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Seen anything suspicious lately?

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49 days ago

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

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Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰
  • 68.4% Yay
    68.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Nay
    31.6% Complete
1846 votes
44 days ago

Police investigate suspicious approach, Whakatu

The Team from Eastern District Police

Hastings Police investigating a suspicious approach in the Whakatu area would like to advise parents to be alert, not alarmed.

At around 3.15pm on Tuesday 21 October, a man approached a young girl and began interacting with her as she was walking home. We acknowledge the girl who has done the … View more
Hastings Police investigating a suspicious approach in the Whakatu area would like to advise parents to be alert, not alarmed.

At around 3.15pm on Tuesday 21 October, a man approached a young girl and began interacting with her as she was walking home. We acknowledge the girl who has done the right thing by avoiding the man, making her way home, and telling her caregivers.


We understand an incident like this can be unsettling to the community however, we ask parents to be alert, not alarmed.

Police encourages parents and caregivers to have discussions around behaviours and actions that are inappropriate or that make a child feel uncomfortable. This enables them to identify behaviours that make them uncomfortable, unsafe or scared, and take action by removing themselves from the situation and tell someone they trust.

Police ask those in the Whakatu area who have CCTV or dashcams to please review their footage from Tuesday around 3.15pm, and ask them get in touch with Police if they see any suspicious activity.

We ask the community to report suspicious activity to us as soon as possible by calling 111.

For non-emergencies, or to provide information after-the-fact, please contact Police through our 105 services.

Please use the reference number 251022/0221.

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44 days ago

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

James Wattie Retirement Village

We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View more
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.

Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?

T&Cs apply.

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44 days ago

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View more
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.

Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?

T&Cs apply.

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44 days ago

🔴🟠🟡 Weather warnings issued for much of the country

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dangerous winds, and intense rain with thunderstorms are forecast in some regions of the country, with Red Warnings coming into effect from tomorrow morning. Please avoid non-essential travel tomorrow if you're located in a red-affected region, and be ready for power and communication outages.… View moreDangerous winds, and intense rain with thunderstorms are forecast in some regions of the country, with Red Warnings coming into effect from tomorrow morning. Please avoid non-essential travel tomorrow if you're located in a red-affected region, and be ready for power and communication outages.

Stay up to date with the latest weather information from MetService New Zealand. Pay attention to Watches and Warnings.

For advice on how to prepare for dangerous winds, please visit getready.govt.nz

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45 days ago

Mahogany Cabinet

Cherie from Akina

As shown in the photos. The top half separated from the bottom which makes it easier to transport. Very good condition, I no longer need it so happy to give to someone else who wants it. Pick up only. Call Cherie 0274 810 440

Free

45 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
Find out more

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45 days ago

Outside speakers to AMP up your garden!

Alexandra from Havelock North

Excellent condition. ROCK it with these high quality speakers - 'Speaker Craft' brand. 30cm w x 20cm w x 20cm high.
NEGOTIABLE
Contact Murray 0274 814 684

Negotiable

45 days ago

High-sided vehicles urged to take care around Hawke's Bay

The Team from Eastern District Police

Eastern District Police are urging drivers of high-sided vehicles to consider delaying travel.

Emergency services are currently attending a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Takapau, where a truck has tipped due to high winds.

There are further reports from around Hawke's Bay of … View more
Eastern District Police are urging drivers of high-sided vehicles to consider delaying travel.

Emergency services are currently attending a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Takapau, where a truck has tipped due to high winds.

There are further reports from around Hawke's Bay of several near-misses involving trucks and vans that have nearly been blown over in exposed areas.

Thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported.

Anyone on the roads is urged to take care and drive to the conditions.

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65 days ago

Through your lense: Share your favourite corner of your indoor sanctuary

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...

We’d love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...

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46 days ago

Wooden items

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

I still have lots of handcrafted wooden items to sell, stock from my shop. If anyone is looking for bulk items to stock their own shop, or market stall, or just looking for wooden items, I have breadboards, baskets, rolling pins, crates, a bbq chair, hanging and free standing bird feeders, … View moreI still have lots of handcrafted wooden items to sell, stock from my shop. If anyone is looking for bulk items to stock their own shop, or market stall, or just looking for wooden items, I have breadboards, baskets, rolling pins, crates, a bbq chair, hanging and free standing bird feeders, breadboard/tech device stands, decorations etc, please let me know. I’ll open up my garage this weekend for viewing and offers.
I also have lamps and furniture, and electronic RC toys
I desperately need to have a clear out. And, like everyone else, some money for Christmas.

Maybe I have the Christmas present you are looking for.

I’ll post details closer to the weekend. Meanwhile, if you are looking for anything specific, let me know. We can arrange a private viewing.

Negotiable

46 days ago

Proud to be New Zealand's Best!

James Wattie Retirement Village

Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.

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46 days ago

Proud to be New Zealand's Best!

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.

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47 days ago

The latest product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
Tom & Luke brand Snackaballs and Vogel's brand Cereal Products
Pams brand Mini Hash Browns
Gilmours Peanuts Chopped
FreshLife brand Chopped Peanuts
Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits Original and Caramel
Tasti brand various products
Dometic Drinkware Tumbler

Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Steelcraft One2 V2 and Britax One2 Strollers
Car Seat G405- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G401- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G410- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat LB-828- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat Q5- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 10911524- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 11630- sold at Panda Mart
Annabel Trends Toothy Teether and Annabel Trends Cactus Teether

Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+
Aspect Sun Sunscreens- Physical Sun Protection SPF50+ and Tinted Physical SPF50+

Product Recalls: Electronics
Tesla Powerwall 2 Battery Energy Storage Units
Midea Air Fryer- sold at Trade Depot
ANKO Portable Blender (4 colourways)- sold at Kmart

Product Recalls: Other
“Wobbly head Dino” Greeting Card
Trojan Developments Prox Rex
Zenith Taps- ChillTap Extra 60 (Residential), ChillTap Extra 140 (Commercial)
Hot Water Bottles- sold at MIDIO Lambton Quay Limited

Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.

See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!

47 days ago

Poll: How are you spreading light this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wishing you all bright days! Happy Diwali from the Neighbourly Team 💚🕯️

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How are you spreading light this year?
  • 17.8% Charity or donation
    17.8% Complete
  • 26.7% Spending time with my family
    26.7% Complete
  • 18.8% Volunteering
    18.8% Complete
  • 36.6% Sharing smiles - A positive attitude is infectious
    36.6% Complete
292 votes
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