Rural West Hastings, Hastings

Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show NEXT WEEK!

Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show NEXT WEEK!

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2880 days ago

Good in the Hood is back

Z

Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood. Learn more

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2887 days ago

The Rawleighs Lady ... Who can remember Rawleighs?

Carol Winters from Age Concern Havelock North

I can remember the Rawleighs Lady, living out of town my Mother would purchase what used to seem to me to be a lot of potions and pills.... but I have always loved Rawleighs especially that ointment!
Anyway our Friday morning group is having a demo of all of the current/new rawleighs products. If … View more
I can remember the Rawleighs Lady, living out of town my Mother would purchase what used to seem to me to be a lot of potions and pills.... but I have always loved Rawleighs especially that ointment!
Anyway our Friday morning group is having a demo of all of the current/new rawleighs products. If anyone is keen to pop along and have a cup of tea with us we'd love to have you and then you can listen and learn about the products too. No we're not making money out of this we just have a large group who's interested.
So we'll be at the hall at the rear of St Lukes on Te Mata road from around 9.45 this coming Friday the 28th of April and would love to see you.

2884 days ago

Poll: Which sweet treat is your pick?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Last Monday the leading story on our Stuff website was Whittaker's revival of the toffee milk chocolate bar.
This had us asking what sweet treats people would like to see returned next and what prized New Zealand lollies may have their production shifted overseas?

My family's … View more
Last Monday the leading story on our Stuff website was Whittaker's revival of the toffee milk chocolate bar.
This had us asking what sweet treats people would like to see returned next and what prized New Zealand lollies may have their production shifted overseas?

My family's favourite is the chocolate fish.
At Christmas and birthdays packets of the pink marshmallow shaped sea creatures appear for dessert, but also a variety of family challenges. These include holding the chocolate fish between the top lip and nose, like a melting moustache.
It was also the prize for player of the day during my school hockey days. If the versatile and much loved fish disappeared we would be crushed.

After much consideration I think the discontinued lolly I would like to see returned is pink Sparkles.
My father has thrown his weight behind the sickly sweet Dream white chocolate creme eggs which tasted like tinned condensed milk.

What would you like to see returned? Let us know below...

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Which sweet treat is your pick?
  • 12.1% Sparkles
    12.1% Complete
  • 42.9% Snifters
    42.9% Complete
  • 35.2% Pascall's licorice allsorts
    35.2% Complete
  • 9.9% None - lollies are bad for your health
    9.9% Complete
91 votes
2883 days ago

How do you manage noisy neighbours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Noisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the … View moreNoisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the day' with quiet Sunday mornings - or even a day of rest. What noise do you find the hardest to cope with? Have your say below.

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2885 days ago

Free fire wood piles

Communications from Hastings District Council

Council is putting rings of firewood in three piles (one in Hastings, Flaxmere and Havelock North). Residents can help themselves but they need to take the rings home to chop up: No chainsaws or axes on the sites please. There won't always be wood there - it will be dropped off as it comes … View moreCouncil is putting rings of firewood in three piles (one in Hastings, Flaxmere and Havelock North). Residents can help themselves but they need to take the rings home to chop up: No chainsaws or axes on the sites please. There won't always be wood there - it will be dropped off as it comes available. The three sites are: Flaxmere: Chatham Rd, by the gum trees; Havelock North: on the edge of Tainui Reserve, on Keirunga Rd; Hastings: Splash Planet car park; Grove Rd. For more detail see: www.hastingsdc.govt.nz...

2884 days ago

Cyclone clean up about half way

Communications team from Hastings District Council

The clearing of fallen trees and branches from Council's parks after Cyclone Cook still has two to three weeks to go. In some parks and reserves the damage has been so great that it is taking a team of nine four days to clean up. Our people plus contractors are working extended hours to get … View moreThe clearing of fallen trees and branches from Council's parks after Cyclone Cook still has two to three weeks to go. In some parks and reserves the damage has been so great that it is taking a team of nine four days to clean up. Our people plus contractors are working extended hours to get things back to normal and we ask for your patience as we battle through it. About 80 per cent of Council's 170 green spaces were affected which gives an idea of the task. For much more info see: www.hastingsdc.govt.nz...

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2884 days ago

Try this Roast Chicken with Ricotta and Herb Stuffing

SuperValue New Zealand

Winter is just around the corner, so there's no better excuse to indulge in this delectable comfort food for the whole family to enjoy. Check out how to prepare your own Roast Chicken with Ricotta and Herb Stuffing and enjoy with a glass of white wine and some steamed veges. Enjoy! See the recipe

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2890 days ago

No dogs on playgrounds

Communications team from Hastings District Council

Kids, dogs and playgrounds don't mix: We have had complaints that people are taking their dogs onto the new playground in Havelock North. Please note dogs are not allowed on any playgrounds in Hastings. The bylaw allows for fines of up to $300. If you see someone with a dog on a playground … View moreKids, dogs and playgrounds don't mix: We have had complaints that people are taking their dogs onto the new playground in Havelock North. Please note dogs are not allowed on any playgrounds in Hastings. The bylaw allows for fines of up to $300. If you see someone with a dog on a playground please get as much information as possible, call 871 5000, and ask that the information be passed to the animal control team. No dog signs for the new playground are being produced and should be up next week.

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2887 days ago

Mega Global Sale coming soon!

Flight Centre

Neighbours, listen up! If you’ve got travel on your mind, your time has come! Our Mega Global Sale is on for 3 DAYS ONLY! EXCLUSIVE deals on airfares, accommodation, cruises, tours to destinations including Australia, South Pacific, UK, Europe, USA, Asia and more!

Don’t miss out! It’s … View more
Neighbours, listen up! If you’ve got travel on your mind, your time has come! Our Mega Global Sale is on for 3 DAYS ONLY! EXCLUSIVE deals on airfares, accommodation, cruises, tours to destinations including Australia, South Pacific, UK, Europe, USA, Asia and more!

Don’t miss out! It’s Friday 28th-Sunday 30th April, in store at your local Flight Centre. This is THE perfect time to book your next holiday!
Find your local Flight Centre!

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2889 days ago

It's not too late to register your Clean Up event and win!

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse and Neighbourly's 2017 Great Community Clean Up kicks off on Thursday 27 April. If you haven't already registered your Clean Up event it's not too late - and you could still win great prizes! Get a group of friends, family or neighbours together (or even just enjoy a … View moreThe Warehouse and Neighbourly's 2017 Great Community Clean Up kicks off on Thursday 27 April. If you haven't already registered your Clean Up event it's not too late - and you could still win great prizes! Get a group of friends, family or neighbours together (or even just enjoy a Clean Up on your own!) to make some awesome changes in your neighbourhood. Book your event between 27 April and 3 May and be in to win. Remember - the smallest acts can make the biggest difference. Consider a Clean Up at your local park, stream, carpark, beach - or even your street! Register your event now and be in to WIN! Register and win

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2890 days ago

What ANZAC services are on near you?

Marty Sharpe Reporter from The Hastings Mail

Follow the link to read about the Dawn and community services being held on ANZAC Day around the region on Tuesday.

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