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Did you know sign language is New Zealand's third official language? The Neighbourly team is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week by introducing themselves through sign. You can learn how to finger-spell your own name by using the NZSL Online Dictionary.
As we head in to winter, check out these 5 top tips for cutting down your power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking … View moreAs we head in to winter, check out these 5 top tips for cutting down your power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
This Friday the 12th May we have the Sergeant for road policing Hawkes bay coming along to give us a quick quiz on giving way followed by a discussion. I know that its a bit of a headache for some older drivers (and some not so old!) so we'll have an opportunity to listen and learn from the … View moreThis Friday the 12th May we have the Sergeant for road policing Hawkes bay coming along to give us a quick quiz on giving way followed by a discussion. I know that its a bit of a headache for some older drivers (and some not so old!) so we'll have an opportunity to listen and learn from the experts.
If you know of any older (or not old) drivers that could benefit from joining us then please pass this message on. Everyone welcome.
Date: 12th May
Location: The hall at the rear of St lukes 24 Te Mata road HN
Time: Anytime from 9.45 onward for a cup of tea followed by the presentation.
Large L-shaped office desk no longer required.
2050mm (right) x 2600mm (left) x 800mm deep
Also, 1200mm x 800 mm return
you get free
Return has been raised 20mm but can easily be taken back to same height as desk.
Condition is excellent.
… View moreLarge L-shaped office desk no longer required.
2050mm (right) x 2600mm (left) x 800mm deep
Also, 1200mm x 800 mm return
you get free
Return has been raised 20mm but can easily be taken back to same height as desk.
Condition is excellent.
Go to my Trademe listing ...
www.trademe.co.nz...
Large desk has now been dismantled for transport. Small desk can be but would prefer not too.
May deliver Hasting/HNth/Napier, will negotiate with buyer.
Don't have the time to send or get pricing but if buyer arranges everything will consider.
Perhaps it’s surprising your Mum with a lovely bunch of flowers or baking your favourite childhood treats together. Why not start a new tradition this year and register for the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. Each entrant will receive a Dick … View morePerhaps it’s surprising your Mum with a lovely bunch of flowers or baking your favourite childhood treats together. Why not start a new tradition this year and register for the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. Each entrant will receive a Dick Frizzell designed event t-shirt.
So, get your running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health. You could even rub shoulders with an Olympian. Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support. Tickets on sale at www.jennianmothersday.com
Havelock North Central Kindergarten has a set of five green wheelie bins which come out each May. T…
Mike Leary has been running for the majority of his 73 years. The former high school teacher will b…
On screen rabbits often lead characters to different ways of thinking, like the white rabbit from Al…
When Kathryn Trounson first took off from a set of lights in one of Tesla's electric cars she felt h…
This Saturday, don't miss out on great bargains on offer. Unbelievable deals on offer $2 & $5 stall, jams, cakes, jigsaws, furniture and much more, come see for yourself. 8am start. Corner Puketapu and Church Road Taradale
We are having a presentation this week from Richard our local fire man here in Havelock North. He will be going over general fire safety needs for the home and discussing escape plans, fire alarms plus more.
Anyone who is interested please feel free to pop in and see us at the hall in St Lukes … View moreWe are having a presentation this week from Richard our local fire man here in Havelock North. He will be going over general fire safety needs for the home and discussing escape plans, fire alarms plus more.
Anyone who is interested please feel free to pop in and see us at the hall in St Lukes (rear of the church) anytime from 9.45 or earlier to have a cup of tea. Richard will be there from 10am.
Last Monday the leading story on our Stuff website was Whittaker's revival of the toffee milk chocolate bar.
This had us asking what sweet treats people would like to see returned next and what prized New Zealand lollies may have their production shifted overseas?
My family's … View moreLast Monday the leading story on our Stuff website was Whittaker's revival of the toffee milk chocolate bar.
This had us asking what sweet treats people would like to see returned next and what prized New Zealand lollies may have their production shifted overseas?
My family's favourite is the chocolate fish.
At Christmas and birthdays packets of the pink marshmallow shaped sea creatures appear for dessert, but also a variety of family challenges. These include holding the chocolate fish between the top lip and nose, like a melting moustache.
It was also the prize for player of the day during my school hockey days. If the versatile and much loved fish disappeared we would be crushed.
After much consideration I think the discontinued lolly I would like to see returned is pink Sparkles.
My father has thrown his weight behind the sickly sweet Dream white chocolate creme eggs which tasted like tinned condensed milk.
What would you like to see returned? Let us know below...
Take on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red … View moreTake on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red Cross Journey is all about walking in someone else’s shoes. Choose a journey to follow, clock 10,000 steps each day between 8 May and 8 June and get people to sponsor you.
Along the way, you’ll receive updates marking your milestones and sharing more about your chosen journey.
By taking part and fundraising, you’ll be helping Red Cross do good things across New Zealand and around the world.
Which journey will you take?
Choose to walk Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer Kath’s journey and cover 240km during the month – that’s about 10,000 steps a day – or get a team together and follow the Tamim family's route to a safer life, covering 1,000km.
Registrations are now open. Sign up and make every step count!
Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
I can remember the Rawleighs Lady, living out of town my Mother would purchase what used to seem to me to be a lot of potions and pills.... but I have always loved Rawleighs especially that ointment!
Anyway our Friday morning group is having a demo of all of the current/new rawleighs products. If … View moreI can remember the Rawleighs Lady, living out of town my Mother would purchase what used to seem to me to be a lot of potions and pills.... but I have always loved Rawleighs especially that ointment!
Anyway our Friday morning group is having a demo of all of the current/new rawleighs products. If anyone is keen to pop along and have a cup of tea with us we'd love to have you and then you can listen and learn about the products too. No we're not making money out of this we just have a large group who's interested.
So we'll be at the hall at the rear of St Lukes on Te Mata road from around 9.45 this coming Friday the 28th of April and would love to see you.
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