83 days ago

A thank you from St Vincent de Paul

Kevin from Glen Avon - Waiwhakaiho

A special thankyou to our neighbours who have responded to our message 7 days ago.
While we are a small charity we are involved with over a 1000 families in New Plymouth every year who have been referred to us form a N.P. social agencies.
We are still in urgent need in particular; of beds (single, queen or doubles), washing machines, table and chairs or drawers. These items are collected from you and given out free of charge to families in need. If you have any house hold items that are clean with no rips, tears or stains, are surplus to your requirements and you want to donate, please call. We also have our Shop in Fitzroy if you want to donation small items like clothing or brick and bract items. If you want to discuss about donating any item, please ph Kevin on (027) 251-9998 or kevin.svdpnp@gmail.com

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7 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.5% 1st December
    43.5% Complete
  • 17.7% A week before Christmas
    17.7% Complete
  • 33% Whenever you wish
    33% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2575 votes
3 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.9% Yes
    82.9% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
1387 votes
5 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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