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Are you an essential worker? Well, you, and those in your household, can book an appointment at one of three mass vaccination clinics being run in Taranaki on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more info read the below.
If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
… View moreIf you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.
This expo is for pet and animal lovers of Taranaki.
The Taranaki Pet Expo has a variety of exhibitors, showcasing local businesses and organisations right here in Taranaki. You will find information about local animal charities, vets, trainers, feeding, clubs and accessories for your favourite … View moreThis expo is for pet and animal lovers of Taranaki.
The Taranaki Pet Expo has a variety of exhibitors, showcasing local businesses and organisations right here in Taranaki. You will find information about local animal charities, vets, trainers, feeding, clubs and accessories for your favourite non-human buddy. Whether you fancy a furry friend or favour feathered flying family members, come and see what is on offer in our region, all under one roof!
This expo is for anybody who is planning to get pregnant, has babies or those with young children already at school.
The Taranaki Baby & Kids Expo has a variety of exhibitors, showcasing local businesses and organisations right here in Taranaki. You will find information about pregnancy, … View moreThis expo is for anybody who is planning to get pregnant, has babies or those with young children already at school.
The Taranaki Baby & Kids Expo has a variety of exhibitors, showcasing local businesses and organisations right here in Taranaki. You will find information about pregnancy, babies, toddlers and school children. Whether you are thinking about conception, looking to start your baby on solids, or wanting to find after school activities for your child, come and see what is on offer in our region, all under one roof!
The expo will once again have a private space for feeding and nappy changing and the stalls are specially spaced out to allow plenty of room for prams and children.
Dear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View moreDear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.
Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.
Welcome to Workbridge Taranaki - We're still here to help!
Are you a jobseeker looking for work Or Are you an employer looking for a new employee? Let Workbridge help you with your employment needs. Workbridge is New Zealand’s largest free employment service for disabled people or those … View moreWelcome to Workbridge Taranaki - We're still here to help!
Are you a jobseeker looking for work Or Are you an employer looking for a new employee? Let Workbridge help you with your employment needs. Workbridge is New Zealand’s largest free employment service for disabled people or those with an injury or health condition. Workbridge provides a range of free employment support services for both jobseekers and employers. Last year Workbridge helped 1300 businesses find success through inclusive employment. Workbridge is a national provider with over 90 years experience within employment services. If you are living with a health condition or are disabled and want to find a job, let Workbridge help you.
Whilst we are in Lockdown level 4, our offices are closed, but we are working from home and are ready and able to keep working with our existing and new clients. If you are not a Workbridge client and would like to enrol with our services, you can begin the enrolment process online or by giving us a call - we'ld love to hear from you.
We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.
He hopes to one day start his own … View moreWe love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.
He hopes to one day start his own manufacturing business and says: "I really want to pass on what I have learnt to support apprentices in their training. I also want to be able to teach people outside of the plastics industry about what we do, as I truly believe we can't solve any of the really important environmental issues that surround plastic unless as many people as possible understand it."
If you are thinking of signing up for an apprenticeship, get in touch with us here
Here is a weekend puzzle for those of you who enjoyed the last one. Answer to follow on Monday.
Plunket in-person Services are suspended, and all locations are closed under Alert Level 4. With this in mind, we wish to remind the community of the virtual ways in which they can access support and assistance during this time.
PLUNKETLINE
Available to ALL families: Plunket or not - PlunketLine … View morePlunket in-person Services are suspended, and all locations are closed under Alert Level 4. With this in mind, we wish to remind the community of the virtual ways in which they can access support and assistance during this time.
PLUNKETLINE
Available to ALL families: Plunket or not - PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
When you call PlunketLine your call will be answered by a Plunket nurse, who can give you advice and information on parenting issues and your child’s health and wellbeing.
www.plunket.org.nz...
📞 0800 933 922
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for rocket recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before Aug 31, 2021.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
Form meets function in this stylish bin storage and planter combination painted in bold Resene hues. Find out how to create your own.
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Lockdowns are tough for many in business, so let us share the load.
Whether it's setting up technology to keep your business running smoothly, or advice on working remotely.
Get in touch with us, we’d love to help.
Kia ora Taranaki neighbours!
We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.
With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – … View moreKia ora Taranaki neighbours!
We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.
With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – the one doing exceptional mahi to make Taranaki a better place.
Nominations close 31 August and only take 5 minutes.
Get in quick – www.nzawards.co.nz...
www.stuff.co.nz...
This ridiculous intersection at Egmont Rd is a nightmare. Not only is it a poorly designed dangerous intersection, the designers chucked in a 100 down to 80kms speed change almost right on the intersection, then for good measure they decided to do all of this on the brow of a … View morewww.stuff.co.nz...
This ridiculous intersection at Egmont Rd is a nightmare. Not only is it a poorly designed dangerous intersection, the designers chucked in a 100 down to 80kms speed change almost right on the intersection, then for good measure they decided to do all of this on the brow of a blind hill where traffic backs up due to the lights at Smart Rd...hmmm that was intelligent!
There have been so many accidents and near misses at this intersection it boggles the mind as to who dreamed up this idea in the first place.
The St John Ambulance service has a depot in Oropuriri Rd, and simply getting across the intersection to head to Bell Block or to negotiate traffic to get into town safely, hinders their ability to get to people. Time is of the essence for these people so they need a safe path to get to our loved ones and save lives.
I travel this intersection daily and my staff have to negotiate it numerous times each day. Almost every day I see or hear of close calls, accidents, or just plain stupid driving.
Health and Safety dictates that I need to take steps to keep my staff safe so they can return home each day to their families. What are the Health and Safety requirements for Waka Kotahi and their responsibility to keep NZ'rs safe?
Now I see the NPCD and Waka Kotahi are bickering over who's pocket money has to pay for this debacle! Come on now, let's get real, who's conscience is it going to rest with when someone gets killed?
Trying to shift responsibility by using the originally proposed extension of Oropuriri Rd to Henwood Rd as an excuse is simply farcical. No one could have foreseen the issues around Maori sacred grounds and the impact this would have, so now someone needs a new plan.
This is Waka Kotahi's responsibility as it is on a STATE HIGHWAY, there is no other party consideration here...stop duck shoving and just get on with it.
I signed Sam and Rod's petition and I'm sure everyone who knows about it has too but they need more to sign...come on people, sign it here -
our.actionstation.org.nz...
After you've signed the petition please also take a moment to share it with others. It's super easy, just copy the above link and email it, message it, send it however you want... just share it to everyone.
Thanks
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