Frimley, Hastings

505 days ago

Make Hope the Headline

The Giving Store

We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of… View more
We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.

When you donate one of our Winter Essential Packs, 100% of your donation will go to families in need this winter. Let's not let the cost of living get in the way of giving. Together, we can make hope the headline
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507 days ago

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

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511 days ago

Which NZ town does winter best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you… View more
We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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508 days ago

Free Hardwood Poles

Tim from Te Awanga - Haumoana

Have been used for retaining walls, various lengths 3m - 10m. Solid hardwood (like old railway sleepers). No rot. Pick up only

Free

509 days ago

Have you got a favourite spring salad? Send us the recipe!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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510 days ago

2ND HAND BOOK SHOP

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

GIVEAWAY PROMOTION FOR KIDS
Over the school holidays every purchase of a kid's book entitles you to fill in an entry form to enter the competition. At the end of the holidays we will draw out 4 winners from the entry forms and each winner will get 5 books of their choosing. Ask for an entry … View more
GIVEAWAY PROMOTION FOR KIDS
Over the school holidays every purchase of a kid's book entitles you to fill in an entry form to enter the competition. At the end of the holidays we will draw out 4 winners from the entry forms and each winner will get 5 books of their choosing. Ask for an entry form at the desk.

519 days ago

Moving a mechanical shelving unit

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Does anyone have any experience moving a mechanical shelving unit?
I am wanting to turn the one in the Re-New workshop 90 degrees, in place, to divide a workroom in halves. It’s 3 bays wide and about 2 x 2 x 3 m.
If anyone has any suggestions or knowledge about how to move it, please let me … View more
Does anyone have any experience moving a mechanical shelving unit?
I am wanting to turn the one in the Re-New workshop 90 degrees, in place, to divide a workroom in halves. It’s 3 bays wide and about 2 x 2 x 3 m.
If anyone has any suggestions or knowledge about how to move it, please let me know.

511 days ago

The Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!

Sunday Star Times

This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View more
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.

Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.

To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
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517 days ago

Nice plastic bottles wanted

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Does anyone have any nice plastic bottles they don’t want and don’t want to throw away? One of my clever upcyclers needs about 20 of them, to upcycle for a dementia unit. She makes bottle lights out of them. So simple or attractive bottles or jars would be great.
We’ll also take glass ones … View more
Does anyone have any nice plastic bottles they don’t want and don’t want to throw away? One of my clever upcyclers needs about 20 of them, to upcycle for a dementia unit. She makes bottle lights out of them. So simple or attractive bottles or jars would be great.
We’ll also take glass ones for others.

I also have opportunity for profit sharing work for carpenters or woodturners. Message me if you would like details.

512 days ago

Bright Spots is extended!

Resene

We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View more
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!

Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!

Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter now

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514 days ago

Yet another scam

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Look out for a txt message or email saying your iCloud payment method is about to expire. It’s a scam. Do not click on any links.

Apple notifies you in your settings not in a message. Especially not from from a weird sender email address or number. There will probably be a note at the top … View more
Look out for a txt message or email saying your iCloud payment method is about to expire. It’s a scam. Do not click on any links.

Apple notifies you in your settings not in a message. Especially not from from a weird sender email address or number. There will probably be a note at the top saying it’s from a mailing list too.

514 days ago

Get In To Shape

Ray from Mayfair

Yoga mat and 65cm Swiss Ball $5 for both.
Sorry now sold.

Price: $5

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514 days ago

Warm welcomes

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

Create a dramatic entrance using a red door in your favourite Resene red.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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515 days ago

Marty's Digital Hub Mayfair Hastings

Roger McNeill from Te Whakaritorito Trust

Need help with learning your computer, smartphone, I-pad or tablet? Visit Marty's Digital Hub, first and third Tuesdays from 1pm-2.30pm, 1120 Willowpark Rd North, Mayfair, Hastings. (next door to Mayfair School) Bring $5 or give a koha per session. (includes afternoon tea)
Phone 027 232 4700 … View more
Need help with learning your computer, smartphone, I-pad or tablet? Visit Marty's Digital Hub, first and third Tuesdays from 1pm-2.30pm, 1120 Willowpark Rd North, Mayfair, Hastings. (next door to Mayfair School) Bring $5 or give a koha per session. (includes afternoon tea)
Phone 027 232 4700 to enquire.

518 days ago

Poll: Should salaries be public?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A helpful tool created by Aucklander, Tony Lu, allows users to find out the possible salary for jobs they are considering applying for, saving time for possible applicants and the employer too. But do you think that all salaries should be visible to the public?

Share your vote and comment below … View more
A helpful tool created by Aucklander, Tony Lu, allows users to find out the possible salary for jobs they are considering applying for, saving time for possible applicants and the employer too. But do you think that all salaries should be visible to the public?

Share your vote and comment below - type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should salaries be public?
  • 51.9% Yes, it would be fairer
    51.9% Complete
  • 38% No, it should be private
    38% Complete
  • 10.2% I don't know - I'd need more information
    10.2% Complete
1712 votes
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