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Macpac Kids’ Spree Ski
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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.
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Central Football Taranaki FTC (Reps) Jacket
Size 14
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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.
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.
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 moreIs 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.
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 morePolice 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...
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.
A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home … View moreWe're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.
A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.
Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect.
↓ Share your questions now ↓
Retirement in New Zealand is evolving as people live longer, healthier lives, and the number of Kiwis who choose to continue working later in life is rising.
Retirement is your time to do what you love. Maybe for you this doesn't mean stopping work altogether; instead, it can mean shifting… View moreRetirement in New Zealand is evolving as people live longer, healthier lives, and the number of Kiwis who choose to continue working later in life is rising.
Retirement is your time to do what you love. Maybe for you this doesn't mean stopping work altogether; instead, it can mean shifting gears to something more fulfilling or pursuing passions that you now have time for. This might mean volunteering, part-time work, or even starting your own business.
Here’s some helpful advice from Ryman residents in the workforce.
Looking for someone to fix my two leather lazy boys, arms have come loose and needs new screws, am happy to pay
Free piano. In good used condition. Plays well but would need tuning. Piano stool available for $25. Welcome to view.
The next lunchtime concert at the Methodist Centre features the Taranaki Jazz Quartet made up of well known Taranaki Musicians.
David Lilley (piano), Stuart Maunder (sax, flute, trumpet), Sarah Foreman (bass) and Ken Kimi (drums) will perform some toe tapping jazz standards by Billy Strayhorn, … View moreThe next lunchtime concert at the Methodist Centre features the Taranaki Jazz Quartet made up of well known Taranaki Musicians.
David Lilley (piano), Stuart Maunder (sax, flute, trumpet), Sarah Foreman (bass) and Ken Kimi (drums) will perform some toe tapping jazz standards by Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington and Stanley Turrentine, a bossa nova by Brazilian composer Louis Bonfa and a couple of Ballads by Richie Beirach and Oscar Levant.
At the Methodist Centre, Wednesday 31st July, from 12.15 pm. Koha appreciated for local charities.
Sometimes, you need help but don't know where to go. At CAB, we help you find the support that is right for your issue. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and we can advise which organisation or agency is right for your situation. Our service is free, impartial and … View moreSometimes, you need help but don't know where to go. At CAB, we help you find the support that is right for your issue. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and we can advise which organisation or agency is right for your situation. Our service is free, impartial and confidential.
With the invention of the internet and mobile phone communication, pen pals seem to be a thing of the past but it was a common practice at one point.
Did you have a pen pal? Where did you meet them? Share below!
Neighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:
NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the … View moreNeighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:
NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the recipient to pay an overdue road toll by visiting a fake website, threatening to take the matter to court within 15 days if they don’t pay up.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- While it is not the first time toll payments have been utilised by scammers, the threat of court action could see more people fall victim.
- The sender will either be a unknown phone number or unknown email address.
Want to report one of these scams? Do so, on Netsafe
NZ Post scam:
- This scam arrives by test message and says it's from NZ Post.
- The premise is that delivery of your parcel was unsuccessful so in order to rearrange delivery. you must click on a link to give your correct address.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- NZ Post advises people not to click the link, but to report the message to the Department of Internal Affairs by forwarding it to 7726.
Think you may have fallen prey to a scam? Get in touch with Netsafe or contact your bank if it involved your bank details.
Remember, if you didn't expect the message and you are now asked to share personal details or money, then stop contact and seek advice elsewhere.
Feel free to share any below that you've encountered recently. This may help others across the country be aware.
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