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Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.
The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.… View moreHi neighbours,
Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.
The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.
The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for Matariki, which acts as the Māori New Year, to be recognised.
We want to hear your thoughts about Matariki becoming a public holiday. Do you support the idea, or are you against it? Perhaps you have a counter proposal.
Share your thoughts here.
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Unravelling textile testing - Colourfastness
Colourfastness is one of four key topics (others include Abrasion Resistance, Pilling, Seam Slippage) that we are covering to provide some background as to how we test and why.
Test results provide us with critical information about textile’s … View moreUnravelling textile testing - Colourfastness
Colourfastness is one of four key topics (others include Abrasion Resistance, Pilling, Seam Slippage) that we are covering to provide some background as to how we test and why.
Test results provide us with critical information about textile’s durability and suitability for certain applications. We externally test all James Dunlop and Mokum textiles in Melbourne at a highly reputable laboratory who are amongst the most conservative and stringent in the world, due to the extremely harsh environmental conditions we face here in Australia and New Zealand.
We have gathered a number of frequently asked questions relating to colourfastness so we asked our Mokum studio designers Stephanie Moffitt and Annie Moir to share their expert knowledge.
One of the most important textile tests is that of colourfastness.
Simply put, a colourfastness test measures how well a textile will resist or withstand fading. Fading typically means a change in colour which may be a change in hue, depth or brightness of colour. We perform a range of different colourfastness tests when developing a new textile, we test its resistance to fading against UV light, as well as washing / dry cleaning and also rubbing.
Can you briefly outline the colourfastness to washing/ laundering test?
Colourfastness to washing and/or dry cleaning measures a fabrics ability to withstand fading or colour loss from laundering. The test replicates specific cleaning methods then measures any colour loss against a set of five grey scales, creating a result (1 being least colourfast and 5 being most colourfast). In this instance, a result of 4-5 is the result we strive for.
One question pops up a lot, if a product is machine washable can it be spot cleaned?
We would always approach spot cleaning with water or a cleaning product with caution. Most of our washable textiles are rating as delicate or gentle washing which means a delicate setting and we would prefer a delicate washing liquid. Whereas spot clean tends to be more localised and more aggressive. If spot clean is needed always first try a dry white clean cloth, to reduce any colour loss as this often can remove a stain.
Can you briefly outline the colourfastness to rubbing test?
Colourfastness to rubbing, or commonly known as ‘crocking’ measures fabric resistance to colour loss when subjected to rubbing or friction from another fabric. This is particularly relevant for upholstery textiles – you can imagine wearing white pants and sitting on a dark coloured sofa, you’d want to be confident that when you stand up your pants haven’t changed colour.
With this test, a white cloth is used as a standard abradant, and rubbed against the test fabric in both in both dry and wet conditions, with wet being more severe. Any colour transfer onto the white cloth, and colour loss from the test fabric is analysed and measured against a set of 5 grey scales (1 being least colourfast and 5 being most colourfast). The result we receive from the lab helps us to determine the recommended usage for the upholstery fabric.
Do you understand the legal changes and obligations around property and rentals? How do the Residential Tenancy Act reforms affect landlords and tenants?
At Lodge, our property management team stay current with the latest regulations and can answer your trickiest rental related questions.
… View moreDo you understand the legal changes and obligations around property and rentals? How do the Residential Tenancy Act reforms affect landlords and tenants?
At Lodge, our property management team stay current with the latest regulations and can answer your trickiest rental related questions.
Contact Jason and put him to the test.
021 880 805 | Email jasonw@lodge.co.nz
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Hey Waikato, we wanted to tell you about our new Homed publication which replaces the Waikato Times property section - our aim is to connect with all Kiwis and their homeownership journey. Whether they’re renting or buying, dreaming or doing-up, getting on the ladder or scaling the heights of the… View moreHey Waikato, we wanted to tell you about our new Homed publication which replaces the Waikato Times property section - our aim is to connect with all Kiwis and their homeownership journey. Whether they’re renting or buying, dreaming or doing-up, getting on the ladder or scaling the heights of the property market, Homed will be the place Kiwis always come back to for intelligence, insight and inspiration for their current homes and to discover their future homes.
You can find our flash new weekly gloss publication in bins/stands in and around Waikato and inside our Saturday Waikato Times.
Our first Home of The Week is located in Horsham Downs and marketed by Kristen Gould from Lugtons, the choice of location is absolutely inspired as it snuggles up to the countryside. Click on the link to find out more www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Home Brewing: A Guide to Making Your Own Beer, Wine and Cider
by Ted Bruning
Hardcover, 96 pages. 7 x 4.5 inches.
2011
Excellent condition… View moreHome Brewing: A Guide to Making Your Own Beer, Wine and Cider
by Ted Bruning
Hardcover, 96 pages. 7 x 4.5 inches.
2011
Excellent condition
A beer and brewing expert shows how easy it can be to make beer and wine with just basic equipment and a few key skills.
There are guidelines for each step of the way, including necessary equipment, advice on different malts and ingredients, how to mash and boil through, and how to bottle the finished product.
Expert advice on how to make your own honey beer, pale ale, or elderflower wine is accompanied by photos of the equipment and ingredients and a detailed guide to suppliers, shops, and home brewing societies. With clear instructions and handy hints for beginners and delicious recipes for those already adept, this guide is the perfect way to enjoy the fruits, vegetables, and grains of the season in the most delicious way.
American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
Paperback 379 pages
2013
Very good condition
From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he … View moreAmerican Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
Paperback 379 pages
2013
Very good condition
From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head.
Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite below. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out more about each entry here. … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite below. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced...
Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!
In this week’s issue we say you can grow herbs even in small gardens. Plus get cracking with spring seed sowing, repot houseplants, sow sweet peas, feed rhubarb plants, and look after newly-planted fruit trees. Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and meet the 2020 Houseplant … View moreIn this week’s issue we say you can grow herbs even in small gardens. Plus get cracking with spring seed sowing, repot houseplants, sow sweet peas, feed rhubarb plants, and look after newly-planted fruit trees. Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and meet the 2020 Houseplant Hero. Plus go in the draw for Tui potato growing products and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate gardening pack.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
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Messy desk, messy life, so they say. Even if you disagree with the sentiment, there’s something calming about having an organised desk that lets you concentrate on being productive on the work that matters.
Keep your desktop clutter free with this clever DIY desk organiser. This one uses a … View moreMessy desk, messy life, so they say. Even if you disagree with the sentiment, there’s something calming about having an organised desk that lets you concentrate on being productive on the work that matters.
Keep your desktop clutter free with this clever DIY desk organiser. This one uses a green/blue paint palette, but get creative with the Resene colours that you love.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
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