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From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring
Read the full article and… View moreFrom hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring
Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!
Does anyone play board games any more? I have several to give away to anyone who wants them. ph. 8776405
Four boxes of war gaming stuff that my now-adult son no longer wants. Dates from a few decades ago. I'd like to find a home for some or all of it, rather than just throw it out. Phone 8776405.
YOUR HASTINGS COMMUNITY PATROL
The Hastings District Community Patrol is a team of local, self-funded, volunteers that play a key role in keeping our local communities safe.
We are a group of dedicated volunteers who patrol the Hastings, Flaxmere, Havelock North and Cape Coast central, urban, … View moreYOUR HASTINGS COMMUNITY PATROL
The Hastings District Community Patrol is a team of local, self-funded, volunteers that play a key role in keeping our local communities safe.
We are a group of dedicated volunteers who patrol the Hastings, Flaxmere, Havelock North and Cape Coast central, urban, and rural areas, focusing on crime prevention. We support the police by acting as extra 'eyes and ears', noting anything that could be suspicious and informing police of incidents requiring urgent attention.
We also work closely with the Local District Councils and other organizations sharing a similar interest in community safety.
Quote from the local police “Community Patrols are invaluable to Police; they keep an eye on neighbourhoods and provide valuable intelligence to Police who cannot be everywhere at once”
We carry out day and night patrols in our dedicated patrol vehicles with sign written liveries that are easily identified by the community.
Our patrol members receive full training and guidance according to the National Community Patrols of NZ protocols and police standards. All applicants are fully vetted by the police on applying.
Volunteering with your local Community Patrol is a great way to make our local community safer and offers an ideal way of being part of a local volunteer team. We would like to encourage other like-minded community members to join our highly committed team. You just need to be keen to learn, have keen eyes and ears, be friendly, honest and be over the age of 18. Being a member of a community patrol could put you on a pathway to a career with the police.
We are a diverse group of the community, and so, if you have the time, commitment and want to put something back into your local community, Community Patrols are seeking new members.
Getting started: Your first step is to express your interest by contacting our recruitment website cpnz.org.nz/join-cpnz. Alternatively, you can contact the Hastings patrols on hastings@cpnz.org.nz
We invite you to join us and be part of your local volunteer group of community patrollers.
My Ozito garden shredder worked perfectly until I lent it to someone. Now it only works for about a minute before it shuts off. I’ve pulled it apart, cleaned it out, greased and siliconed what needed it, and checked everything I know, but it’s still not staying working properly.
Has anyone … View moreMy Ozito garden shredder worked perfectly until I lent it to someone. Now it only works for about a minute before it shuts off. I’ve pulled it apart, cleaned it out, greased and siliconed what needed it, and checked everything I know, but it’s still not staying working properly.
Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution?
I need it sorted ASAP, so I can get the garden sorted before I move in 2 weeks.
It’s not under warranty, being 5 years old now. Sadly, it still would have been had I tried to use it after it was returned. I haven’t for a few years. Now it’s too late.
Neighbourhood bargain hunters, this one’s for you! From Summer wardrobe updates to everyday must-haves, our latest catalogue is bursting with great deals across furniture, clothing, home essentials and more. Flick through our new catalogue and discover why we’re the bargain hunter’s best … View moreNeighbourhood bargain hunters, this one’s for you! From Summer wardrobe updates to everyday must-haves, our latest catalogue is bursting with great deals across furniture, clothing, home essentials and more. Flick through our new catalogue and discover why we’re the bargain hunter’s best friend.
Pop into your nearest store or shop online today and make your budget stretch further.
Okay, just a couple of notes for school starts and finishes.
A lot of the roads in Havers, Hastings, Flaxmere and beyond, are 30kph at school drop off and pick up. Te Mata Rd, from Our lady of Lourdes (between St Hill Ln and Lenon Gr) to Durham Dr, Campbell St, from Duart Rd to Porter Dr, Iona Rd… View moreOkay, just a couple of notes for school starts and finishes.
