Hokowhitu, Palmerston North

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53 days ago

🔴 Caution when on the roads

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads.

Parts of the Central District area including the State Highway 3/Awakino Gorge area, are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across… View more
Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads.

Parts of the Central District area including the State Highway 3/Awakino Gorge area, are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across roads.

Please limit yourself to essential travel only and allow for extra time for your journey.

Reducing speed, using headlights and windscreen wipers, and watching your visibility will also ensure a safe trip.

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61 days ago

Poll: What would bring you back to the city centre?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
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What would bring you back to the city centre?
  • 25.7% Delicious eats: cafés, restaurants, and foodie hotspots
    25.7% Complete
  • 30.6% Retail therapy: clothing, shops, and unique finds
    30.6% Complete
  • 25.5% Things to do: cinemas, arcades, entertainment
    25.5% Complete
  • 18.2% Services & businesses: the practical stuff
    18.2% Complete
1263 votes
55 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
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56 days ago

Tomato plants

Maurice from Kelvin Grove

For sale, Tomato plants, money maker, sweet 100, yellow pear, black cherry, beef steak, punnet of 6 for $1.50cents. Pumpkin, cucumber, zucchini, passion fruit plants $1.00 each. Passion fruit plants are small ones. Ph 0212168490.

Negotiable

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56 days ago

Open: Slow Woven weaving studio in Ashhurst

Natasha from Ashhurst - Pohangina

Slow Woven Textile Studio will be open for the Art Trail Manawatu from 10am - 4pm over the weekend of the 18th and 19th of October.

Natasha Christensen of Slow Woven Textile Studio is weaver and fibre artist who is inspired by the beautiful native plant life of Aotearoa. Her work celebrates the… View more
Slow Woven Textile Studio will be open for the Art Trail Manawatu from 10am - 4pm over the weekend of the 18th and 19th of October.

Natasha Christensen of Slow Woven Textile Studio is weaver and fibre artist who is inspired by the beautiful native plant life of Aotearoa. Her work celebrates the slow nature of weaving, the patience and mindfulness required, and the true beauty of a unique hand-crafted textile.

Natasha shares a studio with her father, rural artist Graham Christensen, in Ashhurst so it’s a great opportunity to visit, see demonstrations and enjoy the work of both artists. You are welcome to visit as part of the Art Trail or independently during these dates.

Address: 84 Glenburn Road (off Napier Rd), Ashhurst.
18th and 19th of October, 10am - 4pm each day.

Website: www.slowwoven.co.nz...

Graham Christensen's website: www.grahamchristensen.co.nz...

Find the Art Trail guide here: communityarts.org.nz...

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56 days ago

3 x shelves with mounting brackets

Vivienne from Takaro

3 x Elva shelves & brackets; Melamine coated, 600mmx200mmx175mm

Free

57 days ago

DIY mini glasshouse makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Palmerston North

Building your own glasshouse need not be a daunting task. Using recycled windows of equal size makes this project a whole lot easier. We painted ours in Resene Bilbao and Resene Bush. Find out how to create and paint your own mini glasshouse with these easy step by step instructions.

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57 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Find out more

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57 days ago

Keep your vehicle safe with the following tips ...

The Team from New Zealand Police

🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
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🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
🚗 Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
🚙 Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
🚗 Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
🚙 Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
🚗 If the vehicle is keyless, ‘keys’ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
🚙 Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so you’ll know if you see something that doesn’t seem right.

Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.

If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.

Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers

For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.

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74 days ago

Scam Alert: Cryptocurrency

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets

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Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets

How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.

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57 days ago

WOOLWORTHS DISNEY DISCS APPRO 90 UNOPENED

Suzanne from Feilding

$20 THE LOT. PICK UP CENTRAL FEILDING, CAN POST AT YOUR EXPENSE. PH 06-3239657

Price: $20

57 days ago
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59 days ago

Finding someone

Yvonne from West End

Hi would anyone know a lady by the name of Ann Marie Sheary I was out yesterday and found something that belongs to her If you do could you please ask her to ring me on 02108536024 I would appreciate it and I will give it back to her Yvonne Pettersen

58 days ago

Poll: Space or the Ocean — Where should our focus be? ☄️🌊

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team has been diving into a big question: should our curiosity take us up into space or down into the ocean?

It’s wild to think that more people have walked on the Moon than have reached the deepest point of the sea. Why is that?

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Space or the Ocean — Where should our focus be? ☄️🌊
  • 89.5% The Ocean!
    89.5% Complete
  • 10.5% Space!
    10.5% Complete
523 votes
58 days ago

Bake Cupcakes, Change Animals’ Lives

SPCA Cupcake Day

Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!

Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for… View more
Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!

Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for a donation, you’ll be part of a nationwide community making a real difference. Every cupcake counts so sign up today and help create a brighter future for animals in need.
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