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Spread the Joy!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3264 days ago

Illegal parking

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Nearly two in ten Kiwis park illegally in disabled car parks - can that be true?

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3266 days ago

St Joseph's principal Miss Kingi now Dame Georgina

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Georgina Kingi, principal of St Joseph's Maori Girls' College, began 2017 as a Dame after being named on the New Year Honours list. She has been "Miss Kingi" to generations of students and doesn't think her new title will change this.

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3266 days ago

2m x 1.2m rug for sale $20

Brett from Havelock North

Good condition rug. No stains
Pick up or drop off Hastings / Havelock.

Txt 021 815 103 or message through site

Negotiable

3268 days ago

Bay officers receive order of merit for years of service

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Hawke's Bay policewomen, sergeant Su Robinson and senior constable Sue Guy, have been made Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
They have been honoured for their work with troubled youth, plus victim and prevention initiatives.

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3270 days ago

Student desk

Elma from Havelock North

A student desk free to a good home ☺.

Free

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3269 days ago

Sign Language

Ted from Havelock North

Hello everyone who showed interest in the sign language classes, we now appear to have enough replies for the first classes..,so Kay will publish her programme including venue, later in the week.
anyone still wishing to join classes please apply , and we will fit you in where possible.
kind … View more
Hello everyone who showed interest in the sign language classes, we now appear to have enough replies for the first classes..,so Kay will publish her programme including venue, later in the week.
anyone still wishing to join classes please apply , and we will fit you in where possible.
kind regards

Ted Bugden

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3282 days ago

St Columba 2nd hand Book Shop

Elma from Havelock North

The book shop is worth a visit. A wide range of books. Also collectables. Open Tuesdays to Fridays 10.00am - 4.00pm; Saturdays 10.00am - 1.00pm. Closed between Christmas and New Year.

3274 days ago

Don't miss your chance to win!

Roadshow Films

Looking for something to do in the holidays? Why not check out RED DOG: True Blue!

When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, … View more
Looking for something to do in the holidays? Why not check out RED DOG: True Blue!

When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. RED DOG: True Blue is a story of friendship, loyalty and acceptance and is perfect for families and dog lovers of all ages. Want to win a double pass?

Simply like or thank this post before 9 January for your chance to WIN one of ten double passes to RED DOG: True Blue.
Watch the trailer

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3277 days ago

What were you doing with your spare time at 15-years-old?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

While most Kiwi teenagers will spend their summer holidays relaxing a team of young Hawke's Bay entrepreneurs is developing a new company.
Verel is an app company, founded in September 2015 by Napier Boys' High School students Lewis O'Donnell, 15, and Reed Pearce, 16.
Together … View more
While most Kiwi teenagers will spend their summer holidays relaxing a team of young Hawke's Bay entrepreneurs is developing a new company.
Verel is an app company, founded in September 2015 by Napier Boys' High School students Lewis O'Donnell, 15, and Reed Pearce, 16.
Together with two other silent business partners the team has designed a virtual reality style app which acts as a platform to allow users to watch and share a range of 360 degree videos.

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3278 days ago

Fabulous, Magnificient, Incredible .... Just some of the comments about the Community Christmas Day lunch.

Carol Winters from Age Concern Havelock North

Words can't describe how proud I am of everyone who has helped to make today such a roaring success. To the people who donated time, Money, food, gifts and to the volunteers who pitched in today, I want to say. huge THANKYOU! Community events like this do not happen without your support and … View moreWords can't describe how proud I am of everyone who has helped to make today such a roaring success. To the people who donated time, Money, food, gifts and to the volunteers who pitched in today, I want to say. huge THANKYOU! Community events like this do not happen without your support and everyone who was involved loved it. 120 happy people, gifts for kids, 45 other meals packaged up and distributed.. Last but not least, thanks to head chef Stu from Maina Cafe and Dale and Jeremy Rimene from Pure Catering.

3278 days ago

Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, Shalom, JazakAllahu khair and peace be with you all

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

To all the Neighbourlyhood and beyond, may the season bless you with all you need and some of what you want. May you always shine your inner light upon those who live in darkness and may your love be ever greater the the hate you may face.

I am not religious, but I am faithful. I believe we all… View more
To all the Neighbourlyhood and beyond, may the season bless you with all you need and some of what you want. May you always shine your inner light upon those who live in darkness and may your love be ever greater the the hate you may face.

I am not religious, but I am faithful. I believe we all are connected and without each and every one of us there is a piece missing. If you feel a piece missing, reach out. Make a call, send a letter, an email, a card or even a kind thought. You never know who you might reach and what piece you may bring in, or what peace you may send out.

Not just for one time a year, but all year and all time and not just for those who believe as you, but for all.

3279 days ago

Tilly Lantern old style camping lantern

Michael from Havelock North

I am looking to buy one of these they are a little old school but really do produce the best light. Runs on kerosine
Thanks
Michael

3280 days ago

Long-time Santa parks up his sleigh, did you ever receive a visit from the Bay's man in red?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

For 29 years Len Francis has brought Christmas to life for countless Hawke's Bay kids, but this month the 85-year-old will don his red and white suit one last time.
Over the last three decades Francis has dressed as Santa for the end-of-year celebrations at Arthur Miller School in Taradale. … View more
For 29 years Len Francis has brought Christmas to life for countless Hawke's Bay kids, but this month the 85-year-old will don his red and white suit one last time.
Over the last three decades Francis has dressed as Santa for the end-of-year celebrations at Arthur Miller School in Taradale. He also served as Santa for 20 years at Puketapu school, along with nursing homes and the odd kindergarten.

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3282 days ago

Do you know anyone who has served 50 years with one organisation?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

Laughter is the key to a long career in nursing for Hawke's Bay woman Cath Hellyer who began work five decades ago.
On Thursday Hellyer celebrated her 50th year working for different iterations of Hawke's Bay District Health Board with no plans to leave the job just yet.

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3282 days ago

Christmas Connections

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbours and older relatives, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. … View more
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbours and older relatives, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.

We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

5. Look out for them
Look out for your neighbours this holiday season. Be mindful that Christmas can be a tough time for some older people, especially those who live alone. Small gestures of kindness can make this time much easier for older people who may be lonely.

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