Flaxmere, Hastings

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1987 days ago

Decorative vases for a quirky home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

Bring the best of the 70s to your vase collection with this retro-inspired colour scheme in a mix of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1987 days ago

Poll: Do you use a top sheet on your bed?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, … View more
Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, click here

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Do you use a top sheet on your bed?
  • 80% Yes, of course!
    80% Complete
  • 14.4% Nah, I don't bother
    14.4% Complete
  • 5.6% Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
    5.6% Complete
2938 votes
1988 days ago

Take A Step Today For World Refugee Day πŸ‘ŸπŸ’›

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the … View more
Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the #StepWithRefugees campaign, where participants will collectively walk, run and cycle 1 billion miles - the distance refugees cover each year to reach safety, by adding your steps here: stepwithrefugees.org...

Another option is to volunteer with the New Zealand Red Cross as a Refugee Support Volunteer. Volunteers help families start again, while teaching them about New Zealand culture and connecting them with people from the community.

For anyone based in the Wairarapa, Masterton Neighbourhood Support has a programme called 'WeConnect' that matches new residents from diverse backgrounds including refugees to a local buddy. If you're interested in volunteering or supporting the programme in other ways you can email Masterton Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinator, Cathy Cameron, at: cathy@connectingcommunities.org.nz

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1988 days ago

Easy chair for sale

Sophie from Havelock North

Comfy chair

Price: $20

1988 days ago

Garage sale

Mya from Parkvale

Garage sale Sat 22nd June at 102a Riverslea Road North. 7am. Homewears including kitchen items, sheets, clothing and some furniture.

Negotiable

1991 days ago

Volunteer Week

Rhonda Neighbourly Lead from Hastings Central

This Week is Volunteer Week!
Thank you to every single person in our community who takes time to care for others by giving of their efforts, skills and resources. Volunteers often work tirelessly and do it without payment. They show love and kindness, compassion and a sense of sharing, mercy … View more
This Week is Volunteer Week!
Thank you to every single person in our community who takes time to care for others by giving of their efforts, skills and resources. Volunteers often work tirelessly and do it without payment. They show love and kindness, compassion and a sense of sharing, mercy and grace.
A BIG SHOUT OUT TO EVERYONE WHO VOLUNTEERS. How about you use this post to give thanks and pay tribute to those you know who volunteer in any way, shape or form. Like a Good Sorts Post! They might be currently active. They might be retired but you are thankful for what you saw them doing. They might no longer be with us but their memory and what they did is something you would like to honour.
I will start:
* I want to honour all the parents who go into schools to help out with reading, sharpening pencils, school trips and camps, looking out for kids and providing a uniform when they see someone is without or the parent who sends along extra lunch to share for kids who don't have any. (I know schools say not to, but I was never good at following those kinds of rules and neither were my kids, if a kid is hungry and they have no lunch, too bad, I sent extra sandwiches to share...sshhh no growling me!) And the parents who coach sports teams - you ROCK! And the parents who look out for other parents and go out of their way to make friends, so that they feel supported and welcome. Susan Brown, Lisa Reeves, Paula Richardson, Claire Barlow, Adele Stuart, Rona Akkerman (sorry about the spelling not sure there), Julie Norris, Benji Carey-Smith, Val Baker, Simon Moffit, Coach Moore for Soccer, Craig who has done the Gymnastics at the Hastings Gym Club, Peter Alexander, Sasha Watt, ... oh my the list goes on for me! Huge thanks to you and the many others who volunteered to help my kids and other kids!

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1989 days ago

Please take care with stock around the reopened Napier - Wairoa railway line!

Kate Thompson from KiwiRail

Kia ora neighbours! The line's open and we're looking forward to freight trains travelling along it soon. But… trains and stock don't mix. So, please round up those wandering herds! And keep yourself and your stock safe: if you’re moving animals across the rail corridor (the … View moreKia ora neighbours! The line's open and we're looking forward to freight trains travelling along it soon. But… trains and stock don't mix. So, please round up those wandering herds! And keep yourself and your stock safe: if you’re moving animals across the rail corridor (the tracks and land five metres either side) you need to use an approved private level crossing (with a Deed of Grant). Then please ring our KiwiRail train control team on 0800TRAINC or 0800 872462 every time you’re on the move. More information: grants@kiwirail.co.nz Β or contactus@kiwirail.co.nz

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1989 days ago

Large Quantity Glass jars available - assorted sizes - most with lids

Tash from Havelock North

Large Quantity Glass jars available - assorted sizes. Most with labels already removed and most with lids. Would suit jams/chutneys/preserving etc. Mix of sizes available.
Please messsage me. You will need to bring your own bag / box to collect. If no one would like these then they will go out to … View more
Large Quantity Glass jars available - assorted sizes. Most with labels already removed and most with lids. Would suit jams/chutneys/preserving etc. Mix of sizes available.
Please messsage me. You will need to bring your own bag / box to collect. If no one would like these then they will go out to recycling. Thanks.

Free

1989 days ago

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View more
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

To read more click here

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Do you ever eat food past its best before date?
  • 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
    36.4% Complete
  • 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
    6.3% Complete
  • 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
    57.4% Complete
2807 votes
1990 days ago

Paris’ Story: From wagging school to succeeding in life

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa … View more
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!

Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...

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1990 days ago

Poll: Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View more
Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.

To read more, click here

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Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?
  • 6.3% Yes
    6.3% Complete
  • 39.4% No
    39.4% Complete
  • 54.3% I'd be grateful but I don't expect it
    54.3% Complete
1896 votes
1991 days ago

Lawn roller

Jim from Havelock North

Do you have a lawn roller you no longer need, or happy to sell? Prefer steel/cast iron type rather than cast concrete or plastic.

1991 days ago

Have you nominated yet???

Women of Influence

Time's running out. Nominations for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards are closing in 1 month.

Don't let the special women in your communities miss out on the recognition they deserve.

Nominate now!

1991 days ago

Furniture needed

Nancy from Saint Leonards

Hi everyone , look I know you don’t know me but I’ve come a cropper just lately and have to start all over again, I’m 57 and other than my little car and cat I havnt much else, I’ve applied for a council unit so at the moment staying with my sister and her husband, I’m on a benifit as I … View moreHi everyone , look I know you don’t know me but I’ve come a cropper just lately and have to start all over again, I’m 57 and other than my little car and cat I havnt much else, I’ve applied for a council unit so at the moment staying with my sister and her husband, I’m on a benifit as I have an auto amine disease and I’m unable to work, circumstances have left me with little money and no home of my own as yet, I’m hoping that will change soon but I have nothing to go in it other than a tv and pots and pans, I’m willing to garden or clean to earn money or items to furnish my little home to be, so if anyone has a spare bed or fridge or washing machine or lounge chair I would love to hear from you and maybe we can come to an agreement on payment, thanks heaps for listening you can get hold of me on 0275812535 Cheers Nancy

Negotiable

1991 days ago

Ways to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2019!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

It's National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is β€œWhiria te tangata – weaving the people together”. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.

Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great … View more
It's National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is β€œWhiria te tangata – weaving the people together”. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.

Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great place to start! Find more information here: www.volunteeringnz.org.nz....

Join us this National Volunteer Week to stand together in our differences and choose to connect! Take part in NVW by downloading NVW resources here: nationalvolunteerweek.nz....

National Volunteer Week 2019 runs from June 16-22.

#NVW2019 #WHIRIATETANGATA

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