Merrilands, New Plymouth

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29 days ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 42.3% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    42.3% Complete
  • 57.1% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    57.1% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2156 votes
22 days ago

Win this brand new home!

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23 days ago

Maintaining independence as we age

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

As we age, mobility and health issues can affect daily routines and independence. It’s natural to want to step in when a loved one faces challenges with tasks they once managed easily. However, instead of taking over completely, finding a balance that offers support while still encouraging … View moreAs we age, mobility and health issues can affect daily routines and independence. It’s natural to want to step in when a loved one faces challenges with tasks they once managed easily. However, instead of taking over completely, finding a balance that offers support while still encouraging independence is key.

Chris Sinclair, Ryman's Community Liaison Leader, shares helpful tips for families and caregivers on how to promote independence and support overall wellbeing.

Click read more for the full article.

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23 days ago

Tomi Avery Piano Recital Lunchtime Concert, Wednesday 16th October

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

The next lunchtime concert at the Methodist Centre features an up-and-coming pianist, Tomi Avery. This is on Wednesday 16th October at 12.15pm.
Tomi's programme consists of Liszt's Rhapsody followed by the second movement from Beethoven's Sonata, Pathetique and lastly Chopin's … View more
The next lunchtime concert at the Methodist Centre features an up-and-coming pianist, Tomi Avery. This is on Wednesday 16th October at 12.15pm.
Tomi's programme consists of Liszt's Rhapsody followed by the second movement from Beethoven's Sonata, Pathetique and lastly Chopin's Ballade No.1 in G minor - a very exciting programme.
The performance will be videoed as part of his performance for scholarships exams and is also in preparation for the national piano concerto competition in Christchurch at the end of the year.
Koha appreciated.

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23 days ago

Wanting To Buy

Paul from Frankleigh Park

CB Radios.2x. Preferably SSB 40 Channels.(27 mhz) Phone or Message Paul.021 1418029

26 days ago

Toadstool table

Resene

It’s a lot of fun (and easy) to turn a terracotta plant pot and saucer into your very own toadstool table with Resene Poppy and Resene Alabaster paint.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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27 days ago

For Sale

Marie from Bell Block

Two (2) Innersprung Mattreses
Suitable Caravan,with 2 single beds
Bach or a Tiny Home
1.830mm - ( 6ft ) long
740mm - (2ftx5in) wide
180mm - (7in) deep

Phone 06 7550881

Negotiable

28 days ago

Hato Hone St John - Shocktober

Wendy Richards from Volunteering New Plymouth

Did you know that each year over 2000 people in Aotearoa / New Zealand will have a cardiac arrest outside hospital care, and 1 person in 10 survives. The chance of surviving is much higher when they receive immediate help.
St John as most of us know are responsible for our ambulance service, … View more
Did you know that each year over 2000 people in Aotearoa / New Zealand will have a cardiac arrest outside hospital care, and 1 person in 10 survives. The chance of surviving is much higher when they receive immediate help.
St John as most of us know are responsible for our ambulance service, however they are so much more than that; and today we are focusing on a service that some of us are aware of, but it is not as widely known as we would like and that there is a very important training which is FREE – This is a 1-hour session called 3 Steps for Life skills to save lives. It is very important that we all learn how we can be of help to those who we consider our community.
This month of October Hato Hone St John, for the third year in a row, are dedicating the entire month to educating as many kiwis as possible, across the motu, how to respond to someone having a cardiac arrest. They now name October Shocktober and will be out and about in the community offering education on 3 Steps for Life

