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468 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The leader of the National Party has announced a plan to ban cellphones from all classrooms to minimize distractions for students. The Labour party has commented that this is commonplace already and is a decision best left for individual schools. Do you think a ban should be enforced?

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Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?
  • 75.2% Yes, there's no need for phones in classrooms
    75.2% Complete
  • 24.1% Nah, let the school decide
    24.1% Complete
  • 0.7% I'm not sure
    0.7% Complete
4158 votes
466 days ago

Do you know a gardener using their greenthumbs to help their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five… View more
Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five high-resolution photos and explain why you wish to nominate a person or group to be the Ryman Healthcare 2023 Gardener of the Year. Email your entry to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Or post your nomination to 2023 Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142.

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466 days ago

Stihl whipper snipper/brush cutter

Johan from Brooklands - Vogeltown

Used Stihl FS 45.
Two years old mild domestic use only.
New $425.
Selling $250
Great condition.
Call Johan 02109088842
Upper Vogeltown

Price: $250

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473 days ago

New Shipping Route

Nick from Blagdon - Marfell

Picked up an old 2022 magazine and saw this. Haven't heard or seen anything about it, does anyone know if this is happening?

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468 days ago

Lunchtime Concert, Wednesday 16th August

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

The weekly lunchtime concerts continue with singers Renata Toth (soprano), Sara Binnie (soprano) and Kati Lemcke accompanied on piano by Janey MacKenzie will present a programme of solos and duests including favourites from the worlds of Musical Theatre, Sacred Music and German Lied.
Renata is an… View more
The weekly lunchtime concerts continue with singers Renata Toth (soprano), Sara Binnie (soprano) and Kati Lemcke accompanied on piano by Janey MacKenzie will present a programme of solos and duests including favourites from the worlds of Musical Theatre, Sacred Music and German Lied.
Renata is an experienced chorister who started singing in her native Hingary and has sung in choirs in several other countries. Sara started singing in a choir at 11 and has sung continuously in choirs in New Plymouth ever since. Both are members of Ars Nova and the Madrigal Companie. Janey recently moved from Wellington to New Plymouth and is a singing teacher.
The concert is at the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church), this Wednesday 16th August at 12.15 pm.
Koha Appreciated.

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468 days ago

White liriope plants

Carol from Glen Avon - Waiwhakaiho

I have five white lirope plants to give away. Have split mine up this year. Great border plants and not as big as the blue ones. One plant can be split to give many plants.

Free

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470 days ago

Free duck food

Dee from Merrilands

Go for a walk and feed the ducks
1 x 5kg bag
1 x opened 5kg bag
1 x opened bag meal worms
1 x ducky teddy

Free

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471 days ago

Wonderwall

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Combine Resene paint colours to transform a dull garden corner into an oasis.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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471 days ago

Try before you buy

Blackwell Motors

We're proud of the quality of cars we sell at Blackwell Motors, Honda Store Taranaki. So if you're looking for a car that you can rely on and enjoy driving, come to Blackwell Motors and see for yourself why all our vehicles are quality assured.

Our test drives are designed to give … View more
We're proud of the quality of cars we sell at Blackwell Motors, Honda Store Taranaki. So if you're looking for a car that you can rely on and enjoy driving, come to Blackwell Motors and see for yourself why all our vehicles are quality assured.

Our test drives are designed to give you a comprehensive experience of the vehicle you're interested in. If you don't know what you're interested in, our team can help you to find the car that fits you and your lifestyle.

Buy from Blackwell Motors, Honda Store Taranaki and buy with confidence
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472 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Apply now!
Learn more

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475 days ago

Would you jump the ditch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View more
With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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501 days ago

Are we heading for another Leaky Homes debacle???

Charles from Lynmouth - Moturoa

I see we have had an unqualified person signing off on100's of Council Plans (in the North Island I think). I hope this does not lead to more leaky homes or unsafe structures. I wonder if this is a sign of frustration with local authorities. I have heard of 2 recent cases in New Plymouth where… View moreI see we have had an unqualified person signing off on100's of Council Plans (in the North Island I think). I hope this does not lead to more leaky homes or unsafe structures. I wonder if this is a sign of frustration with local authorities. I have heard of 2 recent cases in New Plymouth where Council staff have not bothered to check plans submitted before calling for a property inspection. They have been found lacking and had to accept they did not bother to check first. All the more serious as home owner's/builder's have often spent big money to get the likes of architects to complete design work. Appears to be part of a plan to keep Council to legislated time frame as each time they reject the countdown can start again. When you consider the costs that keep getting heaped on ratepayers you would think we would at least get a good service.

474 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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476 days ago

Beekeeping for Beginners

Chris from Hurworth

Taranaki Beekeepers Club is starting this years Beginners course on 7th August , at the West Baptist Church Hall at 144 South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm. The course is on the first Monday of each month until Christmas and will include visits on Sunday afternoons, weather dependent, to the … View moreTaranaki Beekeepers Club is starting this years Beginners course on 7th August , at the West Baptist Church Hall at 144 South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm. The course is on the first Monday of each month until Christmas and will include visits on Sunday afternoons, weather dependent, to the club apiary for hands on experience. This course is for anyone who would like to find out more and to see if beekeeping is for them. As a club we can assist you with everything that you need to become a competent beekeeper. The course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member ($30 per year)
For more info feel free to call or text Chris on 027 444 8200 or just show up on the night at 7pm.

Free

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476 days ago

Beekeeping for Beginners

Chris from Hurworth

Taranaki Beekeepers Club is starting this years Beginners course on 7th August , at the West Baptist Church Hall at 144 South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm. The course is on the first Monday of each month until Christmas and will include visits on Sunday afternoons, weather dependent, to the … View moreTaranaki Beekeepers Club is starting this years Beginners course on 7th August , at the West Baptist Church Hall at 144 South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm. The course is on the first Monday of each month until Christmas and will include visits on Sunday afternoons, weather dependent, to the club apiary for hands on experience. This course is for anyone who would like to find out more and to see if beekeeping is for them. As a club we can assist you with everything that you need to become a competent beekeeper. The course is free with the expectation that you will become a club member ($30 per year)
For more info feel free to call or text Chris on 027 444 8200 or just show up on the night at 7pm.

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