1444 days ago

Are you a little Crafty - #upcyclehb

The Team from Red Cross - Hastings Service Centre

Want to get a little crafty this weekend? We have extended the closing date for the Red Cross Upcycle Challenge to Monday 23rd November at 5pm.

There are 3 challenges;
* HB Curtain Bank Challenge - Sponsored by Kathys Drapes by design
Turn a previously loved curtain into a fashion item.
* Red Cross Retail Challenge - Sponsored by Tammy Jensen, Harcourts
Upcycle an item from one of our retail stores
* Art Upcycle Challenge - Sponsored by Red Cross Cadbury Road shop
Upcycle the artwork or the frame

There is a $250 prezzy card up for grabs for the winner of each challenge so kickstart your creativity and recycle, repurpose and reuse an item purchased at either of our retails stores.

* Dalton Street Store - 128 Dalton Street, Napier open - Open 10am to 3pm Monday to Saturday
* Cadbury Road Shop - 35 Cadbury Road, Onekawa - Open 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday

The winner will be announced at the Mistletoe Market on Thursday 26th November being held at Toitoi - HB Arts and Events Centre.

For more information and the rules please visit www.redcross.org.nz...

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3 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.4% Yes, it's fair
    89.4% Complete
  • 9.8% No, it's unreasonable
    9.8% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
2359 votes
1 day ago

On the range

Resene

Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?

Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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16 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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