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New volunteers are welcome at the CAB.
There are over 2,000 volunteers across the country. We help people to understand their rights and to access services and support.
CAB provides our volunteers with training, and with the information and resources that they need to help our clients. Most … View moreNew volunteers are welcome at the CAB.
There are over 2,000 volunteers across the country. We help people to understand their rights and to access services and support.
CAB provides our volunteers with training, and with the information and resources that they need to help our clients. Most volunteers work around 3 hours a week.
Click the link to find out more.
I need 11 tractor seat plants to finish a garden. If anyone has any surplus to their requirements I'm happy to dig them out.
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love … View moreOn this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Has done 88kms. In as new condition. Selling for health reasons. Offers over $3000.
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View moreWe definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
Each week we randomly draw winners from our pool of Neighbourly members.
Congratulations to:
Shinea Banks from Lynfield
Tatiana Alsayyad from Waltham
Jacob Novak from Motueka
Paul Clancy from Lower Hutt
… View moreEach week we randomly draw winners from our pool of Neighbourly members.
Congratulations to:
Shinea Banks from Lynfield
Tatiana Alsayyad from Waltham
Jacob Novak from Motueka
Paul Clancy from Lower Hutt
Not a winner? Good luck next time!
Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 7th May.
Also known as Carpet Bugle Weed:
-grown in shady areas as low ground cover, hardy
-leaf rosettes of bronze or dark green very attractive
-great for mass planting and spreads well
- interesting contrast as under-planting
-blue flowers on spikes in spring and early summer
15 or so plants … View moreAlso known as Carpet Bugle Weed:
-grown in shady areas as low ground cover, hardy
-leaf rosettes of bronze or dark green very attractive
-great for mass planting and spreads well
- interesting contrast as under-planting
-blue flowers on spikes in spring and early summer
15 or so plants available
Text Shelley 022 302 9407
***proceeds to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust New Plymouth ***
I need to rehome my old cat as I am moving overseas, and just can’t put her down. Can anybody help me out please
Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship in this large piece - 3.7 m x 2.3 m - in new condition.
Expressions of interest - this is to be valued and cherished.
**Donation to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust New Plymouth ***
Text Shelley 022 302 9407
Actually it's a 'green' blackboard piece - 122 x 122
Few paint splotches which should come off.
Lots of uses.
***proceeds to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust New Plymouth ***
Text Shelley 022 302 9407
2440 x 1220
Good condition - brown
So many possible uses!!
Text Shelley 022 302 9407
We have five boxes, white beveled subway wall tiles,100x200mm for sale.
Coverage is 1.4m Sq per box.
Selling full boxes only, 70 tiles ($60 per box)
Housing and the Council’s Ten Year Plan…
Actually, housing gets barely a mention in the Council’s Ten Year Plan.
And that is a significant problem because we all, except it seems the Council, are aware of the effects of the ‘baby boomer’ generation is happening now!
We have a rapid … View moreHousing and the Council’s Ten Year Plan…
Actually, housing gets barely a mention in the Council’s Ten Year Plan.
And that is a significant problem because we all, except it seems the Council, are aware of the effects of the ‘baby boomer’ generation is happening now!
We have a rapid increase in the number of older adults over the age of 65 and a dramatic increase in adults over the age of 85 years.
Age Sector NZ has stated that 61,121 retirement units will be needed within the next ten years.
Statistics NZ estimates by 2040 approximately 600,000 65+ will be renting, so many of them will be living alone.
More older adults will experience housing insecurity in the coming years unless the country dramatically increases its supply of affordable homes for people ages 65 and up, who make up roughly one-fifth of the nation.
The Council currently operate 145 housing units for the elderly in a self-funded model. This approach is not keeping up with the need to upgrade and expand the housing stock. We are proposing to create a working capital fund of approximately $4m at a cost of $200,000 per
annum to provide for:
• Improvement and expansion of the housing for elderly service noting that this is contrary to
the current self-funding position of the Housing for the Elderly Policy.
• Expanding Council’s role in the provision of housing beyond housing for the elderly.
Given the crisis facing housing for older people this demonstrates a clear lack of interest, let alone commitment to the growing plight of so many of our older citizens.
An increasing share of people with low and fixed incomes will struggle to afford appropriate housing in the coming decade and we just don't have the housing and supports that we need for this growing population.
Our Council seems to continually dodge this issue - but it is growing larger day by day.
What can you do?
Contact your Council and tell them your concerns re housing for older adults.
If you can – urgently contact the Council by emailing a submission detailing your concerns to submissions@npdc.govt.nz or going online to: npdc.govt.nz/10-year-plan
Affordable housing for vulnerable older adults in our community is a ‘must’ not a ‘nice to have’
Gordon Hudson, Communications… 021 133 7244, gordonandjanr@xtra.co.nz
Positive Ageing NP
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.
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