Twyford, Hastings

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

2576 days ago

Grace Millane will 'forever be a Kiwi', her father says

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View more
Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.

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2576 days ago

Vote for your Favourite Wooden Christmas Tree and WIN ...

Marketing Coordinator from

The streets of Taradale are once again alive with the exciting Wooden Christmas Tree Community Art project – bringing the community together to decorate their town and bringing a real colourful and festive feel just in time for Christmas.

Thirty-six life-size cut-outs of Christmas Trees were … View more
The streets of Taradale are once again alive with the exciting Wooden Christmas Tree Community Art project – bringing the community together to decorate their town and bringing a real colourful and festive feel just in time for Christmas.

Thirty-six life-size cut-outs of Christmas Trees were decorated by Schools, art groups, individuals, professional artists and businesses. These unique and beautiful creations will be on display throughout December.

Everyone is encouraged to get along and take a look at what has been created for them and vote in the ‘People’s Choice’ award to WIN great prizes including vouchers from our sponsor Resene.

One lucky voter will WIN a $100 voucher from Resene and the decorator of the favourite tree will also win a $200 Resene voucher.

Voting opens closes 4pm 21st December.

The Wooden Christmas Tree project was made possible through the generosity of Resene and a grant from Creative Communities Napier.

Trees are decorated by;
Fairhaven Schools, Reignier Catholic School, Bledisloe School, Puketapu School, ArtZone, Pearson & Hooker Optometrists, McGreevy & Associates - Accountants, Paper Plus Taradale, Health 2000, JJ Crafts 2018, Schools Out, Taradale Primary School, Resene Napier, Happy Days Child Care Centre, HB Regional Prison, Taradale Kindergarten, Meerlo Creations, Napier Family Centre/Sunnydays, PSEC Mosaic, Sallie Dunford ...

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2576 days ago

Electric Quad Bike

Tony from Puketapu

Jinyi JYI50-B Electric Quad Bike
5 X 12v 20 AH batteries. 60v
Max Power 8.7/8000 kw(r/min)
Max Torque 11.5/6000 n/m (r/min)
Chain Drive
Disc Brakes
This is new and great for the beach or round the farm. Last one available from this shipment.

Price: $6,995

2576 days ago

Leather PU Bar Stools

Tony from Puketapu

New Chrome swivel, gas lift bar stools with very comfortable padded black leather covering. Twenty available.

Price: $75

2577 days ago

Fully Qualified Builder available

Karen from Havelock North

Hi everyone
Due to a sudden cancellation of a job we have a space available before Xmas if anyone has a small renovation/building job they want completed before Xmas. Fully qualified builder (Wakelin Contracting Services). Please message me if you are genuinely interested. Thanks heaps.

2577 days ago
2577 days ago

Family Christmas Celebration

The Team from St John's Presbyterian Church

Adults and children of all ages are invited to our Family Christmas Celebration at 4:00pm on Monday 24 December. There will be Christmas songs and cookies, and a nativity play which all children can participate in. Please join us at St John's Church, 608 Frederick Street, Hastings. Phone … View moreAdults and children of all ages are invited to our Family Christmas Celebration at 4:00pm on Monday 24 December. There will be Christmas songs and cookies, and a nativity play which all children can participate in. Please join us at St John's Church, 608 Frederick Street, Hastings. Phone 878 4724.

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2577 days ago

Christmas Day Community Lunch

The Team from St John's Presbyterian Church

Everyone is welcome to attend our Community Lunch at 12:00 on Christmas Day at Jireh Hall, St John's Church, 608 Frederick Street, Hastings. Please phone 878 4724 by 19 December, to let us know you will be joining us.

2583 days ago

Bread

Paula from Camberley

Hi I am doing home made bread if anyone is interested let me know.

2577 days ago

Ho ho no: More AirNZ Christmas strikes on the table

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View more
Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.

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2577 days ago

Girl's bike for sale in excellent condition .

Mary Anne from Taradale

Enchant 20".  Shimano Revoshift 7 speed. 12 months old. Had little use.

Price: $200

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2578 days ago

Lots of Swan plants

Russell from Mayfair

Hi Neighbours
I have an abundance of swan plants at the front of my house. There are about 20 near the front door that are 30-40 cm high that could be carefully dug out and replanted. There are also dozens of seedlings all over the rock bed that could be plucked and planted out.

Heaps of … View more
Hi Neighbours
I have an abundance of swan plants at the front of my house. There are about 20 near the front door that are 30-40 cm high that could be carefully dug out and replanted. There are also dozens of seedlings all over the rock bed that could be plucked and planted out.

Heaps of foliage on the bigger plants in the middle if you have too many caterpillars and need some leaves for food.

Call or text if you want some plants and I'll give you our address. 021332957

2578 days ago

Taco Bell is coming to New Zealand

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between … View more
Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between January 1 and June 2024.

Are you a fan of Taco Bell? Would you like a restaurant to open up in your town? Or are there too many fast food chains as is? Share your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2578 days ago

Limestone chips - free for the taking.

Wayne from Frimley

Suitable to cover garden beds or to use as fill. Approximately one trailer load.

Phone 876-5956

Free

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2579 days ago

Kilt

Ernest from Raureka

Wanted to Buy a Kilt for a piper 130 CM waist Approximately any tartan Ph Ernest @ 0273356346

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