Poraiti, Napier

1468 days ago

Favourite summer holiday spots

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there… View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there - as well as the best places to grab a drink or bite to eat - would be much appreciated. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article. Thanks again.

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1465 days ago

house wanted to buy

Ron from Greenmeadows

I am posting this message on behalf of friends, with a young family, who are searching for a house with 3, or preferably more, good sized bedrooms to buy. If you are thinking of selling or know of a house coming on the market in the Napier area please let Jack know on 022 300 9080. So difficult for… View moreI am posting this message on behalf of friends, with a young family, who are searching for a house with 3, or preferably more, good sized bedrooms to buy. If you are thinking of selling or know of a house coming on the market in the Napier area please let Jack know on 022 300 9080. So difficult for first home buyers at this time.

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1465 days ago

BAYVIEW MARKET DAY

Leighanne from Bayview - Eskdale

Looks like a beautiful day for a market . Come on down and enjoy the lovely food, great people and lots of Christmas gift choices . I am sure there will be something for everyone, I am looking forward to trying the Cookie time cookies again this year mmmmmmmmmm

1466 days ago

FOUND READING GLASSES

Laureen from Taradale

Found down Gloucester Street across the road from New World Supermarket, pair of Vista reading glasses and case. Please phone Paddy on 068440991

1467 days ago

Neighbourly Good Sort: Nurse Kerri Cooley

Reporter Community News

The Hawke's Bay DHB is celebrating the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife with a profile on Kerri Cooley.
"Surgical nurse director Kerri Cooley exudes warmth, intelligence, energy and passion – a combination that has served her well during her 40-odd years of nursing. Nursing… View more
The Hawke's Bay DHB is celebrating the International Year of the Nurse & Midwife with a profile on Kerri Cooley.
"Surgical nurse director Kerri Cooley exudes warmth, intelligence, energy and passion – a combination that has served her well during her 40-odd years of nursing. Nursing wasn’t Kerri's first choice, but it turned out to be the perfect fit. Kerri’s love of people and clinical passion has seen her work across many specialties such as gerontology, surgical, paediatrics, district and public health nursing, but the machinery of the hospital environment kept drawing her back toward hospital placements – her specialty of choice being surgical nursing where she enjoyed 20 years on the shop floor before moving into more senior roles."

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1468 days ago

Removing mould from curtains

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

Linings and bottom of curtains are a common place for black mould to grow. Don't be alarmed - it means that the curtains are doing their job! It can, however, be difficult to remove. Time and time again we've helped customers who nearly had to throw their curtains out as they think it is … View moreLinings and bottom of curtains are a common place for black mould to grow. Don't be alarmed - it means that the curtains are doing their job! It can, however, be difficult to remove. Time and time again we've helped customers who nearly had to throw their curtains out as they think it is un-fixable, or, attempted to remove it themselves and shrunk or wrinkled their gorgeous drapes. Remember - we can help with that! We've been in this business for over 20 years and are experts at removing mould. If your curtains look like these, call us!!

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1468 days ago

Cherries for Sale

Douglas from Awatoto - Meeanee

Due to wet weather we have second grade cherries for sale at RubyGlen Orchard, 92 Powdrell Road, Meeanee, currently at a special price, until sold out.

Price: $10

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1468 days ago

Brand New Roadcode

Lisa from Marewa

Brand new excellent condition

Price: $20

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1468 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get … View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions.
Learn more

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1469 days ago

Luxurious Lotus Silk

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

Lotus fibre or lotus silk is a rather rare and exclusive fibre. The silk comes from the stem of the lotus flower which is made up of microfibres.


The stems are snapped off, the fibres are teased out before being rolled into thread. Once the threads are dry, they are weighed down and carefully… View more
Lotus fibre or lotus silk is a rather rare and exclusive fibre. The silk comes from the stem of the lotus flower which is made up of microfibres.


The stems are snapped off, the fibres are teased out before being rolled into thread. Once the threads are dry, they are weighed down and carefully wound by hand. Then they’re put onto the loom. These fibres are fragile, but once woven, can be as durable as traditional silk.


The entire process of fibre extraction, weaving the fibre, and making the fabric is completely handmade, making the process time-consuming. This also limits the quantity of the fabric produced. A large scarf requires the thread of around 9,200 stems and would take one worker around two months to complete. This is why it is considered luxurious and items made from lotus silk do not go cheap.

The resulting material resembles raw silk or an aged linen, naturally beige in colour and possesses unique qualities. It is waterproof, practically wrinkle proof, washable, lightweight, sweatproof and is soft to the touch.

Most importantly, its key quality is that it is one of the most eco-friendly materials on the planet. The lotus is a water plant. It preserves the eco-system in which it grows including the water as much as the surrounding wildlife.

Not only is it created from waste (lotus stems), but it also leaves little waste behind. In fact, lotus silk been identified as potentially the most ecological fabric in the world, and it is the first natural microfibre in the world. Being a natural fibre, it is biodegradable after its useful life.

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1470 days ago

Leather jacket

Raymond from Taradale

Excellent condition.
Brand: Ciplame Brazilian leather. Two sizes. $30 each or $50 for both.
Size 52, measurements (cm): Back length 65, Chest 120. Left photo.
Size 58, measurements (cm): Back length 76, Chest 130.

Price: $30

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1470 days ago

Outdoor Table

Raymond from Taradale

Durable plastic made by Flair Plaisir, Switzerland. Length 160cm expandable to 208cm. Collapsible.

Price: $150

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1470 days ago

Cake decorating equipment

Raymond from Taradale

Price is for the lot.

Price: $30

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1470 days ago

NumberWorks'nWords question time.

NumberWorks'nWords Hawkes Bay

If you could ask any historical figure one question, who would it be and what would you ask?

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1470 days ago

Our Strategy Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034

Office for Seniors

Last November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more … View moreLast November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more relevant in the wake of COVID-19.

Click here to read our strategy and find out more about what we want to achieve and what needs to happen bit.ly...

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