Rural West Hastings, Hastings

2905 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
2905 days ago

retro lamp

Jess from Flaxmere

working retro lamp

Price: $45

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2905 days ago

guitar an amp

Jess from Flaxmere

good condition works well

Price: $200

2905 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Wairarapa

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Register now

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2906 days ago

Update to request for a vacuum cleaner.

Carol Winters from Age Concern Havelock North

Many thanks to a wonderful neighbourly lady; Sharon, a vacuum cleaner has been donated. Absolutely very grateful recipient.

2906 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Learn more

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2907 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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2908 days ago

Urgent need for a second hand working vacuum cleaner.

Carol Winters from Age Concern Havelock North

We have a lovely lady in the community whose vacuum cleaner has broken and she can't afford to replace it. Does anyone have a working vacuum they no longer need and would be willing to donate?

Call Carol on 8776488 or email me on info@ageconcernhb.org.nz

2909 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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2910 days ago

Do you have earthquake damage?

EQC

Has your home been damaged by the recent earthquakes? Click here to make a claim with EQC. Make a claim

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2912 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Wairarapa

Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy … View more
Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy efficient home, it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team.
Register now

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2913 days ago

2 bedroom freehold house for sale, Maraenui, $149,000

Charlotte from Puketapu

www.realestate.co.nz...


We are selling our little rental in Maraenui. It's on a 600m (or thereabouts) freehold section, a solid little 2 bedroom house that does have some need of love and attention (we just don't have the time or the money at the moment) but would polish up well and… View more
www.realestate.co.nz...


We are selling our little rental in Maraenui. It's on a 600m (or thereabouts) freehold section, a solid little 2 bedroom house that does have some need of love and attention (we just don't have the time or the money at the moment) but would polish up well and would be ideal for a couple, a small family or as an investment. We currently have a very reliable tenant and we are getting $220 p/w in rent. Above is the link the the realestate.co.nz listing so please contact the agent if you have any queries or are interested.

Price: $149,000

2914 days ago

Tsunami warnings

Marty Sharpe Reporter from The Hastings Mail

How do you think the civil defence communications were handled after the North Canterbury earthquake?

www.stuff.co.nz...

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2915 days ago

Check out The Range 2018 - and get a free testpot!

Resene

Get inspired with the new The Range 2018 fashion fandeck from Resene, full of the latest on trend paint colours, popular neutrals and complementary colour ideas. To help you get started, get a FREE Resene testpot. Simply bring in a copy of this post to your local Resene owned ColorShop (print it … View moreGet inspired with the new The Range 2018 fashion fandeck from Resene, full of the latest on trend paint colours, popular neutrals and complementary colour ideas. To help you get started, get a FREE Resene testpot. Simply bring in a copy of this post to your local Resene owned ColorShop (print it off or show it on your phone!) and we’ll give you your choice of The Range 2018 testpot colour 60ml FREE! Offer valid until 30 November 2016. Visit Resene

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2929 days ago

What's your favorite Rush Munro's flavour?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

This November Hawke's Bay's iconic ice cream brand Rush Munro's is turning 90. The company is celebrating with 90-year-olds eating for free, 90 litres of ice cream to give away, school shouts, a garden party at the Hastings store on November 19 and a limited edition flavour.
They … View more
This November Hawke's Bay's iconic ice cream brand Rush Munro's is turning 90. The company is celebrating with 90-year-olds eating for free, 90 litres of ice cream to give away, school shouts, a garden party at the Hastings store on November 19 and a limited edition flavour.
They are also asking the region to choose its favourite flavour. What is your favourite Rush Munro's memory and ice cream flavour?

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