My Resene Upcycling Award entry
My daughter bought this old bench to do up and then went flatting leaving it in our garage. Two years later I removed the old wire base, replaced it with recycled wooden slats. Re-used the foam cushions from a long-gone couch. Years earlier I'd bought an IKEA white couch cover (what was I thinking?!) and it didn't fit and I never returned it. Been a fab source of good strength fabric. Made all the cushions. Daughter is sporty so instead of florals I sewed together strips of primary colours for the back cushions but had to make two of the colours. Using masking tape I painted Resene orange (Adrenalin) and green (Half Limerick) panels – mixed with some acrylic artist paint medium - perfect for fabric! Finally rubbed in a Resene Wood Oil, leftover from a deck project. Still have one thing to add – Dad's favourite saying to her: 'Keep your eye on the ball!' engraved on a brass plaque.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.5% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Foot massager
After a hard day or maybe a gift for someone! excellent condition hardly used as the massage chair wins everytime only selling at 80.00
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