Westshore news is brought to you by the team at Hawke's Bay News
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
After the talk at St Paul's on Tennyson Street (Saturday, 24 October, 3pm) as well as patterns for sale, there will be some knitted items. The first pic is of some of the garments that will be for sale. The second pic is of some knitted curlers which are great for sleeping in as there are no… View moreAfter the talk at St Paul's on Tennyson Street (Saturday, 24 October, 3pm) as well as patterns for sale, there will be some knitted items. The first pic is of some of the garments that will be for sale. The second pic is of some knitted curlers which are great for sleeping in as there are no parts to dig into your head.
A few hundred years ago, millions of kiwi roamed Aotearoa. Today, New Zealand is home to just 70,000, and despite efforts that number drops by 2% every year.
Kiwis for kiwi is on a mission to turn that decline around. We partner with kiwi conservation projects all over New Zealand, with a … View moreA few hundred years ago, millions of kiwi roamed Aotearoa. Today, New Zealand is home to just 70,000, and despite efforts that number drops by 2% every year.
Kiwis for kiwi is on a mission to turn that decline around. We partner with kiwi conservation projects all over New Zealand, with a long-term vision to increase the population by 2% every year and take our national icon from endangered to everywhere.
But we need your help. Please make a donation or organise a fundraising event to make sure the kiwi sticks around for future generations.
Calling all bargain hunter's! Our NEW catalogue has landed and it's full of awesome deals on gardening, clothing & swimwear, manchester, U.S.A. candy and loads more. 🌱👚👖👙🩱🍬🍭🍫
We are 100% kiwi family owned and operated and we're bargain hunter's … View moreCalling all bargain hunter's! Our NEW catalogue has landed and it's full of awesome deals on gardening, clothing & swimwear, manchester, U.S.A. candy and loads more. 🌱👚👖👙🩱🍬🍭🍫
We are 100% kiwi family owned and operated and we're bargain hunter's just like you!
We're passionate about hunting the globe to find great deals on everyday products for you and your family. We love being able to offer our customers great quality products and fantastic brands at the lowest price possible – helping to keep down the cost of everyday essentials is important to us.
Yes, our team does a little dance when you buy our bargains.😉 Thank you for supporting local kiwi's!
Did you know? The letter 'A' doesn't appear in any spelled-out numbers all the way through to 'one thousand'!
Red Cross' awesome knitting sale on Saturday 10th October. 8.30am to 2pm. Scout Hall, York Avenue, Greenmeadows.
Beautiful knitting! Buy for that special new baby.
Bargain books, jigsaws etc! See you there!
Hi Neighbours,
Get ready for the South Island's only leader’s debate as Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern and National Leader Judith Collins prepare to go head to head in Christchurch.
Watch the debate live on Stuff, Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm.
Well-known New Zealand architect Guy Natusch, whose family was part of designing Napier's Art Deco image after the 1931 earthquake, has died age 99.
His notable works included Napier’s War Memorial Hall, Bisson House, Red Cross Hall, Wool Exchange Building (all in Napier), and Rathbone … View moreWell-known New Zealand architect Guy Natusch, whose family was part of designing Napier's Art Deco image after the 1931 earthquake, has died age 99.
His notable works included Napier’s War Memorial Hall, Bisson House, Red Cross Hall, Wool Exchange Building (all in Napier), and Rathbone house in Waipawa. Natusch was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to architecture in 2003.
FULL HOUSE. Selection of Period Furniture. Collectables & Curios. Tidy Appliances & Reclining Chairs.
Viewing & Bids Welcome: Weekdays 8-5. Late Night Tuesday to 6pm
More Photos www.mafa.co.nz... (7th October)
Hi! I'm so excited to finally be sharing a project our team has been working on for a while now: First Rung, our first podcast!
First Rung is packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home - it also comes with a chance to win a … View moreHi! I'm so excited to finally be sharing a project our team has been working on for a while now: First Rung, our first podcast!
First Rung is packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home - it also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
Over six, bite sized episodes, we cover everything from saving that deposit, to sunset clauses, to how to get your newly purchased home ready to move into.
We'll also introduce you to ordinary Kiwis, just like you, who have navigated the choppy waters of home buying in NZ and made it onto that first rung - and pick their brains for how they did it.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
So give it a listen and let us know what you think - and be in to win that mint Resene prize pack. I can't enter and I'm well jealous!
The mighty Magpies have lifted the Ranfurly Shield.
Tell us what your favourite memory of the win was on Sunday?
There are just 3 days to sign up for fortnightly collection of your new wheelie bin.
NCC has not promoted this option.
Go to this website
www.napier.govt.nz...
You will need the 7 digit code stencilled on the side of your new bin. Then follow the prompt on the website.
