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Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.
Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and … View moreOnga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.
Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and being overcome. With this mind, I decided to have a go cutting back a particularly annoying patch on our main track to the paddock we call, Waterses.
The Ongaonga bushes were above and below the track so I had to form a strategy so that I would safe. I found a large set of old tree branch loppers (giant secateurs) in the shed and then opted to take a piece of cloth, that used to cover our cool display cabinet in my old café.
Smales Farm has got a new look!
To assist with our screening process we've added a new marquee. This has allowed us to have separate entry and exits which helps us to keep everyone safe.
Follow the signs and enter through the tunnel to be greeted by our screening nurse. 👋
Was a steady January...
1. Cleared a container (saves $65 a week hiring it!)
2. Cleared sheds and helping prepare a property for sale.
3. Moved furniture around (two of us) to free up a part of the house.
4.Cleared junk under the house and took to refuse transfer station.
This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.
Find out how to create your own.
Where does the name Viscose come from?
In 1894, English chemist Charles Fredrick Cross patented his artificial silk as "Viscose". He names the material "Viscose" because its production involved the use of a highly sticky viscous solution. The first commercial viscose was … View moreWhere does the name Viscose come from?
In 1894, English chemist Charles Fredrick Cross patented his artificial silk as "Viscose". He names the material "Viscose" because its production involved the use of a highly sticky viscous solution. The first commercial viscose was produced by the British company Courtaulds Fibres in 1905.
Courtaulds formed an American division to produce their formulation in the United States in 1910. In the USA the name "Rayon" was adopted in 1924. In Europe though, the yarn itself remained known as "Viscose", which has been ruled an acceptable term for Rayon by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Hi there, I am looking for an experienced swimming instructor for private lessons for a child aged 10. He has a basic degree of skill and is keen to improve. We have our own pool. If you are interested can you please call or text Ronni on 021520912. $$ neg.
Who doesn’t love a long weekend? Take some time to explore Kiwi treasures at our Red Cross Shop on 18 Link Drive.
Licensed Building Practitioner.
We have a SheShed Agency. ..... one of the many aspects of the Trade We can perform.
www.sheshed.co.nz...
We Specialise in Redesigning, Remodeling of Bathrooms and Kitchens. Interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, renewed, replaced, repositioned, in fact… View moreLicensed Building Practitioner.
We have a SheShed Agency. ..... one of the many aspects of the Trade We can perform.
www.sheshed.co.nz...
We Specialise in Redesigning, Remodeling of Bathrooms and Kitchens. Interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, renewed, replaced, repositioned, in fact Re anything.
Decks, Stairs, Balustrades, Ramps for ease of access...... Small jobs, medium jobs, we have over 70 years experience
I'm 3 x times vaxed, will wear a mask to see you at a convenient time, to talk through your ideas and aspirations. Bruce 021 212 1480
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✅ 60 Night's Comfort … View moreAotearoa!
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big glass and wood silver picture frame
106cm x 60cm
(picture size 100 x 55 cm)
damaged in one corner (as seen on 5th pic) but can still be used as is, or someone might know how to repair it, or glass and backing might still be of use for other projects.
pick up in Castor Bay
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View moreHi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?
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