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1447 days ago

Habit-Building for High School

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

Approaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
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Approaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
By working together with your child to build these 5 actions, habits can be formed now in time to start high school in the coming years, with confidence.

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1447 days ago

Happy Fri-YAY Neighbourhood Supporters! 🥳

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

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We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

🌧 Drive to conditions

↔️ Keep a safe following distance

😇 Be patient with other drivers

☕️ Take regular breaks to stay alert

⌚️ Allow plenty of time

👉 Use that indicator!


For the latest traffic updates:

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1447 days ago

Looking for planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

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In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1464 days ago

Term 4 Community Education Courses

Desaree Borrie from Taranaki Adult Literacy Services

Kia ora,

We have four upcoming courses starting from next week:
- Conversational Māori
- Māori for Migrants
- NZ Sign Language for Beginners
- An Introduction to Learning Difficulties
For more information please contact talscoordinator@gmail.com.

1447 days ago

New tourism campaign targets the over 50s

Blanton Smith Reporter from Taranaki Daily News

Taranaki’s tourism sector has highlighted the region’s unique landscape, attractions and events in a new marketing campaign aimed at out of town visitors aged over 50. Watch the campaign video and let us know what you think.

1447 days ago

FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade. Terms apply.

RetroFit Double Glazing - Hawkes Bay

Check out our Retrofit Double Glazing Summer Special! Book your retrofit job for a 2021 summer install and get a FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade. The choice is yours, don't let your house overheat this summer and beat the winter rush to avoid a cold and damp home. Enjoy the benefits of … View moreCheck out our Retrofit Double Glazing Summer Special! Book your retrofit job for a 2021 summer install and get a FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade. The choice is yours, don't let your house overheat this summer and beat the winter rush to avoid a cold and damp home. Enjoy the benefits of retrofit double glazing all year round. So, don't wait we also offer a free no obligation measure and quote. click here to request for your free measure and quote. *Terms apply click here to view them

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1447 days ago

Make a sensory table

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most… View more
Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1448 days ago

Rooted Blackcurrant Cuttings

Ann from New Plymouth

Deciduous. A hardy bush bearing delicious black berries, rich in vitamin C. Popular for pies, jams, jellies and drinks or just eat straight from the bush. $5 each or 3 for $12

Price: $5

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1450 days ago

Lake Rotomanu Family Trout Fishing Day

Allen from Highlands Park

Grab your fishing gear and bring your kids along to New Plymouth’s Lake Rotomanu to fish for 400 2-year-old rainbow trout that will be released into the lake. The event runs from 8am to 1pm on Saturday 31st October and Lake Rotomanu will be closed to powered watercraft during that time so that … View moreGrab your fishing gear and bring your kids along to New Plymouth’s Lake Rotomanu to fish for 400 2-year-old rainbow trout that will be released into the lake. The event runs from 8am to 1pm on Saturday 31st October and Lake Rotomanu will be closed to powered watercraft during that time so that anglers can have exclusive use.

Participants can register on the day at the marquee tent set up near the boat ramp and volunteers from the Inglewood Rod, Gun & Recreation Club and staff from Taranaki Hunting & Fishing will assist with gear set-up, lures and bait etc, if required.
This is a free event funded by Taranaki Fish & Game

1451 days ago

With better grades comes higher self-esteem

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

With better grades comes higher self-esteem. Tutoring helps increase your child’s motivation and attitude so they are able to reach their full academic potential.

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1451 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.

Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene … View more
It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.

Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene cleaning products.

Discounts off the normal retail price, excludes trade, Crown, wall decals, WallPrint and PaintWise levy.
Find your Resene ColorShop

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1453 days ago

Free cycle tyres

Andrew from Westown

I have 1 Kenda Kwikroller 28-622 (700x28c) and
1 Schwalbe Active Road Cruiser 32-622 (700x32c) tyres available. Both have a reasonable amount of wear left.

Free

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1453 days ago

Samsung FRIDGE/FREEZER for Sale

Graeme from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Top Freezer, includes vegetable crisper bin.
$120 ono, goes well
(2 x) 6 egg holders.
(2 x) ice cube moulds, with storage tray. Twist lever to empty ice, refill with water, freeze and repeat!
Cellphone: 021-0858-6614
email: gtarchivist@yahoo.com

Price: $120

1453 days ago

A Bloke’s Day Out

Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View more
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
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1468 days ago

recycling

Margaret from Brooklands - Vogeltown

hi there all, recycling day today in huatoki st came home to find i have upset my employees [our council] i have under much duress trying to comply with the recycling rules [ever changing] i have placed a noodles rapper in the bin. any thoughts what i can do . Can i here ask STUFF to … View morehi there all, recycling day today in huatoki st came home to find i have upset my employees [our council] i have under much duress trying to comply with the recycling rules [ever changing] i have placed a noodles rapper in the bin. any thoughts what i can do . Can i here ask STUFF to enquire of our council were an how our recycling is being recycled , how much is dumped because of a uncompliant piece of plastic

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