You will then get an … View moreThere are just 3 days to sign up for fortnightly collection of your new wheelie bin.
NCC has not promoted this option.
Go to this website
www.napier.govt.nz...
You will need the 7 digit code stencilled on the side of your new bin. Then follow the prompt on the website.
You will then get an email showing collection days.
NCC claims they want got reduced rubbish waste, yet they have made fortnightly collection incredibly difficult.
Today is the International Day of Older Persons! It's an important day for everyone to recognize and say thank you to older people for their amazing contributions to the world, from mentoring and volunteering, to sharing experience, being in paid work and much more.
To acknowledge the … View moreToday is the International Day of Older Persons! It's an important day for everyone to recognize and say thank you to older people for their amazing contributions to the world, from mentoring and volunteering, to sharing experience, being in paid work and much more.
To acknowledge the occasion, we have just released our October SuperSeniors Newsletter, you can read it here: bit.ly...
The day is also special as it marks the start of the WHO’s Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020 to 2030, you can find out more about it here: bit.ly...
The thickest and most resistant of all commercial natural fibres, coir is a coarse, short fibre extracted from the outer shell of coconuts.
Coconut coir or, “Coco coir”, is a very versatile resource that is harvested from a fibrous layer underneath the exterior shell of the coconut. Since… View moreThe thickest and most resistant of all commercial natural fibres, coir is a coarse, short fibre extracted from the outer shell of coconuts.
Coconut coir or, “Coco coir”, is a very versatile resource that is harvested from a fibrous layer underneath the exterior shell of the coconut. Since coconut growers consider it a waste product, its utilization is highly sustainable. You may have heard of coco coir being used in gardening, but there are many applications for it across multiple industries, beyond horticulture. Here are 10 interesting facts about coco coir that you probably didn’t know!
• Coco coir has many uses including in textiles, upholstery, making rope/fishing nets, environmental cleanup and horticulture, floor mats, doormats, brushes and mattresses.
• There is brown coco coir & white coco coir, each with different properties. When coconuts are ripe, they produce brown coir which is used in gardening and horticulture. White coir is harvested from unripe coconuts, and is much finer and lighter, it even floats on water. This makes it ideal for fishing nets, brushes, and finer textiles.
• Coco coir works well as a snail deterrent when used in the garden.
• Coco coir is highly absorbent and can hold up to 10x the water as peat moss. Some use it as a sustainable alternative to peat moss
• People often use coco coir as bedding in terrariums for snakes, lizards, turtles, and spiders.
• When used for gardening, coco coir is usually packed in a compressed brick. You need to soak the brick with water which allows it to expand substantially. You can then use it as a growing medium or potting mix additive.
• Coco coir contains very low levels of nutrients, so you can’t normally use it as the sole growing medium for plants, EXCEPT, you can use it for microgreens due to their extremely short grow cycle. This is because they don’t require soil nutrients. You also use coco coir in hydroponics since you add the nutrients directly into the water.
• You can re-use coco coir several times in gardening as it retains its properties over time.
• Because of its highly absorptive properties, people sometimes use coco coir to help clean up oil spills and other caustic fluids.
• People use coco coir in litter boxes and animal bedding because of its highly absorptive capabilities. It is much more sustainable than traditional clay cat litter pellets, which don’t break down. Coco coir also absorbs much more liquid than hay, straw, or newspaper which people often use as animal bedding.
These are just a few of the many interesting characteristics and applications of coco coir. In the spirit of sustainability, the utilization of coco coir is a sound environmental practice. Spread the word and take a step in a more sustainable direction.
POSTED ON BEHALF: STILL MISSING: Please check your garages and sheds, Mouschi loves to hide. He is friendly but a little shy with strangers. Has a microchip and dislikes dogs. He is greatly missed by his family who desperately want him … View morePOSTED ON BEHALF: STILL MISSING: Please check your garages and sheds, Mouschi loves to hide. He is friendly but a little shy with strangers. Has a microchip and dislikes dogs. He is greatly missed by his family who desperately want him home.
MISSING: “Mouschi”. Charcoal grey tabby, neutered male, approx 3 years old. Only moved to Greenmeadows a week or so ago. Went missing on Saturday evening (26/9/20) from Auckland Road/Laurent Place area. May be hiding out due to weather. Please contact 0211176018 or Napier SPCA ON (06)8357758.
Resene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.
Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!
What we are looking … View moreResene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.
Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!
What we are looking for:
Clever interior colours
Inventive paint projects
Exciting exterior paint
Entries are now open!
How to enter:
Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to yhg@bauermedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours. The five finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden, starting from the December issue. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking out the Resene Colour Home Awards and $5000 cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in the June 2021 issue.
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
