Karamu - Waipatu, Hastings

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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Seminar at Summerset Palms, Te Awa

Seminar at Summerset Palms, Te Awa

Tuesday, February 25 at 11 am  A fun and informative session for any family considering moving 

28 days ago

Are you keeping it old school?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know that things come back around, look at vinyl records!

Do you still use any old-school technology (like landlines or VHS tapes) at home?

Let us know in the comments.

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21 days ago

New lottery, new home

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.

Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.

Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz
Buy tickets

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21 days ago

Rose’s ultimate party pleaser

James Wattie Retirement Village

Looking for a delicious and easy recipe? Then this starter is for you! Filled with a creamy spinach dip, the cob loaf can be torn apart to dip in as you go. Serve with fresh veggies and crackers for some crunch.

This recipe was shared by Ryman Northwood resident Rose, who loves cooking for her … View more
Looking for a delicious and easy recipe? Then this starter is for you! Filled with a creamy spinach dip, the cob loaf can be torn apart to dip in as you go. Serve with fresh veggies and crackers for some crunch.

This recipe was shared by Ryman Northwood resident Rose, who loves cooking for her family and neighbours. It’s so versatile and a great catering option.

You can’t go wrong with this delicious starter!

Click read more for the full recipe.

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26 days ago

Have you got an amazing shed? Show us!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Last year, Whangārei's Angela Lucas and Mike Mattin, pictured here with Cashew, saw their “tilted” shed named Resene Shed of the Year. They received a $1599 GARDENA SILENO City 250 robot lawnmower and $1000 worth of Resene paints/wood stains, as well as a one-year subscription to NZ … View moreLast year, Whangārei's Angela Lucas and Mike Mattin, pictured here with Cashew, saw their “tilted” shed named Resene Shed of the Year. They received a $1599 GARDENA SILENO City 250 robot lawnmower and $1000 worth of Resene paints/wood stains, as well as a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. This year's prizes are up for grabs, so it's time to send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops.

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22 days ago

Black Doris Plums

Claire from Mayfair

Free balck doris plums available, too many for us to preserve or make jam with this year. Ph Claire 027 878 0188

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23 days ago

Sposeclip for holding your hose for watering.

Barbara from Raureka

Just letting you know that these clips which cost $29.95 plus postage are actually very hard to use. No-one in my family could push the hose into the clamp that sits on top of garden fork or whatever garden too. After almost losing a finger trying to push the hose into it I gave up.
I bought a … View more
Just letting you know that these clips which cost $29.95 plus postage are actually very hard to use. No-one in my family could push the hose into the clamp that sits on top of garden fork or whatever garden too. After almost losing a finger trying to push the hose into it I gave up.
I bought a Gubba hose clamp instead which is clipped onto a stake that comes with the tool and was so easy to use and did not fall off the clamp.

26 days ago

Favourite holiday finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're putting together an article on Kiwis' favourite holiday finds, and would love to hear about any great new places you discovered on your holidays and are happy to share.
It could be a beach you'd never been to before, a walking track you'd never tried, a town … View more
Hi there,
We're putting together an article on Kiwis' favourite holiday finds, and would love to hear about any great new places you discovered on your holidays and are happy to share.
It could be a beach you'd never been to before, a walking track you'd never tried, a town that pleasantly surprised you or a particularly good cafe, restaurant or bar. Please feel free to comment here or to message me directly. Please put 'NFP' in your comment or message if you do not want your name or suggestion published.
Thank you very much in advance.

24 days ago

Want to learn a new skill - or use the one you have?

Grant from Raureka

Knowledge Bank is desperately in need of more volunteer scanners to start clearing a backlog of work. Scanning involves working with a camera system that is fairly easy to understand plus a bit of computer work. Supervision and training would be given - hours are what you can give - and support is … View moreKnowledge Bank is desperately in need of more volunteer scanners to start clearing a backlog of work. Scanning involves working with a camera system that is fairly easy to understand plus a bit of computer work. Supervision and training would be given - hours are what you can give - and support is available at all times. People here are friendly and happy and we'd love to have you come join us - if scanning isn't your thing we have a lot of other jobs to fill such as transcribing, oral interviews, and evaluation and proof reading. Some can be done from home - but our need for scanners is critical and that has to be done at Knowledge Bank in Omahu Road. Call Linda Bainbridge if you're interested on 06 833 5333 - we'd love to hear from you!

