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Samsung S8 for quick sale, needing extra funds for car repairs. Excellent phone that is selling currently on trademe for $450 plus- 64 GB. Works like brand new and has been fully reset for you. The phone was only used for a work phone for 7mnths never even left the office! So no damage at all and … View moreSamsung S8 for quick sale, needing extra funds for car repairs. Excellent phone that is selling currently on trademe for $450 plus- 64 GB. Works like brand new and has been fully reset for you. The phone was only used for a work phone for 7mnths never even left the office! So no damage at all and no surface damage.
Pikup from petone tonight or I'll drop off if local within lowerhutt area
Hi everyone, make sure you're up with the latest tenancy law changes with our latest article: www.quinovic...
If you're feeling overwhelmed by Healthy Homes Standards and all the new laws coming in, get in touch with us today. Our Wellington Property management team can do it all for … View moreHi everyone, make sure you're up with the latest tenancy law changes with our latest article: www.quinovic...
If you're feeling overwhelmed by Healthy Homes Standards and all the new laws coming in, get in touch with us today. Our Wellington Property management team can do it all for you, helping you invest successfully so you're confident your investment is compliant and care for, while maximising your rental returns.
Call Jordan Atkinson on 027 297 0873 to find out how our Property managers can help you.
Hey neighbours,
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.
Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View moreHey neighbours,
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.
Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.
To read more about the new election date, click here.
Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, bedding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it … View moreLinen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, bedding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it down into manageable steps.
Plant 1 kg. fibre flax seed in a 6m x 6m plot - One plot will give you enough fibre to make a shirt from line (long linen fibres) and tow to weave a couple of towels. Your actual yield will depend on growing conditions, how well you weed the plot and how perfect your retting and hackling techniques are.
Broadcast the seed thickly, over well tilled ground and then walk on it to firm the seed in.
Weed it well about 4 weeks after planting - Your flax will take about 2 weeks to germinate in a cool, wet spring. When it reaches just over 5cm in height you should walk into the plot and weed it well. You can step on the plants without damaging them when they are between 5cm and 30cm tall.
Admire the blue flax flowers as the linen grows - Once the bed has been weeded well, you can just admire it as it grows. About 60 days from planting the flowers start to open. It is very beautiful watching the blue flowers swaying in the breeze. Each flower is open for only one day. Each stock produces several flowers and each flower turns into a seed boll with 6 to 8 seeds.
100 days after planting, harvest the flax - The stocks of flax will be 2/3rds yellow and 1/3rd still green when it is ready to harvest. The flowering will be finished and each slender flax plant will have 4 to 6 seed bolls. You harvest the flax by hand, by pulling each plant out by the roots. Toss the weeds and place the stems of flax in order. Tie into bundles (shooks) about 30cm across, using strong twine.
Shook the flax and wait -Take the shooks of flax and put them, standing upright, under cover to finish maturing the seed and drying the fibre. The whole stock will turn brown as it dries. This takes a month in dry weather, a bit longer in wet weather.
Ripple the flax - Open each bundle of flax, take the flax by the root end and draw the seed end through wide toothed combs or a board with nails acting as teeth. This removes the seed heads. You can begin the retting process now or retie the bundles and wait till Spring.
The seed is edible and has a good oil content. You can crush the seed bolls and separate the seeds from the chaff by winnowing. Save about 1 kg. of seed to replant the field next year. If you don’t want to clean the seed by winnowing, you can feed it to your back yard chickens. They will take care of the seed bolls for you.
See our website for the full tutorial with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
We will now be publishing information about the number of people tested for COVID-19 in our region. We will publish these figures every weekday to give you a clearer picture of what is happening in our area.
We are now at Alert Level 2 and it’s important to remain vigilant. If you, or a family … View moreWe will now be publishing information about the number of people tested for COVID-19 in our region. We will publish these figures every weekday to give you a clearer picture of what is happening in our area.
We are now at Alert Level 2 and it’s important to remain vigilant. If you, or a family member has COVID-like symptoms, please call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.
You may be referred to a Community Based Testing Centres or GP. Testing is free and CBAC locations can be found here:
www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz...
“A veritable humdinger … It’s all a bit gobsmackingly good.“
Public Service Announcements is a Wellington legend. Over 10 years and 17 seasons, there is rarely a spare seat in the crowd for this fast-paced, talent-packed political romp. Now, back on stage and bigger than ever before, … View more“A veritable humdinger … It’s all a bit gobsmackingly good.“
Public Service Announcements is a Wellington legend. Over 10 years and 17 seasons, there is rarely a spare seat in the crowd for this fast-paced, talent-packed political romp. Now, back on stage and bigger than ever before, PSA is at Circa Theatre in time for the 2020 election.
“Robust political satire, produced to a high standard”
Commanding the stage with the confidence and knowledge of Dr. Bloomfield, PSA: Election 2020 stars a cast of six acclaimed performers: Johanna Cosgrove, Neenah Dekkers-Reihana, Hannah Kelly, Simon Leary, Sepelini Mua’au and Matu Ngaropo.
This bracelet making kit is in near new condition with most of the original string and beads present. The twisting machine seems to work as advertised and requires two AA batteries to work (not included).
Inludes:
- twisting machine
- bag with original strings
- bag with original beads
- bag with … View moreThis bracelet making kit is in near new condition with most of the original string and beads present. The twisting machine seems to work as advertised and requires two AA batteries to work (not included).
Inludes:
- twisting machine
- bag with original strings
- bag with original beads
- bag with clasps and threading tool
- instructions
Pick up from Johnsonville or Central Wellington City
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This has been washed and is in good second hand condition with no tears or stains.
Smoke-free home.
Please check out my other listings.
Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.
This has been washed and is in good second hand condition with no tears or stains.
Smoke-free home.
Please check out my other listings.
Pick-up in Johnsonville or central Wellington city.
This oil column heater is in good working condition. Has two switches with different power ratings to change how much heat is produced and a built-in timer. There is one cosmetic scratch along one edge (as pictured).
Dimensions: approx. 63cm tall x 30cm long x 22cm wide
Model number: ZNNDB1EV5 … View moreThis oil column heater is in good working condition. Has two switches with different power ratings to change how much heat is produced and a built-in timer. There is one cosmetic scratch along one edge (as pictured).
Dimensions: approx. 63cm tall x 30cm long x 22cm wide
Model number: ZNNDB1EV5
Note: the castors are not the original ones. They spin freely but need to be swivelled manually by hand.
Pick up in Johnsonville.
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These chairs are in good second hand condition with no tears or holes. There is some slight discolouration but this is minimal and barely noticeable (as pictured).
Measurements shown in photos.
Pick up in Johnsonville.
Spring is just 15 or so days away ! Time to start thinking about the garden:(
Or you can call us and let us
Clean it up for You ! Call Ian on 0272430951
I have added some photos you may have seen on Wellington live on Facebook
So you can see my creative side
Does anyone have a treadmill they’d like to sell? Wanting to grab one this weekend 15-16 August 2020.
Check you have the best heating option for your home.
Keep your home warm and dry especially during the colder months. Gas heaters have dangerous fumes and can make your whare damp. An electric heater is much safer and cheaper to use. Heat pumps have a thermostat which keeps your home … View moreCheck you have the best heating option for your home.
Keep your home warm and dry especially during the colder months. Gas heaters have dangerous fumes and can make your whare damp. An electric heater is much safer and cheaper to use. Heat pumps have a thermostat which keeps your home comfortable and helps keep costs down.
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