Bridge Pa - Longlands, Hastings

78 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for feijoas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.

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63 days ago

Kitchen gift set

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Handcrafted wooden kitchen boards and utensils. $100 for large set, $80 for small set.
Perfect for new home or wedding present. Or for the chef in your life.

Price: $80

76 days ago

Poll: Is camping as fun as people say?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Lack of good sleep, sub-par toileting experiences and difficulty in making meals. Do you consider camping as a top holiday experience?

For a bit of fun, let us know your thoughts and stories.

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Is camping as fun as people say?
  • 49.6% Yes
    49.6% Complete
  • 48.8% No
    48.8% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
1823 votes
63 days ago

MINI MARKET

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Market on Saturday from 9-12. All are welcome. Come in for a catch up and a free cuppa and scone.

64 days ago

Get amongst it this summer season.

Triton Hearing

Hi neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, … View more
Hi neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, every story, and every cheer like never before.

This summer, don’t just be present - be at the heart of the fun.

*Sonova proprietary research (2024), visit hearmore.co.nz to learn more.
Find out more

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65 days ago

MINI MARKET

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Our first mini market in 2025. Saturday 1 February on lawn facing Columba Way. 9am to 12 noon. Sausage sizzle, home baking, jams & relishes, hand craft, plants, produce, white elephant, jewellery & fine china. Lots of bargains. All are welcome. Eftpos available.

72 days ago

Are you keeping it old school?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We know that things come back around, look at vinyl records!

Do you still use any old-school technology (like landlines or VHS tapes) at home?

Let us know in the comments.

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66 days ago

New lottery, new home

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.

Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.

Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz
Buy tickets

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66 days ago

Rose’s ultimate party pleaser

James Wattie Retirement Village

Looking for a delicious and easy recipe? Then this starter is for you! Filled with a creamy spinach dip, the cob loaf can be torn apart to dip in as you go. Serve with fresh veggies and crackers for some crunch.

This recipe was shared by Ryman Northwood resident Rose, who loves cooking for her … View more
Looking for a delicious and easy recipe? Then this starter is for you! Filled with a creamy spinach dip, the cob loaf can be torn apart to dip in as you go. Serve with fresh veggies and crackers for some crunch.

This recipe was shared by Ryman Northwood resident Rose, who loves cooking for her family and neighbours. It’s so versatile and a great catering option.

You can’t go wrong with this delicious starter!

Click read more for the full recipe.

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71 days ago

Have you got an amazing shed? Show us!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Last year, Whangārei's Angela Lucas and Mike Mattin, pictured here with Cashew, saw their “tilted” shed named Resene Shed of the Year. They received a $1599 GARDENA SILENO City 250 robot lawnmower and $1000 worth of Resene paints/wood stains, as well as a one-year subscription to NZ … View moreLast year, Whangārei's Angela Lucas and Mike Mattin, pictured here with Cashew, saw their “tilted” shed named Resene Shed of the Year. They received a $1599 GARDENA SILENO City 250 robot lawnmower and $1000 worth of Resene paints/wood stains, as well as a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. This year's prizes are up for grabs, so it's time to send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops.

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67 days ago

Sposeclip for holding your hose for watering.

Barbara from Raureka

Just letting you know that these clips which cost $29.95 plus postage are actually very hard to use. No-one in my family could push the hose into the clamp that sits on top of garden fork or whatever garden too. After almost losing a finger trying to push the hose into it I gave up.
I bought a … View more
Just letting you know that these clips which cost $29.95 plus postage are actually very hard to use. No-one in my family could push the hose into the clamp that sits on top of garden fork or whatever garden too. After almost losing a finger trying to push the hose into it I gave up.
I bought a Gubba hose clamp instead which is clipped onto a stake that comes with the tool and was so easy to use and did not fall off the clamp.

70 days ago

Favourite holiday finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're putting together an article on Kiwis' favourite holiday finds, and would love to hear about any great new places you discovered on your holidays and are happy to share.
It could be a beach you'd never been to before, a walking track you'd never tried, a town … View more
Hi there,
We're putting together an article on Kiwis' favourite holiday finds, and would love to hear about any great new places you discovered on your holidays and are happy to share.
It could be a beach you'd never been to before, a walking track you'd never tried, a town that pleasantly surprised you or a particularly good cafe, restaurant or bar. Please feel free to comment here or to message me directly. Please put 'NFP' in your comment or message if you do not want your name or suggestion published.
Thank you very much in advance.

68 days ago

Want to learn a new skill - or use the one you have?

Grant from Raureka

Knowledge Bank is desperately in need of more volunteer scanners to start clearing a backlog of work. Scanning involves working with a camera system that is fairly easy to understand plus a bit of computer work. Supervision and training would be given - hours are what you can give - and support is … View moreKnowledge Bank is desperately in need of more volunteer scanners to start clearing a backlog of work. Scanning involves working with a camera system that is fairly easy to understand plus a bit of computer work. Supervision and training would be given - hours are what you can give - and support is available at all times. People here are friendly and happy and we'd love to have you come join us - if scanning isn't your thing we have a lot of other jobs to fill such as transcribing, oral interviews, and evaluation and proof reading. Some can be done from home - but our need for scanners is critical and that has to be done at Knowledge Bank in Omahu Road. Call Linda Bainbridge if you're interested on 06 833 5333 - we'd love to hear from you!

69 days ago

New Scam email

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Just received this email. I knew, as soon as I saw it, what it was…a scam.

If you get one you can forward it to phishing@ird.govt.nz

DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK!

It even has scam the warning at the bottom. Don’t click on that link either.

68 days ago

A tasty pallet

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

With careful planting and a little imagination, edible gardens can be grown in all sorts of surprising places.

Create your own colourful edible garden finished in Resene paints with these easy instructions.

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