Merrilands, New Plymouth

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2244 days ago

Octopus wanted !

Graeme from Strandon

My son is looking for a small (live) octopus (perhaps up to 30cm in size) for a specially built marine tank that is now all set up.
We have been told that there are small ones in the rock pools next to the swimming pool but we have been unable to find any.
Pet shops can't sell them as they… View more
My son is looking for a small (live) octopus (perhaps up to 30cm in size) for a specially built marine tank that is now all set up.
We have been told that there are small ones in the rock pools next to the swimming pool but we have been unable to find any.
Pet shops can't sell them as they are classes a 'food' and a specific licence is needed. Fish shops sell them but they tend to be frozen and not much good as a pet in this condition.
Any suggestions would be most welcome on where we could get one from.

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2245 days ago

Keeping you and your money safe - October seminar series

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

ASB Bank and Age Concern New Zealand have partnered to run free “Keeping you and your money safe” seminars during October. We will be discussing issues around financial abuse, scams and online safety with time to ask questions and join us for refreshments.

So why not get some friends … View more
ASB Bank and Age Concern New Zealand have partnered to run free “Keeping you and your money safe” seminars during October. We will be discussing issues around financial abuse, scams and online safety with time to ask questions and join us for refreshments.

So why not get some friends together and come along - We would love to see you there! Please register at the seminar nearest to you

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2245 days ago

Plan ahead and stay safe on our roads

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police and the NZ Transport Agency are asking everybody traveling these school holidays to plan ahead, take regular breaks, and stay safe on our roads.

During five days over the school holidays last year, 6-10 October 2017, 15 lives were lost on our roads. The total deaths for the whole month … View more
Police and the NZ Transport Agency are asking everybody traveling these school holidays to plan ahead, take regular breaks, and stay safe on our roads.

During five days over the school holidays last year, 6-10 October 2017, 15 lives were lost on our roads. The total deaths for the whole month was 32. “If the same thing happens this year, we are going to have 32 people die in October. Who is it going to be, you, a member of your family, a friend, or one of your colleagues?” says Sandra Venables, Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing.

NZ Transport Agency acting Director Safety and Environment Lisa Rossiter agrees. “If you’re going away with your family these school holidays, ensure you are well rested before you set off, and ensure your focus is driving safely on the roads.

“Watch your speed and following distances, make sure you’re driving fresh and alert, don’t get distracted by the kids in the back or by your phone, and make sure everyone is wearing their seatbelt"

Read the full message on the NZ Police website here.
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