PowerSmart are warming families in more ways than one this winter with their sponsorship of the re-launch of Curtain Bank Tauranga at their new premises today. Curtain Bank is recycling used curtains and providing them to families who may not be able to afford them. PowerSmart’s funding and a number of dedicated volunteers have made the revival of this valuable community service possible. PowerSmart’s relationship with the founders of the Social Ecology, who are the driving force behind the re-launch of Curtain Bank, began last year when they were searching for new premises to run Curtain Bank. PowerSmart provided support and sponsorship to ensure a smooth re-location and the continuation of this great service. Supporting Curtain Bank aligns with PowerSmart’s philosophy of giving “power to the people”. Not only do thermal curtains provide an easy means of keeping the heat in and the cold out, but they also lead to less energy consumption, reducing your power bill.

Less obvious but no less important are the benefits of privacy and a sense of well-being in a home that has curtains. “Energy efficiency is a passion for PowerSmart so supporting Curtain Bank was a no-brainer. We share their vision of warmer, drier, healthier homes for all New Zealanders and we are excited that Curtain Bank has a practical and effective way of making this vision a reality”, says PowerSmart Managing Director, Mike Bassett-Smith. Curtain Bank Tauranga are now located at The Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Road, Mount Maunganui and are welcoming donations and inquires for curtains. For more information about Curtain Bank please contact:Please help us to keep the “Doors Open” at Tauranga Womens Refuge so women and their children experiencing Domestic Violence in the home have access to a safe place to rest, heal and plan for the future in their Community.  We appreciate your goodwill and generosity and ask that you consider helping us in the following ways

If you require a receipt to claim back a rebate for donations please email admin@taurangawomensrefuge.co.nz (We are a charity CC38362). To donate on our Give A Little page please click here. To donate through Tauranga Women’s Refuge Endowment Fund with the Acorn Foundation using a credit card please click here If you prefer to use internet banking click here or you can send Acorn Foundation a cheque (payable to Acorn Foundation) advising them that it is for Tauranga Women’s Refuge endowment fund. They will post out a receipt as soon as the funds are showing in their account. BY DROP OFF TO COMMUNITY OFFICE If you can assist us with any of the below items please phone (07) 541 1910 to enquire about a drop off address. Large whiteware items (fridge/freezers and washing machines) BY UPCYCLE – OUR SECOND HAND STORE Address: Corner of Cameron Road and Pooles Road in Greerton (beside Greerton Countdown) Opening Hours: Between the hours of 9am-4pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday’s.

You can contact us by ringing 0800UPCYCLE (0800-872-9253) or emailing upcycle@taurangawomensrefuge.co.nzla redoute tab top curtains Good quality items can be dropped off during opening hours:thermal curtain lining dunelm We will continue to give freely to our families but the remainder is on-sold to support operations costs.kohl's vue curtains We need people who can donate time to the shop – either a group of people for a project or some time regularly.second hand curtains tauranga If you can help please call: 0800UPCYCLE (0800-872-9253) BY HOSTING FUNDRAISING EVENTS You can organise, run, coordinate, host a number of fundraiser efforts at work, schools, businesses, service clubs,service groups & in the community:

BBQ, auction, dinner, mufti day, art exhibition, celebrity speakers, community debates, black tie events, sports games, quizz shows, sausage sizzle, food stalls, gala day, discos, rambles, shopping nights, theme nights, corporate functions etcDownload our FREE app for Android and iOS in the appstore! Ads from our premium advertisers. Your ad here Latest items. View our latest itemsAbout usSecondhand.nz offers a large variety of online used/secondhand products. Our most popular categories include furniture, cars, mobile phones, notebooks and computers. It doesn't matter if you sell or buy, you can safely trade at Secondhand.nz because we use encrypted connection and never reveal your e-mail address. If you want more convenience you can also try out our mobile app for buying and selling Secondhand items on any of your Android or IOS devices.Curtains are not just about the look and privacy. A good curtain and track system will keep the warmth in and could be as good as double glazing to keep you warm.

Curtains should preferably be lined and generously fitting to be effective. If you cannot afford effective curtains, you can get free, recycled curtains through our Curtain Bank.The Curtain Bank collects donated curtains from the public and adjusts, lines and gives them away for free to low income households. Since the earthquakes a lot of good curtains have been donated to us from residential homes, rest homes and commercial premises which are being demolished. Curtain retailers also regularly donate end of lines to us.A Community Services Card is not required to receive recycled curtains. Homeowners, tenants in private rentals as well as CCC and Housing New Zealand tenants, can get free curtains.If you cannot afford effective curtains, print out a curtain measurement form or contact us and we will send you one. Measure up your windows as indicated on the form and then contact us to make an appointment. Bring your curtain measurement form with you to your appointment.Please note the curtain bank is available on an appointment only basis.