24 days ago

New Scam email

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Just received this email. I knew, as soon as I saw it, what it was…a scam.

If you get one you can forward it to phishing@ird.govt.nz

DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK!

It even has scam the warning at the bottom. Don’t click on that link either.

24 days ago

A tasty pallet

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

With careful planting and a little imagination, edible gardens can be grown in all sorts of surprising places.

Create your own colourful edible garden finished in Resene paints with these easy instructions.

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24 days ago

Final Townhouse Release

James Wattie Retirement Village

If you've been considering a move to James Wattie Village, our highly anticipated final release of townhouses are selling now.

These north facing homes are currently under construction and will be conveniently located close to the newly opened village centre and will enjoy all day sun.

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If you've been considering a move to James Wattie Village, our highly anticipated final release of townhouses are selling now.

These north facing homes are currently under construction and will be conveniently located close to the newly opened village centre and will enjoy all day sun.

Don’t miss out on securing a brand-new townhouse from our final release.

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25 days ago

Marty's Digital Hub Mayfair Hastings

Roger McNeill from Te Whakaritorito Trust

Need help with your laptop or other digital device? Need help with learning your computer, smartphone, I-pad or tablet? Visit Marty's Digital Hub, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1pm - 2.30pm, 1120 Willowpark Rd Nth, Mayfair, Hastings (next door to Mayfair School). Bring $5 or give a … View moreNeed help with your laptop or other digital device? Need help with learning your computer, smartphone, I-pad or tablet? Visit Marty's Digital Hub, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1pm - 2.30pm, 1120 Willowpark Rd Nth, Mayfair, Hastings (next door to Mayfair School). Bring $5 or give a koha per session, (includes afternoon tea). For more info ring Roger McNeill, Mobile 027 232 4700

25 days ago

SPCA asking dog owners to vaccinate their pups

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you a dog or puppy owner? SPCA are urgently calling on you to vaccinate them against parvovirus.

SPCA New Zealand say:
We’re seeing more and more cases of the highly contagious and potentially fatal canine parvovirus (parvo) around the country as we face a third outbreak in as many years.… View more
Are you a dog or puppy owner? SPCA are urgently calling on you to vaccinate them against parvovirus.

SPCA New Zealand say:
We’re seeing more and more cases of the highly contagious and potentially fatal canine parvovirus (parvo) around the country as we face a third outbreak in as many years. Parvo can remain on surfaces for up to a year, so dogs are at constant risk if they’re unvaccinated, or if their vaccinations lapse. Please ensure your dogs are protected against this heartbreaking illness, and book your vaccines and boosters as soon as possible. It could be the difference between life and death.
Read more about the current outbreak and the dangers of parvo on our website:
www.spca.nz...

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25 days ago

Get amongst it this summer season.

Triton Hearing

Hi neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, … View more
Hi neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, every story, and every cheer like never before.

This summer, don’t just be present - be at the heart of the fun.

*Sonova proprietary research (2024), visit hearmore.co.nz to learn more.
Find out more

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25 days ago

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are kicking off The Neighbourly Backyard Awards, a campaign where you can show off the hard work and love you’ve put into your backyard and win prizes for it!

We'll be rolling out the competition by sharing a new category (and new $100 Mitre10 voucher) every week.

There's three… View more
We are kicking off The Neighbourly Backyard Awards, a campaign where you can show off the hard work and love you’ve put into your backyard and win prizes for it!

We'll be rolling out the competition by sharing a new category (and new $100 Mitre10 voucher) every week.

There's three fun categories for you to enter:
Best loved lawn
Best floral garden
Most creative backyard build

To be in to win, keep an eye out for the post from us every Monday announcing the new category in a post and you can share your entry in its comments below. It starts Monday 27th January when we'll be taking entries for Best Loved Lawn so get prepping, neighbours!

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