Rural West Hastings, Hastings

1694 days ago

Dinner Tonite

Marie from Flaxmere

Tuna Fish Pie followed by Peach Cobbler for Dessert 😋 😋 😋
What is Everyone Else having for Dinner Tonite ☺

1694 days ago

Quote

Marie from Flaxmere

This week’s quote.....
You can’t calm the storm.......so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass!!!

1694 days ago

Just for a Laugh

Marie from Flaxmere

Hi Guys

Just be careful because people are going crazy from being in lock down! Actually I've just been talking about this with the microwave, toaster while drinking coffee and all of us agreed that things are getting bad. I didn't mention anything to the washing machine as she puts a … View more
Hi Guys

Just be careful because people are going crazy from being in lock down! Actually I've just been talking about this with the microwave, toaster while drinking coffee and all of us agreed that things are getting bad. I didn't mention anything to the washing machine as she puts a different spin on everything. Certainly not to the fridge as he is acting cold and distant. In the end the iron calmed me down as she said everything will be fine, no situation is too pressing. The hoover was very unsympathetic... told me to just suck it up, but the fan was more optimistic and hoped it would all soon blow over!The toilet looked a bit flushed when I asked its opinion and didn't say anything but the door knob told me to get a grip. so the curtains told me to ..yes, you guessed it pull myself together.

1693 days ago

Practice good health habits

Neighbourly.co.nz

● Wash your hands.
● Use cough and sneeze etiquette.
● Respect self-isolation.

These are only some of the ways that you can keep yourself and your Neighbours safe!

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1693 days ago

*Win* a $50 Prezzy Card

The Team from Readers Tours

We are looking for seniors 65+ to take part in a short questionnaire to help us improve our website. The questions will take no longer than 3 minutes to complete and no personal information is required. The winner of a $50 Prezzy Card will be drawn at random on 27 April and contacted directly.

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We are looking for seniors 65+ to take part in a short questionnaire to help us improve our website. The questions will take no longer than 3 minutes to complete and no personal information is required. The winner of a $50 Prezzy Card will be drawn at random on 27 April and contacted directly.

Visit www.readerstours.co.nz and spend a few minutes browsing our website. Think about the pages you would visit and the information you would like to see in order to book your next adventure! When you are ready, click here to complete our questionnaire.

Thank you, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Ts&Cs apply.
Take our questionnaire

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1694 days ago

Nice Recipe For you All

Marie from Flaxmere

Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Cobbler

Melt butter in baking pan. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and milk.
Pour batter in pan on top of butter; cover with 1 quart of fruit or berries
Do not stir; batter will rise to top as it bakes and absorbs the flavor of the fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. … View more
Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Cobbler

Melt butter in baking pan. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and milk.
Pour batter in pan on top of butter; cover with 1 quart of fruit or berries
Do not stir; batter will rise to top as it bakes and absorbs the flavor of the fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream!

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1694 days ago

Job Done

Marie from Flaxmere

Decided to chop n freeze all my fresh veggies so they don’t go bad. Celery, green n sweet peppers, carrots done. Next on the list are onions, potato’s and mushrooms. This quarantine is making a much more economical me for sure :)

1694 days ago

To Brighten your Day

Marie from Flaxmere

You've been through a lot. I know it's hard, but I am so proud of who you are. You are strong, brave, bright and smart. And you were given the gift of a beautiful heart. So keep going strong, and try not to stray.

Everything you're praying for is on its way :)

1694 days ago

Neighbourly

Marie from Flaxmere

Hmmmmm, Truly Believe Neighbourly needs an Update, it keeps kicking me out and I Forever have to keep Logging in Again 😕

1694 days ago

Meet our new (furry) friends - Pet Direct!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are so happy to be welcoming an incredible new partner to Neighbourly - joining our long-term friends AMI, Resene and Ryman Healthcare.

Pet Direct are the new kids on the pet block and know the industry inside-out; they have over 350 dog years of animal experience within their team. Most … View more
We are so happy to be welcoming an incredible new partner to Neighbourly - joining our long-term friends AMI, Resene and Ryman Healthcare.

