Westown, New Plymouth

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847 days ago

Old Time Hymn Singing

Jean Bennetts from New Plymouth Corps - The Salvation Army

Sunday 7 August at 2pm in Knox Church Community Centre, 17 Grey Street, Waitara.
All welcome to join us in singing some well-known Old Time Hymns (followed by a cuppa and catch-up).
Love to hear your voice, and meet you!

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855 days ago

Foreign language books at NPDC library.

Charles from Lynmouth - Moturoa

It has recently come to my knowledge that one set of foreign language books has been or is being removed from our NPDC Library. Perhaps there was little demand but I am unaware this was the case. I wonder if anybody else has come across any other foreign language books being removed. There is a … View moreIt has recently come to my knowledge that one set of foreign language books has been or is being removed from our NPDC Library. Perhaps there was little demand but I am unaware this was the case. I wonder if anybody else has come across any other foreign language books being removed. There is a diverse range of ethnicities in New Plymouth now so should we not be trying to cater for these people who no doubt pay their rates like everybody else.

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849 days ago

Beekeeping for beginners

Chris from Hurworth

Starts Monday 1st at 7pm at the West Baptist Church Hall.
Come along and see if this is for you.
Feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200 for any answers you want

849 days ago

Re-energise your morning with the Sunday Star-Times

Mags4gifts

Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.

Subscribe at mags4gifts.co.nz/antipodes Terms and Conditions apply.
Find out more

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849 days ago

Fence and trellis

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

It’s easy to give an old fence and trellis a new lease of life with Resene Waterborne Woodsman.

Find out how to create your own.

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850 days ago

Learning to read

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

There's more to reading than learning to read. If you're struggling to get your child into reading, visit us in our centre and ask for tips and a recommended reading list for your child! ?

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850 days ago

Beat the Rising Fuel Prices & Go Electric!

ED Bikes

Treat yourself to a New Electric Bike from EDBIKES your local Electric Bike Specialist. Call & Collect or Free Delivery.

26” City Commuter Bike Only $2100!

Large Range of Bikes to Choose From City Bikes & Scooters
E-bike Sales, Service, Ebike Conversions, Accessories.

Rob … View more
Treat yourself to a New Electric Bike from EDBIKES your local Electric Bike Specialist. Call & Collect or Free Delivery.

26” City Commuter Bike Only $2100!

Large Range of Bikes to Choose From City Bikes & Scooters
E-bike Sales, Service, Ebike Conversions, Accessories.

Rob Edhouse: 0276287111 Email: rob@edbikes.co.nz
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852 days ago

security camera

Stefanie from Merrilands

Help!
I need somebody.
Not just anybody.
Help needed.
I’ve bought a wireless security camera and I can’t get it to connect to wifi.
I tried for 2 hours….rang my internet provider…..another hour.
Still can’t get it connected.
I’ve loaded the app onto my iPad so it’s not on a
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Help!
I need somebody.
Not just anybody.
Help needed.
I’ve bought a wireless security camera and I can’t get it to connect to wifi.
I tried for 2 hours….rang my internet provider…..another hour.
Still can’t get it connected.
I’ve loaded the app onto my iPad so it’s not on a
microsoft device or a phone.
If you can help please ring me on 0211572238.
Happy to pay if you’re able to get this connected for me.

851 days ago

Bake week

Kirsti Ward from Red Cross Shop New Plymouth

There is nothing like beautiful home made baking, and here at New Plymouth Red Cross 18 Gover St we have just what you need to get you started from utensils, recipe books, bowls, plates, measuring cups and much more at bargain prices, we look forward to seeing you soon.

Negotiable

852 days ago

Poll: VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!

Resene

It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

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It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.

Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!

VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!
  • 8.4% 1) Storage cabinet (Christine Olson, Carterton District)
    8.4% Complete
  • 19.1% 2) Bench Seat (Mary McRae, Hauraki)
    19.1% Complete
  • 4.4% 3) Modern Tech Desk (Julie Cronin, Havelock North)
    4.4% Complete
  • 9.7% 4) Alice in Wonderland table (Lynda Cree, Halswell)
    9.7% Complete
  • 17.3% 5) Terracotta Steps (Angie Farrow, Hokowhitu)
    17.3% Complete
  • 7.1% 6) Drinks cabinet / piano bar (Maurice van Liempd, Whakatane District)
    7.1% Complete
  • 4.8% 7) Garden feature (Marjanna Jones, Henderson)
    4.8% Complete
  • 2.2% 8) Spacerocket lamp (Jen Asquith, Nelson South)
    2.2% Complete
  • 25.1% 9) Paintbrush art (Bonnie Stretton, Motueka)
    25.1% Complete
  • 2% 10) Writing Desk (Steve Nicholson, Brookfield)
    2% Complete
1951 votes
852 days ago

Homed Taranaki- Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Taranaki

Our House of the Week this week is an award winning home, it's spacious, warm and incredibly private. For sale through Marty Suchy from Harcourts. Read more about it on page 3 of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Taranaki to find agents who are actively marketing… View more
Our House of the Week this week is an award winning home, it's spacious, warm and incredibly private. For sale through Marty Suchy from Harcourts. Read more about it on page 3 of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Taranaki to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Taranaki.

Distribution & Delivery:
- 15,140 copies delivered every Saturday inside select copies of the Taranaki Daily News.

For more information:
- Please ask your agent to contact Chantelle Sadowski on 027 311 2350 or chantelle.sadowski@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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853 days ago

Beginner Beekeeping

Chris from Hurworth

Hi Everyone. The Taranaki Beekeepers Beginners Course starts next Monday, 1st August, at the West Baptist Church Hall on South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm.
This course, and associated opportunities for hands on working with bees, will give you a good knowledge of how to manage and keep … View more
Hi Everyone. The Taranaki Beekeepers Beginners Course starts next Monday, 1st August, at the West Baptist Church Hall on South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm.
This course, and associated opportunities for hands on working with bees, will give you a good knowledge of how to manage and keep bees.
The course is free with the expectation that you will join the Bee Club, $30 membership per year.
The course is approximately two hours on the first Monday evening of each month from now until Christmas; and we also provide practical handling/ demonstration of bees approximately twice a month on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing insects.
For any further information feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.

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857 days ago

See the a local body politician is doing the job of our MP again.

Charles from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Perhaps he should stand for Parliament for New Plymouth. Would be a nice change to have somebody who is prepared to voice the concerns of the locals.
Good on him for stating the obvious regarding our roads but it is only what Neighbourly respondents have known and stated for years. If he gets … View more
Perhaps he should stand for Parliament for New Plymouth. Would be a nice change to have somebody who is prepared to voice the concerns of the locals.
Good on him for stating the obvious regarding our roads but it is only what Neighbourly respondents have known and stated for years. If he gets some traction that would be great.

854 days ago

Reading Tip #5

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

Make a calm, comfortable place for your family to relax and read independently - or together ?‍?‍?‍??

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854 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
Find out more

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