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956 days ago

Your warm and cosy winter home

The Warehouse

Temperatures are going down, but it's easy to bring the warmth up at home without heating up your power bill or our planet.

It's second nature to us to add layers when we go out. We pull on socks, leggings, jumpers, coats, and hats.

For a warm and inviting winter home, layer up … View more
Temperatures are going down, but it's easy to bring the warmth up at home without heating up your power bill or our planet.

It's second nature to us to add layers when we go out. We pull on socks, leggings, jumpers, coats, and hats.

For a warm and inviting winter home, layer up your spaces with our growing range of sustainable and affordable cushions, throws, and furniture.

Start adding your layers today and by the time winter really kicks in, you'll be ready to kick back and relax.
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961 days ago

Australian floods - reminder of climate impacts!

Climate Insights

As we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!

Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of … View more
As we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!

Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of these events can be devastating!

Using the Climate Insights residential property tool, you can identify any risks that your home may face in the future with a changing climate. This information, along with adaptation options, allows you to prepare!

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958 days ago

Make meal planning easy with Stuff’s Dinner Sorted newsletter

Stuff

Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View more
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.

Subscribe by 5pm on 4 April and go in the draw to win a 65" Sony TV. For details and T&Cs see here.

Sign up here (it's free!).
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958 days ago

*WIN* with your best Neighbourly story!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.

Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's … View more
Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.

Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's experiences with Neighbourly. It doesn't have to be anything momentous; some of the simplest stories are the most heart-warming.
Share your story

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958 days ago

Native Plant Sale - Help Support Local Restoration Projects

Branch Manager from Forest & Bird Hastings Havelock North Branch

PLANT SALE: Hastings Havelock North Forest and Bird Branch Nursery

Orders are being taken now for plants to be collected from the Havelock North Scout carpark, at 24 Napier Road on Saturday 2 April between 10.30 and 12.30. Plants cost $5 each

They are in PB2’s and are well grown and … View more
PLANT SALE: Hastings Havelock North Forest and Bird Branch Nursery

Orders are being taken now for plants to be collected from the Havelock North Scout carpark, at 24 Napier Road on Saturday 2 April between 10.30 and 12.30. Plants cost $5 each

They are in PB2’s and are well grown and healthy ready to be planted now.

Email orders to: HastingsHavelockNorth.Branch@forestandbird.org.nz Or phone or message Debbie on 0274 176 259

Available Plants
ake ake green
ake ake red
cabbage trees
carex virgata
Coprosma grandifolia
Coprosma tenufolium
dianella nigra
harakeke (phormium tenax)
hoheria (lacebark)
kanuka
karamu (corprosma robusta)
karo
kawakawa
kowhai
lemonwood (pittosporum eugenoides)
mahoe
manuka
ngaio
Phormium cookianum
pingao
Pittosporum tenufolium
Pohutakawa Vibrance
poroporo
Pseudopanax (5 finger mixed)
puriri
putaputaweta
rewarewa (NZ honeysuckle tree)
ribbonwood (Plagianthus regius)
sedge
taupata (coprosma repens)
titoki
Toe toe
totara
tree fushcia
wharangi (melicope ternata)
wineberry

958 days ago

Odd questions people from overseas ask about NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View more
Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.

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958 days ago

Brilliant boards

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured… View moreTransform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured lines or a paint-brush riot – anything goes!

Find out how to create your own.

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959 days ago

Over dealing with SLOW internet?!

The Team from NZ Compare

Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing … View more
Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing your favourite video games, Hyperfibre is going to give you the smoothest experience possible.

Feel the need for speed? Hyperfibre has launched on Broadband Compare. Go check it out now and see if it's right for you!

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959 days ago

Pick up for free

Isobel from Havelock North

Trestle Table Tennis Table and net
027 473 9050 Havelock North

Free

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964 days ago

Extreme temperatures test housing materials!

Climate Insights

More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our … View more
More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!

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960 days ago

Rug cleaning

Sue from Gardna Carpet Cleaning

It never ceases to amaze us just how much soiling can come out of floor rugs... and this was just the pre agitation and vacuuming! If you're in doubt about yours, just drop them off to our depot for a deep clean.

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960 days ago

An update on our awesome team in the Ukraine

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in … View more
NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and are in daily meetings with our staff to confirm their safety and well-being.

Our wonderful developers are facing a climate of unpredictability, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure you, our wonderful Neighbours were both aware and understanding that this environment may cause delays to the many projects we have in the works for 2022.

To show support of our brilliant team, we have temporarily changed our logo on our NZ Compare website. WHICH has also been recently refreshed and looking better than ever thanks to this very team! Go check it out!

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961 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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962 days ago

Feijoa Season 2022

Georgina from Karamu - Waipatu

3kg bag for $12 ($4 per kg) of our early season mixed grade and variety Cheops Feijoas.
Pre-order for your contactless collection from near Ruahapia Rd turn off near Hastings Showgrounds.
Certified organic spray free, commercial, quality feijoas from small family run local orchard. SUPPORT LOCAL
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3kg bag for $12 ($4 per kg) of our early season mixed grade and variety Cheops Feijoas.
Pre-order for your contactless collection from near Ruahapia Rd turn off near Hastings Showgrounds.
Certified organic spray free, commercial, quality feijoas from small family run local orchard. SUPPORT LOCAL
Find out more from our Facebook Page and place orders through their messaging system www.facebook.com...
If you do not use Facebook you can email an order to cheops.feijoas@gmail.com

Negotiable

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962 days ago

Fridge Freezer

Chris from Havelock North

Hi we have a 635L Samsung Fridge Freezer that is 4.5 yrs old we have been told it has a faulty compressor if anyone would like for spare parts or if they can fix it, is free for collection please message me if interested

Free

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