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764 days ago

Just days to go in the local council elections

Communications from Hastings District Council

Hastings, it’s time to give a tick!

With just days to go in the local council elections, we hope lots of you are just leaving voting to the last minute... As of 4 October, only 18.47% of overall voting papers have been returned.

The deadline for posting your voting paper has passed but you… View more
Hastings, it’s time to give a tick!

With just days to go in the local council elections, we hope lots of you are just leaving voting to the last minute... As of 4 October, only 18.47% of overall voting papers have been returned.

The deadline for posting your voting paper has passed but you can still drop them into the big orange bins at the following locations:

• Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122. Wednesday-Friday 8am-5pm and 9am-12pm on Saturday 8 October.
• Hastings Library, cnr Eastbourne and Warren Streets, Hastings 4122. Until midday 12 noon Saturday 8 October.
• Havelock North Library, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130. Until midday 12 noon Saturday 8 October.
• Flaxmere Library, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. Until midday 12 noon Saturday 8 October.
• Mitre 10 MEGA Napier & Hastings Hastings - The Park Megacentre, 614 Karamu Road North, Hastings, 4122. Until Friday 7 October.
• BP Clive - 174 Main Street, Clive, 4102. Until Friday 7 October.
• Camberley Community Centre - 703 Kiwi Street, Camberley, Hastings, 4120. Until Friday 7 October.
• Countdown Supermarkets Hastings - 301 Queen Street West, Hastings, 4122. Until Friday 7 October.
• New World Flaxmere - 12 Swansea Street, Flaxmere, Hastings, 4120. Until Friday 7 October.
• New World Havelock North - 6 Porter Drive, Havelock North, 4130. Until Friday 7 October.
• Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga - 821 Orchard Road, Camberley, Hastings, 4156. Until Friday 7 October.

Completed Hastings District Council voting papers can also be dropped into the ballot bins in Napier and CHB locations.

If your papers haven’t arrive for some reason, or they are significantly damaged or destroyed, you will need to cast a special vote. In addition to the Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, special voting is also be available at the following locations:

Flaxmere Library
• Wednesday 5 October, 10am-2pm

Havelock North Library
• Thursday 6 October, 10am-2pm

Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
• Friday 7 October, 9am-4pm in the Te Puawai Room

To see the voting returns by ward, visit the following link.

764 days ago

Get the day’s top news with Two Minutes of Stuff

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764 days ago

Pams Berries recalled - Check your freezer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of Pams products is a precaution due to this possible link of Hepatitis A associated with berries sourced from Serbia.

Here's what you need to know:
- All batches and all dates of Pams Mixed Berries, Two Berry Mix, Smoothie Berry Mix, and Raspberries have been recalled and removed from supermarkets.
- The Pams products are sold at New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores nationwide.
- Hepatitis A is a contagious virus which spreads easily. Learn more here.
- Due to the possibility that other brands of berries may be infected, New Zealand Food Safety continues to advise those eating frozen berries to wash hands before and after preparing the berries, briefly boil them before eating and ensure cooking temperatures exceed 85 degree Celsius for 1 minute.

If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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766 days ago

Final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections

Communications from Hastings District Council

We are now into the final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections. If returning your completed voting paper by post, you must place it in a NZ Post box (in the prepaid envelope provided) before tomorrow Tuesday 4 October.

Alternatively, completed voting papers can be … View more
We are now into the final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections. If returning your completed voting paper by post, you must place it in a NZ Post box (in the prepaid envelope provided) before tomorrow Tuesday 4 October.

Alternatively, completed voting papers can be dropped into the big orange voting bins at the following locations:
- Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122. Monday-Saturday (12pm noon).
- Hastings Library, cnr Eastbourne and Warren Streets, Hastings 4122. Monday-Friday.
- Havelock North Library, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130. Monday-Friday.
- Flaxmere Library, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. Monday-Friday.

If for some reason your papers haven't arrived, or they are significantly damaged or destroyed, you will need to cast a special vote.

In addition to the Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, special voting will also be available at the following locations this week:

Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
- Friday 7 October, 9am-4pm in the Te Puawai Room

Flaxmere Community Centre & FlaXrock Gym
- Wednesday 5 October, 10am-2pm

Havelock North Library
- Thursday 6 October, 10am-2pm

Camberley Community Centre
- Monday 3 October, 1pm-4pm

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769 days ago

Tv wall bracket

Kevin from Mayfair

Hi does anyone have a wall mounted TV bracket for sale? One that swivels plz.For a 32 inch tv or more.Thanks.

