Takaro, Palmerston North

1899 days ago

What veges do you grow in pots and containers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!

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1900 days ago

Rugby World Cup 2019 on Spark Sport

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1900 days ago

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

Sharyn from Hokowhitu

"It's not in your head: it's in your gut."
Presentation by Dr Corin Storkey on
SUNDAY 22nd September
at 10.30am in the Community Centre in Ferguson Street. Tickets $16.70
More info at www.selenohealth.com...

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1900 days ago

The Look Out! handy Events & Entertainment guide

Richard from Awapuni

The Look Out! arts & events guide presents another entertaining week with local body elections Meet the Candidates taking centrestage. There's the Palmerston North Women's Health Collective Art Auction; James Reid brings his Songbook Tour to town; the Ax of Murder is being wielded at … View moreThe Look Out! arts & events guide presents another entertaining week with local body elections Meet the Candidates taking centrestage. There's the Palmerston North Women's Health Collective Art Auction; James Reid brings his Songbook Tour to town; the Ax of Murder is being wielded at Massey, and Centrepoint opens a season of Club Cabaret Part Deux!.The 9th NZ National Orchid Show is on at CET Arena, and there's another in the Globe Theatre Sunday Matinee concert series.

LO! Sept 17 - 24.pdf Download View

1901 days ago

Thank you Wattie's

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around … View moreWe want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around Aotearoa.

Wattie’s generously donated a further 25,000 cans taking the total number collected to over 56,000 cans.

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1901 days ago

Seeking Curtain Hanger

Mary from Aokautere - Fitzherbert

I am tidying up a house in time for sale. A number of curtains need to be rehung and tidied. About 2 hours work. I will provide tools and curtain hooks required so you can focus on rehanging the curtains.
Please contact me if you are interested in this job, or know someone who hangs curtains. … View more
I am tidying up a house in time for sale. A number of curtains need to be rehung and tidied. About 2 hours work. I will provide tools and curtain hooks required so you can focus on rehanging the curtains.
Please contact me if you are interested in this job, or know someone who hangs curtains. Thanks.

1901 days ago

New blog post: Neighbourly in the news!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.

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1901 days ago

Poll: Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?

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Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?
  • 66.5% Yes definitely, democracy is vital
    66.5% Complete
  • 24.8% Maybe, I'm struggling to find anyone I want to vote for
    24.8% Complete
  • 8.7% No, I just can't be bothered with local councils
    8.7% Complete
1610 votes
1902 days ago

Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimers NZ

Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View more
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?

Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.

Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
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1902 days ago

Free Curtain Lining

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1903 days ago

Hobson's Pledge, What Did It Mean, the interpretation today.

Iola from Awapuni

Hi Neighbours, it appears that the flyer from the Hobson's Pledge group needs to be viewed as to, meaning. Some have seen it as racist, and other see it as not wanting separate development or whatever for different members of the same Society. It also appears, that the idea of One People, is … View moreHi Neighbours, it appears that the flyer from the Hobson's Pledge group needs to be viewed as to, meaning. Some have seen it as racist, and other see it as not wanting separate development or whatever for different members of the same Society. It also appears, that the idea of One People, is what Hobson was wanting, but is that a true interpretation of intent.?
I will be happy to hear what others think.
I interpret Hobson's One People as meaning, equal under the law, with Queen Victoria as our mutual Queen.
If you think about colonisation, India, Africa, parts of China all the red on the old world maps, all those countries were ruled by Queen Victoria, but it did not mean that all those people necessarily wanted to give up their identities and culture to totally embrace the English way of life? While the were all governed by the same laws and institutions, they were not all forced to accept the church of England.
I therefore, do not think that Hobson's Pledge was anything like the flyer producers are trying to say. Has Maori been treated as equal under the law, which in fact, as Hone Morris pointed out statutes were written to take away land, and even the language. The Treaty clearly showed that an intent was to preserve the things important to Maori of the time, and still important today.
Partnership is what in my view, was intended.
So the Hobson's Pledge flyer, is iin my view, divisive and should find a home in the recycling bin.

1911 days ago

College Street debacle, and what is the real agenda.

Iola from Awapuni

Our Mayor is saying that Council cannot do nothing about not widening the cycle lanes along College Street. My question is Why ? There has been no call by residents for this downgrade, there has been no serious accidents on this stretch of road, nor has there been any call for the removal of … View moreOur Mayor is saying that Council cannot do nothing about not widening the cycle lanes along College Street. My question is Why ? There has been no call by residents for this downgrade, there has been no serious accidents on this stretch of road, nor has there been any call for the removal of parking in the area. The argument that 8 primary/intermediate schools should be able to safely cycle to school is a total red herring, as the law states clearly that children under 14 years should not be travelling without adult supervision. So what is the hidden agenda? We remember the debacle about dogs on leads between Dittmer Drive and the Fitzherbert bridge was being promoted as necessary for the safety of children, when in fact it became something the cycling lobby wanted, and succeeded in getting.
So what is this current nonsense talk up all about? Has PNCC entered into negotiations to have some of the 3000 Lime scooters available in Palmerston North?

1902 days ago

Selling a house?

Amberlee from Takaro

Anyone thinking of selling their house but put off by real estate fees?? We are first home buyers looking for our first home, ideally atleast 3 bedroom, with decent section, solid home to call our own! PM me if you are thinking of selling and want to go private!

1903 days ago

0% weeds, 100% Happiness. Win a Fiskars Xact™ weed puller!

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A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing… View more
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1903 days ago

Salad theme in this weeks Food together contents

Kathriona Benvie from

This week's orders have a salad theme-Gold $10 orders are expected to contain lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, apples and oranges. Add in bananas and more volume for the $15 Community value order. Community Gourmet $26.50 order will have lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, capsicum, silverbeet, spring … View moreThis week's orders have a salad theme-Gold $10 orders are expected to contain lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, apples and oranges. Add in bananas and more volume for the $15 Community value order. Community Gourmet $26.50 order will have lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, capsicum, silverbeet, spring onions, apples, bananas, kiwifruit, mandarins and oranges. $36.50 Whanau Fiesta same contents as Gourmet but with more volume. $15 vegetable only order lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, capsicum, silverbeet, spring onions. Grapes are the deal of the week at $3.50 a punnet. Photos of last weeks Gold and vege only orders below. Remember orders must be made at foodtogether.co.nz before midday on Tuesday. Lucky draw this weeks for 3 customers who order to win a Food Together cloth bag.

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