Parkvale, Hastings

March and April shaping up for big Bay art time

The Hastings Mail

A number of art exhibitions are opening around Hawke's Bay over the next month. The Art Hawke's Bay…

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Female Boarder required.

Nicola from Raureka

To share living expenses with a Married couple and a young adult. Must have a permanent weekly income. $160/wk covers room, power, internet. Will need to buy own food.
Enquiries please ph 8764463 or 0220419989
Many thanks, Nicola

Pink Penguins on a mission to make mother and baby's day

Megan Hunt Reporter from The Hastings Mail

A chance meeting in a supermarket inspired a group of teens to create care packages for the region's…

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Bridge Lessons for Beginners

Kathryn from Havelock North

The Hastings Bridge club  will be running lessons starting Wednesday 10th May at 7.30 pm. The lessons will run for ten weeks and the cost is $60. This includes your membership of the club for the rest of the year.
For more information and to register your interest please contact the club on 876 … View moreThe Hastings Bridge club  will be running lessons starting Wednesday 10th May at 7.30 pm. The lessons will run for ten weeks and the cost is $60. This includes your membership of the club for the rest of the year.
For more information and to register your interest please contact the club on 876 7577.

Cleaner / Pet sitter / Cook (etc) available

Jane from Mahora

Animal lover, not fazed by much, happy to follow a "to do" list, or work out what needs doing, and I'll do it well.. Currently available most days between 10am & 3pm (the short time frame due to evening work commitments) If you're interested in having someone come take care … View moreAnimal lover, not fazed by much, happy to follow a "to do" list, or work out what needs doing, and I'll do it well.. Currently available most days between 10am & 3pm (the short time frame due to evening work commitments) If you're interested in having someone come take care of your home, whip up some dinner, bake something yummy or walk your dogs (etc) I'd love to hear from you! Thanks, Jane.

Price: $20

Sport shoes

Lucy from Akina

Pink size 13 pink Nike shoes, barely used but in good condition!

Price: $20

Pedal for Plunket!

The Warehouse Hastings

This month we're pedalling for Plunket, raising money for their nationwide community services! Follow our journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz... #Pedal4Plunket

Rata Olsen Scouts, Cubs, Keas

Carol Melchers from Rata Olsen Scout Group

Duke St Scout Hall,
Duke St Reserve, mahora, Hastings
Keas and Cubs, School Years 1 - 6
6pm -7:30pm Monday nights during the term
Scouts, School Years 7 -10
6pm - 8pm Tuesday nights during the term

Buying a reliable car

Jane from Havelock North

Hello all,
My son who has just returned from 3 years overseas needs a reliable car in good condition.......I want him to regularly come home to HB from Wellington!
He is looking for a medium size car ie Hatchback, Sedan or Station wagon, built from around year 2010, with kilometres under 100,000… View moreHello all,
My son who has just returned from 3 years overseas needs a reliable car in good condition.......I want him to regularly come home to HB from Wellington!
He is looking for a medium size car ie Hatchback, Sedan or Station wagon, built from around year 2010, with kilometres under 100,000 km. Have you anything that might fit the bill?
regards
Jane

Once a favourite Hawke's Bay destination, Lake Tutira is in a bad way

Simon Hendery Reporter from The Hastings Mail

The shady reserve overlooking Lake Tutira has been a favourite rest stop for generations of travelle…

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Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists

• 1) Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
• 2) Riverton Community Garden Project
• 3) Surrogate Grandparents NZ
• 4) AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
• 5) Whangaroa Community Trust Mural
• 6) Murrays Bay Intermediate Safer Walkway
• 7) Free For All Resource Sharing
• 8) Taradale Alleyway Improvement
• 9) House of Grace Home for Pregnant Teens
• 10) Keith Street Wanganui Youth Centre

Vote View Results

• 7% 1) Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
  7% Complete
• 5% 2) Riverton Community Garden Project
  5% Complete
• 25.8% 3) Surrogate Grandparents NZ
  25.8% Complete
• 10.1% 4) AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
  10.1% Complete
• 1.1% 5) Whangaroa Community Trust Mural
  1.1% Complete
• 8.1% 6) Murrays Bay Intermediate Safer Walkway
  8.1% Complete
• 9.8% 7) Free For All Resource Sharing
  9.8% Complete
• 2.9% 8) Taradale Alleyway Improvement
  2.9% Complete
• 25.5% 9) House of Grace Home for Pregnant Teens
  25.5% Complete
• 4.5% 10) Keith Street Wanganui Youth Centre
  4.5% Complete

2271 votes

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists

• 1) Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga
• 2) North Shore Initial Response Trust
• 3) Wellington North Community Patrol
• 4) Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
• 5) Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
• 6) South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
• 7) Kidz need Dadz NZ
• 8) Foster Hope Charitable Trust
• 9) Volunteering Canterbury
• 10) Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga.

Vote View Results

• 7.6% 1) Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga
  7.6% Complete
• 5.3% 2) North Shore Initial Response Trust
  5.3% Complete
• 6% 3) Wellington North Community Patrol
  6% Complete
• 4.9% 4) Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
  4.9% Complete
• 17.9% 5) Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
  17.9% Complete
• 3.1% 6) South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
  3.1% Complete
• 21.9% 7) Kidz need Dadz NZ
  21.9% Complete
• 16.5% 8) Foster Hope Charitable Trust
  16.5% Complete
• 6.5% 9) Volunteering Canterbury
  6.5% Complete
• 10.3% 10) Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga.
  10.3% Complete

2090 votes

Family of four gears up for largest equestrian event of the year

Megan Hunt Reporter from The Hastings Mail

Horse of the Year is a family affair in the Wilson household. The annual equestrian festival runs f…

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How a broken thermometer caused chaos and set blood boiling

Simon Hendery Reporter from The Hastings Mail

A broken thermometer in a school classroom has turned into a public health scare, with at least 16 p…

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Beds and draws for sale

Catherine from Raureka

I have two beds for sale great condition one is a queen with a head board and foot board slat bed and the other i think is a double but could be a queen mattress and base. Also have a set of white draws with pink handles for sale. Any interest out there?

Negotiable