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Hey neighbours,
Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.
It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.
How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? … View moreHey neighbours,
Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.
It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.
How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? Are you worried about purchasing local fruit and veges from the area? Will you still go to the Ōtara markets this weekend?
To find out how to spot the facialis fruit fly, and what to do if you see one, click here.
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A woman and a man have been seriously injured in a two-car crash in west Auckland. A Fire and Emerg…
The new Healthy Homes Standards have been announced by Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford.
The Healthy Homes Guarantee Act passed in 2017 allowed for the development of standards to improve the quality of rental housing in New Zealand.
The detailed regulations will be finalised … View moreThe new Healthy Homes Standards have been announced by Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford.
The Healthy Homes Guarantee Act passed in 2017 allowed for the development of standards to improve the quality of rental housing in New Zealand.
The detailed regulations will be finalised in the next few months, and then guidance and tools will be available to help rental property owners and industry professionals meet the new standards.
From 1 July 2021, private landlords must ensure that their rental properties comply with the standards within 90 days of any new tenancy.
Boarding houses must comply with all of the standards by 1 July 2019.
Housing New Zealand and Registered Community Housing Providers have until 1 July 2023 to ensure all their properties comply.
All rental properties in New Zealand must meet the Healthy Homes Standards by 1 July 2024.
The Healthy Homes Standards (HHS) are:
Heating – Rental homes must have fixed heating devices in living rooms, which can warm rooms to at least 18°C. Some heating devices are inefficient, unaffordable or unhealthy, and they will not meet the heating standard requirements.
Insulation – Rental homes must have ceiling and underfloor insulation which either meets the 2008 Building Code or (for existing ceiling insulation) is at least 120mm thick.
Ventilation – Rental homes must have the right size extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms, and opening windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms.
Moisture and drainage – Rental homes must have efficient drainage and guttering, downpipes and drains. If a rental home has an enclosed subfloor, it must have a ground moisture barrier if it’s possible to install one.
Draught-stopping – Rental homes must have no unnecessary gaps or holes in walls, ceilings, windows, floors, and doors that cause noticeable draughts. All unused chimneys and fireplaces must be blocked.
Under the current requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act, landlords must ensure that their rental properties have the right ceiling and underfloor insulation by 1 July 2019.
Landlords who have installed new insulation since 2016 should already meet the 2008 Building Code, so they won’t need to do anything further when the Healthy Homes Standards take effect.
However, landlords who didn’t previously need to insulate under the current requirements, my now need to do so under the Healthy Homes Standards. Currently, if the property already has ceiling insulation which is at least 70mm thick and underfloor insulation, and both are in good condition, then landlords have not been required to take action.
Under the Healthy Homes Standards, all rental properties will need to have insulation which meets the 2008 Building Code, or is at least 120mm thick.
www.tenancy.govt.nz...
Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.
Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping … View moreBackbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.
Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping physical feats, hair-raising acrobatics, and moments of hilarious absurdity.
An acrobatic marvel that has to be seen to be believed. Sweaty, sinuous, and seriously impressive.
Neighbourly has 10 double passes to giveaway to the premiere of Backbone, on Thursday, 14 March at 7.30pm. Simply like or thank this post to go into the draw to win!
Hi everyone, just want to know if anyone has Pinterest or would like to have a free account. Basically it is a website where you can find pictures of your particular topic and subject and save them to your own Pinterest account. The other thing you can do also is make your own picture group so if… View moreHi everyone, just want to know if anyone has Pinterest or would like to have a free account. Basically it is a website where you can find pictures of your particular topic and subject and save them to your own Pinterest account. The other thing you can do also is make your own picture group so if you want to make your own pictures on Pinterest, you can do so making either finding a free online picture editor to do your own pictures or download some free picture editing software then post your own pictures on Pinterest. I have my own Pinteret account and yes there is a pinterest NZ website if anyone is interested. Here is the website below:
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Matt
Upcycle painting classes are fun, creative and allow you to re-use and make your home décor beautiful once more. Instructors will provide tips and tricks for making your tired old home décor pieces, look new and interesting again. Most of the techniques used will aim to be quick, easy and more … View moreUpcycle painting classes are fun, creative and allow you to re-use and make your home décor beautiful once more. Instructors will provide tips and tricks for making your tired old home décor pieces, look new and interesting again. Most of the techniques used will aim to be quick, easy and more affordable over buying new stuff. It will give you the confidence and accomplishment to create your own work in your own style. Come along, hear and share new ideas and get personal support in your upcycle journey.
A power cut on Saturday morning has left 120 households without power. A Vector spokesman said the …
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Two children, below the age of 5, ate mouldy burger buns served them at an Auckland Burger King, the…
A public pool that has been open for only two years is the dirtiest in Auckland, with dozens of "cod…
We’re looking for people willing to take part in research interviews for Neighbourly, Stuff and potentially other New Zealand brands. You can help improve major New Zealand websites and apps simply by having a chat over a coffee.
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• You will… View moreWe’re looking for people willing to take part in research interviews for Neighbourly, Stuff and potentially other New Zealand brands. You can help improve major New Zealand websites and apps simply by having a chat over a coffee.
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Simplicity at its absolute best.
This is absolutely PERFECT and only using the natural resources around.
A house and a swimming pool - wow!
This simple but effective solution could be the saviour to the Kiwi Build problems 😉
P.S. It's well worth taking a peek at the other videos, even if it… View moreSimplicity at its absolute best.
This is absolutely PERFECT and only using the natural resources around.
A house and a swimming pool - wow!
This simple but effective solution could be the saviour to the Kiwi Build problems 😉
P.S. It's well worth taking a peek at the other videos, even if it just gives you a couple of ideas for your own garden or section :)
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Next Sunday 3 March is Children's Day! A time to celebrate the tamariki of New Zealand and put them first. There are lots of family-friendly events on all over Aotearoa to mark the day. Check out what's on in your neighbourhood at www.childrensday.org.nz...
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