Awatoto - Meeanee, Napier

2129 days ago

Neighbours Day Roadshow - we're in your neighbourhood

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

On our final day of leg two we were hosted by Napier City Council with a police helmed BBQ in the park in Maraenui, and got to talk w the locals about the incredible work they are doing in their neighbourhood, including the community garden and koha shed. We then went on to Hastings and had a great… View moreOn our final day of leg two we were hosted by Napier City Council with a police helmed BBQ in the park in Maraenui, and got to talk w the locals about the incredible work they are doing in their neighbourhood, including the community garden and koha shed. We then went on to Hastings and had a great workshop in the Hastings District Council Chambers!

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2129 days ago

November/December 2018 Neighbourhood Support Newsletter

Jason from Marewa

Hello Neighbours!

Can you believe we are nearly at the end of another year?!
Please check out the final Napier NHS Newsletter attached.

Wishing you all a very safe and happy holiday season!
Jenny

NOV-DEC 2018 Napier NHS Newsletter.pdf Download View

2129 days ago

MetService issues severe thunderstorm watch

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Valid until 09:00 pm Tuesday 27 November 2018

Thunderstorms are expected about northern and central areas of the North Island this afternoon and evening. About the central North Island areas of the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Taupo, Taihape, Gisborne and … View more
Valid until 09:00 pm Tuesday 27 November 2018

Thunderstorms are expected about northern and central areas of the North Island this afternoon and evening. About the central North Island areas of the Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Taupo, Taihape, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay, there is a moderate risk some of these thunderstorms could become SEVERE producing localised downpours of 25 to 40mm/hr and large hail 20 to 25mm in diameter.

Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.

Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain. Large hail can cause significant damage to crops, orchards, vines, glasshouses and vehicles, as well as make driving conditions hazardous. Should severe weather approach or if you feel threatened, take shelter immediately.

More information here

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2130 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2130 days ago

Antique Auction Thurs 29 Nov 10am

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

Double Header this week:
Wednesday - Weekly General Estate Auction 10am
Viewing Tuesday 8-6 & Sale Day from 8am
Thursday - Antique & Collectables Auction 10am
Viewing Wednesday 8-6 & Sale Day from 8am
General Photos Antique Auction ...................

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2130 days ago

Taradale Intermediate uniform needed

Lisa from Taradale

Hello all. Does anybody have a size 10 girl's Taradale Intermediate kit, in good condition to sell please?

2134 days ago

Christmas Tips

Rhonda Neighbourly Lead from Hastings Central

Hi Everyone,

Thought with Christmas Day approaching we might like to share some of our 'Christmas Tips' that we have found to be helpful.

Here is mine,
1. A few years ago I was at the Strawberry Place on Te Aute Road and the lady serving me told me to not line up with the … View more
Hi Everyone,

Thought with Christmas Day approaching we might like to share some of our 'Christmas Tips' that we have found to be helpful.

Here is mine,
1. A few years ago I was at the Strawberry Place on Te Aute Road and the lady serving me told me to not line up with the crowds the day before Christmas but to simply buy the strawberries 4-7 days ahead. Put a few paper towels in the bottom of an airtight container and pop the strawberries in the container. They should be good as when you put them in up to a week later! It works really well. Pop them in the fridge!!

2. If there are children around, find an easy to read version of the Christmas story and get them to read it out loud to everyone - find the words and sing Away in a Manger or Silent Night. I was blown away one year with a house filled with people and the children led this story. There was something quite marvellous about it. And there is something pretty cool about passing on the songs we grew up with.

3. Get some plain baubles things (not sure of their real name, but those round balls you hang on the tree) and with a marker pen or glitter pens if you feel really creative, write on each one a name of each family member (they could then hang their own on the tree or somewhere else if you don't have a tree) and my favourite is we have named ones for my parents who are no longer with us, so we are including them and their memory with this special tradition. This way you can certainly still include other special people who might be not able to be with you for Christmas too. This came about because when we lived in Cairns, as a baby gift, some friends gave us the Christmas Baubles, each one with our names on them and then when we left Cairns by husband's workplace had more made for us and they had an extra large one made with the name of the workplace so that gets hung every year as well. I so enjoyed them, we got on and made others for other people in our family.
4. Some years back, one of our kids' was set the task of making one or two of the Christmas desserts. He did such a good job, he is now on Christmas Deserts and does all of them. Clever Mummy!!

