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[ad_1] Christchurch City Council Acting Animal Services Manager Ivan Trethowen says there’s many things to consider to ensure your pet is safe and comfortable as we head towards the summer period. “Kennels or cars in direct sun light can get incredibly hot and can lead to death in some cases. “If you’re heading out to…
[ad_1] From winter woolies to summer pyjamas: free heat pump transforms a Rangiora home When Rangiora first-home buyer Courtney Mitchell moved into her 66-square-metre home earlier this year, she had to borrow a heater to stay warm. The home did have a wood burner but compliance had expired six years earlier. What she didn’t expect…
[ad_1] Ōtautahi Christchurch’s newest festival will give people more than 60 reasons to come into the central city next month. The new festival, Turn Up the Heat, will run throughout August with more than 60 events ranging from roaming characters, comedy, cabaret, drag, variety shows and a fiery food competition. ChristchurchNZ, Christchurch City Council, Christchurch…
[ad_1] Ōtautahi Christchurch’s newest festival will give people 60-plus reasons to come into the central city next month. The new festival, Turn Up the Heat, will run throughout August with more than 60 events ranging from roaming characters, comedy, cabaret, drag, variety shows and a fiery food competition. ChristchurchNZ, Christchurch City Council, Christchurch Central City…
[ad_1] ‘Turn Up The Heat’ is Christchurch’s newest festival running throughout August (1-31 August 2022). The fiery theme is about bringing energy, excitement and spice to the Central City during the last month of winter. The festival will feature a mix of art and performances focusing on Ōtautahi artists. There’s a martini murder mystery at…
[ad_1] Despite a tumultuous year, the national rental market finished 2020 as strong as it started, according to the latest Trade Me Rental Price Index. Trade Me Property spokesperson Logan Mudge said the national median weekly rent increased by 4 per cent when compared with December 2019 to $520. “Summer is typically when we see…
[ad_1] Pereri King from Napier with ‘Love Won’t Let Me Wait’ will compete for 5 Minutes of Fame – Thursday 1 July at 8.30 PM on MÄori Television. – HEAT 6 – Thursday 1 July 2021 TEEN: Tamatoa Randall, age 11, from Nelson with ‘Glitter’ by Benee versus Nikau Grace from Kawerau with ‘Evergreen’ by…
[ad_1] Cantabrians are being urged to keep cool and hydrated during a stretch of sweltering temperatures forecast for the region over the first half of this week. Hot weather is forecast for today through to Wednesday, with MetService predicting maximum temperatures of 29 degrees today, a scorching 36 degrees on Tuesday and 32 degrees on…
[ad_1] More than 60,000 people have poured into New Brighton’s beachside hot pools complex, He Puna Taimoana, in the first six months. He Puna Taimoana Manager Merryn Skipper says it has been “great to see this long-awaited community facility being so well-supported”. “Our visitors are enjoying relaxation on repeat and rediscovering New Brighton,” Ms Skipper…
[ad_1] By the end of this month nearly all tenants living in Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT) homes will have heat pumps to keep themselves warm. A five-month-long project to install heat pumps in nearly all of ŌCHT community housing is on target to wrap up next week. The heat pump installation work is part…
[ad_1] Sewage will heat up Christchurch’s new Metro Sports Facility. In a first for New Zealand, the country’s largest aquatic and indoor recreation venue will utilise an unlikely heat source that runs under St Asaph Street towards the wastewater treatment plant. Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive John Bridgman says the location of the Metro Sports Facility…
There are three main types of ventilation systems. Forced-air ventilation systems These blow dry air into your house from the roof space above the ceiling. They work best where there is a decent amount of space in the roof. The roof space must also be dry and reasonably warm on sunny winter days. Note: Strictly…
New Zealand is renowned for damp winters, both inside and out. If you hang your washing in the spare room on Monday, chances are it will still be wet on Thursday. A damp home is hard to heat and can make your family ill. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for…