Rissington, Napier

Last chance for tickets!

Last chance for tickets!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Blenheim worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

2613 days ago

Countdown is on 'til Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show!

Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show

Just days to go until the Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show! Come down to McLean Park, Napier.

Friday 15th and Saturday 16th - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 17th - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Over 180 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends and innovations, … View more
Just days to go until the Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show! Come down to McLean Park, Napier.

Friday 15th and Saturday 16th - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 17th - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Over 180 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends and innovations, massive show only specials and prizes up for grabs. It’s the perfect day out to meet fan favourites ‘Cat & Jeremy’ from The Block NZ, join in on the fun with Resene Paint-a-Pot, and relax in the Alfresco food court. The first 500 visitors each day receive a complimentary block of Cadbury Coco Chocolate!

Indoor and outdoor home solutions, home décor, kitchens, bathrooms and everything in-between!
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2615 days ago

Spring is here - Look out for Myrtle Rust

Ministry for Primary Industries

Myrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, … View moreMyrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Take photos and call MPI immediately on 0800 80 99 66. Find out more

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2618 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
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2619 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2619 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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2620 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2620 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
2620 days ago

WIN – Hawke's Bay Home & Garden Show!

Hawke's Bay Home & Garden Show

The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is coming to you on the 15 – 17 September and this is your chance to check out all the action by winning complimentary double passes! SIMPLY LIKE or THANK this post to enter! T&C's apply.

If you would like to be one of the 8 lucky couples to … View more
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is coming to you on the 15 – 17 September and this is your chance to check out all the action by winning complimentary double passes! SIMPLY LIKE or THANK this post to enter! T&C's apply.

If you would like to be one of the 8 lucky couples to join Cat and Jeremy in a ‘Block Style’ paving challenge pop on over to our Facebook Page for entry details. Great prizes up for grabs!
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2621 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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2623 days ago

New water and sewer mains

Communications from Hastings District Council

Due to the installation of new water mains in Havelock North, St Hill Lane is temporarily one-way from Napier Road to Te Mata Road. Also delays are expected on Karanema Drive. For more information, phone 0800 888 032.

2623 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there neighbours, hope you're taking part! Here's the link.

2623 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count: in pictures

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.

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2623 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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2623 days ago

My Hastings - September

Communications from Hastings District Council

September is here and while it may not look like it today, the warmer months are ahead of us. This month's edition of My Hastings highlights two massive events on the Hastings District calendar, Hastings 2017 Blossom Parade and Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival. Pick up your copy from … View moreSeptember is here and while it may not look like it today, the warmer months are ahead of us. This month's edition of My Hastings highlights two massive events on the Hastings District calendar, Hastings 2017 Blossom Parade and Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival. Pick up your copy from the Hastings District Libraries or read online.

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2626 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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