Pet Direct are the new kids on the pet block and know the industry inside-out; they have over 350 dog years of animal experience within their team. Most importantly right now, they're still delivering all your essential items during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Pet Direct team do things differently; firstly they ALL have pets of their own. They also personally hand-pick every product they stock; they have over 5,000 items that have been tried and tested (but mostly eaten). They ship daily, from their Auckland-based warehouse, straight to your doorstep (with free delivery over $29), and offer a best price guarantee.

Neighbours - our pets remain a constant source of love and comfort during unsettling times. So show them (and the team at Pet Direct) how special they are. To say thanks for the support (and for being a good neighbour during this tough time), they're offering you 10% off their already awesome prices. Just use the code NEIGHBOURLY10 at checkout.
Start shopping now

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1694 days ago

Great Reading

Marie from Flaxmere

NZ has been at Alert 4 since Wednesday 25th March. We are currently on day #10 of a Nationwide Lock down.

We currently have 868 case of Covid 19 and 1 death.

Petrol price was $1.79

Schools are cancelled until at least 24th April 2020
Teachers have all taken up the task of teaching online, as … View more
NZ has been at Alert 4 since Wednesday 25th March. We are currently on day #10 of a Nationwide Lock down.

We currently have 868 case of Covid 19 and 1 death.

Petrol price was $1.79

Schools are cancelled until at least 24th April 2020
Teachers have all taken up the task of teaching online, as well as music, dance, tutoring.

There is a world wide “Going on a Bear hunt” as you get some fresh air in your “bubble” you look for bears sitting in people’s windows, as you walk/bike with barely anyone around.

Self-distancing measures are strictly in place.
People must stay in their family "bubble" and not allow visitors, go visiting or be closer than 2m from other people.

Tape on the floors at grocery stores and others to help distance shoppers (2m) from each other.

Limited number of people inside stores, therefore, lineups outside the store doors.

Special early store hours for the elderly and immune/health compromised people, essential and emergency workers.

Non-essential stores and businesses mandated closed.

Parks, trails, entire cities locked up.

Entire sports seasons cancelled.

Weddings, birthdays gatherings are cancelled.
Funerals can only happen with those in the bubble of the deceased.

Concerts, tours, festivals, entertainment events -
Family celebrations, holiday gatherings - cancelled.

No masses, all religious institutions are close, churches are having their services and kids programmes online.

No gatherings of 2 or more unless from the same household

Virtual doctors visits are now mandatory to limit exposure.

Healthcare professionals video conferencing families of patients on their death beds to say final goodbyes since visitation is not possible.

Children's outdoor playgrounds are closed, as are swimming pools and recreation centres.

Shortage of masks, gowns, gloves for our front-line workers.
Shortage of ventilators for the critically ill in countries all around the world, NZ is ok with these at the moment.

Manufacturers, distilleries and other businesses switch their lines to help make visors, masks, hand sanitizer and PPE.

Government has closed the border to all international travel. Domestic travel only if necessary.

Press conferences daily from the Prime Minister, Police Commissioner and Health Officer.

Daily updates on new cases, recoveries, and deaths.

Barely anyone on the roads.

People wearing masks and gloves outside.

Essential service workers are terrified to go to work.
Medical field workers are afraid to go home to their families.

This is the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic, declared March 11th, 2020.

Why, you ask, do I write this status?
One day it will show up in my memory feed, and it will be a yearly reminder that life is precious and not to take the things we dearly love for granted.
We have so much!
Be thankful. Be grateful.
Be kind to each other - love one another - support everyone.
We are all in this together 🖤

1700 days ago

Our sweet pea seeds send out, April issue and Get Growing

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours and NZ Gardener family,

Our April issue should be with our subscribers now and available in supermarkets and service stations (having been distributed prior to the lockdown restrictions). Whether or not it's on the stands yet is a bit patchy ... but then the incredibly brave… View more
Dear neighbours and NZ Gardener family,

Our April issue should be with our subscribers now and available in supermarkets and service stations (having been distributed prior to the lockdown restrictions). Whether or not it's on the stands yet is a bit patchy ... but then the incredibly brave and hard-working supermarket staff have quite a bit on their plate right now so I understand if there is a delay! Please, please, please everyone ... don't go out to buy it! Normally of course we love you buying NZ Gardener but right now it's far more important that you stay home and stay safe. (You can buy a copy with your online shopping though! That's safe and I think we are all in the market for something uplifting to read right now).

