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Don't forget to Boomerang back Boomerang Bags Upper Hutt Bags to any stand in Boomerang Bags Upper Hutt store ...
Thimbles and Threads,
The Curtain Store,
Queen Street Pharmacy,
Avisons Home & Giftware,
Lagans Pharmacy,
Bespoke Curtains & Blinds .
Sunday, 29 April 2018
10am - 2pm
Maidstone Intermediate School,
Redwood Street, Elderslea, Upper Hutt 5018
(Use the Fraser Crescent School entrance on Redwood Street)
DETAILS
… View moreSunday, 29 April 2018
10am - 2pm
Maidstone Intermediate School,
Redwood Street, Elderslea, Upper Hutt 5018
(Use the Fraser Crescent School entrance on Redwood Street)
DETAILS
Come along and sew (and take one home) Boomerang Bags, reusable cloth shopping bags – it’s free!
Learners, and experienced sewers welcome, sewing machines available or BYO.
Materials supplied, although donations of fabric, threads and sewing machine needles much appreciated they may be brought along to Maidstone Intermediate or delivered to Thimbles and Threads, Main Street, Upper Hutt.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
Can't make it on Sunday then why not pick-up some FREE Boomerang Bag 'Bags kits' from Thimbles and Threads Upper Hutt
Find out what your house is worth online for free without an agent visiting you!
To commemorate Anzac Day there are a number of events in Wellington that are open to the public:
- 6am Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 9am Citizen’s Wreath Laying at the Cenotaph, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
- 11am National Commemoration Service at Pukeahu … View moreTo commemorate Anzac Day there are a number of events in Wellington that are open to the public:
- 6am Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 9am Citizen’s Wreath Laying at the Cenotaph, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
- 11am National Commemoration Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
- 2.30pm Atatürk Service at Atatürk Memorial Park, Tarakena Bay
The Last Post Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park will conclude the day’s activities at 5pm.
For more information visit mch.govt.nz/anzac-day
A trend towards a cashless society and the removal of $1 transaction fees will see an increase in th…
I am looking for another photo frame identical to the one shown. If anyone has a spare one lying around or knows where I can get one please contact 2073192443
The art of transforming hundreds of tiny plastic pieces into perfect scale models is one that requir…
Rally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we … View moreRally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we live in and love. Join us in helping to beautify our communities, take heaps of pictures, and share them with #CleanupNZ. Let’s get to work!
Hi Wellington,
Did you know Benny has been found safe? He was miraculously found alive after spending nine days lost during a storm. About 1000 searchers and a helicopter were used in the search. To read more, click here.
Recently, a Hamilton teen failed his driving test because his fuel light came on halfway through the test. While VTNZ admitted it was a mistake to fail him, the story on Stuff prompted others to come forward with their stories on what they were failed for. We wanted to ask you whether you thought … View moreRecently, a Hamilton teen failed his driving test because his fuel light came on halfway through the test. While VTNZ admitted it was a mistake to fail him, the story on Stuff prompted others to come forward with their stories on what they were failed for. We wanted to ask you whether you thought our driving tests were too strict? Why or why not? Do you know someone failed for a seemingly small reason? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP.
Come along to our open home at 34a Kenneth Gillies Way, FairviewEstate, Akatarawa, UpperHutt and see what makes an Enviro Home such an enjoyable living experience!
Two dates:
- Sunday 22nd April, 2.00pm–4.00pm
- Sunday 29th April, 2.00pm–4.00pm
Check out the Enviro Homes and HouseWorx … View moreCome along to our open home at 34a Kenneth Gillies Way, FairviewEstate, Akatarawa, UpperHutt and see what makes an Enviro Home such an enjoyable living experience!
Two dates:
- Sunday 22nd April, 2.00pm–4.00pm
- Sunday 29th April, 2.00pm–4.00pm
Check out the Enviro Homes and HouseWorx websites for more information.
Have you heard about the Upper Hutt Fruit & Vege Co-op? You pay $12 and the money is pooled together and bulk fruit and veges are purchased at wholesale prices, so you cut out the middle man and save $. Generally get around 8kg of seasonal fruit and vegetables for your $12. Great bargains … View moreHave you heard about the Upper Hutt Fruit & Vege Co-op? You pay $12 and the money is pooled together and bulk fruit and veges are purchased at wholesale prices, so you cut out the middle man and save $. Generally get around 8kg of seasonal fruit and vegetables for your $12. Great bargains compared to Supermarket prices. Check out the attached image to see how much this week's pack was worth at supermarket prices ($20-$29!)
Anyone can join, and the more people that join, the better the co-ops buying power. Sign up here: orongomai.wufoo.com...
Facebook page here: www.facebook.com...
The task of shifting 15,000 books from a red-stickered library can done in surprisingly short order,…
Building is, by its very nature, not overly environmentally friendly. Lots of energy and materials go into creating products for your house but we need somewhere to live. Whether you are building new or adding to an existing home, here’s how to make your home more eco-friendly and energy … View moreBuilding is, by its very nature, not overly environmentally friendly. Lots of energy and materials go into creating products for your house but we need somewhere to live. Whether you are building new or adding to an existing home, here’s how to make your home more eco-friendly and energy efficient.
UTILISE YOUR SITE
A great place to start is the position of your house and site design. If you are building a house, think about how you can best get the winter sun inside your home. This can be an easy way to keep your home warm in winter. Another consideration is how you can use vegetation for shade and temperature control within your house over summer to save energy.
SELECTING DESIGN MATERIALS
Consider the materials used when designing your home – how can you use nature to achieve all year-round comfort? This could mean using concrete flooring for passive solar gain in winter, and overhangs on a roof for shade in summer. Where appropriate see what recycled and salvaged materials you can use in your home. An easy one for both new builds and renovations is to specify water-efficient appliances and energy-efficient appliances and lighting. It’s worth remembering if you can’t afford everything now, future-proof by installing appropriate pipes into your house and/or concrete slab so you can install solar hot water and hot water heating later on.
CHOOSING AN ARCHITECT OR DESIGNER
When choosing your designer, be well-informed and clear about what you want and then choose someone who understands what you want and with whom you can work. Ask how experienced they are at designing sustainable houses and ask to see examples of their work.
FUTURE PROOF YOUR HOME : 10 STEPS TO LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY
It’s not always viable to make all your changes at once, but when you do any DIY work or renovations in the future, keep in mind these 10 tips for long term sustainability:
Design your home to take advantage of its location while saving power, water and money.
Use environmentally friendly materials where possible.
For maximum natural light, make good use of windows and skylights.
Good-quality insulation, correctly installed, will make your house easier and cheaper to heat – install higher-ratings than the minimum requirement.
Build water efficiency into your home through low-flow showers and toilets and grey water recycling where possible.
Good ventilation creates a healthy home – high moisture levels are linked to health problems like asthma and eczema and is harder (and more expensive) to heat.
Double-glazing will insulate your house while letting heat in to encourage passive heating. Investigate modern thermal window joinery.
Reuse or recycle building and renovation waste.
Good design and material selection can achieve high standards of energy-efficiency for little or no additional cost.
For internal finishes, use good insulators such as curtains and carpets and use products such as paints that are made with the environment in mind.
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