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91 days ago

Deirdre’s Cheese Puffs

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement … View more
Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement and still working. Plus, we’ve included the recipe to her cheese puffs which were gobbled up by our camera crew because they’re delicious!

Click read more for the full recipe.

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91 days ago

SPECIAL!! FREE RANGE EGGS

Philippa from Westown

At 180 Cowling Rd (Westown Agriculture)
Special lasts until Sunday 25 August
Lovely genuine free range eggs
Available all hours (cash or online banking)
Enquiries contact Philippa on 027 220 7515

Price: $8

92 days ago

What's our best winter activities?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Yes, we love our backyards and think our town is pretty cool but what is there to do?

Imagine you were writing a list for visitors/tourists and want to show them the best that your town can offer in winter. What would you suggest?

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93 days ago

Feel your best self at Ryman

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Moving into a serviced apartment at Ryman means there’s less time spent cooking and cleaning, and more time for family and friends.

Feel safe and secure at a Ryman village, where beautiful gardens provide the backdrop for a host of on-site amenities.
Find out more

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93 days ago

Special Children's Christmas Parties in Taranaki

Special Children's Christmas Parties

Special Children's Christmas Parties held their Taranaki event at TSB Stadium last weekend inviting over 800 special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food, and Christmas presents.

Special Children's Christmas Partieshave been organising these … View more
Special Children's Christmas Parties held their Taranaki event at TSB Stadium last weekend inviting over 800 special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food, and Christmas presents.

Special Children's Christmas Partieshave been organising these events for over 25 years across a number of main centers throughout New Zealand. Now, every year 10,000 Kiwi children with special needs, challenging life, or health circumstances are invited to a party like no other.

The annual event is made possible by many local businesses supporting this event including Stuff Ltd, the publisher of the Taranaki Daily News.
To support this great initiative and discuss sponsorship packages, contact Aidan Belsham - aidan@scevents.co.nz
Find out more

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94 days ago

The Waitara Railway Preservation Society require Train Guards

Wendy Richards from Volunteering New Plymouth

Would you like to be part of a successful, passionate team who keep the history vintage rail travel alive for future generations to experience.

Are you available 9.30am to 3pm Sundays or as required for Charter Trips.

If you are interested and would like to take the next step, please contact… View more
Would you like to be part of a successful, passionate team who keep the history vintage rail travel alive for future generations to experience.

Are you available 9.30am to 3pm Sundays or as required for Charter Trips.

If you are interested and would like to take the next step, please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on Ph: 06 758 8986; Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 or E: admin@vnp.nz.

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94 days ago

What's your favourite rhubarb recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious rhubarb recipes to feature in NZ Gardener. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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95 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made … View more
Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made right here in New Zealand.
Find out more

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95 days ago

Lunchtime Concert, Janey MacKenzie's Singers

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

At the Methodist Centre, Wednesday, August 28, 12.15pm.
Janey MacKenzie, a well-known singer and teacher will be presenting her singing group at this lunchtime concert. Comprising experienced singers Renata Toth, Caroline Den-McKay, Katie Lemcke and Sara Binnie. They will present duets, trios and … View more
At the Methodist Centre, Wednesday, August 28, 12.15pm.
Janey MacKenzie, a well-known singer and teacher will be presenting her singing group at this lunchtime concert. Comprising experienced singers Renata Toth, Caroline Den-McKay, Katie Lemcke and Sara Binnie. They will present duets, trios and quartets of baroque, opera, jazz and a piece by NZ composer David Childs. Accompanied on piano by Janey MacKenzie and will also feature Jo Henderson playing Oboe. A Koha will go to a local charity.

112 days ago

What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!

What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)

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96 days ago

Birthday Specials! Shop Instore and Win!

Kiwi Butcher

Hi Neighbours - It’s Stephen and the team here from The Kiwi Butcher Shop. The next two weeks is celebrating 21 years of serving you, our community and we invite you to come on in and celebrate instore with us!

We have some super low specials, Beef Mince $8.99kg/Saveloys $9.99kg/Pork Spare … View more
Hi Neighbours - It’s Stephen and the team here from The Kiwi Butcher Shop. The next two weeks is celebrating 21 years of serving you, our community and we invite you to come on in and celebrate instore with us!

We have some super low specials, Beef Mince $8.99kg/Saveloys $9.99kg/Pork Spare Ribs $9.99kg and over $4000 worth of giveaways and prizes for our customers when they shop instore, until 31 August. With personalised service and quality meats, come on in and see why we’re Taranaki’s Award-Winning Butchery.

Stephen Morrison
Owner - The Kiwi Butcher Shop
Find out more

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96 days ago

Hyline Hens

Philippa from Westown

Approx 18 months old
Good healthy birds that are mostly laying
Contact Philippa on 027 220 7515

Price: $15

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96 days ago

SPECIAL!!! FREE RANGE EGGS

Philippa from Westown

This week only! Usually $10 per dozen
Beautiful genuine farm fresh free range eggs
At 180 Cowling Rd
Cash or online banking
Enquiries contact Philippa on 027 220 7515

Price: $8

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98 days ago

Poll: Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To prevent further youth crime, the government has proposed stays at military-style camps for up to 12 months for young offenders. Do you think the camps will be successful in rehabilitating youth who commit crimes?

Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?
  • 71.1% Yes
    71.1% Complete
  • 28.1% No
    28.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
1976 votes
97 days ago

gutter cleaning

Stefanie from Merrilands

needing a gutter cleaned in hurdon.
2 stories so long ladder required or extension hose.
not a big job... 8m long.
Any recommendations please?

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