Hastings Central, Hastings

Thank-You from MENZSHED, Hastings.

Ric Coleman from MENZSHED, Hastings.

Thankyou Hastings. My family have built MENZSHED at the A&P Showgrounds. Kenilworth Road. The NEW Menzshed will be open in the New Year. Please use it after I'm gone. Thanks for your support during 2019. RIC Coleman. Ex Charman. 2017 - 2019

Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill… View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for more details. Learn more

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020. Enter now

3 legged bengal cat

Ross from Havelock North

We have a three legged (left front missing) bengal cat hanging about - apparently hungry raiding our rubbish bin.

Free

Is this a SCAM?

Chris from Taradale

I have received a notification from Google where I've "won" a iphone 11 pro (?), but need to pay only $3 to get it delivered(?). I get so far through the "info they require", but have "Blocked" allowing them to receive my "details". I've taken it no… View moreI have received a notification from Google where I've "won" a iphone 11 pro (?), but need to pay only $3 to get it delivered(?). I get so far through the "info they require", but have "Blocked" allowing them to receive my "details". I've taken it no further. ANY ONE ELSE had this?

WIN with your summer photography!

Canon NZ

There are six prizes up for grabs for this year's Canon Amateur Photo Awards. Get snapping, and you could WIN! Find out more

Boxes if anyone needs them!

Linda from Akina

Please ph or txt Linda 0212624092 for collection today or tmrw!

Free

Curtains

Jodine from Parkvale

Curtains in excellent condition (haven’t cleaned them though.)

3 pieces:
1000mm wide
900mm wide
1200mm wide
(Approx. as quite gathered)
… View moreCurtains in excellent condition (haven’t cleaned them though.)

3 pieces:
1000mm wide
900mm wide
1200mm wide
(Approx. as quite gathered)

All 2050mm drop.

Welcome to view - still hanging in our lounge. $50. Listed elsewhere.

Price: $50

Curtains

Jodine from Parkvale

Curtains in excellent condition (haven’t cleaned them though.)


7 pieces:
800mm wide
1350mm wide
1450mm wide
1650mm wide … View moreCurtains in excellent condition (haven’t cleaned them though.)


7 pieces:
800mm wide
1350mm wide
1450mm wide
1650mm wide
1250mm wide
1400mm wide
1600mm wide
(All approx. as lots are very gathered)

All 2050mm drop.

Welcome to view - still hanging in our lounge. $100. Listed elsewhere.

Price: $100

Be in to win with The Editors Escape’ & NZ House & Garden House Tours!

NZ House & Garden Tours

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

Quote For The Week

Rhonda Neighbourly Lead from Hastings Central

Dear Friends and Neighbours,
Christmas Day has come and gone and the New Year is on it's way.
I sincerely hope that you all found some love and light even if it was in some small way yesterday and that you have hope and a goal for the coming week and the fresh new year.
I read this … View moreDear Friends and Neighbours,
Christmas Day has come and gone and the New Year is on it's way.
I sincerely hope that you all found some love and light even if it was in some small way yesterday and that you have hope and a goal for the coming week and the fresh new year.
I read this today and would like to share it with you.

Inner Beauty is Everything
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in; their true beauty is revealed
only if there light is from within.
By Elizabeth Kubler Ross

Take care Friends.
With kind and warm regards
Rhonda Diprose
Funeral Celebrant
0278299984
RhondaDiprose@gmail.com

PS. I am on Duty now and over the new year if anyone is in the sad place of needing a dedicated and committed Funeral Celebrant.

Christmas Lunch

Les from Havelock North

Wow Carol, you and your team have done it again. Hastings Community Christmas Lunch feed 300 at the Havelock Community Centre today, special thanks to the 60 plus volunteers. Alot of happy people who would have gone without otherwise.

Pantry or cupboards

Paula from Camberley

Hi just wondered if any one as a pantry or cupboards please

BOOK SHOP

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Columba Books bookshop will be closed from 25 December to 2 January. Open from 3 January 2020. Thank you for the ongoing support from the community. Merry Christmas!

Working today

Les from Havelock North

A huge thank you to those who have to care for those who have difficulty looking after themselves. I hope you have time with family at some time today. Have a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.