You will find them at:
16th October at Mitre 10 Mega from 12 noon – 1pm
20th October at Seaside Market between 9am – 2pm
22nd October at St John Hall Hawera from 5.30pm
3 Steps for Life is designed to give all New Zealanders the confidence and awareness to take action when somebody suffers a cardiac arrest by:
1) Calling 111 – what to expect
2) Starting CPR - what to do and how you can start
3) Using an AED- (Automated External Defibrillator) -
This training session is so helpful and takes the mystery and uncertainty out of what needs to happen.
Justin, one of our Taranaki Community Educators talks with Marie and Graham on their Volly Voices show on Access Radio about how he works predominantly works in schools and how students are taught how to respond in an emergency. He works with year 1 – year 13; and from year 7 and up the CPR component is added. It is also interesting to learn from Justin about the other programmes that are available for our young ones – in total there are four different programmes delivered in schools.
Hato Hone St John New Plymouth offers full first Aid training locally too and if you are interested in joining one, Volunteering New Plymouth will be organising one in the near future so you can check with them about joining of one of their sessions or check St John online for their next available training.
Where can you learn more? If you are interested to learn more about Hato Hone St John, you can listen to:
Volly Voices live on Access Radio Taranaki 104.4fm on Sunday 13th October at 2pm when Justin chats about what is happening at St John and how they support the community and the training sessions they offer
This can also be listened to on the Monday 14th October on:
Spotify open.spotify.com...
Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com...
Access Radio website www.accessradiotaranaki.com...
Volunteering New Plymouth website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz...

Who can you contact? If you are curious to learn more about the 3 Steps for Life programme and how you can join a session being offered near you, or how you could join St John and / or how you could become a trained trainer to deliver the programme then contact Wendy (Monday to Thursday) at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986, Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 or Email: admin@vnp.nz.

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28 days ago

Got a legal question?

The team from Citizens Advice Bureau New Plymouth

Sometimes, the legal position on something might not be clear, or you might wonder whether someone has the legal right to do what they are doing. If you are unsure, you can contact CAB for free advice. We also run a legal clinic on Monday evenings, where you can have a short appointment with a … View moreSometimes, the legal position on something might not be clear, or you might wonder whether someone has the legal right to do what they are doing. If you are unsure, you can contact CAB for free advice. We also run a legal clinic on Monday evenings, where you can have a short appointment with a lawyer.

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28 days ago

6 x Lambs / sheep- Suffolk X

Malcom from Spotswood

Approximately 11/ 12 months old
5 ewes
1 weather
$150 each
Friendly lawn mowers 😃

Price: $150

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29 days ago

Bowen Therapy for injuries? Of course.

Annemarie from Holistic Health Taranaki

I love results like these!
The fascia release done with Bowen Therapy can be so effective after injuries.
It seems to reduce the recovery time, it seems to reduce the pain, and it gets people back at work, doing their best, in very little time.

Need some support with an old or recent injury … View more
I love results like these!
The fascia release done with Bowen Therapy can be so effective after injuries.
It seems to reduce the recovery time, it seems to reduce the pain, and it gets people back at work, doing their best, in very little time.

Need some support with an old or recent injury yourself? Reach out to discuss your situation, or book in at a time that suits.
holistic-health-taranaki.au4.cliniko.com...

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30 days ago

Duck Eggs

Charles from Hurworth

$7 per dozen delivered. 0272150118.

Price: $7

30 days ago

Changing the conversation around dementia

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, … View more
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.

Click read more for the full article.

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33 days ago

Lunchtime Concert, Janey Mackenzie & Fiona McCabe, Wed 9th October

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Janey MacKenzie will be presenting a concert at the Methodist Centre on Wednesday 9th October at 12.15pm. Janey well known in Wellington as a singer, teacher and pianist has relocated to New Plymouth. She will be accompanied by another Wellington Icon, Fiona McCabe, both as singer and also solo … View moreJaney MacKenzie will be presenting a concert at the Methodist Centre on Wednesday 9th October at 12.15pm. Janey well known in Wellington as a singer, teacher and pianist has relocated to New Plymouth. She will be accompanied by another Wellington Icon, Fiona McCabe, both as singer and also solo pianist.
Their programme will be a couple of Handel Arias, several gorgeous French chansons and piano solo and some classic show songs to finish.

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35 days ago

Taranaki Caledonian Pipe Band.

Stu from Westown

We are looking for new members either have played or want to learn the bagpipes or drums. We have a learners group starting on Wednesday 16th October at Lynmouth Park pavilion at 7pm. Will look forward to seeing you there. Check out our FB page

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