Tarawera, Napier

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

1696 days ago

Be careful in the heat

Marty Sharpe Reporter from Hawke's Bay News

The next six days in Hawke's Bay are going to be scorchers, and local health experts are concerned.

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1695 days ago

Sprinkler ban imposed

Marty Sharpe Reporter from Hawke's Bay News

'Skyrocketing' water use in Hastings has reached unsustainable levels and has forced council to impose a sprinkler ban.

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1697 days ago

Hastings residents urged to conserve water

Georgia May Gilbertson Reporter from Hawke's Bay News

A level 3 water restriction could be imposed if water use isn't reduced.

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1695 days ago

Help Kiwi kids thrive

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Shaping a child’s future is more than just good fortune – it takes a lot of hard work and guidance along the way. At the #GraemeDingleFoundation, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, belong and be their best.

By supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are … View more
Shaping a child’s future is more than just good fortune – it takes a lot of hard work and guidance along the way. At the #GraemeDingleFoundation, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, belong and be their best.

By supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are supporting Aotearoa’s tamariki directly.

A 2019 study by Infometrics found that for every dollar invested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation today, a return of $7.80 will be seen in the future economy of Aotearoa.

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1713 days ago

Central Hawke's Bay residents told to limit water use

Marcus Stickley Reporter from Hawke's Bay News

Known officially as level 3 water restrictions, people cannot use sprinklers and hosing hard surfaces has been banned.

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1697 days ago

Brand new plant purchasing website in Hawkes Bay

The Plant Company

Looking for plants, lawn products, and garden inspiration? Wanting to find plants for a pool area, the front yard, to screen out neighbours, for hedging or looking for fruit trees? We have it!

Want to get inspiration and copy award winning gardens?

Got a big planting job? Add your items to … View more
Looking for plants, lawn products, and garden inspiration? Wanting to find plants for a pool area, the front yard, to screen out neighbours, for hedging or looking for fruit trees? We have it!

Want to get inspiration and copy award winning gardens?

Got a big planting job? Add your items to your wishlist and contact us to quote for them.

We are five times larger than any garden centre in NZ and our prices and range are the best you’ll see. And we deliver!

The Plant Company Team
Find out more

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1698 days ago

Female, 50, and looking for a job? Good luck

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1698 days ago

Pool closed - council investigates after tiles fall from ceiling

Marty Sharpe Reporter from Hawke's Bay News

The Ivan Wilson Pool at Napier Aquatic Centre has been closed after tiles fell from the roof into the water.

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1699 days ago
1702 days ago

Help build a stronger, safer Aotearoa

Fire & Emergency NZ

Do you have strong links into your community? Can you represent a wide range of people? We want to hear from you.

We’re looking for people for our new Local Advisory Committees, who can offer insight into what matters to your community.

Nominate yourself or someone you know today.
Learn more

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1702 days ago

A young life changed

Graeme Dingle Foundation

An 11-year-old Bay of Plenty boy may look like an ordinary child, but the challenges he has faced and the struggles he’s overcomes set him apart from the crowd.

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1704 days ago

Police address concerns about gang tension

Marty Sharpe Reporter from Hawke's Bay News

Source of gang problem in Hawke's Bay 'well beyond the police', says area commander.

1711 days ago

Fruit tree thefts

Georgia May Gilbertson Reporter from Hawke's Bay News

We've been hearing reports of fruit trees being stripped across Hawke's Bay on residential properties, orchards and school grounds. Have you been affected by this? Please comment below.

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1703 days ago

Are you a fan of fast fashion?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Many of us grew up flocking to Glassons, Hallenstein's, Cotton On and Just Jeans for our hardy perennials - jeans, t-shirts, summer dresses - and some of us still do.

But we're increasingly becoming aware that buying a $20 t-shirt that won't last the distance isn't that great … View more
Many of us grew up flocking to Glassons, Hallenstein's, Cotton On and Just Jeans for our hardy perennials - jeans, t-shirts, summer dresses - and some of us still do.

But we're increasingly becoming aware that buying a $20 t-shirt that won't last the distance isn't that great for the environment.

While some of us are pledging to only buy second hand or to invest in statement pieces - more expensive items that will last a long time- not all of us have that luxury.

We're wanting to speak to someone who isn't giving up their fast fashion any time soon, whether it's for economic or style reasons, personal choice or indifference to the environment. Maybe you're a student who likes the choice chain store fashion brings, or perhaps you're a parent whose children are growing too fast to risk splashing out on expensive clothing.

If this sounds like you, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1704 days ago

Teaching young children values right from the start

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Cori Maroroa knows first hand just how good the #KiwiCan programme is for kids. After all, Maroroa loved it when she went through it a primary school as a student.

Now she is helping new generations of primary school students benefit from the same programme as one of its senior leaders.

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