Bluff Hill, Napier

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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2675 days ago

GARAGE SALE

Ingrid from Taradale

GARAGE SALE 52 Napier St, Jervoistown Saturday 22 July 8am start. Engineering/mechanical equipment, steel, misc items, outdoor, security fence wire, garden gear, plants etc. something for everyone.

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2676 days ago

Upright freezer wanted

Jenny from Taradale

Upright freezer wanted. Must be in good condition.
Phone or txt 0274811765. Ta

2678 days ago

BEST PUMPKIN SOUP!! by Cheslea Winter......Oh and we have butternuts too!!

Nigel Cooper from

Ingredients

2kg crown or butternut pumpkin
2 whole bulbs garlic, unpeeled
3 large shallots, quartered (or use 1 large onion)
2 sticks celery, roughly chopped
3 sticks lemongrass (or ¼ cup lemongrass paste)
¼ cup roughly chopped ginger
2 whole large red chillies (or 1 tsp chilli flakes)
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Ingredients

2kg crown or butternut pumpkin
2 whole bulbs garlic, unpeeled
3 large shallots, quartered (or use 1 large onion)
2 sticks celery, roughly chopped
3 sticks lemongrass (or ¼ cup lemongrass paste)
¼ cup roughly chopped ginger
2 whole large red chillies (or 1 tsp chilli flakes)
2 tbsp peanut or rice bran oil
1 ½ tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cumin
5-6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
400ml can coconut cream (not light)
1 x bunch coriander, leaves and stalks chopped separately
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp fine black pepper

Method

Preheat the oven to 180c regular bake.

Scrape the seeds out of the pumpkin and discard. Chop the unpeeled pumpkin into rough 7cm chunks. Add to a large roasting tray with the shallots (or onion), celery, the garlic bulbs, lemongrass, ginger, chillies (remove the seeds from one or both chillies if you don’t like any spiciness – but I like to leave them in) oil, brown sugar and cumin. Season generously with salt and pepper, then toss to coat everything evenly.

Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring about half way through. Increase the temperature to 200c fan bake and bake another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and wait until cool enough to handle.

Peel/slice the skins off the pumpkin. Squeeze the garlic from their skins. Discard all the skins and add the garlic and pumpkin flesh to a soup pot (your largest saucepan). Add all the rest of the roasted vegetables as they are. Add the stock, coconut cream and the chopped coriander stalks. Cover, place over a medium heat and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.

Remove the lemongrass stick (if using).

Using a stick blender, carefully puree the soup until it’s very smooth – or, cool it down first and put into blender or food processor in batches, watching out for splatters.

Add the lime juice, fish sauce and black pepper and season to taste with salt if needed.

Stir through the coriander leaves just before serving.

If you think it needs more fish sauce, lime juice or chilli to taste, feel free to add these in.

Serve a little extra chilli if you like, or an extra swirl of coconut cream (or yoghurt) and extra fresh coriander.

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2679 days ago

Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty … View more
Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty product you’ve bought, or a neighbourhood problem such as an overhanging tree or working out who’s responsible for fixing a fence.

For free, confidential information and advice, visit or phone a Citizens Advice Bureau in your neighbourhood or give us a call on 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222).

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2680 days ago

T-Shirt Sale❣️

Jennian Homes Gisborne

Start your collection of iconic Jennian Homes Mother's Day event T-Shirts now!!

Designed by iconic Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell (Dick's World), these T-shirts were designed for the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation. Made from lightweight… View more
Start your collection of iconic Jennian Homes Mother's Day event T-Shirts now!!

Designed by iconic Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell (Dick's World), these T-shirts were designed for the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation. Made from lightweight dri-fit fabric these make the perfect training shirt.

As seen on NZ athletes Gemma McCaw, Irene Van Dyk, Nikki Hamblin, Kayla Whitelock, Natalie Rooney and musician Kimbra.

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2680 days ago

Back-to-school lunchbox ideas, savoury or sweet!

SuperValue New Zealand

Whether you're relieved, sad or happy to see the kids go back to school, we have a yummy lunchbox idea to suit your family's schedule! Stock up and create these recipes ahead of time to be sure that you and your little ones are fueled for the day ahead!

Check out our lunch box picksView more
Whether you're relieved, sad or happy to see the kids go back to school, we have a yummy lunchbox idea to suit your family's schedule! Stock up and create these recipes ahead of time to be sure that you and your little ones are fueled for the day ahead!

Check out our lunch box picks with both savoury and sweet options. And make sure you join your local Foodies Group to receive a recipe every week in your inbox!
Get weekly recipe updates!

