Central Hawkes Bay District, Waipukurau

472 days ago

BOOK

Owen from Central Hawkes Bay District

Whispers of the Past, the first book in a New Zealand historical fiction trilogy
The Synopsis:
Sam is employed by the Department of Conservation (DOC) with his two mates helping out. Their task is to clear out as many feral pigs as they can in the Tongariro National Park, which is located on the… View more
Whispers of the Past, the first book in a New Zealand historical fiction trilogy
The Synopsis:
Sam is employed by the Department of Conservation (DOC) with his two mates helping out. Their task is to clear out as many feral pigs as they can in the Tongariro National Park, which is located on the North Island of New Zealand.




There are three major volcanoes within this park, so the culling of the pigs has to be done with great care as there are an abundant amount of thermal pools, mud pools, and of course, volcanoes.



In the high country of New Zealand, the weather can be very fickle, going from warm to cold within minutes. The three friends draw even closer as they get caught up in a weather pattern with a difference. Mist, sulphur, and rain envelop them and propel them back to the start of the New Zealand Wars of 1863.



Three modern blokes, with all of the paraphernalia of the 21st century, running around in the past, lost, confused and trying to stay out of harm's way, once they realise where they are.



Will they get home? Will they change history? Experience a former era of New Zealand in an exciting story of the past and the present.

Price: $20

472 days ago

Do you know how to give way in an emergency? 🚨

The Team from New Zealand Police

We’re here to remind you about what to do when you see, or hear, an emergency services vehicle responding under lights and sirens. When seconds count, it can save lives.

We’ve had recent examples where drivers completely ignore the Police vehicle behind them. Other drivers slow right down … View more
We’re here to remind you about what to do when you see, or hear, an emergency services vehicle responding under lights and sirens. When seconds count, it can save lives.

We’ve had recent examples where drivers completely ignore the Police vehicle behind them. Other drivers slow right down without safely pulling over, and delay Police from responding to emergency situations. Please help us by allowing our team to get to those in need, so we can save lives.

Top tips when an emergency services vehicle approaches with lights and sirens:
🚑 You are required by law to pull to the side of the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
🚔 If the lights and siren of the Police vehicle continue past you, you can resume your journey.
🚒 Make sure you check the road is clear before moving on.

Image
472 days ago

Flight Simulator

Owen from Central Hawkes Bay District

SELLING ON BEHALF OF DECEASED ESTATE Ask for Owen 0276496687

GGPC RTX 4060 Ti Gaming PC AMD

Ryzen 7 5700x 8 Core – 32GB Ram – 1TB NVMe SSD – NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB GRAPHICS – AC WiFi 5 + BLUETOOTH – WINDOWS 11 HOME

Serial SOHD 64886064 -11
View more
SELLING ON BEHALF OF DECEASED ESTATE Ask for Owen 0276496687

GGPC RTX 4060 Ti Gaming PC AMD

Ryzen 7 5700x 8 Core – 32GB Ram – 1TB NVMe SSD – NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB GRAPHICS – AC WiFi 5 + BLUETOOTH – WINDOWS 11 HOME

Serial SOHD 64886064 -11
------------------------------
Computer HARD DRIVE
CABCXT 32030 – Cruxtec 3m Display port Cable with shell connectors. VER 1.2 ( 4k/60HZ ) ( MPN DP 12-03- BK )
CABCXT 32030 –
CBACXT 32030 –

Keylog 1789875 – LOGTECH MK220 Wireless
Desktop Keyboard + mouse Combo ( MPN 920 – 003235 )

SPECS FOR COMPUTER
Honeycomb Aeronautical Alpha Flight Control incl YOKE + Switch Panel

L6 Ultra Gear 32 GP 750 – B32”
QHD 165 HZ Gaming Monitor x 3

Thrustmaster 2960764
TFRP Flight Rudder
Pedals

Microsoft Simulator ( FLIGHT )
Premium Deluxe

Motion Chair + play frame all included.

Price: $4,500

473 days ago

Product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.

Food recalls:
All Good Oat Milk (Possible presence of Bacillus cereus)
View more
These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.

Food recalls:
All Good Oat Milk (Possible presence of Bacillus cereus)
Pies and sausage roll products - Good Time, Hub Gourmet and No.8 Premium brands
Value range Natural Almonds
South African shop Safari Meats - Biltong, Cabanossi, Droëwors and cured meats
Te Matuku oyster products (Risk of norovirus)

Product recalls:
Olimpia Splendid fan heaters
Euroblade Suntower Infared heater
Bobcat mower with recalled engines
Kids MGA Miniverse Make-it sets
Fisher Price baby gift set

Vehicle recalls can be found here.

We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.

474 days ago

Wendy & John's Winter Escapes

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Winter’s almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isn’t a time to hunker down – it’s the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and … View moreWinter’s almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isn’t a time to hunker down – it’s the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and explore hidden corners of the world.

Click read more for the full story.

Image
475 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?

