Karamu - Waipatu, Hastings

2193 days ago

WANTED TO BUY

Harry from Hastings Central

WE ARE AFTER TALLBOY, BUT PREFER SLIMBOY, THE SLIM BOY HAS ABOUT SIX DRAWERS, SLIM BOY IS ABOUT HALF WIDTH OF TALL BOY. WOULD LIKE A SET OF TWO. THANKS YOU

2193 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 11.2% Yes
    11.2% Complete
  • 75.7% No
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.3% I'm not sure
    1.3% Complete
  • 11.8% I don't care
    11.8% Complete
3749 votes
2193 days ago

Flowers all year round with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

Enjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this… View moreEnjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

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2195 days ago

Monster Garage Sale

Katrina from Frimley

Saturday 1 December 8:00 am.
Rain or Shine !

Havelock North Scout Hall
corner Napier Road and Bennelong Place 
Havelock North

Everything but the kitchen sink!… View more
Saturday 1 December 8:00 am.
Rain or Shine !

Havelock North Scout Hall
corner Napier Road and Bennelong Place 
Havelock North

Everything but the kitchen sink!
Furniture, household, kitchenware, vintage/collectables, books, clothing, footwear, tools etc.

Also new items. All must go!

Sure to find something for the Xmas stocking!

2195 days ago

MINI MARKET

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Two mini markets in December to look forward to! 1st and 15th of December, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Ideal to fill your Christmas stockings.

2196 days ago

Looking for new clients

Paula from Havelock North

Hello, my name is Paula , my team and I doing excellent cleaning service.
We are available 2-5hrs a day . Weekly or fortnightly service , move in/out or one off spring clean . If you are interested let me know .
Text or call 0273429485
Location - Havelock North, Hastings, Waipawa and Otane 😊

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2196 days ago

Favourite flower?

Mike Hicks Contracting limited

Hi Neighbours
What a great time of year for colour in the garden
We really love Rhodos, roses, irises and aquilegias for spring/summer colour
Whats your favourite?

2195 days ago

Hugo our listening dog and dog ears

Nick from Havelock North

Listening ears:

Hugo, our listening dog, is not a Hearing Dog for someone with hearing impairment, but if he was, his ears would probably be very useful. With a dog’s hearing being far superior to human hearing, dogs can really make a difference to the life of a deaf or hearing-impaired person.… View more
Listening ears:

Hugo, our listening dog, is not a Hearing Dog for someone with hearing impairment, but if he was, his ears would probably be very useful. With a dog’s hearing being far superior to human hearing, dogs can really make a difference to the life of a deaf or hearing-impaired person.

It is thought that dogs hear about four times better than we do. The world is a noisy place for dogs, who can hear things like the bodily vibrations of termites in the walls.

Take a look at the NZ website of Hearing Dogs. Specially trained Hearing Dogs provide valuable services to deaf and hearing-impaired people in much the same way as guide dogs for blind people. In 1998, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People NZ was formally established and incorporated as a charitable trust. Hearing Dogs have the same access rights as Guide Dogs for the blind - they are allowed into all public places, including food premises.

Longest ears:

The longest ears on a dog measured 31.1 cm (12.24 in) and 34.3 cm (13.5 in) for the left and right ears, respectively, on 8 June 2010. They belong to Harbor, a Black and Tan Coonhound, who is owned by Jennifer Wert of Colorado, USA. Harbor is a seven-year-old Coonhound who weighs a healthy 40.51 kg (89.2 lb).

Deaf ears:

Floppy, folded, small, large - dogs’ ears come in many shapes and sizes, but they all serve the same purpose - as funnels for sound.

But sad to say, from birth deafness has been reported in 85 breeds of dog, for example, Dalmatians. Older dogs can develop hearing problems as well.

University of Cincinnati researcher Pete Scheifele, also the director of UC’s Bioacoustics and Canine Audiology Clinic, is developing a hearing aid that will help dogs with acquired hearing loss.

Ears to communicate:

Dog ears are also designed to communicate. According to WebMD for pets:

Naturally held ears indicates being relaxed and comfortable

Ears flattened to head show submission or fear

Raising ears shows alertness (and they’re usually directed toward source of interest)
Up and forward ears can indicate aggression

Pulled back ears are a sign of friendliness.

Ears that move:

Can you move your ears, even at all? Dogs’ ears move independently of one another.
Dogs’ ears have at least 18 muscles work to tilt, raise and rotate these furry appendages, helping the dog identify and capture sounds from different directions.

And for most dogs, the ears can significantly enhance their facial expressions, so see if your dog is smiling or looking grumpy today!

