Parkvale, Hastings

2841 days ago

Have you swum in the Puhokio Stream before?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

People are being asked to stick to Waimarama Beach and avoid swimming in the Puhokio Stream after high levels of E. coli were found in water samples. These indicated excessive amounts of faecal matter, either animal or human in the water. Hastings District Council has put up signage along the … View morePeople are being asked to stick to Waimarama Beach and avoid swimming in the Puhokio Stream after high levels of E. coli were found in water samples. These indicated excessive amounts of faecal matter, either animal or human in the water. Hastings District Council has put up signage along the stream to warn against swimming and is investigating the potential causes of contamination.

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2841 days ago

Poll: What's the best thing to do to protect your house at Christmas?

Sarah Moore from Neighbourly.co.nz

If you're planning on heading away over the Christmas period, there are a few things you can do to make sure you're protecting your home. Which step do you think is the most important?

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What's the best thing to do to protect your house at Christmas?
  • 8.3% Tell a neighbour you're heading away
    8.3% Complete
  • 0.1% Set up security lights
    0.1% Complete
  • 1.7% Ask someone to collect your mail
    1.7% Complete
  • 5.4% Make sure all doors / windows are locked (including the garage!)
    5.4% Complete
  • 0.3% Unplug electronics
    0.3% Complete
  • 4.9% Create the illusion of someone being home
    4.9% Complete
  • 1% Alert your alarm company and set your alarms
    1% Complete
  • 76.8% All of the above
    76.8% Complete
  • 1.5% Something else
    1.5% Complete
1624 votes
2844 days ago

FREE FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVENT

Marie from Parkvale

Hastings Baptist Church - Cnr Karamu Road South & Lyndon Road East - next door to the council building.

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2842 days ago

Christmas Connections

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. … View more
If you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.

We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older people this Holiday Season.

4. Pop over with a jar of jam or pickles or your favourite recipe.
This will give you a good opportunity to have a chat. Maybe you will learn something about your neighbour that you don’t already know. This social connection can be a great chance to explore traditions and share memories.

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2844 days ago

Telescope

Snezhana from Karamu - Waipatu

For sale

Price: $80

2850 days ago

Trailer wanted

Simon from Raureka

Wanting a solid galvanised trailer with a cage. 8x4 preferable. cheers

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2842 days ago

Signed and framed Magpies rugby jersey

Katrina from Mahora

Signed and framed 2009 Magpies rugby jersey for sale. Great gift for Christmas. $400

Negotiable

2843 days ago

Karamu High school uniform

Liza from Mahora

Hi, i am selling on behalf. Karamu uniform in excellent condition. The boy only used it a few months then moved abroad. Two Grey pants size Xs, black sport pants: size 32, two white short sleeve shirts size 2x small 34", one knitted jersey size L, one green sport shirt size small 38", one… View moreHi, i am selling on behalf. Karamu uniform in excellent condition. The boy only used it a few months then moved abroad. Two Grey pants size Xs, black sport pants: size 32, two white short sleeve shirts size 2x small 34", one knitted jersey size L, one green sport shirt size small 38", one green jacket size small 38". The boy was year 9. $200 (purchased new for $500)

Negotiable

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2844 days ago

Where will you go?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?

Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
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Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?

Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
If you feel an earthquake that lasts for more than a minute or makes it hard to stand up, don’t wait for an official tsunami warning. Move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can. Walk or bike if you can. Stay there until you get the all clear.

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2844 days ago

What does it take to feed over 100 species?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Feeding time at Penguin Cove may look like a frenzied, fishy lolly scramble.
But as National Aquarium keepers pass out specially imported sprats to the Cove's inhabitants, they ensure no bird gulps down too much – or too little.
The center feeds over 100 species, follow the link below to… View more
Feeding time at Penguin Cove may look like a frenzied, fishy lolly scramble.
But as National Aquarium keepers pass out specially imported sprats to the Cove's inhabitants, they ensure no bird gulps down too much – or too little.
The center feeds over 100 species, follow the link below to find out more.

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2844 days ago

Glass wine holder

Snezhana from Karamu - Waipatu

For sale. Good conditio.

Price: $15

2845 days ago

Scary

Alethea from Mahora

Hi all, I did a bit of googling this morning as concerned with this stomach bug going around and how long it takes people to come right. Below is a link that I found and it has me quite concerned. What's your take on it? And they want to keep this going for another year. Shame people … View moreHi all, I did a bit of googling this morning as concerned with this stomach bug going around and how long it takes people to come right. Below is a link that I found and it has me quite concerned. What's your take on it? And they want to keep this going for another year. Shame people don't have rights anymore, we are in a world where freedom of speech is no longer allowed nor is it heard.
www.waterbenefitshealth.com...

2844 days ago

BEDROOM FURNITURE

Sheryl from Parkvale

Dressing table of 6 drawers with mirror-2 bedside drawers, queen headboard all in mahogany finish, Has a few marks but basically all in good condition, no bed we still use it :)

Price: $450

2854 days ago

**Wanted** Board games "Holiday" & "Scoop"

Taryn from Havelock North

Hi we are looking for the board games Holiday and Scoop. Family favourites that we left behind when we moved up from Chch but regretting getting rid of them now, especially during the Xmas holidays when we are all together! If you have one of the above games lying around that u no longer use … View moreHi we are looking for the board games Holiday and Scoop. Family favourites that we left behind when we moved up from Chch but regretting getting rid of them now, especially during the Xmas holidays when we are all together! If you have one of the above games lying around that u no longer use contact me.

2845 days ago

Activate

Rachel Roberts from Inspiring Communities

Inspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led … View moreInspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led development is happening across the city. Local hosts will introduce participants to projects, approaches, relationships and success factors that grow resilience, that is driven by and works for local people. And then we will take what we learn into a second day of interactive workshops. Activate is the first of its kind in New Zealand - it's going to be great - click on our link for all the details.

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