Akina, Hastings

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411 days ago

Poll: What Hits Hardest?

The Team from NZ Compare

Hello Neighbours! We all understand bills are piling up for everyone.
What's been hitting your wallet the hardest lately, making you cringe every time you pay for it?

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What Hits Hardest?
  • 14.5% Power/Gas
    14.5% Complete
  • 60.9% Groceries
    60.9% Complete
  • 2.2% Broadband/Phone
    2.2% Complete
  • 22.5% Insurance
    22.5% Complete
1051 votes
413 days ago

Win this brand-new Whitianga 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.
Buy tickets now

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414 days ago

Boxes and packing available

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Does anyone need boxes and packing? I have big, solid boxes and small ones, mattress bags and pieces of polystyrene available. There are smaller boxes in the big ones.

There are also a lot of picture frames, with and without glass. 2ltr plastic containers and some lids.

I need them gone so I can… View more
Does anyone need boxes and packing? I have big, solid boxes and small ones, mattress bags and pieces of polystyrene available. There are smaller boxes in the big ones.

There are also a lot of picture frames, with and without glass. 2ltr plastic containers and some lids.

I need them gone so I can make room in my garage.
Phone or txt in 027 73639 69

Free

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415 days ago

FOUND

Elma from Havelock North

Found in Crosses Road. Please call in at the St Columba's HN church office to collect. Office open Mo to Fr, 9am to 1pm.

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415 days ago

Storage Ideas For The Bathroom

James Wattie Retirement Village

Design doesn’t end at the bathroom door. It’s a great place to create some cool storage space in your independent living apartment. If you’re not a fan of various bottles littering the floor, try a shower stool. Plus, it’s a great place to sit while washing or to shave your legs.

Ladder… View more
Design doesn’t end at the bathroom door. It’s a great place to create some cool storage space in your independent living apartment. If you’re not a fan of various bottles littering the floor, try a shower stool. Plus, it’s a great place to sit while washing or to shave your legs.

Ladder shelves are very affordable and take up minimal room. They’re perfect for rolled towels and accessories that can live on the bottom shelves with more important products on the top.

Utilise the back of the bathroom door to hide towels, swimsuits and bathrobes by using some hanging hooks.

Click for more clever apartment storage ideas.

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418 days ago

Phone scam

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

I got my first phone scam call today. An automated voice machine, calling from Australia 0061 428 305 972, rang with a bogus “we’re calling from VISA regarding some unusual activity on your account…” in an American accent. I hung up.

If you ever get one do the same. DO NOT FOLLOW ANY … View more
I got my first phone scam call today. An automated voice machine, calling from Australia 0061 428 305 972, rang with a bogus “we’re calling from VISA regarding some unusual activity on your account…” in an American accent. I hung up.

If you ever get one do the same. DO NOT FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE CALLER. Then block the number.

416 days ago

Bird & bee sanctuary

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

Create a birdbath with a natural sandstone paint effect with Resene Sandtex.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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416 days ago

Conservation on Resolution Island (Tau Moana) Fiordland - A Forest & Bird Hosted Talk

Branch Manager from Forest & Bird Hastings Havelock North Branch

The Hastings Havelock North branch of Forest & Bird is hosting a talk this month from our guest speaker Bernie Kelly. Bernie is with DOC and he will be talking about his trip to Resolution Island (Tau Moana) in Fiordland where DOC is doing extensive and ongoing ecology restoration. If … View moreThe Hastings Havelock North branch of Forest & Bird is hosting a talk this month from our guest speaker Bernie Kelly. Bernie is with DOC and he will be talking about his trip to Resolution Island (Tau Moana) in Fiordland where DOC is doing extensive and ongoing ecology restoration. If you're interested come along.

When:
7.30pm on Thursday, 12th October 2023

Where:
St Marks Hall
Corner of Queen Street East and Park Road North
912 Queen Street
Hastings

Note: Entrance is off Park Road North

ALL MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME

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416 days ago

#RWCfans

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've loving our Rugby World Cup fans sharing their photos on Neighbourly and bringing the spirit!

