Kuripapango, Hastings

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2817 days ago

Can you help Pedal for Plunket?

The Warehouse

We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket Watch the video

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2822 days ago

Have any of your garden ornaments gone missing recently?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

A garden full of 300 stolen pot plants, gnomes and pink flamingos has been discovered by Hawke's Bay police in Flaxmere this week. The collection was found when police went to the property to assist a power company cutting off the house which had racked up a $10,000 power bill. Officers … View moreA garden full of 300 stolen pot plants, gnomes and pink flamingos has been discovered by Hawke's Bay police in Flaxmere this week. The collection was found when police went to the property to assist a power company cutting off the house which had racked up a $10,000 power bill. Officers quickly realised some of the colourful items splashed around the property had been reported missing over the past few months.

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2820 days ago

How does 85 kilometres of swimming sound?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Craig McKibbin, the man planning to swim the 85 kilometre perimeter of Lake Waikaremoana, has completed the challenge in seven days. As part of the 18 months of training and preparation he dedicated his swim to Hawke's Bay's U-Turn Trust which supports troubled young people.

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2820 days ago

Do you want to see a change to Daylight Savings? Vote now!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.

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2821 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
Learn more

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2822 days ago

Mary Poppins is flying into the Bay

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from The Hastings Mail

Mary Poppins flies, Bert walks up walls and characters disappear up a chimney. This show sounds like it will be amazing and it's in Hawke's Bay.!

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2822 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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2824 days ago

Do you think a new velodrome and sports facility would be worth $22.9 million?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

UPDATE: Napier City Council withdrawn a paper seeking a decision on whether to proceed to the next phase of the proposed Hawke’s Bay multi-use sports facility to gather more information. It is likely the council will consider this decision later this year.
ORIGINAL POST: The cost of a velodrome … View more
UPDATE: Napier City Council withdrawn a paper seeking a decision on whether to proceed to the next phase of the proposed Hawke’s Bay multi-use sports facility to gather more information. It is likely the council will consider this decision later this year.
ORIGINAL POST: The cost of a velodrome and multi-use sports facility proposed for Napier has jumped from $15 million to $22.9 million. The 52 per cent increase from a previous estimate is outlined in a detailed business case for the project, commissioned by Napier City Council and due to be discussed by councillors at a meeting on Wednesday. The council is proposing to pay for a third of the costs and the new projections mean the contribution from ratepayers would increase from $5m to $7.7m.

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2825 days ago

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments this year!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View more
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Register now

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2827 days ago

What does it take to live to 100?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Hawke's Bay woman May Catherall, celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend, her sisters, Dawn, 90, and Jean, 91 were there to celebrate. Longevity runs in the family. And her secret - "hard work" - plus keeping physically and mentally active.

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2826 days ago

Deco despite the rain, did you head along?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

The usual fan-waving hot weather of Art Deco was replaced with showers and overcast skies for much of last week. Did you head along to any of this year's events and what did you think? Click the link to see a gallery of images and video.

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2827 days ago

Have your say on school uniforms...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!

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2829 days ago

Art Deco is upon us, what's your favourite part?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Two Hawke's Bay brothers are hoping to keep the Art Deco Festival's soap box derby title in the family.
For the last two years Edu Tremain, 12, has won the annual race in Napier, but this weekend his younger brother Kalle, 7, will take the wheel of the soap box car.
Each year Tennyson… View more
Two Hawke's Bay brothers are hoping to keep the Art Deco Festival's soap box derby title in the family.
For the last two years Edu Tremain, 12, has won the annual race in Napier, but this weekend his younger brother Kalle, 7, will take the wheel of the soap box car.
Each year Tennyson Street is closed on the Sunday morning of the festival, as children race the motorless carts. Its easily the brother's favourite part, what's yours?

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2829 days ago

Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness Workshops

Dianne Armstrong from Arthritis New Zealand

Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis? Come along to our series of workshops about arthritis care. Marion Pawson is an arthritis educator and she will discuss ways to prepare for an emergency and how to reduce the impact of such events on yourself, your family and the community. There is… View moreDo you or someone you know suffer from arthritis? Come along to our series of workshops about arthritis care. Marion Pawson is an arthritis educator and she will discuss ways to prepare for an emergency and how to reduce the impact of such events on yourself, your family and the community. There is no charge to attend; donations are appreciated. Please register to secure your seat by calling us on 0800 663 463 or email marion.pawson@arthritis.org.nz

Workshop 1 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Monday 20 February: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Venue: St Luke’s Church Hall, 24 Temata Road, Havelock North

Workshop 2 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Tuesday 21 February: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Venue: EIT Campus, 501 Gloucester Street, Taradale. Room L311 above the Library - take the lift to level 3.

Workshop 3 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Wednesday 22 February: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Flaxmere Community Centre, Harakeke Room, 400 Swansea Road, Flaxmere

Gardening & Arthritis Workshop
Gardening is a good form of exercise but can put strain on the joints. Learn more about gardening when you have arthritis.
Wednesday 22 February: 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: The Café at the GARDEN DEPOT, 1308 Pakowhai Road, Tomoana, Hastings
Learn more

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2831 days ago

Homes saved by helicopters in Waimarama Road blaze

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Flames were licking at their homes, but then came those magnificent men in their flying machines.
Despite one house having been gutted - amid a state of emergency in the Hastings district - a heroic dousing effort by helicopter pilots at the Waimarama Road fire on Monday was lauded for limiting … View more
Flames were licking at their homes, but then came those magnificent men in their flying machines.
Despite one house having been gutted - amid a state of emergency in the Hastings district - a heroic dousing effort by helicopter pilots at the Waimarama Road fire on Monday was lauded for limiting the damage.

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