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1835 days ago

Sound Absorption

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know.

Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing … View more
That tiny crack that runs around your door transmits more sound than you would know.

Noise is a daily occurrence that we all endure to a certain degree from noisy kettles, screaming children, loud TVs and the deafening thud of a bass. There’s sometimes little peace in ones day. Ongoing excessive noise is not only aggravating it can actually be harmful to your ears and has a significant impact on the way our spaces work in the home.


When it comes to residential design, the acoustics, (the way in which the structural characteristics of a space relate to how well sound can be heard) although a key design feature, are rarely considered during the building process and sometimes only tackled during a renovation.


Soundwaves seep through doors, windows, ceilings and cracks, so how do you reduce unwanted sound from affecting your day to day activities?


Hard flat surfaces tend to bounce sound waves around, sometimes creating a lasting echo effect if the surfaces are parallel walls. The softer and less uniform the surface, the less opportunity sound has to bounce off. Textiles, including drapery and upholstered furniture and furnishings not only deliver a design aesthetic they also play a significant role in the absorption of sound.


However not all textiles have equal sound absorption qualities however. The level of sound absorption is dependent upon a textile’s weight, composition, and/or construction. Generally (due to the large vertical mass) drapery provides the main textile source of sound absorption however, there are several other ways to achieve this.


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1840 days ago

Open Homes: A necessary nightmare

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

So, I spent a weekend hitting the open homes and seeing what it's like to try to buy as a solo person. Folks, it's tough out there... As an older, single person, it's really tough. Take a look at how I found "the churn" and let me know how it compares to your experience.

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1835 days ago

House Painting interior or exterior

Michael Wenzel from Pictorem Tauranga Painters

Hi there,
give us a call if you would like to get smaller paint jobs done before Christmas we can come and give you a free quote today!
Call Joachim on 027 584 3221.

1835 days ago

Delivery/Moving Services

Devan from Smart Express Tauranga

Another Happy Customer. If you want to experience our award-winning service for yourself, get a quote today.

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1835 days ago

Are you having technology problems?

Kevin from Athena Solutions & Services Ltd

Are you having computer or IT related issues? are you fed up with things not working when they should? are you looking for affordable, friendly and local IT and technology support?
If so please get in touch.

No job too small, just give me a call - Kevin 022 3521 402

I come to you and specialize … View more
Are you having computer or IT related issues? are you fed up with things not working when they should? are you looking for affordable, friendly and local IT and technology support?
If so please get in touch.

No job too small, just give me a call - Kevin 022 3521 402

I come to you and specialize in providing one to one support and I pride myself on being easy to talk to, flexible and affordable.

I am a Microsoft certified professional. I can advise, train and support problems with computers, laptops, smartphones and TV's. Internet, email and social media problems as well as lots more.

I am also a WordPress and SQL database specialist and can develop and support your business website and database.

Look out for me driving around your area and give me a wave!
Cheers Kevin
0223 521 402
www.athenasolutions.co.nz...

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1835 days ago

Sustainable shopping for every whānau

The Warehouse

A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now … View more
A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
Find out more

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1836 days ago

Christmas Gift for the Man in your Life

Joy from Papamoa Beach

Large Wall Clock
Made from Genuine USA Number Plates. A choice of stock available.

Ph 0276559593

Price: $49

1860 days ago

Have your say on the proposed plan changes

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Plan change open days start on Monday!

10 open days will be held to discuss the proposed plan changes on housing choice, flooding from intense rainfall and earthworks. Council staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

Find an open day near you – next week, we’re in Greerton, Arataki, … View more
Plan change open days start on Monday!

10 open days will be held to discuss the proposed plan changes on housing choice, flooding from intense rainfall and earthworks. Council staff will be on hand to answer your questions.

Find an open day near you – next week, we’re in Greerton, Arataki, Otumoetai, Bethlehem, city centre and Tauriko.

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1836 days ago

Successful businesses are built on trust

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Here at Neighbourly we know a little secret; to run a successful business in today’s world you have to have trust.

Our members are your locals. Start 2021 with a Neighbourly Premium Business listing and connect with your community on a trusted platform.

Neighbourly - a local social … View more
Here at Neighbourly we know a little secret; to run a successful business in today’s world you have to have trust.

Our members are your locals. Start 2021 with a Neighbourly Premium Business listing and connect with your community on a trusted platform.

Neighbourly - a local social platform that understands local business
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1837 days ago

Paying it forward

Jan from Pyes Pa

To the lovely lady who paid for a little girls Crystals at the Tga Historic Village today her Mum was blown away when she came back with the money to pay and pledged to pay your generosity forward. A huge thank you for your generosity.

1837 days ago

Sunday Lunch- Princes' Gate Hotel, Rotorua

Lyn from Welcome Bay

As usual, we really enjoyed our Christmas Sunday Lunch at Princes' Gate Hotel in Rotorua, last weekend. Great food & the usual great service. Was hard to choose between the Manuka-smoked Champagne Ham glazed with maple & rum or the Apricot, Cranberry & Rosemary-stuffed sous-vide … View moreAs usual, we really enjoyed our Christmas Sunday Lunch at Princes' Gate Hotel in Rotorua, last weekend. Great food & the usual great service. Was hard to choose between the Manuka-smoked Champagne Ham glazed with maple & rum or the Apricot, Cranberry & Rosemary-stuffed sous-vide Turkey Breast. So nice to have Christmas pudding with custard again. The scales are groaning a bit this week!

1838 days ago

Interested in bitcoin and/or forex?

Dina from Mount Maunganui

Looking at bitcoin and or forex???
HAVE I GOT SOMETHING NEW TO SHOW YOU!!!

PH/ tx 021 109 2471 now :)
Dina

1838 days ago
1838 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn … View more
Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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1838 days ago

New Zealand Summer Colour Forecast 2021

Owner from Curtain Clean BOP Ltd

As global colour trends evolve, our unique New Zealand landscapes compel a reinvestigation into how colour is interpreted in our homes and lifestyles. Three homegrown brands have collaborated to provide insight into how top colour trends for 2021 are interpreted within the New Zealand lifestyle and… View moreAs global colour trends evolve, our unique New Zealand landscapes compel a reinvestigation into how colour is interpreted in our homes and lifestyles. Three homegrown brands have collaborated to provide insight into how top colour trends for 2021 are interpreted within the New Zealand lifestyle and design ethos.

“A rolling organic shape that defies seating, hand crafted with the use of modern machinery to create furniture on a global scale.”


New Zealand designed and manufactured, the Harper Chair by David Shaw is the canvas upon which these colour trends are explored. Made to order at their design house in Christchurch, the Harper chair draws its inspiration from the natural lines of our landscapes. Its organic shape emulating the natural movements and shapes of New Zealands beloved coastal regions and mountains. Constructed from sustainable timbers, the Harper chair holds the colours and texture of the Vintage Deux by Mokum velvet fabric beautifully, reflecting the truest essence of the colours in question.

“Colour trends inspired by our New Zealand landscapes, bringing calm and comfort.”


While nature itself has long been a common inspiration for home décor, in New Zealand this is particularly true as we are heavily influenced by our diverse and striking surroundings. Globally trending colours, blues, greens and blacks are epitomised in our unique tonal variations that can be found in our native forests, extensive coastlines and high country landscapes.


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