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Does anyone play board games any more? I have several to give away to anyone who wants them. ph. 8776405
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At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.
Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.
Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life!
Four boxes of war gaming stuff that my now-adult son no longer wants. Dates from a few decades ago. I'd like to find a home for some or all of it, rather than just throw it out. Phone 8776405.
At Dyverse Dentures, Rattana, Ethan, and the team are dedicated to helping you smile with confidence again. We work with you to create a personalised treatment plan tailored to achieve the best possible results.
Our services include:
• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Denture relines … View moreAt Dyverse Dentures, Rattana, Ethan, and the team are dedicated to helping you smile with confidence again. We work with you to create a personalised treatment plan tailored to achieve the best possible results.
Our services include:
• Full dentures
• Partial dentures
• Denture relines & rebases
• Denture repairs
• Tooth additions
✔️ Free initial consultations
✔️ WINZ quotes available
✔️ Super Gold Card support
12C Waddon Place, Māngere
(09) 634-4543
Contact us today to take the first step toward a brighter, healthier smile.
Hi, I need a plumber to replace the cartridge in our underbench filter. Need an approx price as last one charged a very big fee for 10 minutes wok. Thanks
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
New Zealand’s home-grown Tap Dance show, Tap Fusion, will be opening the Wellington Fringe Festival at the Hannah Theatre this weekend. The show is a unique collaboration of New Zealand’s top Tap dancers performing alongside artists of Street Dance, Swing Dance and live musicians. This will … View moreNew Zealand’s home-grown Tap Dance show, Tap Fusion, will be opening the Wellington Fringe Festival at the Hannah Theatre this weekend. The show is a unique collaboration of New Zealand’s top Tap dancers performing alongside artists of Street Dance, Swing Dance and live musicians. This will be the first time a Tap show has been seen at the Fringe Festival.
Tap Fusion is the work of former New Zealand Dance Champion brothers Brandon and Cameron Carter-Chan. They say the show is designed to expose the diversity of New Zealand artists through Tap Dance by inspiring, uplifting, and promoting the idea of creative collaboration, encouraging people to work with artists outside their social circle, and to increase opportunity and strengthen the arts community as a whole.
Tap Fusion is on at The Hannah Theatre, 12 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington on 13th & 14th February.
YOUR HASTINGS COMMUNITY PATROL
The Hastings District Community Patrol is a team of local, self-funded, volunteers that play a key role in keeping our local communities safe.
We are a group of dedicated volunteers who patrol the Hastings, Flaxmere, Havelock North and Cape Coast central, urban, … View moreYOUR HASTINGS COMMUNITY PATROL
The Hastings District Community Patrol is a team of local, self-funded, volunteers that play a key role in keeping our local communities safe.
We are a group of dedicated volunteers who patrol the Hastings, Flaxmere, Havelock North and Cape Coast central, urban, and rural areas, focusing on crime prevention. We support the police by acting as extra 'eyes and ears', noting anything that could be suspicious and informing police of incidents requiring urgent attention.
We also work closely with the Local District Councils and other organizations sharing a similar interest in community safety.
Quote from the local police “Community Patrols are invaluable to Police; they keep an eye on neighbourhoods and provide valuable intelligence to Police who cannot be everywhere at once”
We carry out day and night patrols in our dedicated patrol vehicles with sign written liveries that are easily identified by the community.
Our patrol members receive full training and guidance according to the National Community Patrols of NZ protocols and police standards. All applicants are fully vetted by the police on applying.
Volunteering with your local Community Patrol is a great way to make our local community safer and offers an ideal way of being part of a local volunteer team. We would like to encourage other like-minded community members to join our highly committed team. You just need to be keen to learn, have keen eyes and ears, be friendly, honest and be over the age of 18. Being a member of a community patrol could put you on a pathway to a career with the police.
We are a diverse group of the community, and so, if you have the time, commitment and want to put something back into your local community, Community Patrols are seeking new members.
Getting started: Your first step is to express your interest by contacting our recruitment website cpnz.org.nz/join-cpnz. Alternatively, you can contact the Hastings patrols on hastings@cpnz.org.nz
We invite you to join us and be part of your local volunteer group of community patrollers.