So, what have you found helpful or what do think works well for you over Christmas?
You might even like to tell us how you discovered the tip or how it came to be in your house.

Looking forward to hearing your cool ideas or traditions that make it work well for you.
Happy Days.
Rhonda

2130 days ago

Calling all sewers and knitters

Denise from Marewa

A chance to really take part in the February Art Deco Festival and showcase your talents. The theme this year is Fashion.

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2131 days ago

Reward for return of years' worth of recordings stolen from Napier musician

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Napier musician Kieran Taylor is devastated after having a decade's worth of irreplaceable music recordings stolen, just weeks ahead of his band's first official gig.

"I came back from my break about 3pm and noticed my computer was gone, had a look around and saw my … View more
Napier musician Kieran Taylor is devastated after having a decade's worth of irreplaceable music recordings stolen, just weeks ahead of his band's first official gig.

"I came back from my break about 3pm and noticed my computer was gone, had a look around and saw my flatmate's computer had gone and realised we had been robbed," he said.

While he was disappointed to have had his computer stolen, Taylor, who has cerebral palsy, said it was the loss of years' worth of music kept on hard-drives that he felt the most. Taylor said he would be willing to pay a reward "no questions asked" if the drives could be returned. Read more

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2131 days ago

Auction Wednesday 28 Nov @ 10am

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

Double Header this Week:
Weekly Estate Auction Wednesday 10am - Photos follow
Viewing Mon 8-5,Tue 8-6 & Sale Day from 8am
Antique Auction Thursday 10am - Photos www.mafa.co.nz...
Viewing & Catalogue Wednesday 8-6 & Sale Day from 8am

2131 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.

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2132 days ago

From Neighbourly to National news.

Bruce from Napier South

The dairy in Kennedy road opposite the Nelson Park school that sells kava will in part feature in tomorrows article on kava in the Sunday Star Times which is NZ's largest Sunday newspaper.
   The Dominion Post reporter Andre Chumko  picked up on a recent post in the Napier South … View more
The dairy in Kennedy road opposite the Nelson Park school that sells kava will in part feature in tomorrows article on kava in the Sunday Star Times which is NZ's largest Sunday newspaper.
   The Dominion Post reporter Andre Chumko  picked up on a recent post in the Napier South Neighbourly regarding kava and decided that kava in NZ was worthy of an article. This article will also be available on Stuff.co.nz

2132 days ago

Market on Saturday

Magpie Market

Our Xmas evening Market on the 17th November was exciting and very busy. We had 40 stalls and a big crowd through. Santa was kept very busy and it was lots of fun. In case you missed that market, or maybe didn't get to finish all that Xmas shopping, we have one last market before Xmas at our … View moreOur Xmas evening Market on the 17th November was exciting and very busy. We had 40 stalls and a big crowd through. Santa was kept very busy and it was lots of fun. In case you missed that market, or maybe didn't get to finish all that Xmas shopping, we have one last market before Xmas at our usual time - 1st December (next Saturday) from 10 - 2. There are still loads of stalls booked, sausage sizzle, Heaven's Bakery caravan on site and even pizza and mini Xmas Mince pies from the kitchen. Santa plans to drop by from 10.30 - 12.30 so come along and buy local, buy quality, buy unique and have lots of fun doing it. There'll also be a Xmas hamper to be won - every purchase gets an entry for the draw.

2132 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View more
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Vote now!

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2138 days ago

WANTED

Perry from Taradale

Chaps for chainsawing required for safety, small to medium size. Thank you . Contact Phone or txt .
Perry 0272 747 283

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