770 days ago

Vehicle advice please

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

I’m thinking about buying a Nissan Serena, as I need a van, for carrying items for my business, but also need a vehicle, for carrying children.

If you have, or have had one, could you, please,tell me what was good and bad about it.

And if you had the dash or stereo head unit language changed … View more
I’m thinking about buying a Nissan Serena, as I need a van, for carrying items for my business, but also need a vehicle, for carrying children.

If you have, or have had one, could you, please,tell me what was good and bad about it.

And if you had the dash or stereo head unit language changed to English, how/where? Does the DVD player turn off, on the head unit screen but keep playing on the back screen? Kids, long drives, you know what I mean.

Any advice, suggestions, warnings?
Anyone have one with less than 100,000km for sale?

778 days ago

Staying Safe ( Driver Refresher)

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay

Staying Safe: Refresher Courses for Older Drivers- The theory-based refresher course is an opportunity for people to re-familiarise themselves with traffic rules and safe driving practices in a friendly and relaxed environment with other older drivers. The course includes information on other … View moreStaying Safe: Refresher Courses for Older Drivers- The theory-based refresher course is an opportunity for people to re-familiarise themselves with traffic rules and safe driving practices in a friendly and relaxed environment with other older drivers. The course includes information on other transport options available to help keep you mobile for as long as possible, whether behind the wheel or when you stop driving. Next FREE course is 16 November 2022 at Age Concern Hastings (415 Heretaunga Street East) from 10am-2:15pm . Numbers limited. Book in by calling 06 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz

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769 days ago

How much do you pay for Afterschool activities?

Harris from Mahora

Kia ora koutou,

I'm currently working on setting up an after school program for creative kids and was curious about what parents and caregivers in my community are paying for these sorts of things?

So I was hoping all you parents and caregivers could shed some light on that for me.

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Kia ora koutou,

I'm currently working on setting up an after school program for creative kids and was curious about what parents and caregivers in my community are paying for these sorts of things?

So I was hoping all you parents and caregivers could shed some light on that for me.

How much do you budget for after school activities for your kids?
How much do you pay for a term of after school activities?
What activities are you kids doing?
How long do these activities or programs run for?

Any info you have would be super helpful and highly appreciated!

Ngā manaakitanga,
Harris

768 days ago

Heavy duty cardboard boxes

Les from Havelock North

I have 3 large heavy duty boxes, plus packaging material, free to pick up in Havelock North.
1 box 2030mm wide x 940mm deep x 700mm high
2 boxes 970mm square x 700mm high GONE

768 days ago

Rental home required

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

My ex and his partner have been given notice, for the owner to move in.

Does anyone have a 3 bedroom, as soon as possible, preferably in HN, to rent, long term?

768 days ago

Invest in a Child's Future

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Hawke's Bay

Every $1 invested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation gives a return of $7.80 to New Zealand’s economy*. We do this through helping young people improve their mental well-being and build resilience, self-belief and confidence that will change their future.

Please, donate through the link below and… View more
Every $1 invested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation gives a return of $7.80 to New Zealand’s economy*. We do this through helping young people improve their mental well-being and build resilience, self-belief and confidence that will change their future.

Please, donate through the link below and help Kiwi kids overcome life’s obstacles.

*Infometrics Report 2019

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769 days ago

Break in

Jamie from Flaxmere

Just a heads up someone is breaking into cars in Flaxmere. Our car was broken into but nothing was taken, so obviously this person is looking for stuff to steal. They broke the side window of the left hand back door and left it ajar. Just keep an eye out for anyone hanging around in your area we … View moreJust a heads up someone is breaking into cars in Flaxmere. Our car was broken into but nothing was taken, so obviously this person is looking for stuff to steal. They broke the side window of the left hand back door and left it ajar. Just keep an eye out for anyone hanging around in your area we live in Stanley Street.

769 days ago

Upholstery fabric scraps and stuffing to give away

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

I’m running out of work space and storage so am having a huge clean out of excess materials.

Fabric scraps have been taken.

I have good wood offcuts and salvaged woods that need thinning out. Come and pick out what you want.

There is a used 1 year old shower wall, floor and ceramic sink, … View more
I’m running out of work space and storage so am having a huge clean out of excess materials.

Fabric scraps have been taken.

I have good wood offcuts and salvaged woods that need thinning out. Come and pick out what you want.

There is a used 1 year old shower wall, floor and ceramic sink, with fittings, I’m selling for my brother. I’m open to offers.

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769 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

The team at Stunday Star-Times
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770 days ago

Who is your favourite gardening superhero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.

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