Strandon, New Plymouth

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107 days ago

Want to put your fruit and veges to good use?

NZ Gardener

Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll … View more
Is your garden producing more fruit and veg than you know what to do with? Or are you simply wanting to add more to your cooking? NZ Gardener has teamed up with Upstart Press this August with a great subscription offer to help you out!

Subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years and you’ll receive the Abundance plant-based recipe book by Anna Valentine. Abundance offers over 100 recipes that are filling, healthy and packed with flavour, plus enjoy your monthly dose of NZ Gardener magazine - the perfect combo. T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ Gardener
Find out more

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107 days ago

Natural gemstone rings - brand new - price range 60-80

Daks from Bell Block

Natural ruby sterling silver
Natural amethyst sterling silver
Natural rose quartz sterling silver
Natural Turquoise
Natural double emerald

Price: $60

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107 days ago

Aged Care Employee Day

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest … View more
August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest Rutherford Special Care team, it was working the night shift as it was the perfect job to manage while she raised her children as a single mum.

Click read more for the full story.

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119 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69.2% Yes, always ask
    69.2% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2789 votes
109 days ago

AGM 2024

The team from Citizens Advice Bureau New Plymouth

The Board of Citizens Advice Bureau New Plymouth invite you to their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 21 August 2024. This is at 12:15 to 1:45pm at Community House, 32 Leach Street, New Plymouth.
Our guest speaker is Dan Radcliffe, local entrepreneur and founder of International Volunteer HQ … View more
The Board of Citizens Advice Bureau New Plymouth invite you to their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 21 August 2024. This is at 12:15 to 1:45pm at Community House, 32 Leach Street, New Plymouth.
Our guest speaker is Dan Radcliffe, local entrepreneur and founder of International Volunteer HQ and of Shining Peak Brewing.
Please RSVP by 14 August via email or 06 758 9542.
All interested persons are welcome.

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109 days ago

Outboard motor

Bruce from Bell Block

2022 Mercury 6HP 2 stroke short shaft with 10 litre fuel tank
15 hours running excellent condition

Price: $950

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109 days ago

Have you heard of The Head Office??

Wendy Richards from Volunteering New Plymouth

The Taranaki Gifted Community (TGC) Trust is a registered charity, established in 2014, by a group of principals, teachers and parents who shared concern and passion for the learning needs of exceptional children.
It is their vision to enable neurodiverse potential.

It is their mission to be … View more
The Taranaki Gifted Community (TGC) Trust is a registered charity, established in 2014, by a group of principals, teachers and parents who shared concern and passion for the learning needs of exceptional children.
It is their vision to enable neurodiverse potential.

It is their mission to be a community of people that holistically nurtures neurodiverse children and their whanau, so they grow to be well balanced adults empowered by their potential.

From very humble beginnings in 2014, with only a handful of students and a half-day programme, they teamed up with the New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education (NZCGE) a year later. This partnership allowed them to offer the nationwide MindPlus programme in our region. More importantly they established strong ties with local primary and intermediate schools to ensure the best possible support for the students, consistent cooperation and flow of information.

In 2020 they decided to develop their own curriculum and programme - The Head Office. It is tailored towards the needs of our Taranaki community, giving the flexibility to respond to student interests, needs and local requirements even more.
The aim is to deliver in-depth intellectual and creative learning so that our students flourish as well-balanced individuals. Students come together, with a specialized teacher, one day a week in small classes.

In 2022 they took up the challenge to expand their services to support students with dyslexia. They ran a Pilot Programme for 6 months with a group of selected students and after its successful completion they now offer Project D to Taranaki students. Project D is a strength-based programme supporting the well-being and creative thinking of learners with dyslexia to increase academic engagement and success.

Where can you learn more?
If you are interested to learn more about the work of The Head Office programme, listen to Volly Voices on Access Radio 104.4fm on Sunday August 4th, at 2pm or Sunday August 11th at 2pm when Katja chats about what is happening on their programmes and how they support the school communities throughout Taranaki, and these young people to thrive and what is involved and where their programme locations are.

This can also be listened to from Monday August 5th 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 curious to learn more about The Head Office and /or you are interested in becoming a volunteer with this great programme, please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on Ph: 06 758 8986; E: admin@vnp.nz or Ph / Text: 022 571 4228 to take the next step

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110 days ago

THIS HAS BEEN TAKEN!! FREE - single mattress

Michelle from Merrilands

Single mattress, in great condition. Txt or call 021 1554854.

Free

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110 days ago

Macpac Kids’ Spree Ski Jacket - Sz 14

Donna from Merrilands

Macpac Kids’ Spree Ski
Jacket

Size 14

This is a fantastic jacket and it’s still in excellent condition. My son has outgrown it.

Full price is $279.99 but it's currently on sale for $240.

Pick up Merrilands, New Plymouth

Price: $90

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110 days ago

Central Football Taranaki FTC (Reps) Jacket - Sz 14

Donna from Merrilands

Central Football Taranaki FTC (Reps) Jacket

Size 14

Fantastic condition.

Pick up Merrilands, New Plymouth

Price: $20

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128 days ago

CHOKOS

Carolyn from Whalers Gate

ANY CHOKOS STILL AVAILABLE TO BUY PLEASE?
PLEASE CONTACT 0273183943

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112 days ago

Beekeeping for Beginners

Chris from Hurworth

Taranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their … View moreTaranaki Beekeepers are starting their beginner beekeeper course on Monday 5th August at the West Baptist Church Hall, 144 South Rd NP, 7pm. The course follows through the beekeeping season with a meeting on the first Monday of each month and the opportunity to get hands on with bees in their hives, fortnightly, on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, weather dependent. This course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member, ($30 per year). For more details feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.

112 days ago

Step it up!

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

A splash of Resene red transforms a rumpty old ladder into a handy stool or nifty shelves.

Find out how to repurpose your old ladder.

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113 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell… View more
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our colourful spot prizes.
Find out more

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113 days ago

BEWARE: Scammers impersonating Police taking advantage of vulnerable, older people

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial … View more
Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial information from you.

People have been directed to go to the bank and withdraw money for evidence of the scam.
This is a scam – no legitimate Police officer will ever ask you to hand over money for any reason.

Overnight we have had five instances of this being reported, people need to be vigilant.
Enquiries into reports of scams of a similar nature received last week remain ongoing.

We appreciate these scammers are convincing, but New Zealand Police will never contact you and ask you to withdraw money. New Zealand Police will also never contact people seeking their banking details, card numbers, PIN or passwords.

Older members of our community are being targeted and Police urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives to make them aware this activity is a scam.

There are instances where legitimate Police officers will contact you as part of their duties.

Remember:
• Police will never ask for details about your bank cards, PIN or passwords over the phone.
• Trust your instincts.
• If something doesn't feel right, or is too good to be true, it probably is.
• If you are uncertain, ask for the officer’s details.
• Hang up, contact 105 and request the officer to contact you.
• Police aren’t in the business of offering prize money.

If you are in the unfortunate position of being a victim of a scam, please report the matter to Police.

Take the chance to upskill yourself on scam awareness, check for further information on the Netsafe website: netsafe.org.nz...

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