Dr. Ben Yung-pin Lian is an experienced, New Zealand-qualified acupuncture specialist. In addition to acupuncture, he offers acupressure, massage therapy, cupping, GuaSha and herbal moxibustion to support a holistic approach to healing.
A fourth-generation practitioner, Dr. Lian continues his … View moreDr. Ben Yung-pin Lian is an experienced, New Zealand-qualified acupuncture specialist. In addition to acupuncture, he offers acupressure, massage therapy, cupping, GuaSha and herbal moxibustion to support a holistic approach to healing.
A fourth-generation practitioner, Dr. Lian continues his family’s tradition of care. He is a registered member of the New Zealand Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society, and his clinic upholds the highest professional standards.
“Western medicine treats symptoms; acupuncture addresses the root causes,” says Dr. Lian.
“There are no shortcuts—but with lifestyle changes and commitment, you can achieve fantastic results.”
✅ ACC Registered Acupuncturist
(Including accident, sports injury, and work-related injury cover)
2 for 1 ticket offer
Get all those new year jobs sorted with a visit to the Show! It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Rotorua Home and Garden Show on from the 20th - 22nd of February at Energy Events Centre. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer… View more2 for 1 ticket offer
Get all those new year jobs sorted with a visit to the Show! It’s all about idea’s, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Rotorua Home and Garden Show on from the 20th - 22nd of February at Energy Events Centre. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer
There’ll be a huge variety Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from Kitchens, Artists, Builders, Landscaping, Heating, Spas, Flooring, Heatlh & Well-being and more! Add to that good food, great coffee and you have the perfect day out. Get your to-do list ready and we'll see you at the Show.
Save the date in your diaries: 20 - 22 February
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua
Adults $6
Gold Card Friday $3
Under 16 free
My Ozito garden shredder worked perfectly until I lent it to someone. Now it only works for about a minute before it shuts off. I’ve pulled it apart, cleaned it out, greased and siliconed what needed it, and checked everything I know, but it’s still not staying working properly.
Has anyone … View moreMy Ozito garden shredder worked perfectly until I lent it to someone. Now it only works for about a minute before it shuts off. I’ve pulled it apart, cleaned it out, greased and siliconed what needed it, and checked everything I know, but it’s still not staying working properly.
Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution?
I need it sorted ASAP, so I can get the garden sorted before I move in 2 weeks.
It’s not under warranty, being 5 years old now. Sadly, it still would have been had I tried to use it after it was returned. I haven’t for a few years. Now it’s too late.
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables
The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View moreWANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables
The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.
Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.
*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy
Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.
See us at a venue near you - See venues here:
Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | website email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
Just had a large tree removed and converting area back to grass - the edging has been lifted and is available for free if anybody would like it. Just needs to be picked up - not particularly heavy. Photos show the edging and the area it came from. Contact me on 027 213 4073 - available in Southland… View moreJust had a large tree removed and converting area back to grass - the edging has been lifted and is available for free if anybody would like it. Just needs to be picked up - not particularly heavy. Photos show the edging and the area it came from. Contact me on 027 213 4073 - available in Southland Place
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables
The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View moreWANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables
The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.
Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.
*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy
Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.
See us at a venue near you - See venues here:
Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | website email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
This 600mm Tilta Stepped Back Rangehood T1 - 6 - 2L is damaged in that the filter will not remain in place.
SEE Picture 5.
The Motor still works well.
The Downlights still work.
The filter panel is clean and ready to be fitted to a new Unit.
Great for Parts.
We have replaced as the … View moreThis 600mm Tilta Stepped Back Rangehood T1 - 6 - 2L is damaged in that the filter will not remain in place.
SEE Picture 5.
The Motor still works well.
The Downlights still work.
The filter panel is clean and ready to be fitted to a new Unit.
Great for Parts.
We have replaced as the part that holds the filter in place is no longer made (2019)
Hi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Graham’s Painters we bring 40+ years of experience, a friendly team of over 20+ full-time professionals, and a “get-it-done” attitude to every job big or small.
