Karamu - Waipatu, Hastings

Let’s join together and put tamariki first!

Children's Day

There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha! Find out more

Poll: What part does meat play in your diet?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?

What part does meat play in your diet?

• I eat meat most days
• I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
• I eat only white meat
• I eat only fish
• I don't eat any meat
• I don't eat any animal products at all

Vote View Results

• 52% I eat meat most days
  52% Complete
• 29.2% I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
  29.2% Complete
• 4.5% I eat only white meat
  4.5% Complete
• 3% I eat only fish
  3% Complete
• 7.2% I don't eat any meat
  7.2% Complete
• 4% I don't eat any animal products at all
  4% Complete

2794 votes

Live chat recap: Your gardening dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.

If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.

Humble sausage sizzle raises much needed funds for local charities

The Warehouse New Zealand

We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community. Watch the video

Dining suite

Alison from Frimley

6 month old black glass dining suite has four tall backed vinyl chairs all in new condition measures 120 x 75

Price: $300

Wanted Leek Seedlings or Seeds

Gaeline from Hastings Central

Wanted to buy some Leek Seedlings

Wanted

Paula from Camberley

Does anyone have some trees or branches that are all right for birds please or a bottle-brush tree or plants that are safe for birds thank you for your help

Discovery of old photographs in Napier building leads to hunt for identities

Marty Sharpe Reporter from The Hastings Mail

They sat hidden in musty boxes in a cupboard of an old Napier photographic studio for half a century…

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From the 'Mayor of Courtenay Place' to beekeeping: the trials and tribulations of John Coleman

Marty Sharpe Reporter from The Hastings Mail

The former "Mayor of Courtenay Place" has had good grounds to question his boundless optimism in rec…

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Turn your small business into a big one

BNZ

Got a great product or service? A decent sales track record? And a satisfied base of happy customers? Then it's time to turn your small business into a big one. Check out our six simple and insightful tips on how to do just that - and increase your revenue without overstretching your assets. Read more

Onions,

Tony from Frimley

Have read about people complaining about their milk going of before the use by date,Leaving a cut onion in the fridge will contaminate Milk,Either in a jug ,or the plastic container.We returned milk to our supplier and complained.Took a few days to figure its the onion.Dont leave a cut ONION in the… View moreHave read about people complaining about their milk going of before the use by date,Leaving a cut onion in the fridge will contaminate Milk,Either in a jug ,or the plastic container.We returned milk to our supplier and complained.Took a few days to figure its the onion.Dont leave a cut ONION in the fridge //////////////////////

SeniorNet Open Days

Chris Flaherty from Seniornet Hawkes Bay

Today and tomorrow starting at 10:00am. Need some help with that Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone? Why not drop in to one of our Open Days and see how we can help while having a cuppa.

We're on the First Floor of Nimon House (straight in front of you as you come in the driveway) in the Mary … View moreToday and tomorrow starting at 10:00am. Need some help with that Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone? Why not drop in to one of our Open Days and see how we can help while having a cuppa.

We're on the First Floor of Nimon House (straight in front of you as you come in the driveway) in the Mary Doyle complex in Havelock North.

If you can't make it, why not visit our website. You can see full course and workshop details on our Course Schedule page and complete your Registration and Enrollments quickly and easily.

Henare hunts for 100th woolhandling title at Gore Southern Shears on Saturday

Mary-jo Tohill Reporter from The Hastings Mail

   Woolhandling champion Joel Henare threw the fleece that won him his 99th title at the Otago sh…

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Golden retriever owners!

Roger from Havelock North

One week to go for the Goldie's Picnic at Pakowhai Regional Park! The forecast is looking good so far for next Saturday. So bring a picnic and join the fun.

Please visit the events notice for details and indicate if you are interested or coming.



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*Sigh*

Alethea from Mahora

So driving down the road today and see a young man walking and holding a baby, comes to a crossing and just walks out without looking and continues to cross the road, still without looking !! He is looking at his phone THE WHOLE TIME... Go figure!