Hillsborough - Lepperton, New Plymouth

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

127 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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127 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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127 days ago

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

Liz from Waitara

๐‚๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐‘๐Š ๐’๐€๐‹๐„ - ๐Ž๐ ๐๐Ž๐–! Open 8.30am - 5.00pm daily
OUR BEST EVER ๐‚๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐‘๐Š ๐’๐€๐‹๐„ is in full swing! and the bare-root bins are overflowing with gorgeous ORNAMENTAL & FRUIT TREESโ€”just $25 each!
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๐‚๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐‘๐Š ๐’๐€๐‹๐„ - ๐Ž๐ ๐๐Ž๐–! Open 8.30am - 5.00pm daily
OUR BEST EVER ๐‚๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐‘๐Š ๐’๐€๐‹๐„ is in full swing! and the bare-root bins are overflowing with gorgeous ORNAMENTAL & FRUIT TREESโ€”just $25 each!
๐ƒ๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ๐ž ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ:
๐ŸŒฑ COMPOST: 3 for $30
๐ŸŒฟ POTS: 30% OFF selected styles
๐ŸŒผ PERENNIALS, NATIVES, STANDARDS, SUCCULENTS & moreโ€”up to 70% OFF!

Come on down to Big Jims Garden Centre, 1217 Devon Road, New Plymouth and stock up before itโ€™s all gone! ๐ŸŒŸ Open Daily 8.30am - 5.00pm

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128 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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128 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Reseneโ€™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 Reseneโ€™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.
Find out more

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145 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!

Whatโ€™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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129 days ago

Birthday Specials! Shop Instore and Win!

Kiwi Butcher

Hi Neighbours - Itโ€™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 - Itโ€™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 weโ€™re Taranakiโ€™s Award-Winning Butchery.

Stephen Morrison
Owner - The Kiwi Butcher Shop
Find out more

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129 days ago

Holden HRTJacket

Lance from Bell Block

Size M large fitting I'm Xl and it fits me never been worn.

Price: $100

131 days ago

Poll: Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To prevent further youth crime, the government has proposed stays at military-style camps for up to 12 months for young offenders. Do you think the camps will be successful in rehabilitating youth who commit crimes?

Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?
  • 71.1% Yes
    71.1% Complete
  • 28.1% No
    28.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
1976 votes
130 days ago

gutter cleaning

Stefanie from Merrilands

needing a gutter cleaned in hurdon.
2 stories so long ladder required or extension hose.
not a big job... 8m long.
Any recommendations please?

131 days ago

Elixir Catering - for all your catering needs

Elixir Cafe

With an all consuming passion for excellence in food and fresh ingredients our skilled team of trained chefs now bring you a large range of catering options.

Our large kitchen is designed specifically to provide catering for workplace morning tea shouts to large private events. Deliveries … View more
With an all consuming passion for excellence in food and fresh ingredients our skilled team of trained chefs now bring you a large range of catering options.

Our large kitchen is designed specifically to provide catering for workplace morning tea shouts to large private events. Deliveries available.

We cater for all dietary requirements and tastes. We want to take the hassle out of hosting a party or organising an event. Let us do all the work.
Find out more

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131 days ago

Keep The Doctor Away With The Good Night Sleep

Beds4U New Plymouth

It is officially that time of the year when we need to be cautious about the flu in the air. Many people who are extremely sensitive and catch flu very easily. Even when they make sure that they get their room or even the entire house disinfected.

There is one very tiny thing which many people … View more
It is officially that time of the year when we need to be cautious about the flu in the air. Many people who are extremely sensitive and catch flu very easily. Even when they make sure that they get their room or even the entire house disinfected.

There is one very tiny thing which many people miss out and are not even aware of. You would be surprised to know that not sleeping well deeply affects the immune system, metabolism, reflexes and many other natural processes inside the body. Sleeping well is essential not just for the season of flu, but it should be done throughout the year.


Your bodyโ€™s immune system gets stronger with this very simple yet very effective habit. A healthy immune system allows you to freely enjoy and do the things that you cherish and that too without an age bar. Even if you have crossed your 70โ€™s and have a strong immune system, you can even expect your body to allow you to do a hardcore workout on a daily basis and for this, all you need to do is, get ample sleep.

Here are some examples and theories which tell us how sleep is so important for a healthy immune system

1. Lack of sleep affects your immune system.

The immune system has multiple processes, and thus it is very complex. There are various cells present in our body, and the white blood cells are responsible for fighting the diseases or keeping the immunity strong. Another type of the white blood cells are T-cells which are mostly focused on destroying the viruses and the bacteria.

The scientists have found through research and study that if you are not sleeping well, the amount of the T-cells can tremendously decrease. With the lack of T-cells, the defence mechanism of the body slows down, and the flu and other viruses can easily infect you.

When you are not getting enough sleep that your body needs, the inflammatory cytokines which are another kind of cells in our body, start increasing.

Although the increase of these cells leads to damage of tissues to a certain level only, it does enough damage which adds to the lack of T-cells and then makes the body very weak and it is eventually succumbed by the flu and other diseases.

2. Lack of sleep can also reduce the response to the fever

Surely nobody likes to have a fever as it a very miserable and uncomfortable feeling, but what we do not know is that fever is also a trick played by the immune system. The extra heat of the body during a fever kills the germs and viruses infecting the body.

When you have a fever, you must have noticed that while you are asleep, your body temperature is higher. This shows that while your body is in the rest mode, the immunity will be stronger. The body takes the advantage of being in no motion, and the disease-fighting cells will get more charged up to fight the against the infection.

When you are not well, it becomes more important to get a sound sleep. This helps your body to get well faster and become strong to fight against any other infections.

3. Extra sleep will not help your immune system

If you are taking the right amount of rest (nine to ten hours of sleep for kids and teens, and seven to eight hours for the grown-ups), you can expect to have a healthy immune system.

Just like all other good habits, an excess of sleep is also not so good. You also need to have healthy habits along with sound sleep. Like working late night and then sleeping till afternoon can also be bad for you. Best thing is to sleep early, have your meals at routine intervals, and also give some workout to your body.

Sometimes it is even your mattress which you should consider replacing if you are not able to sleep for at least 7 hours in one stretch. An uncomfortable mattress can give you a body ache and a bad posture in the long run. If you need help in finding the right mattress for yourself, do consider having a word with your friends at Beds4U. At Beds4U we can assure you that you will be able to find the right mattress for a comfortable sleep. Stop by today to find the perfect mattress for you!

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156 days ago

Show us your winter craft or DIY projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.

Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may … View more
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.

Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!

131 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your communityโ€™s love of dance!

Whether itโ€™s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet โ€“ if youโ€™re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your communityโ€™s love of dance!

Whether itโ€™s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet โ€“ if youโ€™re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Click read more to apply!

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132 days ago

whitebait scoop net for sale

Lin from Bell Block

large net in very good condition.
approx 4 mtrs circumference.
pickup bell block
ph 027 3330503

Price: $110

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