In this issue we offered to send out sweet pea seeds to any reader who sent us a SSAE. Just to reassure you, we will still send out sweet pea seeds to any reader who is keen to participate. We are just not quite sure when! Ignore the dates in the magazine of when you needed to send the envelope in by - that has been indefinitely extended. But we cannot wait to send you the seed and for those flowers to bloom as by then we will be well through this or even have it behind us. And keep letting us know what you are sowing and growing, send in pictures of your harvest, your flowers or what you are sharing.

We always love hearing from NZ Gardener readers but now when we are all staying apart that connection means more than you can imagine. Stay home, stay safe and stay in touch everyone. For the most updated gardening advice, subscribe to our digital e-zine Get Growing, which will be delivered to your inbox completely free.

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1694 days ago

New Zealand

Marie from Flaxmere

When the Corona Virus finally exhausts itself and the danger is over, let's do something good for our country, Let's spend our holidays in New Zealand, eat in local restaurants, buy New Zealand products, buy local meats and veggies and support local businesses. These businesses are going … View moreWhen the Corona Virus finally exhausts itself and the danger is over, let's do something good for our country, Let's spend our holidays in New Zealand, eat in local restaurants, buy New Zealand products, buy local meats and veggies and support local businesses. These businesses are going to find it very difficult to get back on their feet and survive without our help. They're suffering badly now.

Our products are some of the best in the world.

Our country is one of the most beautiful.💜💜💜💜

1694 days ago

All About Respect!!!

Marie from Flaxmere

Cashiers are in the bathroom bawling because they are getting called names and threatened over limitations
Cashiers are calling out of work because they can't take anymore
Cashiers are quitting because they are not appreciated for putting their health, and their families health in jeopardy to … View more
Cashiers are in the bathroom bawling because they are getting called names and threatened over limitations
Cashiers are calling out of work because they can't take anymore
Cashiers are quitting because they are not appreciated for putting their health, and their families health in jeopardy to make sure you and your family are fed
Teenage cashiers are watching all of you "adults" panic and they are getting scared
Cashiers are watching you all leave with heaping, hoarded buggy fulls only to find empty shelves when they get off work to do their shopping
Cashiers are working non stop, with back, feet, leg and more pain to cover for the ones that you have already ran off
Cashiers are coming into contact with too many people because you are coming in for nonsense and bringing the whole family with you for a field trip
Cashiers are getting coughed on and people insist on getting too close. They are risking their health to serve you.
What are you going to do when they all stop coming in and the store can't open for you at all?
Will you still scream and cuss at them because you can't clear the shelves?
One man finally apologized after I went to speak to him for screaming at a 17 year old and his excuse was "I'm having a bad day". Guess what, THEY ARE TOO.
YOU NEED THESE PEOPLE RIGHT NOW. Please act like you appreciate what they are doing. What if it was your child getting cussed and yelled at when they went to work?
It's already starting. They are not coming into work because of you. These limitations had to be put into place because people didn't act right. Start acting right before we don't have workers willing to be there to serve you and we can't have anything open at all.

1694 days ago

Birthday Idea for Children

Marie from Flaxmere

If your child is having a birthday ..

please still tie balloons to your letterbox

And if you drive past and see the balloons .. please honk your car horn!

It's a fun way of saying
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If your child is having a birthday ..

please still tie balloons to your letterbox

And if you drive past and see the balloons .. please honk your car horn!

It's a fun way of saying

"Happy Birthday" to a child who's staying at home.

Your small gesture will be appreciated!

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