A lot of the roads in Havers, Hastings, Flaxmere and beyond, are 30kph at school drop off and pick up. Te Mata Rd, from Our lady of Lourdes (between St Hill Ln and Lenon Gr) to Durham Dr, Campbell St, from Duart Rd to Porter Dr, Iona Rd from Middle Rd to Margaret Ave, side streets and back streets.
Please respect these speeds. Traffic is not as it was when you it so went to school. It’s way worse. Cars are bigger, faster, more powerful and drivers seem to be less patient (or skilled). And kids are more plentiful and definitely less road safe.
Kids are crossing the road wherever they can dash though, even if there is a pedestrian crossing right next to them. And there are three in the one school block, outside HNHS.
Kids are riding their scooters and bikes on the wrong side of the road. No, it’s not safer. It’s far more dangerous because drives aren’t looking for them there. And they are hard enough to see when they are where they should be. It’s also illegal. And more kids are driving. Kids who are cutting across and doing U turns in peak traffic. Or driving with other kids in the car, when they aren’t allowed to. Or driving with no seatbelts on. Or cellphones in hands. Or puppies on laps. Yes, I see you.
Talk to your kids. Tell them when they are making bad decisions about driving. Just because they can drive doesn’t mean they have to drive to school. If they live in zone they can still walk with their friends. Tell them to ride on the left, not the right. And wear helmets. Their brains, while still quite mailable aren’t fully developed, to make good safety decisions alone, and they sure as heck aren’t unbreakable.
If you live and work in zone, how about walking with your kids. Model what you want from them. Show them how to travel safely.
Take that extra time together. I don’t often have that option, but maybe you do. At least occasionally.
Also, I’m not one for gender or clothing shaming, but…parents of daughters, you might not realise it, but when your daughters HNHS uniform skirts are barely longer than their blouses, the split up the back isn’t. I’m not the only one who got an eyeful this morning.
I don’t normally care what people wear, as long as they are comfortable, but it is a uniform, not a unique form. When we wear a uniform, it’s not just about being a number, or saving parents from having to buy wardrobes full of new clothes. It’s certainly not cheaper. It’s about representing something other than ourselves and our fashion identities. Save the flashing fashion for after school wear.
When you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village by 28 February 2026, you won't pay your weekly fee until 2028*. And because life at Ryman means no home upkeep, you'll have more time for the things you love.
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Some people with stable, long-term health conditions may be able to get prescriptions that last up to 12 months.
People with a 12 month prescription will still collect three months’ supply of medicine at a time, from the pharmacy.
Ask your doctor if 12 month prescriptions are right for you.
Come and hear HBRC Senior Biodiversity Manager Warren Pegley talk about pests (plants and animals) affecting our region.
Full details in the attached document.
We welcome anyone interested in the environment (you don't have to be a member) to come along.
🚗 Staying Safe – Driving Refresher Courses for Older Drivers
Had your licence for decades but never refreshed your Road Code knowledge?
Feeling unsettled about a medical coming up to renew your licence?
Curious about all these new road layouts and signs?
Our Staying Safe courses are … View more🚗 Staying Safe – Driving Refresher Courses for Older Drivers
Had your licence for decades but never refreshed your Road Code knowledge?
Feeling unsettled about a medical coming up to renew your licence?
Curious about all these new road layouts and signs?
Our Staying Safe courses are friendly, informative sessions designed especially for older drivers. They’re a great way to build confidence, update your knowledge, and keep yourself and others safe on the road.
🗓 Upcoming sessions:
📍5 May 2026 at the Centralines Building - 17 Coughlan Road, Waipukurau
📍6 May 2026 at the Age Concern Hawke's Bay Hastings Hall – 415 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings
✅ Free to attend
✅ Learn in a relaxed, supportive environment
✅ Connect with others over shared experiences
Spaces are limited — book your place today! 📞 Call us on 06 870 9060 or 06 858 9158 to register. Email 📧 hastings@ageconcernhb.co.nz or chb@ageconcernhb.co.nz
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