These fans below have won some spot prizes, keep sharing your photos to be in to win!

417 days ago

Get decorating and save with Resene!

Resene

Now’s the perfect time to get decorating with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at Resene ColorShops. Choose from thousands of colours and get your favourites tinted in Eco Choice approved Resene paints.

Ask … View more
Now’s the perfect time to get decorating with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at Resene ColorShops. Choose from thousands of colours and get your favourites tinted in Eco Choice approved Resene paints.

Ask our staff for expert advice on everything from choosing the right colour and paint to how to apply it for the best finish.
Find out more

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417 days ago

Coming soon!!!!!!!

Gopal Chandra from Havelock North

We are planning to start South Indian breakfast
Only Saturday and Sunday
From 7:00am to 12:00pm
If we have good response from our beloved customers then we will start asap. Please share and like if you guys are interested.
Contact no - (06) 8770321

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419 days ago

What's it like living with a loud voice

Sanda Reporter from Stuff

Hi there,

I'm writing a story on what's it like to live with a loud voice. Are you someone who gets high-pitched whenever you are excited? Does your family constantly nag you to dial down your voice? Or are you someone who's annoyed by your loved ones' loud talking?

If you… View more
Hi there,

I'm writing a story on what's it like to live with a loud voice. Are you someone who gets high-pitched whenever you are excited? Does your family constantly nag you to dial down your voice? Or are you someone who's annoyed by your loved ones' loud talking?

If you can relate to any such scenario, I would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or you can email me at sanda.arambepola@stuff.co.nz
Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article.

Thank you for taking the time to share your stories.

417 days ago

Kiwi Rugby Fever: WIN SKY Sport!

The Team from NZ Compare

We're a Rugby MAD nation!
Which team are you supporting? How do they compare against the rest in this Rugby World Cup?

Share why you rate your team and you could WIN Sky Sport Now for 3 months (valued at $135)!
CLICK below to enter! Act fast, the entry deadline is October 12, 2023.

View more
We're a Rugby MAD nation!
Which team are you supporting? How do they compare against the rest in this Rugby World Cup?

Share why you rate your team and you could WIN Sky Sport Now for 3 months (valued at $135)!
CLICK below to enter! Act fast, the entry deadline is October 12, 2023.

But that's not all! Many broadband plans currently offer FREE subscriptions to top streaming services. It's the perfect time to switch!
Compare your broadband and power bills to save big this Spring!
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420 days ago

Poll: Top sheet or duvet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a controversial topic that can cause arguments for bed companions as well as staunch bedding enthusiasts.
Some people sleep beneath a top sheet, while others have said goodbye to 'hospital corners' and just use a duvet. Let's see how kiwis are sleeping these days, share … View more
It's a controversial topic that can cause arguments for bed companions as well as staunch bedding enthusiasts.
Some people sleep beneath a top sheet, while others have said goodbye to 'hospital corners' and just use a duvet. Let's see how kiwis are sleeping these days, share your vote and your reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Top sheet or duvet?
  • 78.8% Top sheet
    78.8% Complete
  • 20.6% Duvet
    20.6% Complete
  • 0.6% Neither - I'll share below!
    0.6% Complete
2205 votes
418 days ago

Life-saving heart research ❤️

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Our research funding is all about saving lives in New Zealand ❤️ This year, we were thrilled to announce $3.7m of funding for heart research and specialist overseas training for New Zealand cardiologists. Huge thanks to our donors and supporters for their generosity and for making this … View moreOur research funding is all about saving lives in New Zealand ❤️ This year, we were thrilled to announce $3.7m of funding for heart research and specialist overseas training for New Zealand cardiologists. Huge thanks to our donors and supporters for their generosity and for making this investment in heart health possible.

Click the link to find out more about the transformative research projects.

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