Marewa, Napier

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

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1418 days ago

Bench

Jason from Hospital Hill

Hi, Looking for an old church pew, or two if anyone knows of a sale room anywhere.

1420 days ago

Fruit

Liam & Hannah from Napier South

Hi I was wondering if anyone was overwhelmed with fruit on their trees that they aren’t getting through such as peaches or Feijoas or plums ect , I’m doing some bottling & would be much appreciated !

1418 days ago

Summer tops.

Karyn from Greenmeadows

Black one is used but like new, $10.
Grey one is brand new never worn, 10.
Both are size 16.
Please text me on 0211761866.

1418 days ago

Duvet covers

Karyn from Greenmeadows

2 barely used and in new condition queen duvet cover sets.$40 each.
Please text me on 0211761866

1418 days ago

Nightgowns

Karyn from Greenmeadows

2 brand new never been worn summer nightgowns. $15 each or both for $25.
Please text me on 0211761866.

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1421 days ago

Electrical repair

Lynne from Tamatea

Our dog chewed the cable on our near-new Bissell carpet cleaner, luckily only in one spot. Who repairs things like this please?

1420 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?

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1420 days ago

Wanted Apricots for bottling/jam

Nicolas from Pirimai

Hi, I'm wondering where is a great place to buy Apricots for bottling/jam in bulk. I understand there may be orchards that sell "seconds" for that reason, but I'm struggling finding any.

Thanks for any help 😁

1420 days ago

The roofless and lonely house that was once a warm and much-loved home

Reporter Community News

Check out this lovely story from Marty Sharpe.

For many years Haumiata Lucas would raise a hand to block her view as she passed the old villa on the approach to Waimarama, Hawke’s Bay.
Once a much-loved and majestic home with a wide verandah and large sash windows, today it sits roofless and … View more
Check out this lovely story from Marty Sharpe.

For many years Haumiata Lucas would raise a hand to block her view as she passed the old villa on the approach to Waimarama, Hawke’s Bay.
Once a much-loved and majestic home with a wide verandah and large sash windows, today it sits roofless and lonely, and very near collapse, in the middle of a maize field.
Lucas was 18 when she last lived here.
Now 86, she walks cautiously across the rows of young maize towards the house. The ground is rough, and she takes a supporting hand now and then. That allows her to lift her gaze from the dirt to the house.

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1421 days ago

Hurricanes signed flag

Michelle from Awatoto - Meeanee

Not sure if anyone would be interested but have this signed flag. It is around 7-8 years old and it's been sitting in the cupboard so in great condition. Not sure
if the whole team signed it or not. Pick up only. No time wasters thanks.

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1425 days ago

Happy New Year

Magpie Market

Our first Market for 2021 will be on 30th January - 10am to 2pm. This is the last Saturday of the month instead of our usual first Saturday. The next Market will be on the first Saturday in March (6th) and on the first Saturday every month from then. We are looking for new stall-holders so please … View moreOur first Market for 2021 will be on 30th January - 10am to 2pm. This is the last Saturday of the month instead of our usual first Saturday. The next Market will be on the first Saturday in March (6th) and on the first Saturday every month from then. We are looking for new stall-holders so please get in touch if you'd like to try a stall - info@magpiemarket.co.nz

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1421 days ago

Gardening help required

Glenda from Awatoto - Meeanee

Can anyone recommend a reliable, reasonably-priced gardener to trim trees and periodically tidy garden. I can provide equipment.

1421 days ago

Free Dining Suite

Glenda from Awatoto - Meeanee

An unfinished recovering project, due to illhealth. Seats just need reassembling. Includes new, green, suede look upholstery fabric. Also includes matched paint to repair minor marks on paint.

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1422 days ago

Protecting your home from fires

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

1. Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your house except bathrooms, for … View more
1. Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your house except bathrooms, for maximum protection. You also need one in the hallway between the living area and bedrooms.
Crucially, you are highly advised to test your smoke alarms at least once a year to ensure they still work. You are four times more likely to die in a house fire without a functioning smoke alarm!

2. Get a fire extinguisher
Having a fire extinguisher handy can make the difference between a small kitchen mishap that was successfully contained, and the house literally burning down. There are different types of fire extinguisher, classified according to the kind of fire they’re designed to tackle. Make sure you are aware of what the differences are and how to use each one in an emergency situation. A typical home extinguisher should have an ABC rating:
• Class A – combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, household rubbish, most plastics
• Class B – flammable liquids, solvents, oil, petrol, paints and lacquers
• Class C – gases including methane, propane, hydrogen, acetylene and natural gas
• Class D – combustible metals including magnesium and aluminium swarf
• Class E – Electrical fires
• Class F – chip pan fires, as an alternative to a fire blanket

3. Create a fire stopping landscape
A fire originating from outside, such as a wildfire, is best thwarted by preventing it from reaching your house in the first place. You can use landscape gardening design to slow down or stop the spread of fire towards your home, by adhering to these tips:
• Use hard landscaping such as concrete, stone or gravel around the house
• Clear any dry vegetation from around the home, particularly in the summer
• Use fire resistant plants such as lavender and honeysuckle for soft landscaping, and spread them out, to slow down fire and stop it from spreading
• Keep outdoor plants well watered during the summer months. Lush green planting is less likely to burn.

4. Use fire retardant materials
Let’s start with building materials; some are more vulnerable to fire than others. Using fire retardant alternatives and fireproofing your interiors are good first lines of defence against a potentially serious tragedy. Make the changes when you are refurbishing or redecorating your home. The Building.govt.nz website has a comprehensive list of everything you can do to help prevention of fire occurring. Designing for fire can also be designing for sustainability which is without a doubt a win-win!

When it comes to materials, concrete panels, stucco or brick for exterior walls, steel framing for windows and concrete or metal for roofing are all good choices. Fire retardant paint is also a good idea. For decking, concrete, tiles, stone or brick are better than wood.

Inside your home, choose fire resistant curtains and upholstery fabrics. Additional flameproofing can also be administered to your existing home fabrics and upholstered furniture in situ. Curtain Clean can service your existing upholstery anywhere in the country. Call us on 0800 579 0501 for prices and to find out more.

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1424 days ago

New years clean up time!

Willy from PortaSkip

Get that house and section looking sharp. Book your PortaSkip now at www.portaskip.co.nz...

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