Poraiti, Napier

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642 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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643 days ago

Thanks for your support

Ron from Greenmeadows

Thank you to all those who have visited Bayon Cafe at 18 Carlysle St and "paid it forward" for coffee for the emergency workers that Jack and Lisa have been supporting.

643 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Napier

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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643 days ago

Come and join the Libelle whanau!

Libelle whanau

Come and join the Libelle whanau! We have chef and service assistant roles available in the Hawke’s Bay region, starting immediately. View your local openings

These roles pay within the range of $23.65 - $29.66 per hour depending on the role & experience.

Libelle is NZ’s … View more
Come and join the Libelle whanau! We have chef and service assistant roles available in the Hawke’s Bay region, starting immediately. View your local openings

These roles pay within the range of $23.65 - $29.66 per hour depending on the role & experience.

Libelle is NZ’s leading foodservice provider to the education sector. We began in 2005 are 100% Kiwi owned/operated, with a passion to empower every learner to reach their potential through nutrition-focused, food service solutions.

Our purpose is feeding hungry learners great food and the values we live by are Safety, Prosperity, Respect and Excellence.
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643 days ago

Cyclone Gabrielle

The Team from Red Cross Shop Carlyle Street

If you are wanting to help the people that have been devastated by cyclone Gabrielle please go to the New Zealand Red Cross website and look up New Zealand Disaster Fund.

Thanks for your support

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644 days ago

Heavy rain warning for Hawkes Bay

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Orange Warning for Heavy Rain has been issued for the Hawke’s Bay region with grave concerns for impacts given the already vulnerable terrain.

From now until Saturday morning, expect 150 to 200mm of rain about the ranges and also away from the ranges north of Hastings (this includes the … View more
An Orange Warning for Heavy Rain has been issued for the Hawke’s Bay region with grave concerns for impacts given the already vulnerable terrain.

From now until Saturday morning, expect 150 to 200mm of rain about the ranges and also away from the ranges north of Hastings (this includes the Esk Valley area and the Wairoa District), and 75 to 100mm elsewhere. The heaviest falls are likely from 3pm Friday, with peak rates of 20 to 30mm/h possible.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Keep up to date with the changing weather on the MetService website.

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644 days ago

Plumber Available!

Otis from Pirimai

Hi there!
My name is Otis and i am a qualified local plumber/drainlayer
and cover a range of services from fixing leaky taps to hot water cylinder installs and any residential drainage work you may need.
So, if you are after a local reliable and well-priced plumber to do your job, please give… View more
Hi there!
My name is Otis and i am a qualified local plumber/drainlayer
and cover a range of services from fixing leaky taps to hot water cylinder installs and any residential drainage work you may need.
So, if you are after a local reliable and well-priced plumber to do your job, please give me a call! :)
Cheers

Otis 0223933955
O's Plumbing and Drainage

647 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
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644 days ago

RED CROSS SHOP 35 Cadbury Rd open again.

Mary Anne from Taradale

After our horrendous cyclone we have reopened our shop. Aroha to all our communities affected by this event. Come and see us for a chat if that's what you need. Open 10am to 4pm.

Negotiable

645 days ago

Why you DON’T put Curtains in a washing machine

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

Recently we have been taking care of (fixing) curtains that have been put in the washing machine. There are a number of reasons why this is a terrible idea.

Firstly, we take many measures to ensure your curtains get as clean as possible without shrinkage or colour loss. Recently we have had to … View more
Recently we have been taking care of (fixing) curtains that have been put in the washing machine. There are a number of reasons why this is a terrible idea.

Firstly, we take many measures to ensure your curtains get as clean as possible without shrinkage or colour loss. Recently we have had to re-wash curtains that have been washed but there is still traces of mould or live mould left on the curtain. We take careful steps to ensure this is eliminated as much as possible on the curtain fabric, and can always remove it from linings. These results are simply unable to be duplicated in a home environment.

Spray on curtain cleaning products contain sodium hypochlorite, aka bleach. If you use products to remove mould, it can result in colour loss. This is one of the more common problems we have seen. We test all fabric before cleaning to be sure of what cleaners can be used with it.

Washing curtains in the washing machine can result in other damage – curtains need to be handled with care, especially older fabrics. It is expensive getting a curtain re-lined due to rips – we take extra care in preventing this from happening.

In addition to the above – most of the time, they will come out of the machine wrinkly and look terrible, no matter the fabric type. Our service ensures they look great and ‘like new’ as they can when returned to you (and of course, fresh and clean).

Don’t make the same mistake, call us (the experts) instead.

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645 days ago

unsolicited goodwill.

Ron from Greenmeadows

I was having a coffee at Cafe Bayon, in the corner of Countdown car park, Carlysle St, Napier, yesterday when a Police Officer entered and ordered some food and a coffee. Lisa, one of the owners, said to the officer, that the coffee was free to him as he was one of the frontline staff helping … View moreI was having a coffee at Cafe Bayon, in the corner of Countdown car park, Carlysle St, Napier, yesterday when a Police Officer entered and ordered some food and a coffee. Lisa, one of the owners, said to the officer, that the coffee was free to him as he was one of the frontline staff helping during the rescue/search efforts. In conversation ,with Lisa and Jack [ her husband ] it appears as if they have been doing this since reopening, even going so far as to give some food, from the little that they have been able to make, to the Australian contingent who are here helping out. They do this as an appreciation from their hearts for the work that all these people are doing even though coffee was one of the few things they had to sell to try and create some income to cover their outgoings such as rent, mortgage etc. With a family of seven to support and the trying times of covid lockdowns I know personally, that they are struggling to support themselves and pay outgoings yet they still think of others first, they even still support education for children in Cambodia. Another customer, who was in the shop at the time I was there, suggested that a pay forward scheme could be operated at the shop for other customers to show their appreciation, to the frontline staff, and help pay for what Jack and Lisa are now bearing the cost of.
Although they are now open there are still problems with getting baking supplies but things are improving so please do not be put off if the goodie you wanted with your coffee is not available yet.
I personally think it a great thing that they are doing and will fully support it as well as the shop. WILL YOU ?
Please note that this is not a sob story but a genuine effort on my part to help this couple helping others even when they need help themselves See you there for your coffee fix and nibbles.

645 days ago

Hawke's Bay Assembly Services -Onsite Flatpack and Kitset Assembly Service. Napier . Hastings . Havelock North. 20 Years Experience.

Deane from Hawke's Bay Assembly Services

Do You need help assembling flatpack and kitset furniture? Call "Deano" at Hawke's Bay Assembly Services. Your local assembly specialists........0274114696.

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646 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

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647 days ago

Auction Rooms Open - Auction Wednesday 10am

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

We were relieved to open up today to find our Rooms & Contents intact. Auction Wednesday 10am - as advertised last week.
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Mon 8-5, Tue 8-6 & Wed from 8am

647 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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