Poorly dog ears:

Apparently, dog ear problems are the number one dog health issue.

But we don’t use our microscope to look in or treat dogs’ ears at Ear Suction Hawkes Bay, so you’ll have to take yours to the vets!

2196 days ago

Make your best Split Second Decision

The Team from ACC New Zealand

No matter how long you’ve been riding, the unexpected can always happen. Be an even better rider with Ride Forever coaching. Find out more!

2196 days ago

Neighbours Day Roadshow - we're in your neighbourhood

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

On our final day of leg two we were hosted by Napier City Council with a police helmed BBQ in the park in Maraenui, and got to talk w the locals about the incredible work they are doing in their neighbourhood, including the community garden and koha shed. We then went on to Hastings and had a great… View moreOn our final day of leg two we were hosted by Napier City Council with a police helmed BBQ in the park in Maraenui, and got to talk w the locals about the incredible work they are doing in their neighbourhood, including the community garden and koha shed. We then went on to Hastings and had a great workshop in the Hastings District Council Chambers!

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2196 days ago

Oven cleaning

Paula from Havelock North

Single oven $60
Double oven $70

2196 days ago

MetService issues severe thunderstorm watch

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Valid until 09:00 pm Tuesday 27 November 2018

Thunderstorms are expected about northern and central areas of the North Island this afternoon and evening. About the central North Island areas of the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Taupo, Taihape, Gisborne and … View more
Valid until 09:00 pm Tuesday 27 November 2018

Thunderstorms are expected about northern and central areas of the North Island this afternoon and evening. About the central North Island areas of the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Taupo, Taihape, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay, there is a moderate risk some of these thunderstorms could become SEVERE producing localised downpours of 25 to 40mm/hr and large hail 20 to 25mm in diameter.

Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.

Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain. Large hail can cause significant damage to crops, orchards, vines, glasshouses and vehicles, as well as make driving conditions hazardous. Should severe weather approach or if you feel threatened, take shelter immediately.

More information here

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2196 days ago

BBQ table, seats at least 8,[ preloved] ,Umbrella and stand

David from Havelock North

As is where is in Havelock North
Contact David, 021 875 849 to inspect or collect
I have a photo but as yet, as am unable to upload it.
If you email me i can send you photo. Nola.david@xtra.co.nz

Price: $90

2197 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2201 days ago

Christmas Tips

Rhonda Neighbourly Lead from Hastings Central

Hi Everyone,

Thought with Christmas Day approaching we might like to share some of our 'Christmas Tips' that we have found to be helpful.

Here is mine,
1. A few years ago I was at the Strawberry Place on Te Aute Road and the lady serving me told me to not line up with the … View more
Hi Everyone,

Thought with Christmas Day approaching we might like to share some of our 'Christmas Tips' that we have found to be helpful.

Here is mine,
1. A few years ago I was at the Strawberry Place on Te Aute Road and the lady serving me told me to not line up with the crowds the day before Christmas but to simply buy the strawberries 4-7 days ahead. Put a few paper towels in the bottom of an airtight container and pop the strawberries in the container. They should be good as when you put them in up to a week later! It works really well. Pop them in the fridge!!

2. If there are children around, find an easy to read version of the Christmas story and get them to read it out loud to everyone - find the words and sing Away in a Manger or Silent Night. I was blown away one year with a house filled with people and the children led this story. There was something quite marvellous about it. And there is something pretty cool about passing on the songs we grew up with.

3. Get some plain baubles things (not sure of their real name, but those round balls you hang on the tree) and with a marker pen or glitter pens if you feel really creative, write on each one a name of each family member (they could then hang their own on the tree or somewhere else if you don't have a tree) and my favourite is we have named ones for my parents who are no longer with us, so we are including them and their memory with this special tradition. This way you can certainly still include other special people who might be not able to be with you for Christmas too. This came about because when we lived in Cairns, as a baby gift, some friends gave us the Christmas Baubles, each one with our names on them and then when we left Cairns by husband's workplace had more made for us and they had an extra large one made with the name of the workplace so that gets hung every year as well. I so enjoyed them, we got on and made others for other people in our family.
4. Some years back, one of our kids' was set the task of making one or two of the Christmas desserts. He did such a good job, he is now on Christmas Deserts and does all of them. Clever Mummy!!

So, what have you found helpful or what do think works well for you over Christmas?
You might even like to tell us how you discovered the tip or how it came to be in your house.

Looking forward to hearing your cool ideas or traditions that make it work well for you.
Happy Days.
Rhonda

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