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2904 days ago

Wanted

Lauren from Havelock North

Wanting a wood dresser or drawers for a kids room. Preferably with a mirror but happy to look at anything. Photo is only to give an idea, something similar would be great but not necessary. Thanks!

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2905 days ago

Make sure you're prepared...

EQC

No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to … View more
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
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2914 days ago

Free to a good home: Miniature Poodle (Black)

Zoe from Saint Leonards

I am posting this on behalf: FREE TO A GOOD HOME: A much loved miniature poodle (black), loving temperament, gets on with cats. Loves sleeping on the bed with you at night. House trained. 7 years old, in good health and fully inoculated. Comes with walking lead. Owner emigrating. Call Pat: (h) … View moreI am posting this on behalf: FREE TO A GOOD HOME: A much loved miniature poodle (black), loving temperament, gets on with cats. Loves sleeping on the bed with you at night. House trained. 7 years old, in good health and fully inoculated. Comes with walking lead. Owner emigrating. Call Pat: (h) 9749051 / 0273735228

2906 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
2906 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Wairarapa

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Register now

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2906 days ago

Gib stopper needed

Hazel from Havelock North

Hi there
Looking for gib stopper for shower room. May have friends coming for Christmas and will need shower complete before then. Please contact Hazel on 021 807498.

2906 days ago

Update to request for a vacuum cleaner.

Carol Winters from Age Concern Havelock North

Many thanks to a wonderful neighbourly lady; Sharon, a vacuum cleaner has been donated. Absolutely very grateful recipient.

2906 days ago

Earthquake Appeal

The Warehouse Hastings

The Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the … View moreThe Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the generosity of its customers in helping their fellow Kiwis at a time of need.

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2907 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
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2908 days ago

Rising 1 beef steers

Raewyn from Bridge Pa - Longlands

2x beef crossbred, purchased April as weaners. ( Bought 5, only want 3). On lifestyle block. Price is each.

Price: $720

2907 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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2908 days ago

Urgent need for a second hand working vacuum cleaner.

Carol Winters from Age Concern Havelock North

We have a lovely lady in the community whose vacuum cleaner has broken and she can't afford to replace it. Does anyone have a working vacuum they no longer need and would be willing to donate?

Call Carol on 8776488 or email me on info@ageconcernhb.org.nz

2909 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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2908 days ago

Christmas special offer - Photography

Liza from Mahora

Hi Neighbours!

Just a little Holiday cheer I would like to share with you. Amazing opportunity to get someone that special gift of lasting memories. Vouchers available. Go have a look at my new website www.elizabethwhite.co.nz... and share the love!

Negotiable

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2908 days ago

Spring lambs for sale

Raewyn from Bridge Pa - Longlands

South suffolk cross. 7 ewes, 5 wethers. 13-18 weeks old. Well grown. Ready for weaning, from lifestyle block. Most were twins, raised on mothers. Had first 5 in 1 vaccination. Price $80-$90 depending on size

Price: $90

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