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416 days ago

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For as little as $61, unwrap thought-provoking articles, entertainment and adventure every Sunday!

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417 days ago

Ryobi 2400w blower vac electric

Garry from Frimley

Ryobi 2400w electric (not battery) blower vac. Bought when we were at our previous much larger property with lots of trees and leaves. No longer needed, very good order as little to no use over last 3 1/2 years. new price $229 @ Bunnings

Price: $95

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418 days ago

Goodbye sleep

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

I hope nobody up Duart House area is planning on getting any sleep. Someone has decided their need to blast music trumps anyone else’s need for sleep.

417 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

Choose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen,… View more
Choose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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422 days ago

Long Term Plan Community Workshop - 25 November

Communications from Hastings District Council

In planning the budget for the next three years (from 1 July 2024), Council wants to hear what you’d prioritise to save money and keep rates from skyrocketing.

We’re looking for 120 people across all demographics to help inform these decisions, with wider public consultation to follow in … View more
In planning the budget for the next three years (from 1 July 2024), Council wants to hear what you’d prioritise to save money and keep rates from skyrocketing.

We’re looking for 120 people across all demographics to help inform these decisions, with wider public consultation to follow in February 2024. To sign up to attend a workshop on Saturday 25 November, head to: survey.publicvoice.co.nz...

Council already has a $131m roading recovery programme ahead of it, and will continue to prioritise essential services like water and waste so we want to know, across other areas, what could we do with less of? And what can we not afford to cut?

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419 days ago

Mobility Scooter CMT New Batteries

Paul from Havelock North

Purchased new only used for 8 months. Goes from Havelock Nth to Hastings and back. In excellent condition Complete with Bags and battery charger

Negotiable

419 days ago

Art for sale

Alison from Frimley

My latest piece of acrylic art Looking through the Window

Price: $120

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420 days ago

Take the Quiz!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

How much do you know about the heart? Try our Heart Myths and Facts Quiz. Some of the answers might shock you!

Take the quiz here: www.heartfoundation.org.nz...

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420 days ago

Get ready for winter

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Even though we are coming into summer now (?), it’s time to get ready for winter.

Seem like a bit of a weird idea? It’s not. If you wait till winter to get ready for winter you won’t be ready when it arrives and you’ll spend a fortune trying to get through.

Huh?

Simple: drains and … View more
Even though we are coming into summer now (?), it’s time to get ready for winter.

Seem like a bit of a weird idea? It’s not. If you wait till winter to get ready for winter you won’t be ready when it arrives and you’ll spend a fortune trying to get through.

Huh?

Simple: drains and guttering; yards and gardens; heating.

All of these are cheaper and easier to sort in the warm seasons.
Did you know getting your gutters and drains cleared in the winter months costs more? Why? Because it’s harder. And more dangerous. It’s also more likely to result water incursion in the home. Which can be excruciatingly expensive to rectify, as many can tell you. You’re also more likely to get rats, if you have blocked or damaged drains. If they get under your floors and die, the smell is horrendous, especially in the hot weather.

It’s also easier to deal with overgrown gardens and weedy lawns in summer, than winter. They won’t stop growing in winter, but if you can get into weed control when it’s hot, they’re less likely to be a big problem when it’s not. And cutting back over growth allows for more natural light in the garden and better ground control and production. Just don’t go so hard you have no shade. Same with your lawns. Cut them long to reduce weed incursion and to protect the roots. Short lawns get burnt roots and weeds break through easier. You will spend less on sorting problems if you deal with them before you have no choice.

Fireplaces. Clean and service them. Check the baffles, seals and glass. And get your firewood now.
Did you know it’s up to $200 cheaper in summer. And you have more time to store and dry it for winter.

If you get a mixture of soft and hard woods, I’d highly recommend getting your soft wood from Tumu in Maraekakaho Rd, Hastings. 2 cord delivered (within 25km, further may incur a charge) is currently $385. ($310 with a gold card) and you can pay it off in advance, or pay online, or pay the driver. He carries eftpos. www.tumutimbers.co.nz...
If you aren’t in Hawkes Bay, check with your local timber merchants and pallet makers.

It’s all untreated pine offcuts. And will burn well in winter. Burns even better mixed with hard wood. It’s also cheaper than anywhere else, unless you get it free or at mates rates.

I ordered mine Tuesday afternoon and had it delivered Wednesday morning.

If you collect driftwood, leave it where it can get rained on for at least a year, before you burn it. Check with your local council about the rules around collecting fallen branches from public land and talk to your local council arborists about the wood they cut. It’s usually free. It’s a great way to stock up for the following winters.

420 days ago

Shellfish biotoxin alert for Hawke’s Bay

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Hawke Bay.

What you need to know:
- Hawke Bay locals are advised by New Zealand Food Safety not to collect/consume shellfish gathered from Hawke Bay due to the presence of toxins.
- Routine tests … View more
New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from Hawke Bay.

What you need to know:
- Hawke Bay locals are advised by New Zealand Food Safety not to collect/consume shellfish gathered from Hawke Bay due to the presence of toxins.
- Routine tests on mussels from Pania Reef in Napier have shown levels of paralytic shellfish toxins over the safe limit.
- The warning extends from Cape Kidnappers, north to Mohaka River.
- Cooking the shellfish does not remove the toxins.
- Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed, its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.
- Products sold in supermarkets and shops will not be of risk.

Symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning usually appear within 10 minutes to 3 hours of eating and may include:
numbness and a tingling (prickly feeling) around the mouth, face, hands, and feet
difficulty swallowing or breathing
dizziness and headache
nausea and vomiting
diarrhoea
paralysis and respiratory failure and, in severe cases, death.

If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued:
- Phone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately.
- Contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.

New Zealand Food Safety is monitoring shellfish in the region and will notify the public of any changes to the situation.

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420 days ago

Not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

Christmas Box

Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a … View more
Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a Christmas Box filled with food basics and treats. 100% of your donation goes directly to filling the box, which provides not only food essentials but much-needed hope.

Only together, can we bring hope to the table across Aotearoa.
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422 days ago

OLD DOOR WANTED

Elma from Havelock North

Im looking for an old door that I can use in my garden. Please message me.

424 days ago

Auto creeps

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Does anyone know where/who/what is screaming around Havers/Hastings/Paki Paki/Flaxmete area, at 2am? And if you do, have you reported it to the police?

I can hear it, and it’s loud, but have no idea where it’s coming from, other than somewhere to the general west of me.

423 days ago

Poll: Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

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It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

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Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?
  • 19.2% Yes
    19.2% Complete
  • 80.1% No
    80.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll explain below
    0.8% Complete
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