2911 days ago

This country garden has it all

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Mike and Julie Russell love art as much as they love plants and flowers, so it made total sense to use their garden as a gallery for local artists. But that's just the beginning.

Round Pond Garden, just outside Hastings, is also home to a maze, masses of poppies, topiary and so much more. Click here to find out more thanks to NZ Gardener.

More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

Scam Alert: Bank cold calls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.

πŸ›‘οΈ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.

Remember, banks will:​​
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes​​
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device​​
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.

If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.

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1 day ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“
  • 36.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    36.7% Complete
  • 63.3% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    63.3% Complete
412 votes
12 hours ago

Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker on Nature-Based Topics

Greg from Forest & Bird Hastings Havelock North Branch

Come and hear HBRC Biodiversity Officer Scott Courtnell talk about plant pests affecting our region.

Full details in the attached document.

We welcome anyone interested in the environment to come along (you don't have to be a member).

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