Rural West Hastings, Hastings

2926 days ago

Take your skills on an adventure!

Volunteer Services Abroad

Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View more
Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance for volunteers and their partners.

Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
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2928 days ago

Census time again.......but did you know that there are changes to how it’s done?

Carol Winters from Age Concern Havelock North

Yep, there’s change afoot to how we will complete the census obligations this year. For most of us going digital is going to be a simple exercise but for a huge chunk of our older community it’s not.
Come along to our Friday morning meeting, the 9th of Feb, to find out what you need to know.
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Yep, there’s change afoot to how we will complete the census obligations this year. For most of us going digital is going to be a simple exercise but for a huge chunk of our older community it’s not.
Come along to our Friday morning meeting, the 9th of Feb, to find out what you need to know.

St Luke’s Hall - the rear of the church at 9.45 for a cuppa and presentation which starts at 10.

All welcome. Cheers Carol.

2929 days ago

No water? Happens.

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

What would you do without water? Fill up clean, empty bottles today, so you're ready when it happens. www.happens.nz...

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2930 days ago

Our antique buyers are coming to Hawkes Bay!

GOLDCO International Limited

Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections. Check out … View more
Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections. Check out our poster for dates and times!
Learn more

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2930 days ago

Noise control

Darrell from Flaxmere

Is there a time of day when its fair for noise control complaints to change from someone politely being asked to turn their stereo down?..
to the flip side of say after 12 midnight even if it is the first complaint of the day the stereo is confiscated immediately.
With the first offence return … View more
Is there a time of day when its fair for noise control complaints to change from someone politely being asked to turn their stereo down?..
to the flip side of say after 12 midnight even if it is the first complaint of the day the stereo is confiscated immediately.
With the first offence return of the stereo is basically at cost (the cost of the noise control officers time and storing the item) Offence number 2 might incur the item being seized and sold on or destroyed, along with an extra infringement on their rates, this would cover costs incurred without other ratepayers having to fork out extra for noise control, It would also make absent landlords be a bit more careful about who they let into their properties.
I'll be curious to know the views of the Hastings district council, As well as anyone who has knowledge of law.
Final point. Well yes I do admit that the idea I'm putting forward here is basically infringing on other peoples rights, stop and consider this though, I work 12 to 14 hours a day, sleep in the last week has been a bit scarce due to the heat, I get 2 nights of decent rest a week, last night I was woken on and off due to a noisy stereo, Noise control were called in the early hours of the morning. (A very big thumbs up to the lady on the council phone number who was answering phones last night in a bright and cheerful manner) This is not the first time that those particular neighbours have caused trouble in this street, Maybe its time they woke up and started considering others instead of just themselves.
Thanks all in advance for reading this and your contributions.

2930 days ago

Te rā o ngā Tamariki is just one month away!

The Team from Children's Day

Check out the Children's Day events that are already planned in neighbourhoods all around Aotearoa!

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2931 days ago

Building a home? You'll love this FREE info session.

The Team from Jennian Homes

Listen to what our home building experts have to offer or come prepared with questions. "What building materials should we use?", "How can we include energy-saving features?", " How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined?" or "How can we … View moreListen to what our home building experts have to offer or come prepared with questions. "What building materials should we use?", "How can we include energy-saving features?", " How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined?" or "How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?"

Questions like these are exactly the sort of things we can help with at our Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions. Book a FREE complimentary seat at our next info session in your area.
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2933 days ago

Paying too much for power?

Electric Kiwi

No contracts. Free hour of off-peak power every day. Learn more. Find out more

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2933 days ago

Community-led Development (CLD) workshops coming to a town near you!

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having … View more
Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having conversations that really matter – and having FUN.
Coming to Auckland, Wellington & Tauranga

Workshop 2: Leading in Communities
This workshop explores frameworks and tools for thinking, acting and leading amidst complexity, where leadership is primarily about continuous learning on the job. 
Coming to Nelson, Taranaki & Wellington

Workshop 3: Connections and Collaboration
This workshop will help you to map and tap into the strengths of your wider community, assess your community relationships, apply tools to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.
Coming to Christchurch, Auckland & Whangarei

Check out our website for further details and to register: inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

2934 days ago

Super blue blood moon over New Zealand

Reporter Stuff

New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your … View more
New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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