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Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
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 moreAre 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!
Next weeks lunchtime concert at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church) has a double billing. The winning group from the recent Taranaki Chamber music Contest, Vasterny Trio, will perform. Next week this group travel to the Regional Chamber Music Finals in Auckland. The group comprises … View moreNext weeks lunchtime concert at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church) has a double billing. The winning group from the recent Taranaki Chamber music Contest, Vasterny Trio, will perform. Next week this group travel to the Regional Chamber Music Finals in Auckland. The group comprises Varya Kern (flute), Nancy Yu (flute) and Aster Danenhauer (piano).
Hazel Simes, now studying at the University of Otago will sing some songs from musical theater and also perform on her flute.
This should be a memorable concert. Koha appreciated.
Free flu vaccinations are being offered to all people aged over 9 years of age at the NP vaccine hub at 109 Powderham St in New Plymouth (where you may have had your covid vaxs). No special criteria needed. Open 7 days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9am - 4.30pm. Thursday … View moreFree flu vaccinations are being offered to all people aged over 9 years of age at the NP vaccine hub at 109 Powderham St in New Plymouth (where you may have had your covid vaxs). No special criteria needed. Open 7 days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9am - 4.30pm. Thursday and Sunday 12md - 7.30 pm.
Dear neighbours,
You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!
There is little doubt that climate change is becoming a real threat. Just see the programmes on TV t. NZ likes to think it is doing its part but I have grave doubts about that. Come on neighbours give us your thoughts. A good start would be to set realistic targets. 2030 or 2050 is head in the … View moreThere is little doubt that climate change is becoming a real threat. Just see the programmes on TV t. NZ likes to think it is doing its part but I have grave doubts about that. Come on neighbours give us your thoughts. A good start would be to set realistic targets. 2030 or 2050 is head in the cloud stuff.
Want to give something back to your community? How about volunteering with Victim Support? We’re recruiting new volunteers in your neighbourhood now.
Volunteer Support Workers come from all walks of life, just like those who need our help. They make an incredible difference by providing … View moreWant to give something back to your community? How about volunteering with Victim Support? We’re recruiting new volunteers in your neighbourhood now.
Volunteer Support Workers come from all walks of life, just like those who need our help. They make an incredible difference by providing support and information for people affected by crime and trauma. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and support from our locally based staff.
Check out our website for more information or call us on 0800 volunteer - 0800 86 58 68.
Our House of the Week this week is a spacious easy-care family home with five bedrooms and two living areas. For sale through Gisella Sklenars from Property Brokers. You can read more about this light-filled brick home on page 3 in this weeks edition of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your… View moreOur House of the Week this week is a spacious easy-care family home with five bedrooms and two living areas. For sale through Gisella Sklenars from Property Brokers. You can read more about this light-filled brick home on page 3 in this weeks edition 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.
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Sorry but I see the usual high expectation has been set once again. Not only is 2030-2050 ok for our urgent climate change action but the new education target is only 70% of children to attend school. Is it any wonder things are going backwards. I know we have covid but surely the target should be … View moreSorry but I see the usual high expectation has been set once again. Not only is 2030-2050 ok for our urgent climate change action but the new education target is only 70% of children to attend school. Is it any wonder things are going backwards. I know we have covid but surely the target should be 100%.
I see the Council have decided to again try to stop the boy racers. I agree their activities are undesirable but boys will be boys as the saying goes. You will never get them all to comply but would a Taranaki racing circuit help. Many other areas have them. Taranaki has always had a strong motor … View moreI see the Council have decided to again try to stop the boy racers. I agree their activities are undesirable but boys will be boys as the saying goes. You will never get them all to comply but would a Taranaki racing circuit help. Many other areas have them. Taranaki has always had a strong motor racing heritage in terms of facilities but mainly revolved around speedway. The main exception is the North Taranaki Kart Club and its adjoining jet sprint circuit. Lake Rotomanu is also great for limited water activities as is the Tasman Sea. I believe Taranaki has lots of Fat Cats so come on guys and girls. What about a facility like Hampton Downs with a lake in the middle. This would provide for the boy and girl racers plus a water sports facility which has always been lacking. I could see many activities being incorporated in addition to pure motor racing such as a skid pad, rowing, canoe racing, water skiing, swimming to help keep are people active and healthy. What about one of our rich but public spirited farmers giving the community one of their farms - what a great start that would be. Also likely to encourage outside interest/finance. With say 100 acres we would have enough to provide a whole multi-sports facility. The racecourse is always going to be a compromise. We need to start afresh. An added bonus is another potential supply of water. Come on Taranaki - you can do it.
Regards Charles Le Breton
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This may appeal to your sense of humour.
My contribution to climate change and the promotion of electric cars - race slot cars.
I am now into my 7th decade since I starting to race these little projectiles but It is as much fun today as it was when I first experienced the sport back about … View moreThis may appeal to your sense of humour.
My contribution to climate change and the promotion of electric cars - race slot cars.
I am now into my 7th decade since I starting to race these little projectiles but It is as much fun today as it was when I first experienced the sport back about 1960. As a non-contact sport it is very ACC friendly.
They use no petrol except to get to events, provide endless hours of fun whether you are retired or not, encourage innovation and construction skills and get people off those dreaded video things.
Recently one grandfather brought his grandson along to try racing for that very reason.
As a retirement activity, while not as energy intensive as table tennis for example; they keep you occupied, intouch with a great group of like-minded people as well as keeping your body and mind in good condition.
They also promote the electric car revolution although that may be stretching things a bit. You only need to look at the media however to see that electric powered racing is taking off across the world.
Hope this at least gives you a laugh. I attach a photo of my just completed project prepared for a proxy event in Australia. Also one of the full sized but far less environment friendly vehicle.
Regards Charles Le Breton
Dear Madam/Sir
As an animal owner and client of Paws & Claws Kennels and Cattery in Egmont Village, I was concerned to hear some Vet Clinics in Taranaki are considering outsourcing their animal cremation needs to a company in the Hawkes Bay.
Paws & Claws have been serving animal … View moreDear Madam/Sir
As an animal owner and client of Paws & Claws Kennels and Cattery in Egmont Village, I was concerned to hear some Vet Clinics in Taranaki are considering outsourcing their animal cremation needs to a company in the Hawkes Bay.
Paws & Claws have been serving animal owners here for the past seven years with boarding, daycare and funeral services. Bill and Tracey are valued members of the Egmont Village community, they are genuine animal lovers and have made a substantial investment into their family business over this time. They have remodelled and improved their facility, employing local tradespeople extensively, and are currently in the process of installing a state of the art furnace to service the needs of their local community.
In this Covid environment when we are all trying to do our bit to support each other, shop local, use local services, appreciate our local people, it seems irrational to even consider such an environmentally irresponsible option. We are living in the middle of a declared climate emergency. Freight costs, fuel costs, refrigeration costs, will only increase, we can see this happening already. Why would I choose to send my beloved dog in a freezer truck 400ks across the country to be cremated when I have a perfectly good, personal service, right here in Taranaki?
Paws and Claws’ pet cremation services will be put into jeopardy if our local vets choose to ignore their local service and outsource their needs to a company in the Hawkes Bay. I don’t want to lose my local service, and as an animal owner and an environmentally concerned person I want to know my vet is onside with best practice procedures. As I support my local vet, I would urge other animal owners to ask their vet what cremation services they use and to choose our local cremation service, Paws & Claws in Egmont Village.
Tui Hill
0210 247 0372
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