Akina, Hastings

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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1377 days ago

MAINLY MUSIC

Elma from Havelock North

Columba 'mainly music' commences on Thursday 11 February. Two sessions starting 9.30 and 10.00. Looking forward to catch up and welcome new families.

1375 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Find out more

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1380 days ago

Makerspace for Flaxmere/Hastings

Emma from Flaxmere

Here's my idea; a Maker Nest or Ohanga Mahi at the village (or in town), as an open space to sew/weave/build and sell products/produce. This could mean attending workshops and operating workstations in areas of interest; or working form home creating pieces that retail through the shop, and … View moreHere's my idea; a Maker Nest or Ohanga Mahi at the village (or in town), as an open space to sew/weave/build and sell products/produce. This could mean attending workshops and operating workstations in areas of interest; or working form home creating pieces that retail through the shop, and contributing a commission. This might require forming a committee, drafting an operational model (navigating healthsafety/consent), and networking partner organisations;
the Environment Centre is positive about branching, the HDC is open to planning a cultural development for the village, and nationally NZ is moving with legislative tools to fund community resource recovery facilities.

Who out there has time/interest to invest in something like this? Would our community benefit from this sort of facility? What do you think!

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1377 days ago

Zumba tonight πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒ

Yvonne from Mayfair

Zumba 5.30pm tonight at Aspyre fitness Heretaunga St
Join us and get a good dose of feel good endorphins 😊😊
Casuals $5,gym members free

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1377 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. πŸ˜ŒπŸ™

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1377 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1377 days ago

MINI MARKET

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Mini market tomorrow. 9am to 12.30pm. See you there!

1377 days ago

Happy Customer

Mr Rental Hawkes Bay

Another happy Mr Rental Customer
Kia ora Michelle
Just a quick note to thank you and the Mr Rental Hawkes Bay team for furnishing our rental home. The service was fantastic. You allowed us to arrange everything remotely with a quick turnaround and it was awesome to turn up and have the house … View more
Another happy Mr Rental Customer
Kia ora Michelle
Just a quick note to thank you and the Mr Rental Hawkes Bay team for furnishing our rental home. The service was fantastic. You allowed us to arrange everything remotely with a quick turnaround and it was awesome to turn up and have the house sorted. It definitely took the stress out of moving. Also, thanks for answering our queries promptly.
Thanks again
Steph and Ant

Mr Rental
Specialists in Furniture, Appliance and Fitness rentals

1384 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1379 days ago

MINI MARKET

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Mini market on Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm. Looking forward catching up.

1379 days ago

AGEE Preserving Jars

John from Havelock North

I have a quantity of Extra Large, Large (Quart) and Small (Pint) jars for sale. Extra large - ($5.00) Quart - ($3.00) and Pint ($2.00).
Price is per each.
I also have a dozen 'unbranded' quart sized jars (the same as Agee quart - they take their seals and bands) - $25 for the dozen.
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I have a quantity of Extra Large, Large (Quart) and Small (Pint) jars for sale. Extra large - ($5.00) Quart - ($3.00) and Pint ($2.00).
Price is per each.
I also have a dozen 'unbranded' quart sized jars (the same as Agee quart - they take their seals and bands) - $25 for the dozen.
Free delivery is always a possibility. PM me if interested.

Negotiable

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1379 days ago

Hawke's Bay in prohibited fire season

Neighbourly.co.nz

A total fire ban is in place for Hawke's Bay covering the entire East Coast from East Cape to Takapau.

The prohibited fire season came into effect at 8am Wednesday due to extremely dry vegetation in the area. Principal Rural Fire Officer Trevor Mitchell, says that the dry conditions and … View more
A total fire ban is in place for Hawke's Bay covering the entire East Coast from East Cape to Takapau.

The prohibited fire season came into effect at 8am Wednesday due to extremely dry vegetation in the area. Principal Rural Fire Officer Trevor Mitchell, says that the dry conditions and high temperatures in the region would make a fire difficult to control.
"We’ve enjoyed the lovely hot summer days, some places in the Hawke’s Bay got up to 40 degrees, but it’s also meant lots of the vegetation and forestry in the area has dried out," he says.

What you need to know:
- You cannot light an outdoor fire.
- Gas and charcoal barbecues are permitted.
- Individuals that operate heavy machinery are advised to exercise caution when out in dry terrain. Fire crews advise to undertake work in cooler temperatures and in minimal wind.

To find out more about outdoor fire safety, please go to Fire and Emergency New Zealand's (FENZ) website by clicking the button below.

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1380 days ago

French Lessons

Ian from Havelock North

Are you interested in learning French? We have 5 friendly, supportive classes with native French teachers. The beginner class commences 11th February. For more details www.afhb.org.nz...

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1385 days ago

NZ's friendliest regions and towns

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View more
Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.

1381 days ago

MINI MARKET

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Our first mini market in the new year is on Saturday 6 February from 9am to 12.30pm. Sausage sizzle, home baking, Russian fudge, deli stall with delicious jams, relishes and chutneys, crafts, plants, fresh produce, white elephant stall. Have a cuppa and scone while browsing. Love catching up!

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