Hillsborough - Lepperton, New Plymouth

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90 days ago

Celebrate Father’s Day with the Gift that Keeps on Giving

Mags4Gifts

Father’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.

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Father’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.

Visit mags4gifts.co.nz before 1 September to enjoy generous savings of up to 29%* on magazine subscriptions. Don’t forget to include a personalised message with our free e-card service. *T&Cs apply.

The team at Mags4Gifts
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105 days ago

Poll: Have you kept trinkets from your life?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many of us are sentimental about our childhoods and lives, and some even collect things to remember moments or people.

Share what you've held on to over the years and whether you still have it today. Feel free to share photos too, we'd love to see.

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Have you kept trinkets from your life?
  • 88.6% Yes
    88.6% Complete
  • 11.4% No
    11.4% Complete
1474 votes
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92 days ago

For Rent

Deborah from Bell Block

Three bedroom, two bathrooms, two storey, 200m2, off street parking.

Price: $695

93 days ago

Product recall - Antipasto products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Delmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand antipasto products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

This includes Delmaine, Woolworths packaged antipasto products and deli antipasto mix.

"The concern with these products is that they may contain… View more
Delmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand antipasto products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

This includes Delmaine, Woolworths packaged antipasto products and deli antipasto mix.

"The concern with these products is that they may contain Listeria, which can cause serious illness in pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.

These products should not be eaten. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund or throw them out.

The following products, within the date markings below, are affected by this recall:
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Five Olive Mix (200g) with a use-by between 16/10/24 - 20/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Jumbo Olive Selection (200g) with a use-by between 9/10/24 - 27/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Pitted Olive Medley (180g) with a use-by between 9/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Stuffed Olive Mix (160g) with a use-by of 5/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Mediterranean Antipasto Mix (215g) with a use-by between 16/10/24-20/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Feta (150g) with a use-by between 10/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Stuffed Red Peppers (190g) with a use-by between 24/10/24 - 5/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes (200g) with a use-by between 10/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes (270g) with a use-by between 7/04/25 - 30/04/25
Woolworths brand Feta and Sundried Tomatoes (200g) with a use-by between 21/11/24 - 25/12/24
Woolworths brand Greek Mix (200g) with a use-by between 20/11/24 - 1/01/25
Woolworths brand Olive Selection (200g) with a use-by between 13/11/24 - 25/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Mediterranean Mix, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Italian Mix, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Feta & Sundried Tomatoes, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024

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93 days ago

Deirdre’s Cheese Puffs

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement … View more
Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement and still working. Plus, we’ve included the recipe to her cheese puffs which were gobbled up by our camera crew because they’re delicious!

Click read more for the full recipe.

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94 days ago

What's our best winter activities?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Yes, we love our backyards and think our town is pretty cool but what is there to do?

Imagine you were writing a list for visitors/tourists and want to show them the best that your town can offer in winter. What would you suggest?

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94 days ago

Feel your best self at Ryman

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Moving into a serviced apartment at Ryman means there’s less time spent cooking and cleaning, and more time for family and friends.

Feel safe and secure at a Ryman village, where beautiful gardens provide the backdrop for a host of on-site amenities.
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94 days ago

Special Children's Christmas Parties in Taranaki

Special Children's Christmas Parties

Special Children's Christmas Parties held their Taranaki event at TSB Stadium last weekend inviting over 800 special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food, and Christmas presents.

Special Children's Christmas Partieshave been organising these … View more
Special Children's Christmas Parties held their Taranaki event at TSB Stadium last weekend inviting over 800 special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food, and Christmas presents.

Special Children's Christmas Partieshave been organising these events for over 25 years across a number of main centers throughout New Zealand. Now, every year 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 Stuff Ltd, the publisher of the Taranaki Daily News.
To support this great initiative and discuss sponsorship packages, contact Aidan Belsham - aidan@scevents.co.nz
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96 days ago

The Waitara Railway Preservation Society require Train Guards

Wendy Richards from Volunteering New Plymouth

Would you like to be part of a successful, passionate team who keep the history vintage rail travel alive for future generations to experience.

Are you available 9.30am to 3pm Sundays or as required for Charter Trips.

If you are interested and would like to take the next step, please contact… View more
Would you like to be part of a successful, passionate team who keep the history vintage rail travel alive for future generations to experience.

Are you available 9.30am to 3pm Sundays or as required for Charter Trips.

If you are interested and would like to take the next step, please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on Ph: 06 758 8986; Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 or E: admin@vnp.nz.

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96 days ago

Poll: What's your sleep secret?

Beds4U New Plymouth

From winding down with calming music to sipping herbal tea, everyone has their own bedtime ritual. What's yours? Vote below and drop a comment, let's swap sleep secrets!
#sleeproutine

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What's your sleep secret?
  • 55.4% Relaxing with a Book
    55.4% Complete
  • 10.7% Unplugging from Screens
    10.7% Complete
  • 16.1% Listening to Music
    16.1% Complete
  • 17.9% Practicing Relaxation Techniques
    17.9% Complete
56 votes
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96 days ago

BIG JIMS GARDEN CENTRE - MASSIVE CAR PARK SALE - ON NOW!!

Liz from Waitara

𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 - 𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖! Open 8.30am - 5.00pm daily
OUR BEST EVER 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 is in full swing! and the bare-root bins are overflowing with gorgeous ORNAMENTAL & FRUIT TREES—just $25 each!
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𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 - 𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖! Open 8.30am - 5.00pm daily
OUR BEST EVER 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 is in full swing! and the bare-root bins are overflowing with gorgeous ORNAMENTAL & FRUIT TREES—just $25 each!
𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬:
🌱 COMPOST: 3 for $30
🌿 POTS: 30% OFF selected styles
🌼 PERENNIALS, NATIVES, STANDARDS, SUCCULENTS & more—up to 70% OFF!

Come on down to Big Jims Garden Centre, 1217 Devon Road, New Plymouth and stock up before it’s all gone! 🌟 Open Daily 8.30am - 5.00pm

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96 days ago

What's your favourite rhubarb recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious rhubarb recipes to feature in NZ Gardener. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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96 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made … View more
Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made right here in New Zealand.
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114 days ago

What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!

What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)

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97 days ago

Birthday Specials! Shop Instore and Win!

Kiwi Butcher

Hi Neighbours - It’s Stephen and the team here from The Kiwi Butcher Shop. The next two weeks is celebrating 21 years of serving you, our community and we invite you to come on in and celebrate instore with us!

We have some super low specials, Beef Mince $8.99kg/Saveloys $9.99kg/Pork Spare … View more
Hi Neighbours - It’s Stephen and the team here from The Kiwi Butcher Shop. The next two weeks is celebrating 21 years of serving you, our community and we invite you to come on in and celebrate instore with us!

We have some super low specials, Beef Mince $8.99kg/Saveloys $9.99kg/Pork Spare Ribs $9.99kg and over $4000 worth of giveaways and prizes for our customers when they shop instore, until 31 August. With personalised service and quality meats, come on in and see why we’re Taranaki’s Award-Winning Butchery.

Stephen Morrison
Owner - The Kiwi Butcher Shop
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