Karamu - Waipatu, Hastings

2212 days ago

Do you have an award-winning room?

House and Garden Interior

Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

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Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary

These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
Find out more!

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2213 days ago

Lost Cat

Jo from Hastings Central

Missing my Ginger kitty Chester.. Has disappeared from Nelson st north Mahora. Cornwall park area.. He's 1.5 yrs.. Ginger tabby..has swirl markings.. Very shy timid boy and scares easily if he doesn't know you.. Has a distinctive desexing tattoo on the inside of his ear.. Microchipped and… View moreMissing my Ginger kitty Chester.. Has disappeared from Nelson st north Mahora. Cornwall park area.. He's 1.5 yrs.. Ginger tabby..has swirl markings.. Very shy timid boy and scares easily if he doesn't know you.. Has a distinctive desexing tattoo on the inside of his ear.. Microchipped and desexed..he isn't wearing a collar..loves company of other cats and is non aggressive..Need him home ASAP as I brought him home from Australia with me.. Worried sick about him.. If anyone lives in this area could you PLEASE check garages and sheds etc..he may be hiding under someone's house.. If seen please contact 0225896531.

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2213 days ago

Free concrete for fill

Rosie from Parkvale

We have a pile of broken up concrete from pathways that would be good for crazy paving or for fill. Pickup Akina, Hastings

Free

2213 days ago

Are you and your family prepared?

Audrey Tolua from Red Cross - Hastings Service Centre

Lia Jugo, the local Red Cross Community Trainer, has been doing a fantastic job teaching more than 1,000 HB children this year about looking after themselves and others in an emergency. She runs free, interactive sessions for year 1-8 children.

Teachers, for more information or to book a session,… View more
Lia Jugo, the local Red Cross Community Trainer, has been doing a fantastic job teaching more than 1,000 HB children this year about looking after themselves and others in an emergency. She runs free, interactive sessions for year 1-8 children.

Teachers, for more information or to book a session, contact the Red Cross office in Hawke’s Bay on (06)878-8438
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Pictured: Lia (centre) with Emergency Management team members Karl and Jae.

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2213 days ago

Sai Baba books

Alethea from Mahora

Anyone interested in reading or furthering their knowledge of this man please message me as I have a few boxes of books.

Free

2213 days ago

Poll: Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her … View more
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.

So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.

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Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 15% No
    15% Complete
  • 21.4% I think cafes should be more child friendly
    21.4% Complete
3628 votes
2213 days ago

Outdoor clothline 2.3 m

Vlad from Frimley

Good working condition
Has been used till today
Pick up frimley
First come first serve
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Vlad

Free

2213 days ago

Feed a family for $30

LIFE Community

Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View more
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Donate here

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2213 days ago

The Warehouse and Variety provide Twice the Joy

The Warehouse New Zealand

This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.

Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.

Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Shop now

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2214 days ago

Craft market at the YMCA, Hastings on 24 Nov 2018

Rosie from Parkvale

Open 9 am to 1pm at 720 Pakowhai Rd. A variety of stallholders with lovely gifts for Christmas or for yourself. Would love to have a busker, face painter, plants, art, etc. Contact Rosie Marriott 876 8350 or text 0211 676378

2214 days ago

Wanted

Paula from Camberley

Does anyone have a male budgie please I am very sad I have lost one of my male budgies and its mate is very sad and lonely.

2214 days ago

What are your thoughts on midwives striking?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.

Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of… View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.

Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of two-hour work stoppages every day on every shift over a two-week period, starting Thursday, November 22.

So what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think our midwives should be paid more? How will you be affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2214 days ago

Hawkes Bay Knowledge Bank

Grant from Havelock North

The Knowledge Bank is getting more and more donated records, papers, photos, etc. The volunteers are doing their best to make inroads into all this but we could definitely use more people to help. If you have time on your hands, have the desire to learn some new skills, can type or like history, we… View moreThe Knowledge Bank is getting more and more donated records, papers, photos, etc. The volunteers are doing their best to make inroads into all this but we could definitely use more people to help. If you have time on your hands, have the desire to learn some new skills, can type or like history, we would love to see you. The work can be as much or as little as you can handle - at the Knowledge Bank or from home - my wife and I do both but we have the time to do it as well as the interest. If you're interested contact Linda Bainbridge on 06 8335333 or visit Stoneycroft at 901 Omahu Road, Hastings. Thanks

2215 days ago

Neighbours of NZ Road Trip

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Hello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We … View moreHello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We were absolutely inundated with offers - and we're SO SORRY if we've missed anyone, or haven't gotten back to you - please get in touch again - email me - sam@neighboursday.org.nz.

Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...

We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.

Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event!
Check out our Road Trip page for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops. Also! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to follow our facebook live updates as we hit the road!

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2215 days ago

Got an opinion on fireworks? Share it with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?

Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?

We want to know… View more
Hi neighbours,

Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?

Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?

We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.

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