Environment Canterbury’s smokebusters team are back in full force this winter. Is your log burner still producing visible smoke? Here’s what you need to know.
Do you want to make your home cozier, drier and healthier? Getting it done for free would be even better right?
At Heat Pumps NOW, we reckon the middle of our Christchurch winter is the most popular time to buy a heat pump and it seems the team at Fujitsu think the same. Their latest offer? Buy a new Fujitsu Heat Pump between now and the end of August 2017, and you can be in the draw to win back the cost of your new heat pump, to the value of $3,500! Nobody likes feeling sick. As winter sets in around Christchurch, it seems inevitable that you’ll start to feel cold and flu symptoms. So how can you stay well this winter?
Energywise recommend heating your home to at least 18 degrees celsius in order to keep healthy. It’s also no coincidence that Energywise recommend you use heat pumps in lounges, living rooms, or areas you use often as heat pumps are economical to run for long periods of time. So if you have a heat pump and you’re keeping warm as winter sets in, what else can you do to keep healthy in Christchurch? Stay Well Man from Stay Well Pharmacy, Mark Webster has a solution. Always a highlight on Christchurch’s rugby calendar: The Lions are coming!
The best the British Isles has to offer versus our local, homegrown talent. And this year is extra special. Not only will the whole Heat Pumps NOW team be cheering our boys in black, we’ve also got a chance to watch the mighty Crusaders in action against the great multi-national team. It goes without saying we’ll be backing red and black, but Heat Pumps NOW always likes an underdog, which is why we see some similarities between ourselves and the British Lions.
Keep Warm and Dry This WinterIt’s a familiar ritual across Christchurch for many families over winter.
Wake up, wipe the condensation off the windows, open them up to air the room out. It’s what you do in winter to freshen the air and prevent mould growth inside your home. It’s not always easy, because Christchurch weather can be unpredictable, and who wants to open up the windows if it’s windy, raining or even snowing outside? How on earth are you meant to stay warm then? At first glance the title might seem excessive. You’re thinking, “I might save some money, but will servicing my heat pump really save lives?” Allow Heat Pumps NOW to explain.
It used to be one of New Zealand’s biggest party weekends, but now the Wellington Sevens are looking a little sad.
Gone are the days when shots of the vibrant crowd would hold as much action as rugby field. Tickets used to sell out within minutes! Many groups dressed in matching costumes, with some reports of up to 10,000 people per day filing into the Cake-Tin to cheer on their team. 2017 marked the biggest decline, with former New Zealand Coach Sir Gordon Tietjens claiming “There was just no atmosphere and no people there.” Clearly, the days of the Wellington Sevens are over, so what’s the solution? Christchurch Heat Pumps After The EarthquakesIt’s a feeling Christchurch will never forget.
The 2016 Canterbury earthquakes devastated Kaikoura and were felt right across New Zealand. Our hearts go out to those affected families, as many of us in Christchurch are forced to relive memories we’d much rather forget. We know what it’s like to have our homes shaken and our lives turned upside down. Unfortunately, if you want to live in Christchurch or wider Canterbury, it seems we must accept earthquakes as part of life. We can’t prevent earthquakes in Christchurch, so here are some tips to help recover from them. Financing Your Next Heat PumpHeat pumps area big ticket item. That can be an issue. When Christchurch gets cold, or the Canterbury Nor Westerly winds start blowing and your home starts to overheat, heat pumps can help you manage the extreme temperatures to keep you and your family comfortable. But what if you can’t afford a heat pump right away? |
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