Brooklands - Vogeltown, New Plymouth

Got a question or a FYI?

Got a question or a FYI?

Don't be shy, click in the Post a Message box and share your message.

532 days ago

World Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2023, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration … View more
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2023, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

Image
533 days ago

NZ House & Garden Special Mother’s Day Offer

Mags4Gifts

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a subscription to New Zealand’s favourite lifestyle magazine, NZ House & Garden. Either gift or purchase a 1-year subscription to
NZ House & Garden for only $89, save $38!

NZ House & Garden is the authority on interiors, homes and gardens. We cross … View more
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a subscription to New Zealand’s favourite lifestyle magazine, NZ House & Garden. Either gift or purchase a 1-year subscription to
NZ House & Garden for only $89, save $38!

NZ House & Garden is the authority on interiors, homes and gardens. We cross the style boundaries — from the smallest, most beautifully crafted spaces to designer showstoppers. Then there’s the sumptuous food with recipes you’ll really want to try, carefully curated travel and all the latest homeware and shopping trends.

Happy Mother’s Day,
NZ House & Garden
Find out more

Image
K
533 days ago

Walker to steady elderly

Kathryn from Blagdon - Marfell

Like new only used for a couple of months. New cost $160

Price: $100

533 days ago

Storage Required

Kevin from Glen Avon - Waiwhakaiho

Hi Again, St Vincent de Paul Society are still looking for dry storage for collected furniture as our Neighbours requirements for furniture never stops. We require access 9 to 5, Monday to Friday and only very occasionally in the weekend. This could be in the corner of a factory, building or a … View moreHi Again, St Vincent de Paul Society are still looking for dry storage for collected furniture as our Neighbours requirements for furniture never stops. We require access 9 to 5, Monday to Friday and only very occasionally in the weekend. This could be in the corner of a factory, building or a large garage. If you can assist or know of a possible storage area, please call me on (027) 251-9998

533 days ago

Your Neighbours Need Your Assistance Today

Kevin Hartfield from St Vincent de Paul New Plymouth

Hi Kevin from Vincent de Paul again. Are you able to assist?
We are here 24/7 for people in need. We work with and assist all the agencies in New Plymouth who are also there to assist as needed. But at times we run out of household items that most of us take for granted. For example a fridge, … View more
Hi Kevin from Vincent de Paul again. Are you able to assist?
We are here 24/7 for people in need. We work with and assist all the agencies in New Plymouth who are also there to assist as needed. But at times we run out of household items that most of us take for granted. For example a fridge, washing machine, queen and single beds, drawers, table and chairs, pots and pans, down to knives forks & spoons.
If you have clean, quality items that you do not need any more, give me a call and we will pick them up and deliver them to your neighbours in New Plymouth and the surrounding area. Please try not to donate items that are dirty or broken. Thank you neighbours.

533 days ago

It's a whitewash!

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Refresh an old table with a Resene Colorwood Whitewash finish.

Learn how to make old new again wiith these handy instructions.

Image
533 days ago
534 days ago

World Creativity and Innovation Day

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

World Creativity and Innovation Day provides people with a reason to try to solve old problems in new ways, with the potential of finding better and more effective methods to accomplish our goals!

Image
534 days ago

4 Benefits of Sleeping Next To Your Partner

Beds4U New Plymouth

1. Provides Comfort and Security: Sleeping next to your partner can make you feel comfortable, secure, and loved. Feeling the warmth of their body next to yours can create a sense of intimacy and closeness that can be hard to replicate in any other setting.

2. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: … View more
1. Provides Comfort and Security: Sleeping next to your partner can make you feel comfortable, secure, and loved. Feeling the warmth of their body next to yours can create a sense of intimacy and closeness that can be hard to replicate in any other setting.

2. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Sleeping next to someone you trust and care about can help you feel less stressed and anxious. The presence of your partner can help regulate your breathing and heart rate, leading to a more restful and peaceful sleep.

3. Encourages Better Sleep: When you sleep next to your partner, you may experience fewer disruptions during the night. Studies have shown that couples who sleep together often have more consistent sleep patterns, fall asleep faster, and sleep longer than those who sleep alone.

4. Promotes Emotional Bonding: Sleeping next to your partner can promote emotional bonding and help you feel more connected to one another. This can lead to a stronger, healthier relationship overall.


Sleeping next to your partner can be a positive and rewarding experience. It can bring you closer together, improve your sleep quality, and promote overall health and wellbeing.

Image
537 days ago

What's top of mind for this year's election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The 2023 General Election is to be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 - that's less than 6 months until you make your vote!
In the lead up to the election, what issues are you most wanting to hear from parties and their candidates about?

Type NFP if you want your comments excluded from … View more
The 2023 General Election is to be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 - that's less than 6 months until you make your vote!
In the lead up to the election, what issues are you most wanting to hear from parties and their candidates about?

Type NFP if you want your comments excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

Image
535 days ago

Last chance to win this home!

