Bell Block, New Plymouth

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1414 days ago

Smiths City BYOD Sorted

Smiths City

Dreaming of the kids being back at school? Start planning for it today. Find out more

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1415 days ago

Unsolicited Mail!

Susan from Frankleigh Park

A gripe here, I am sick of getting unsolicited mail, hand written to 'The Householder' and with my street address on it, coming via NZ Post. It comes from members of the Jehovah Witness, the latest being from 'Kelly' of Box 9081, Bell Block. You are entitled to your views and … View moreA gripe here, I am sick of getting unsolicited mail, hand written to 'The Householder' and with my street address on it, coming via NZ Post. It comes from members of the Jehovah Witness, the latest being from 'Kelly' of Box 9081, Bell Block. You are entitled to your views and beliefs, but DON'T try stuffing them down my throat! If I want religion (and I defintely don't!!!!) then I know where to go to find it. This is as bad as the door knocking, cease and desist!

1417 days ago

Good news!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working… View more
Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working behind the counter when a man entered the store and demanded money.

He walked behind the counter to the cash register and took a large sum of money, but the owner very quickly managed to activate the anti-theft smoke canon and the offender fled the shop.

Seeing what happened, the members of the public chased the offender and caught him, holding him until Police arrived soon afterwards.

He was then arrested and taken into custody.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with theft and was due to appear in the Waitakere District Court last week.

The money taken was returned to the dairy owners (pictured on the left), who were very grateful to those who stepped in to help.

A great result and example of people going above and beyond to look out for people in their local community.

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1419 days ago

Favourite summer holiday finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or places to eat and drink you can recommend in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article.
Cheers.

1418 days ago

Customer Feedback

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

We compiled all of the wonderful feedback we have received and created this word map of the most frequently mentioned terms associated with NumberWorks’nWords! A big thank you to all of our wonderful students and staff who make the environment so special. We look forward to having you back in the… View moreWe compiled all of the wonderful feedback we have received and created this word map of the most frequently mentioned terms associated with NumberWorks’nWords! A big thank you to all of our wonderful students and staff who make the environment so special. We look forward to having you back in the centre at the beginning of term.

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1418 days ago

Your Local Shed Maker. Kitset or Constructed

Pepper construction

Hi Neighbours,

Happy New Year!

It's Taryn here from Pepper Sheds, Pepper Construction has been providing quality work for over 80 years and now we are proud to bring you Pepper Sheds!

We specialise in all types of sheds and will take the time to customise your shed with you and with … View more
Hi Neighbours,

Happy New Year!

It's Taryn here from Pepper Sheds, Pepper Construction has been providing quality work for over 80 years and now we are proud to bring you Pepper Sheds!

We specialise in all types of sheds and will take the time to customise your shed with you and with minimum wait time to get your shed off the ground, let's discuss your shed requirements today!

Give me a call or pop down and see me at Pepper Construction HQ, 29 Omata Road, New Plymouth

I look forward to chatting!
Taryn Rorke your Pepper Sheds Project Manager

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1418 days ago

Feilding High School is turning 100 in 2021

Feilding High School

FAHS will be celebrating its centenary on the weekend of 26th, 27th and 28th March, 2021.

A commemoration assembly will kick off the celebration on the Friday morning, there is a formal dinner on Saturday evening and the weekend will conclude with a tree planting and cake cutting on the Sunday. … View more
FAHS will be celebrating its centenary on the weekend of 26th, 27th and 28th March, 2021.

A commemoration assembly will kick off the celebration on the Friday morning, there is a formal dinner on Saturday evening and the weekend will conclude with a tree planting and cake cutting on the Sunday.

