Poraiti, Napier

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809 days ago

Neighbours, get stuck in with a subscription to NZ Gardener.

New Zealand Gardener

Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?

NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to … View more
Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?

NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to spend online at Awapuni.

Just visit Mags4Gifts to purchase your subscription, or if you’d rather talk to one of our friendly staff members, call 0800 624 744. Offer valid for 1 and 2 year subscriptions at the normal rate.

T&Cs apply.

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809 days ago

Wanted please

Stef from Greenmeadows

Wanting a wine barrel half for vege garden.

810 days ago

New wool shop in Napier

Denise from Marewa

The Knit Nook opened in Dalton Street today. It's two doors back from The Red Cross Shop. Lot's of lovely wool and mohair to be bought.

810 days ago

Napier Knitting Group

Denise from Marewa

With the closure of Wool N Things, we are now meeting at CAN (Creative Arts Napier) on Saturdays from 10am - 1pm. It costs $30 to join (for one year) as a Friends of CAN member and each time we attend, we put a gold coin in the jar. Coffee is available for another gold coin. We meet upstairs on the… View moreWith the closure of Wool N Things, we are now meeting at CAN (Creative Arts Napier) on Saturdays from 10am - 1pm. It costs $30 to join (for one year) as a Friends of CAN member and each time we attend, we put a gold coin in the jar. Coffee is available for another gold coin. We meet upstairs on the mezzanine.

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810 days ago

Police & Estate Auction 10am Wednesday 14th September

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

Trailer, Bikes, Motor bike, Tools, Jewellery, Watches on account NZ Police. Plus Baby Grand Piano (another one!) & Other estate chattels.
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5, Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am
More Photos & Antique Auction Prelim Photos www.mafa.co.nz...

811 days ago

Regular Breast Screening Saves Lives

Mid Central DHB

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers for women in New Zealand. Regular breast screening can identify breast cancer at an earlier stage so it can be treated earlier, which means a woman has a better chance of surviving the disease.

BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) is a national programme … View more
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers for women in New Zealand. Regular breast screening can identify breast cancer at an earlier stage so it can be treated earlier, which means a woman has a better chance of surviving the disease.

BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) is a national programme that provides free screening every two years for women aged 45 to 69 years.

Please phone 0800 270 200 for more information or to enrol go to the BreastScreen Aotearoa website www.timetoscreen.nz

Remember Regular Screening Can Save Your Life. Once is Not Enough.
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812 days ago

Your chance to win a 1-year subscription worth $101

NZ House and Garden

Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.

Simply enter your details online and you're … View more
Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.

Simply enter your details online and you're in the draw.
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812 days ago

International Literacy Day

NumberWorks'nWords Hawkes Bay

International Literacy Day is observed worldwide on September 8, 2022. Literacy unlocks human potential and is the cornerstone of development. It leads to better health, better employment opportunities, and safer and more stable societies. Developing literacy skills in the early years is crucial to… View moreInternational Literacy Day is observed worldwide on September 8, 2022. Literacy unlocks human potential and is the cornerstone of development. It leads to better health, better employment opportunities, and safer and more stable societies. Developing literacy skills in the early years is crucial to a child’s success in school and later in life.

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813 days ago

Tutus on Tour back in Napier!

Royal NZ Ballet

Spring is in the air, which means that the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour is back and coming to the Municipal Theatre on 15 October!

See dancers from your national ballet company performing an enchanting programme including classical favourites and new works which are sure to … View more
Spring is in the air, which means that the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour is back and coming to the Municipal Theatre on 15 October!

See dancers from your national ballet company performing an enchanting programme including classical favourites and new works which are sure to delight dance fans of all ages.

With just one show and adult tickets starting at $39 plus booking fee, seats are selling fast.

Find out more and book at rnzb.org.nz.
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815 days ago

Gardener

Susanna from Westshore

Hi all

When the rain stops…. I am after a gardener to give my section the once over.

Anyone have some names they can share please?

Many thanks

814 days ago

Finding mobile phone shopping hard work?

The Team from NZ Compare

We use our mobiles in almost every part of our life right?! They keep us up to date and connected with loved ones. They need to be fit for purpose!

So when it comes to choosing a new phone, it’s important to find one that meets your needs, including your budget. Don’t spend hours going from … View more
We use our mobiles in almost every part of our life right?! They keep us up to date and connected with loved ones. They need to be fit for purpose!