Heart Foundation

It’s your last chance to win this brand-new,, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an … View more
It’s your last chance to win this brand-new,, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or even sell it. Tickets only $15 – get in quick and purchase more tickets today.
Find out more

Image
S
535 days ago

Soroptimist International Waitara Club: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Dinner and Fundraiser

Sharron from Hillsborough - Lepperton

SI Waitara is hosting an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Dinner and Fundraiser on May 17th, 6pm at the Raleigh Restaurant, 16 Queen Street, Waitara. Come along and hear Dr Valentina Shaw from Taranaki Women's Health speak about Ovarian Cancer and help raise funds for New Zealand's only … View moreSI Waitara is hosting an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Dinner and Fundraiser on May 17th, 6pm at the Raleigh Restaurant, 16 Queen Street, Waitara. Come along and hear Dr Valentina Shaw from Taranaki Women's Health speak about Ovarian Cancer and help raise funds for New Zealand's only dedicated Ovarian Cancer charitable organization - Cure our Cancer, by bidding on our mystery auction items. Price for the smorgasbord dinner is $40.00 per head. For more information and to RSVP, contact Frances Waugh at: frances.waugh@xtra.co.nz or
027 655 1757.

543 days ago

Garden shed platforms and assembly.

Todd from Todd's Total Property Services

Just finished the assembly, prep and installation of this garden shed with its own little deck using materials the client had around their house.

Leveled the ground, built the base, assembled the shed and secured it to the pad.

I'll be returning this week to install some latches, a lock, … View more
Just finished the assembly, prep and installation of this garden shed with its own little deck using materials the client had around their house.

Leveled the ground, built the base, assembled the shed and secured it to the pad.

I'll be returning this week to install some latches, a lock, some push lights and she'll be all secure and we'll lit.

Got a similar project you'd like help with? Message me here or call/txt 022 311 5024.

Take care out there,

Todd.

535 days ago

Anzac Day

Kirsti Ward from Red Cross Shop New Plymouth

Lest we forget, look at these original nurses and woman’s Red Cross army uniforms from the war in 1942 to 1945 aren’t they just wonderful, these woman did such an amazing job we will never forget them. If you want to look at our display come to New Plymouth Red Cross 18 Gover St, ( these … View moreLest we forget, look at these original nurses and woman’s Red Cross army uniforms from the war in 1942 to 1945 aren’t they just wonderful, these woman did such an amazing job we will never forget them. If you want to look at our display come to New Plymouth Red Cross 18 Gover St, ( these uniforms are display only).

Negotiable

535 days ago

KidSafe Taranaki Safety Technicians

Wendy Richards from Volunteering New Plymouth

KidSafe Taranaki is a charitable trust formed in 1994 to reduce unintentional injuries to children/tamariki in Taranaki.
Trust membership currently includes Taranaki District Health Board, ACC, Plunket, Tui Ora, New Plymouth District Council and community volunteers.
KidSafe is also a partner … View more
KidSafe Taranaki is a charitable trust formed in 1994 to reduce unintentional injuries to children/tamariki in Taranaki.
Trust membership currently includes Taranaki District Health Board, ACC, Plunket, Tui Ora, New Plymouth District Council and community volunteers.
KidSafe is also a partner in the New Plymouth injury Safe (NPiS) Trust which is responsible for New Plymouth District’s International Safe Community accreditation programme.

KidSafe uses local child injury data to plan and co-ordinate community projects on priority injury issues

GOAL: Reduce the incidence and severity of unintentional injuries to children/tamariki in Taranaki.

OBJECTIVES:
**To raise community awareness about the incidence, severity, causes, costs and preventative strategies associated with unintentional injuries
**To identify priority areas for the reduction of child unintentional injuries
** To undertake intervention activities to reduce the incidence and severity of unintentional injuries to children
**To liaise with and support other agencies/initiatives with similar objectives both locally and nationally
** To undertake the above objectives in a manner that is appropriate to the cultures in our community.

There are many activities that they facilitate within the Community they include continuing to support and facilitate Hapu Wananga falls prevention korero to whanau who are hapu (with child). Hapū wananga within Taranaki continues to be active and present actively engaging both North and South Taranaki whānau.

Currently we are working to support the recruitment of new technicians to relieve the amazing Gabrielle and her team of volunteers and add to the pool of people free to be able to attend the clinics that are held on a rotation of monthly in each centre. It would be fantastic if we were able to have volunteers who could be available in each of the five centres – so it would be a shift once a month.

So, are you interested in the safety of your children or grandchildren or perhaps your nieces or nephews and or interested in supporting this great and much needed service? Do you have a few hours a week or a month that you could spare to help ensure that children/tamariki who are near and dear to you and riding around in cars are protected?

KidSafe Taranaki provides an amazing service to our community by offering a safety check of children’s car seats. This is a FREE service - NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED. They are in the following areas:

KidSafe car seat clinics held around the Mounga:
1st Thursday of every month
New Plymouth 9am – 12 pm
Bell Block 1.30pm – 3.30pm

2nd Thursday of every month
Stratford 10am – 12 pm
Hawera 1.30pm – 3.30pm

3rd Thursday of every month
Waitara 10am – 12pm

So if these voluntary positions sound like something that you would like more information about and if you think you may like to check one or more of these opportunities out then please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986, M: 022 571 4228 or email admin@volunteeringnewplymouth.nz to take that next step, and discuss with her your skills and the potential options, she is keen to hear from you.

Image
Top