Merrilands, New Plymouth

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Seen anything suspicious lately?

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1589 days ago

U3A

Hamish from Hurworth

There will be no General Meeting this month but we are looking forward to our first post lock down meeting on
July 8 - 1.30 at the Brooklands church Bideford st.
New members are welcome!

1589 days ago

Neighbourly move leads to NZ travel opportunities!

Carole Garnham from Go4iT Travel - Carole Garnham

Go4iT Travel in conjunction with Innovative Travel has a new series of New Zealand coach tours, targeted at the 45-plus age group, in collaboration with inbound specialist Terra Nova, launching under the Inspired NZ label. Innovative Travel managing director, Robyn Galloway, says these new tours … View moreGo4iT Travel in conjunction with Innovative Travel has a new series of New Zealand coach tours, targeted at the 45-plus age group, in collaboration with inbound specialist Terra Nova, launching under the Inspired NZ label. Innovative Travel managing director, Robyn Galloway, says these new tours have come about literally by neighbourly collaboration and are a positive example of how companies can come together to face new challenges. Each tour is guaranteed to depart with a minimum of six clients. ‘Some travellers are feeling fearful and some have lost their confidence to travel. This is a way to get on the road again. We expect demand from couples, friends and solo travellers.’ Galloway says she expects the Winterless North, with the first tour departing Auckland on 16 August, priced from $1,580 ex Auckland share twin, to have great appeal to the domestic market, and to those seeking slightly warmer weather. Highlights include Paihia and Cape Reinga, Puketi Kauri Forest, Waitangi Treaty Grounds and a cruise to the Brett Peninsula. The six-day West Coast Wonder, first Neighbourly move leads to NZ opportunities for Go4iT travel to offer tours departing on 1 November, ex Christchurch which has more of a scenic focus, with visits to Hanmer Springs, Greymouth and Fox Glacier before returning to Christchurch. A helicopter flight over Fox Glacier is included in the tour price. Christchurch, Queenstown and the Lupins, a seven-day tour ex Christchurch, first departs on 21 November. ‘It is great to have the opportunity for New Zealander to comfortably see their onw country". If keen to book or have more information provided please support me as a local travel broker Carole from Go4it Travel, part of the Travel Brokers, Helloworld Group.

1589 days ago
1590 days ago

While we cannot uninstall 2020, we sure can reboot the system!

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

Give us a call to set up an obligation-free, cost-free curriculum evaluation so that we can get the year back on track for your children.

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1591 days ago

Cape Egmont Virtual Half Marathon 2020

Nicky from Frankleigh Park

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE CAPE EGMONT VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON 2020!!!

YOU CAN RUN/WALK ANYTIME ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, EVEN WITH YOUR DOG BETWEEN THE FIRST OF JULY TO THE 31ST OF JULY.



There will be random spot prizes and every participant who successfully uploads their completed time and … View more
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE CAPE EGMONT VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON 2020!!!

YOU CAN RUN/WALK ANYTIME ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, EVEN WITH YOUR DOG BETWEEN THE FIRST OF JULY TO THE 31ST OF JULY.



There will be random spot prizes and every participant who successfully uploads their completed time and distance will receive a medal. To enter click on the link below or via our website. With your help, we can make a huge difference to the lives of those in our province affected by cancer. Thank you for your patience. And we hope to see your entry soon.!



2020capeegmontvirtual.eventdesq.com...

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1603 days ago

COVID statistics

Len from Hillsborough - Lepperton

I thought it might be reassuring to share some of the data around Covid risk that we don't seem to see in the news. While it is undoubtedly a serious health concern for some at the moment, it is also important to keep the risk in perspective for the sake of personal mental health wellbeing. … View moreI thought it might be reassuring to share some of the data around Covid risk that we don't seem to see in the news. While it is undoubtedly a serious health concern for some at the moment, it is also important to keep the risk in perspective for the sake of personal mental health wellbeing. Despite what seems to make the news, we are very unlikely to die from this virus, or even show serious to critical symptoms. The following link is the raw data on country statistics comparing testing rates, case fatality rates, recovery rates for the 5 million reported cases so far www.worldometers.info... . You can see how NZ ranks globally on these metrics (somewhere in the middle of 215 countries for most measures). The data focuses on reported cases, which as the following link explains, overestimates frequency for the worst case outcomes. The link goes to the Oxford University Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (do your own research on how credible you think they are) which analyses the case data, and uses health records and studies on what was known about SARS/ MERS/ Swine flu to estimate what the Infection Fatality Rate (IFR) for Covid-19 is likely to be (as opposed to the less reliable Case Fatality Rate (CFR)) www.cebm.net... . Draw your own conclusions but these sites show either factual information or use data science to provide a risk profile. In summary the estimated IFR for Covid is between 0.1% to 0.41% (i.e. chance of survival 99.6-99.9% for person selected at random). While this is also age dependent, the estimated IFR for otherwise healthy 70+ age group is still likely less than 1%. Some interesting points also made about selection bias, and coding of cases and outcomes that skew the reported results.

1592 days ago

NZ's secret treehouse escape

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Who knew this fairytale treehouse was just 10 minutes from Whangārei?

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1594 days ago

Moturoa intersection up-grade

Charles from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Good to see this work progressing well but I remain concerned that there is no decision on new speed limit. Apparently now part of national exercise. Recommended new limit is 30kph. Looking again at speed limits around Moturoa and noting the numerous schools, kindergartens, shops plus poor road … View moreGood to see this work progressing well but I remain concerned that there is no decision on new speed limit. Apparently now part of national exercise. Recommended new limit is 30kph. Looking again at speed limits around Moturoa and noting the numerous schools, kindergartens, shops plus poor road alignment perhaps this should be extended from Bonithon Avenue to Bayly Road. What do you think?

1592 days ago

Whatever After #9 - Genie in a bottle

Francis from Inglewood

Brand new Condition
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Can be delivered to anywhere in NZ for the cost of postage.

Price: $8

1592 days ago

Whatever After #7 - Beauty Queen

Francis from Inglewood

In good condition
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Can be delivered to anywhere in NZ for the cost of postage.

Price: $8

1592 days ago

Whatever After #3 - Bad Hair Day

Francis from Inglewood

In good condition
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Can be delivered to anywhere in NZ for the cost of postage.

Price: $8

1593 days ago

Just what you need, right nearby

Four Square

Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just … View more
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
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1594 days ago

Reduce your home-office energy bills

EECA

With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash.
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