Taradale, Napier

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112 days ago

Want to put your fruit and veges to good use?

NZ Gardener

Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll … View more
Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll receive the Abundance plant-based recipe book by Anna Valentine. Abundance offers over 100 recipes that are filling, healthy and packed with flavour, plus enjoy your monthly dose of NZ Gardener magazine - the perfect combo. T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ Gardener
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112 days ago

Meditation

Wolfgang Greve from Phuntsok Choeling - Hawkes Bay Tibetan Buddhist Centre

Phuntsok Choeling Buddhist Centre in 10 Herschell Street(opposite Library) offers Midday Meditation sits every Wednesday from 12:15 till app 12:50. These are open to anyone who wants to relax and ground themselves away from business in the atmosphere of our beautiful meditation room!

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112 days ago

Spring is around the corner

Denise from Marewa

The lovely weather this week has me thinking of my Spring planting. the nights and mornings are still cold so I am starting my seeds indoors and taking them outside during the warmer party of the day.
Here is a calendar of what to plant and when: tuigarden.co.nz...
Cracker Jacks have packets of … View more
The lovely weather this week has me thinking of my Spring planting. the nights and mornings are still cold so I am starting my seeds indoors and taking them outside during the warmer party of the day.
Here is a calendar of what to plant and when: tuigarden.co.nz...
Cracker Jacks have packets of seed for as little as $2.50 or you can "borrow" some from the Seed Library: www.napierlibrary.co.nz...
If you've been meaning to start growing your own, here's your nudge. Let's get growing!

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112 days ago

Aged Care Employee Day

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest … View more
August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest Rutherford Special Care team, it was working the night shift as it was the perfect job to manage while she raised her children as a single mum.

Click read more for the full story.

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113 days ago

1987 Suzuki FA50 Vintage Moped

Jonathan from Napier South

***SERIOUS OFFERS ONLY***

Cool, collectable retro moped - perfect to do up for Summer around the corner...

Year: 1987
Make: SUZUKI
Model: FA50
Colour: BLUE
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***SERIOUS OFFERS ONLY***

Cool, collectable retro moped - perfect to do up for Summer around the corner...

Year: 1987
Make: SUZUKI
Model: FA50
Colour: BLUE
Body Style: Motorcycle
Plate: 26WGT
CC rating: 50cc
Fuel Type: Petrol

Some small repairs needed. Still runs well - just need to locate key before final purchase, as have just moved house. Had in storage and rego has lapsed, but can be re-registered. Pick up Meeanee.

Negotiable

124 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69.2% Yes, always ask
    69.2% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2789 votes
115 days ago

Summerset Palms Market Weekend

Summerset

Join us at our Market Weekend on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August, from 10am to 3pm at Summerset Palms in Te Awa.

From fabulous artwork, woodwork, knitted crafts, pottery, handmade cards, local honey, olives and kawakawa products there’s something for everyone. So whether you’re … View more
Join us at our Market Weekend on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August, from 10am to 3pm at Summerset Palms in Te Awa.

From fabulous artwork, woodwork, knitted crafts, pottery, handmade cards, local honey, olives and kawakawa products there’s something for everyone. So whether you’re treating yourself or buying gifts for others, come along and support local.

While you're here, meet the residents who happily call the village home and explore everything our vibrant community offers. Enjoy a bite to eat at Divine Café and tour of our show homes and resort-style facilities.

We'd love to see you there!
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116 days ago

INDOOR GARDEN SEED PROPAGATOR

Jan from Marewa

Used one season - self watering - full details in photo
Pick up Marewa

Price: $50

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116 days ago

BRAND NEW MOBILITY BED WEDGE OR PILLOW

Jan from Marewa

Can be used as a wedge to elevate legs to promote circulation- Odema - varicose veins etc or a back support when confined to bed .Folds into a convenient cube for storage.Full description in photos - message enquires
Pick up is Marewa

Price: $50

116 days ago
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117 days ago

Free Packing Boxes

Karen from Twyford

Large number of flattened cardboard packing boxes in good condition in various sizes. Pickup in Twyford.

Free

118 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell… View more
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our colourful spot prizes.
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118 days ago

BEWARE: Scammers impersonating Police taking advantage of vulnerable, older people

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial … View more
Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial information from you.

People have been directed to go to the bank and withdraw money for evidence of the scam.
This is a scam – no legitimate Police officer will ever ask you to hand over money for any reason.

Overnight we have had five instances of this being reported, people need to be vigilant.
Enquiries into reports of scams of a similar nature received last week remain ongoing.

We appreciate these scammers are convincing, but New Zealand Police will never contact you and ask you to withdraw money. New Zealand Police will also never contact people seeking their banking details, card numbers, PIN or passwords.

Older members of our community are being targeted and Police urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives to make them aware this activity is a scam.

There are instances where legitimate Police officers will contact you as part of their duties.

Remember:
• Police will never ask for details about your bank cards, PIN or passwords over the phone.
• Trust your instincts.
• If something doesn't feel right, or is too good to be true, it probably is.
• If you are uncertain, ask for the officer’s details.
• Hang up, contact 105 and request the officer to contact you.
• Police aren’t in the business of offering prize money.

If you are in the unfortunate position of being a victim of a scam, please report the matter to Police.

Take the chance to upskill yourself on scam awareness, check for further information on the Netsafe website: netsafe.org.nz...

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122 days ago

Q&A: Animal Welfare with SPCA's Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.

A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home … View more
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.

A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.

Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect.

↓ Share your questions now ↓

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118 days ago

Tips for working in retirement

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Retirement in New Zealand is evolving as people live longer, healthier lives, and the number of Kiwis who choose to continue working later in life is rising.

Retirement is your time to do what you love. Maybe for you this doesn't mean stopping work altogether; instead, it can mean shifting… View more
Retirement in New Zealand is evolving as people live longer, healthier lives, and the number of Kiwis who choose to continue working later in life is rising.

Retirement is your time to do what you love. Maybe for you this doesn't mean stopping work altogether; instead, it can mean shifting gears to something more fulfilling or pursuing passions that you now have time for. This might mean volunteering, part-time work, or even starting your own business.

Here’s some helpful advice from Ryman residents in the workforce.

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