For full details of all events for the weekend, go to our website and click on the 100 years tab or you could register online.
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1428 days ago

Poll: mayoral candidate Scott A Savage, will you vote for me in 2022

Scott from Brooklands - Vogeltown

Poll: mayoral candidate Scott A Savage, will you vote for me in 2022? Public
"VOTE FOR THE SAVAGE MAYOR"
Scott Savage from Brooklands - Vogeltown
Its always good for some change, thanks for the service of the mayors before me. I think you the public do not care anymore as I went to the … View more
Poll: mayoral candidate Scott A Savage, will you vote for me in 2022? Public
"VOTE FOR THE SAVAGE MAYOR"
Scott Savage from Brooklands - Vogeltown
Its always good for some change, thanks for the service of the mayors before me. I think you the public do not care anymore as I went to the last meeting of the year and it would seem the nobody turned up and those that did were either media or people like myself that are feed up with the lies, nobody had the balls to stand up to these lies though. That was because your all being controlled by the machine, wake up! Some good things are being done by the council but after walking around the area I have noticed where our rates have not been going! bridges and all!

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mayoral candidate Scott A Savage, will you vote for me in 2022
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 79.2% No
    79.2% Complete
24 votes
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1420 days ago

Wanted - Top Soil

Tony from Hillsborough - Lepperton

Hi, looking for about 2.5 cubic metres of top soil.

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1421 days ago

Badminton rackets x 6

Rae from Hillsborough - Lepperton

Good condition . One is nearly new. All sound , no rattles or breaks. Pick up or drop off local can be arranged. Txt me on 021 137 2611.

Price: $50

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1421 days ago

Coins

Helen from Merrilands

Can you identify this coin for me please?

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1424 days ago

Searching for anyone related to Shirley Madeline Campbell Barker

Terri from Bell Block

Hi, this is a family tree request. I am trying to find anyone related to the above mentioned lady. She passed away in September 2002. She had four children one a daughter named Sharon Jane Barker who is the person I would very much like to get in contact with. Sharon posted a message on Ancestry … View moreHi, this is a family tree request. I am trying to find anyone related to the above mentioned lady. She passed away in September 2002. She had four children one a daughter named Sharon Jane Barker who is the person I would very much like to get in contact with. Sharon posted a message on Ancestry in 2002 for any information on living relations in the UK. A relative of mine in the UK stumbled on the message as he was researching his tree which includes the husband of Shirley Madeline a William Peter Barker. He did reply to the message but got no reply, so asked, being as I live in NZ if I could help him find Sharon. So I am putting this out to all of Taranaki and hopefully someone out there will be able to help me with my mission. Thank you, Teresa Barker.

1424 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?

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1429 days ago

Mobility Parking Permit

Helen from Merrilands

Did you know that Sommerville Disability Services Mobility Parking Permit; Long Term, is half the cost of CCS Disability Action Mobility Parking Permits? Exactly the same benefits, all over NZ. Long term 13 months - 5 years $25, compared with CCS at $50. Short Term 3, 6 or 12 months $15 (CCS is … View moreDid you know that Sommerville Disability Services Mobility Parking Permit; Long Term, is half the cost of CCS Disability Action Mobility Parking Permits? Exactly the same benefits, all over NZ. Long term 13 months - 5 years $25, compared with CCS at $50. Short Term 3, 6 or 12 months $15 (CCS is $5).

1425 days ago

Catch a free bus to the festival!

NPDC Festival of lights

Thanks to TSB Community Trust, there is a free bus running to Pukekura Park on Saturday 16 January 2021 for the TSB Festival of Lights

Just book before midday Friday by phoning NPDC 06-753 6060 or email enquries@npdc.govt.nz

The bus route is: Hawera/ Normanby / Eltham/ Stratford/ Inglewood/… View more
Thanks to TSB Community Trust, there is a free bus running to Pukekura Park on Saturday 16 January 2021 for the TSB Festival of Lights

Just book before midday Friday by phoning NPDC 06-753 6060 or email enquries@npdc.govt.nz

The bus route is: Hawera/ Normanby / Eltham/ Stratford/ Inglewood/ Urenui/ Waitara/ Bell Block/ Opunake/ Rahotu/ Pungarehu/ Okato and Ōākura.
Book your seat

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