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2683 days ago

Home water filtration

Lisa from Napier South

Greetings, I am looking for a reliable local business that can call to my home to give me a quote and options for installation of a water filter system. Napier, thanks.

2682 days ago

Poll: Do you know who your vote is going to?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's only ten weeks till New Zealand's General Election. Have you made a decision on who you will vote for? Or do you think the next ten weeks will affect your vote?

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Do you know who your vote is going to?
  • 54.9% Yes, I absolutely know
    54.9% Complete
  • 20.6% I have an idea but I could still be swayed
    20.6% Complete
  • 20% I'm still undecided
    20% Complete
  • 3.3% I don't plan on voting
    3.3% Complete
  • 1.2% I'm not old enough to vote / can't vote
    1.2% Complete
3998 votes
2682 days ago

Have a great Weekend!!

Nigel Cooper from

If your thinking about doing some shopping on the weekend pop in and see us for some fresh local produce and big friendly smile!!

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2686 days ago

Limitless Hope

Kiri from Taradale

So humbling turning up tonight to feed at clive sqaure... one of the ones sleeping rough asked if Kevin Swannell and my ears were burning today lol when I asked why??? Response was all of us streeties have so much respect for yous.. you guys truely do care about us! Humbling when its them we truely… View moreSo humbling turning up tonight to feed at clive sqaure... one of the ones sleeping rough asked if Kevin Swannell and my ears were burning today lol when I asked why??? Response was all of us streeties have so much respect for yous.. you guys truely do care about us! Humbling when its them we truely do respect,they deserve so much and more!! Atawhai supplied a huge pot of soup again...a awesome nanny and her whanau turned up with loads of fried rice,fry bread and baking,lots of awesome volunteers with more baking and Kai,oranges from awesome Joan Orlowski and Kevin dropped off!!Love what we all do together! Check out the Community Housing Action Team Page!! Rallie coming up with voices to be heard #beapartofchange
#voicestobeheard
#peoplelovingpeople
Feeding again this Wednesday evening!!

2685 days ago

Curious to learn more about building your own home?

The Team from Jennian Homes

Come along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.

Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid… View more
Come along to one of our FREE info sessions to have your all questions answered.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure and Jennian Homes has been building the homes New Zealanders want for over 34 years.

Come and learn from the experts about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises when designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Book in for a spot while they're still available! We'd love to see you there.
Register now

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2685 days ago

Flatmate wanted

Emily from Onekawa

I am looking for a flatmate to share a cosy 2bdrm home with me in Taradale. I'm female, mid 30's, professional and have a cat. Flat is available Mon 31 July. Prefer professional female who is friendly, clean and considerate. Please check out my ad on Trade Me for more info. … View moreI am looking for a flatmate to share a cosy 2bdrm home with me in Taradale. I'm female, mid 30's, professional and have a cat. Flat is available Mon 31 July. Prefer professional female who is friendly, clean and considerate. Please check out my ad on Trade Me for more info. www.trademe.co.nz...

2685 days ago

Its getting cold out.....

Nigel Cooper from

I don't know about you but this cold weather has got me feeling a bit like this! But at least the sun is shining!!

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2686 days ago

Curious about electric vehicles?

Meridian Energy

We invited a member of the Neighbourly team to give an electric car a go for a couple of weeks. Find out what Sarah learnt about city living with an 'EV' and what our plans are for our staff fleet over the next few months! Learn more

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2686 days ago

Limitless Hope

Kiri from Taradale

STATE OF EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you get a invite to the Community Housing Action Team (C.H.A.T) page please except!! We are a part of a fantastic core team of great community leaders whom are putting words into action!! We have a regional Rally coming up at the Napier… View moreSTATE OF EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you get a invite to the Community Housing Action Team (C.H.A.T) page please except!! We are a part of a fantastic core team of great community leaders whom are putting words into action!! We have a regional Rally coming up at the Napier Sound Shell 2pm 6th August 2017, We are looking for schools/churches whom will allow Kevin Swannell and I to come in and share how we need your help to come to this! HAVE YOU HAD ENOUGH OF HOMELESSNESS ?? Whether you are young/old,rich/poor,individual/family,faced homelessness/are homeless,angry at homelessness YOU NEED TO BE THERE .This region needs to be HEARD! this effects all of us!! PLEASE get in touch if you would like Kev and I to come in to speak more on this topic! We need to fill our Dairies over the next 3 wks to get this out! Also we would like to go Nationally,as a Nation ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ,if you would like to set a rally up in other parts of the country on the same day let us know asap!!

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