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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.
4 A Better City Charitable Trust runs an After-school-care programme for the children at Maoribank School on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 3:15-5pm.
Due to the growth in numbers we have experienced this year we are looking for more adult helpers for either one or both days.
If you are … View more4 A Better City Charitable Trust runs an After-school-care programme for the children at Maoribank School on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s between 3:15-5pm.
Due to the growth in numbers we have experienced this year we are looking for more adult helpers for either one or both days.
If you are interested in this voluntary position please contact Martin on 04 979 6683 or email martin@4abettercity.co.nz.
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.
Early Learning through Play
Free community playgroup under 5's all welcome.
"School Term Only"
Mon 9 am - 12 pm
Wed 9 am - 12 pm
Contact: Sailine Lakai - 022 572 7918 or (04) 390 0064
… View moreEarly Learning through Play
Free community playgroup under 5's all welcome.
"School Term Only"
Mon 9 am - 12 pm
Wed 9 am - 12 pm
Contact: Sailine Lakai - 022 572 7918 or (04) 390 0064
Room 1, Pomare School
Partridge Street
Taita/Pomare
Play, Learn and Grow Together
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.
Hi neighbours, we’ve got some electrical work that needs doing, and are on the hunt for sparky recommendations. It’s just basic stuff - putting in some new sockets, moving some, and replacing face plates, etc. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. Thanks!
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.
To answer questions about the types of tress I have for sale I have included photos. I have four varieties of the Kowhai from dwarf to tall. $5 each or $20 for five. Deckston Grove Taita
$60ono
Ideal for speed work
DurableSpring mounted design
Help develop accuracy
Speed and timing in striking
Fitness
… View more$60ono
Ideal for speed work
DurableSpring mounted design
Help develop accuracy
Speed and timing in striking
Fitness
Brand new these cost $209.99
I brought mind approx 2 years ok an used it 3 times but have no room in our new home for it.
It does have a couple of creases in bag from where it's been stored. For the weight just add water.
Pick up in Brown Owl in Upper Hutt
Has anyone spotted Bluey our friendly chatty Lorikeet flew away on Sunday 15th April from Kamahi Street, Stokes Valley. His mate pixel misses him as do our family please keep your eyes out for him. He likes to say “pretty boy bluey and kisses”.
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