Flaxmere, Hastings

2242 days ago

An Attack in Central Hastings yesterday

Rhonda Neighbourly Lead from Hastings Central

Thursday 11th of October just before 3pm.
Vicinity: Hastings CBD close to corner of South Hampton and Market Street.
A man apparently driving a Car towing a trailer chased another male who was walking on the footpath in Central Hastings. The driver chased the pedestrian along the road, and … View more
Thursday 11th of October just before 3pm.
Vicinity: Hastings CBD close to corner of South Hampton and Market Street.
A man apparently driving a Car towing a trailer chased another male who was walking on the footpath in Central Hastings. The driver chased the pedestrian along the road, and then got out and chased him into a house that the man ran to for protection. It is reported that the driver of the car when chasing the man into the house was holding something he was using as a weapon.
The police were canvassing the streets yesterday to ask if anyone saw anything to add to their search for the car driver.
If you saw anything that can help with their investigation, please contact the police.
I just wondered if my chance any of you were driving by yesterday and happened to notice anything that could help. You may have seen the car with the trailer and can give a description of the colour, make, model or driver etc. Sorry to report bad news, but figured it was worth a try in case someone saw something that can help.

2242 days ago

Fund Raiser

Ruth Holmes from Hastings Riding for the Disabled Assc

Hastings RDA is hosting a Tupperware event, the more people who come and the more people who purchase one of the huge variety of quality items, the more we receive!

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2246 days ago

Garage Sale & Flea Market

Linda from Raureka

Huge array of quality goods for sale.
CASH ONLY - NO EFTPOS
Doors open strictly 1.30pm - no early viewings.

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2243 days ago

Yacca clump

Anton from Akina

This has about 3 i think stems that are all merged as one and root locked.
Very heavy.
Not sure if it can be split up or not.

Free

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2243 days ago

Old concrete tough used as a planter

Anton from Akina

Free to who ever wants it, I can help you load it. Quite heavy though. Just want it gone

Free

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2243 days ago

Save with a Great BBQ Package!

Fourth Element

Compare the value with this Broil King Porta Chef 320 package. The Porta Chef range offers the best of the Broil King cooking system with full portability. For an unbeatable price, you will receive a portable 3 burner BBQ, legs, cart, cover, hot plate, and a grill brush. You really can’t do … View moreCompare the value with this Broil King Porta Chef 320 package. The Porta Chef range offers the best of the Broil King cooking system with full portability. For an unbeatable price, you will receive a portable 3 burner BBQ, legs, cart, cover, hot plate, and a grill brush. You really can’t do better!

Visit the outdoor living and BBQ specialists at Fourth Element and discuss your outdoor cooking requirements now! Ask about our interest-free payment options!

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Hastings
Find out more!

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2245 days ago

Ear Wax can be Useful

Ear Suction Hawkes Bay

It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water. So, in fact, ear wax is a good thing.

Ear wax is useful in other ways too!

1. In the past, ear wax was used as a lip balm. This means people… View more
It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water. So, in fact, ear wax is a good thing.

Ear wax is useful in other ways too!

1. In the past, ear wax was used as a lip balm. This means people stuck their fingers or tools into their ears and then smeared it on their lips.

2. Ear wax was also used as a salve or soothing ointment for puncture wounds. The 1832 edition of the American Frugal Housewife said that "nothing was better than ear wax to prevent the painful effects resulting from a wound by a nail or skewer”.

3. In the early days of publishing, ear wax was often a component of printer's ink together with other substances like urine, used to prepare pigments used by scribes to prepare illuminated manuscripts.

4. Before waxed threads became available, seamstresses often used their own ear wax to prevent the end of thread from fraying. This means that people's clothes had other people's ear wax on them, so often clothes were similar to wearable cotton swabs.

5. Modern anthropologists examine ear wax when tracking human migratory patterns. According to the University of Delaware, ear wax can reveal a range of information. Ear wax can indicate where a person's ancestry is from to the smelliness of their sweat.

Wow - those of us that produce excess ear wax are useful folks to have around! Mind you, not sure about using another’s ear wax as lip balm!

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2244 days ago

Greg Johnson Concert - Every Song Has A Story

Mary from Havelock North

2 concession tickets available, (Gold Card, Com.Serv.Card or Full Time Student) Thurs. 25 Oct.2018 7.30 p.m. Spiegeltent, Havelock North. Cost $86, sell $50, unable to use due to medical appointment. Ph.8778481

2245 days ago

HIP HOP CLASSES

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Free Hip Hop classes for under 5's from next term on Tuesdays at St Columba's, at 10.00am to 10.30am, run by Bright Futures. Check out their facebook page facebook.com/BrightFuturesHB

2245 days ago

You can help break the silence...

The Warehouse New Zealand

New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure … View moreNew Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure that every call, text and email to Youthline gets answered.

Head to your local store to donate today! The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2245 days ago

Stay independent and confident

The Team from ACC New Zealand

"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance … View more"Staying independent, confident and healthy is important at any age, but especially if you or someone you love is over 65. Have you heard about the ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ movement? There’s a website full of practical information and advice, as well as local strength and balance classes to keep you steady on your feet.

Go to livestronger.org.nz to find out more and keep loving your independence. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission."
Learn more

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2245 days ago

Are you at risk from Legionnaires' disease?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?

ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these … View more
Hi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?

ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these mixtures to wear a close-fitting face mask and gardening gloves. Find out what else you can do to protect yourself against Legionnaires' disease, here.

2251 days ago

Should school lunches be funded?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.

Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.

Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children in all primary schools. Is this something NZ should be doing too? Or should funding be focused elsewhere? Would funded lunches help your family? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2246 days ago

Clothes Racks and Hangers

Megan from Mahora

Shop lot of white clothes racks and hangers free to a good home.

Free

2246 days ago

Poll: Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?
  • 20.3% Bunch o Balloons, the water bombs that make every day a visit to the beach
    20.3% Complete
  • 61.1% Pipi Mā, the award-winning range of Te Reo Māori speaking and singing plush doll
    61.1% Complete
  • 18.6% Another nation or two to add to the Empire.
    18.6% Complete
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