So when it comes to choosing a new phone, it’s important to find one that meets your needs, including your budget. Don’t spend hours going from site to site, shop to shop only to get stuck with a phone that really wasn’t what you wanted! Read PriceMe’s Mobile Phone buying guide for tips, then use PriceMe to compare all mobile phones and stockists without even leaving your couch. Easy right!
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814 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.

An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.
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For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.

An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.

We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
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814 days ago

How to Look After Linen

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

Linen looks good but is notorious for creasing. Here's how to get the best from this stylish fabric.

Linen wrinkles and creases very easily so if you want it to appear smooth and flat, it needs ironing. It may also need starching. However, the wrinkles in the fabric are often considered … View more
Linen looks good but is notorious for creasing. Here's how to get the best from this stylish fabric.

Linen wrinkles and creases very easily so if you want it to appear smooth and flat, it needs ironing. It may also need starching. However, the wrinkles in the fabric are often considered part of linen’s character, and many linen garments are now designed to be air-dried and worn without ironing.

Tips for machine washing linen
• Check the care label for guidance on washing temperature.
• Always separate dark/coloured linens from white or off-white linens to avoid colour transfer in the wash.
• The first time you wash a linen article, wash it separately from other materials. Linen can cause lint.
• Linen is a natural fibre that can absorb a lot of water. This means it is prone to heavy creasing in the wash. If you give linen items a lot of space to move around in the washing machine drum, this should reduce the amount of creasing. It is best to only half fill the machine.
• Avoid using bleach on linen, as this weakens the fibres and it may affect the colour of dyed linens.
• Bleach particles in conventional washing powder make natural linen colour fade, so use only mild detergents.
• If possible, choose a wash programme with a long soak, a short wash/rinse and a short spin and using a moderate to cool temperature.
• When the wash cycle is finished, immediately remove items from the machine to avoid any extra creasing.
• Straighten out and gently stretch the linen after the wash.
• Line-dry or air dry or dry flat.
•Do not tumble dry linen, as it may leave permanent creasing and it will shorten the life of the item. If you dry linen in a hot tumble dryer, it can shrink up to 15%.

Note: Linen can generally be machine washed at high temperatures but this can cause shrinkage. Modern detergents generally work just as well at a lower temperature so it is not necessary to use a hot wash. We recommend the maximum temperature you use for linen is 60°C.

Hand washing linen
Fine embroidered or hand hemmed/stitched linen items need extra care. It is usually best to hand wash these items or take them to a professional cleaner.

• Use water that is comfortably warm to the touch (blood heat) and also ensure you use the correct washing detergent (see advice above). This should be dissolved/evenly distributed in the water before you add the item.
• Let the item soak for up to two hours to ensure the fibres are saturated.
• Use gentle agitation to wash the item.
• Rinse the item in three clean rinses of cool water, or rinse until the water is clear.
• Between rinses and at the end of the wash, squeeze the excess water out of the item.
• Starch the item at this stage (if you are using starch).
• Dry flat if possible, gently pulling item to the correct size. Alternatively line-dry or air dry. Do not tumble dry.

Ironing linen
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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814 days ago

International Read a Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords Hawkes Bay

For some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun! For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we encourage you to embrace National Read a Book Day. Usually, it is simply about finding the right book for you. From memoirs to sci-fi;… View moreFor some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and fun! For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter what category you fall into, we encourage you to embrace National Read a Book Day. Usually, it is simply about finding the right book for you. From memoirs to sci-fi; there are so many different types of books out there today. Use National Read a Book Day to find the perfect book for you to really get stuck into!

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815 days ago

Fire and Fury

Judy from Bayview - Eskdale

"Fire and Fury" has been made with taxpayer's money, and intended to send a message that is the government's narrative. Permitting Stuff to post (did they purchase space?) on Neighbourly could be seen as propaganda. I thought this was a forum for supporting neighbours. Not a … View more"Fire and Fury" has been made with taxpayer's money, and intended to send a message that is the government's narrative. Permitting Stuff to post (did they purchase space?) on Neighbourly could be seen as propaganda. I thought this was a forum for supporting neighbours. Not a political forum. Interestingly you can not even comment under the post.

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