own consumption.
The aim is to help you cut down on what you’re buying and ultimately produce less waste whilst creating something beneficial for yourself or the community!
What goes into the eco-brick?
The most important thing about an eco-brick is that the contents are CLEAN and DRY before they get stuffed. The reason for this is to prevent any bacteria or mould forming inside, which will undo all your hard work as they will not be validated!
You can put inside an eco-brick:
Potato chip, biscuit, cake packets etc.
Stretchy plastic e.g., carrier bags, bread bags, clingfilm etc.
Pasta/rice packets
Packaging – bubble wrap/plastic envelopes
Styrofoam/polystyrene
Hard plastic – meat trays, flowerpots etc (however, hard plastics will need to be cut up into much smaller pieces than soft plastic to allow you to reach the weight requirements)
What can I make with an eco-brick?
The most common personal projects are footstools! They can be as small or as large as you want, you can be creative with the bottle bottom colours to make a cool pattern or cover them in some fabric to make a decorative piece around the house!
There are other smaller projects you can make, like doorstops for example! I am personally taking inspiration from this one found on Pinterest:
Ok, so how do I make one?
It is very simple! The picture below shows you how in 5 simple steps. The key is to just keep stuffing until you can’t any more! With time and patience, your brick will come to life.
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