Valued at over $1.2 million, this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?

Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a classic Kiwi holiday escape, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

Image
482 days ago

LIVE Q&A: Financial well-being with Cat Rikihana

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.

Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works … View more
Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.

Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works with individuals, groups and whānau to successfully navigate financial stress and hardship. Mentors work alongside whānau to increase confidence and skills in personal money management and advocate with and for clients. Cat enjoys delivering online and face-to-face workshops which provide opportunities to normalise money conversations and encourages people to make time to consider their financial well-being.

Cat is also an independent financial well-being coach, educator and indigenous life coach at Restore Wellness Network. She is a published writer and currently in the process of writing her first non-fiction book: 'A financial self-care guide for women in Aotearoa.'

She'd love to answer any questions you may have around your budgeting and spending habits, strategies for saving, retirement planning and debt. (Don't be shy, but be mindful about what you disclose!)

↓ Share your questions now and Cat will reply to your comment below ↓

Image
478 days ago

Special Children's Christmas Parties in Hawkes Bay

Special Children's Christmas Parties

Special Children's Christmas Parties held their Hawkes Bay event at the Pettigrew Green Arena in Taradale last weekend inviting over 800 special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food and also took home three quality toys to call their own.

Special … View more
Special Children's Christmas Parties held their Hawkes Bay event at the Pettigrew Green Arena in Taradale last weekend inviting over 800 special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food and also took home three quality toys to call their own.

Special Children's Christmas Parties have been organising these events for over 25 years across a number of main centres throughout New Zealand.
Now, every year in New Zealand, nearly 10,000 Kiwi children with special needs, challenging life or health circumstances are invited to a party like no other.

The annual event is made possible by many local businesses supporting this event including Neighbourly.co.nz.
To be a part of this special event next year, please contact Aidan Belsham - Aidan@scevents.co.nz
Photos courtesy of Linda Forrest.
Find out more

Image
478 days ago

Dual bird feeder

Resene

Put an empty wine bottle to good use with this feeder finished in Resene Clover that can cater for a range of garden birds.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

Image
479 days ago

Some Neighbourly news...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.

Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.

So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer … View more
Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.

Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.

So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer be there. Don't worry, you can post on the noticeboard as usual!

Get in contact with our team if you have any concerns or need any help!

479 days ago

Top Tips For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.

Click read more for the full story.

Image
487 days ago

Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?

Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.

Image
Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
  • 83.6% It's fine!
    83.6% Complete
  • 14.6% It annoys me!
    14.6% Complete
  • 1.8% Other - I'll share below
    1.8% Complete
4113 votes
484 days ago

Latest scam - nationwide

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies.

The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material.

The recipient is directed to reply within 72 … View more
Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies.

The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material.

The recipient is directed to reply within 72 hours, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest. This email is a scam and anyone who receives it should not reply under any circumstances.

Although some versions of the email do not specifically reference money, other similar scams involve the recipient being issued a ‘fine’ when they respond.

While the nature and specific details of scams often varies, it’s important to note that Police and other government agencies will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your password, credit card or bank details.

Police have received several reports of this scam and enquires are underway.

Anyone who received this email can either forward the spam email to the Department of Internal Affairs directly at complaint@spam.govt.nz or use their online reporting portal: www.reportspam.co.nz...

Police recommend taking a cautious approach to unsolicited emails. Trust your gut instinct - if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.

Information on other scams currently operating can be found on the Consumer Protection NZ website: www.consumerprotection.govt.nz...

Consumer Protection NZ, along with Netsafe, also provides helpful advice about keeping safe online.

Anyone who has received this email can report it to police online via www.police.govt.nz.... Please reference file number 240830/5842.

Image
485 days ago
486 days ago

Falls Prevention Exercise Class

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau

Steady As You Go© is a unique community-based falls prevention programme using peer leaders and a central coordinator. 1-hour long classes are held each week for 65+ year olds. The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness, and well-being.
Common activities such as… View more
Steady As You Go© is a unique community-based falls prevention programme using peer leaders and a central coordinator. 1-hour long classes are held each week for 65+ year olds. The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness, and well-being.
Common activities such as walking, gardening and bowls may not maintain the leg strength and balance specific to preventing falls. Participants begin with a warmup in a chair followed by standing exercises, walking exercises, and ending with a warm down in a chair. A range of light ankle weights can be used for the leg strengthening exercises, and all participants are encouraged to work at.


Interested in joining? See the locations below for a location near you.

Mondays - Waipawa
St Peter's Hall at 9:15am & 10:30am ( New) Starting on September 2nd

Tuesdays - Takapau
RSA Takapau at 10am

Wednesdays - Waipukurau
St Mary’s Hall at 9:30am & 10:30am

Friday - Otane
Otane Town Hall at 10:15am


Registrations essential as spaces are limited.
Call ☎ Age Concern HB 06 858 9158 or email
connector@ageconcernhb.co.nz
Class is FREE and a great opportunity to socialize with others.

Image
Top