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Remember now that we are in Alert Level 2, the rules have changed a bit.
Here’s what you need to know:
◼️ Face coverings are legally required for everyone 12 years and older.
◼️ Standing isn't allowed on services. Staff won't allow people onto services if they don't … View moreRemember now that we are in Alert Level 2, the rules have changed a bit.
Here’s what you need to know:
◼️ Face coverings are legally required for everyone 12 years and older.
◼️ Standing isn't allowed on services. Staff won't allow people onto services if they don't believe space is available, so plan ahead and be patient with operators.
◼️ Check in as soon as you board the service.
◼️ Stay home if you're sick. Sitting directly next to someone is allowed. Be mindful that drivers may not stop to collect passengers if all seats are occupied. Dedicated school bus services are exempt from the no standing requirement.
To do our part, here's two phrases we believe everyone should know in Te Reo Māori.
I have a Vogue Oven and a Westinghouse Hob free to a good home . Both are in good order. The Hob's knobs- controls are broken and missing otherwise it works well. The Oven is about 4 years old and the Hob is older. Free but must be picked up.
Very good condition. Bought 2017. Well maintained.
Selling because of ill health. Frame and resistance v easy to adjust.
Hi everyone 😊
I am looking to find a 2 - 3 bedroom house for myself and my two children in Kapiti. I can afford up to $530 max and can provide references. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks 🙏✨
At Trilford Plumbing & Gas Ltd, we take care of a comprehensive range of Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainage services and we are passionate about plumbing done well.
We can easily assist with your Plumbing/Gasfitting/Drainage maintenance, servicing, repairs and installation needs across … View moreAt Trilford Plumbing & Gas Ltd, we take care of a comprehensive range of Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainage services and we are passionate about plumbing done well.
We can easily assist with your Plumbing/Gasfitting/Drainage maintenance, servicing, repairs and installation needs across residential, commercial and new build homes.
We are registered Master Plumbers & are supported by Plumbing World.
Our services include:
- Plumbing
- Gasfitting
- Drainage and Drain Unblocking
- Caravans & Motorhome servicing and maintenance (Gas & Plumbing)
For more info or to book a job, contact us now:
027 GAS-WATER
027 (427-9283)
office@trilfordplumbingandgas.co.nz
www.trilfordplumbingandgas.co.nz...
There are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types … View moreThere are five different styles/category of fabric that form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today. Each fabric style outlined below has its own unique characteristics and are produced using different techniques. Some of these fabric types will be well known to you like plain and printed fabrics, while others less so.
You may be wondering why cotton and linen for example are not included here – this is because they are a type of composition that falls within one of these categories below.
Here we give you a high-level overview of the styles of fabrics available to you for your home interior or commercial interior project.
PLAIN
Plain fabrics are characterised by simple weaves and textures not showing any complex design.
Simple weaves are for instance – hopsacks, twills, herringbones and satins. Common fabric compositions used for plain fabrics include natural fibres (cotton, linen) as well as synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
Plain interior fabrics take on a simple and paired back aesthetic. Ideal for a minimalist décor, you can complement plain fabrics with more textured and tactile textiles for added interest to your home décor.
PRINTED
Printing is the process of applying coloured designs and patterns to a woven textile. One or more colours are applied to the fabric in specific parts only, using thickened dyes to prevent the colour from spreading beyond the limits of the pattern or design. In quality printed fabrics, the colour is bonded with the fibre so as to resist loss of dye from washing and friction (crocking). Printing is an ancient textile manufacturing technique of which there are five print production methods you can use:
Burn Out Printing:
A process which uses chemicals, rather than colour, to burn out or dissolve away one fibre in a fabric. The purpose is to achieve a sheer design on a solid or opaque fabric. The chemicals used during production can make this fabric sensitive to ultraviolet degradation when hung in direct sunlight.
Digital Printing:
Rapidly becoming a popular and commercially viable printing method due to its flexibility, precision and consistency. With this new printing technique it is now possible to print any design, even with photographic detail, onto fabric. There are no restrictions in the amount of colour that can be used.
Engraved Roller Printing:
The printing method used for the majority of fabrics worldwide. The colours are printed directly onto the fabric. There must be one roller for each colour used in the print. The more colours used, the better the print definition and depth of colour. The number of colours used is printed on the left hand selvedge of a fabric along with the brand.
Hand Block Printing:
The oldest form of printing. Print designs are created by transferring dyestuffs onto fabric with the help of wooden, linoleum, or copper blocks. Artisans hand craft individual blocks to carry each different colour in a design and perfectly match block placement to create the all-over design.
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NZ has its very own language, Māori! Along with English & NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language), te reo Māori is has been an official language of Aotearoa since 1987. Every year Māori Language Week is held to promote the indigenous language & celebrate the culture. New Zealanders are … View moreNZ has its very own language, Māori! Along with English & NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language), te reo Māori is has been an official language of Aotearoa since 1987. Every year Māori Language Week is held to promote the indigenous language & celebrate the culture. New Zealanders are encouraged to learn some te reo Māori & are given the chance to experience the culture with events scheduled around the country.
Click the link below for more info & events👇
www.reomaori.co.nz...
Eight 1000pce jigsaw puzzles complete - also including a 500pce jigsaw puzzle complete - selling as bulk lot
Family-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.
Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, … View moreFamily-owned Auckland print company Soar is flying high, with two of its team winning accolades at the prestigious Pride in Print 2021 awards.
Print apprentice Travis Jordan was named the Print Industry Apprentice of the Year, while Alex Huynh won the Workplace Trainer of the Year. For Travis, the award is an acknowledgement of the time and effort he has put into his craft.
“It’s really special and a reminder that you get out what you put in,” he says. “The award is something I’ll happily carry with me throughout my career.”
It's awesome to see not only one of our apprentices getting recognition, but also the skilled team member who trained him winning an award.
Wall Unit - professionally manufactured
lacquer 3 pot black gloss finish
Height 2m x 700mm width x 450mm depth
Has 6 adjustable shelves
All items shown do not come with wall unit
- top gap presently holds stereo unit
700x 350 with adjustable shelf
- 2nd gap holds lcd tv 700 x 550
- then… View moreWall Unit - professionally manufactured
lacquer 3 pot black gloss finish
Height 2m x 700mm width x 450mm depth
Has 6 adjustable shelves
All items shown do not come with wall unit
- top gap presently holds stereo unit
700x 350 with adjustable shelf
- 2nd gap holds lcd tv 700 x 550
- then fixed shelf
- below is drawer with heitch soft close runners
- below is cupboard with adjustable shelves
With soft close 2 door smoky glass cupboards. 700mm x 700mm
2 additional shelves which can be added anywhere
In excellent condition.
Down sizing
Needs to be picked up in paraparaumu beach
great for tv, stereo and other items
Pick up paraparaumu
Photos do not give justice to this gorgeous wall unit
We’re reviewing our representation arrangements for the 2022 Council elections.
This is your opportunity to re-imagine your council and how it can work better for our district.
Read our proposal for how our ratepayers and residents
should be represented – have we got it right? … View moreWe’re reviewing our representation arrangements for the 2022 Council elections.
This is your opportunity to re-imagine your council and how it can work better for our district.
Read our proposal for how our ratepayers and residents
should be represented – have we got it right? We’d like your views.
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