We specialise in interior/exterior painting, roof painting, house washing, decking, fencing, wallpapering, and cedar weatherboards. We’re tidy, punctual, and perfect for busy families, non-DIYers, and retirees.
Discounts available for SuperGold Card holders
Serving all of Wellington, Hutt Valley & up to Plimmerton.
Message us today for a free quote, we’d love to help bring your home to life!
If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post … View moreIf a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Neighbourhood bargain hunters, this one’s for you! From Summer wardrobe updates to everyday must-haves, our latest catalogue is bursting with great deals across furniture, clothing, home essentials and more. Flick through our new catalogue and discover why we’re the bargain hunter’s best … View moreNeighbourhood bargain hunters, this one’s for you! From Summer wardrobe updates to everyday must-haves, our latest catalogue is bursting with great deals across furniture, clothing, home essentials and more. Flick through our new catalogue and discover why we’re the bargain hunter’s best friend.
Pop into your nearest store or shop online today and make your budget stretch further.
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop … View moreOnce again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
There’s something lovely about a village where faces become familiar and conversations come easily. Kandahar Village is intimate, friendly and just the right size to feel personal - a place where everyone looks out for one another.
Villas are priced from $650k with a 12-month monthly fee … View moreThere’s something lovely about a village where faces become familiar and conversations come easily. Kandahar Village is intimate, friendly and just the right size to feel personal - a place where everyone looks out for one another.
Villas are priced from $650k with a 12-month monthly fee holiday and a $20,000 cash-back on settlement available to new residents who sign before 28 February 2026
You’re warmly invited to visit and picture yourself living here.
Okay, just a couple of notes for school starts and finishes.
A lot of the roads in Havers, Hastings, Flaxmere and beyond, are 30kph at school drop off and pick up. Te Mata Rd, from Our lady of Lourdes (between St Hill Ln and Lenon Gr) to Durham Dr, Campbell St, from Duart Rd to Porter Dr, Iona Rd… View moreOkay, just a couple of notes for school starts and finishes.
A lot of the roads in Havers, Hastings, Flaxmere and beyond, are 30kph at school drop off and pick up. Te Mata Rd, from Our lady of Lourdes (between St Hill Ln and Lenon Gr) to Durham Dr, Campbell St, from Duart Rd to Porter Dr, Iona Rd from Middle Rd to Margaret Ave, side streets and back streets.
Please respect these speeds. Traffic is not as it was when you it so went to school. It’s way worse. Cars are bigger, faster, more powerful and drivers seem to be less patient (or skilled). And kids are more plentiful and definitely less road safe.
Kids are crossing the road wherever they can dash though, even if there is a pedestrian crossing right next to them. And there are three in the one school block, outside HNHS.
Kids are riding their scooters and bikes on the wrong side of the road. No, it’s not safer. It’s far more dangerous because drives aren’t looking for them there. And they are hard enough to see when they are where they should be. It’s also illegal. And more kids are driving. Kids who are cutting across and doing U turns in peak traffic. Or driving with other kids in the car, when they aren’t allowed to. Or driving with no seatbelts on. Or cellphones in hands. Or puppies on laps. Yes, I see you.
Talk to your kids. Tell them when they are making bad decisions about driving. Just because they can drive doesn’t mean they have to drive to school. If they live in zone they can still walk with their friends. Tell them to ride on the left, not the right. And wear helmets. Their brains, while still quite mailable aren’t fully developed, to make good safety decisions alone, and they sure as heck aren’t unbreakable.
If you live and work in zone, how about walking with your kids. Model what you want from them. Show them how to travel safely.
Take that extra time together. I don’t often have that option, but maybe you do. At least occasionally.
Also, I’m not one for gender or clothing shaming, but…parents of daughters, you might not realise it, but when your daughters HNHS uniform skirts are barely longer than their blouses, the split up the back isn’t. I’m not the only one who got an eyeful this morning.
I don’t normally care what people wear, as long as they are comfortable, but it is a uniform, not a unique form. When we wear a uniform, it’s not just about being a number, or saving parents from having to buy wardrobes full of new clothes. It’s certainly not cheaper. It’s about representing something other than ourselves and our fashion identities. Save the flashing fashion for after school wear.
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