Takaro, Palmerston North

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2334 days ago

8 August orders are expected to contain...

Kathriona Benvie from

Some great winter veges this week....Gold ($10) orders broccoli, potatoes, onions, avocado, apples and oranges. For the value ($15) orders add more volume plus leeks.
Gourmet ($26.50) and Whanau Fiesta ($36.50) same contents but more volume in whanau box, are expected to contain broccoli, leeks, … View more
Some great winter veges this week....Gold ($10) orders broccoli, potatoes, onions, avocado, apples and oranges. For the value ($15) orders add more volume plus leeks.
Gourmet ($26.50) and Whanau Fiesta ($36.50) same contents but more volume in whanau box, are expected to contain broccoli, leeks, potatoes, onions, carrots, kumara, pumpkin, avocado, apples, oranges and bananas. Deal of the week is 250g of beans for $2.
You can order at foodtogether.co.nz.... Orders in by midday on Tuesday for Thursday pick up.
A photo of the $15 value order from 1 August order is below.

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2335 days ago

Caccia Birch House Open Afternoons

Caccia Birch House

Don't forget to come down and visit this Sunday Afternoon!
We are open from 1pm - 4pm - Entry is Free!

Bring the whole family for a drive or walk to experience our rich history and lovely house and grounds.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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2338 days ago

Eye check - nice surprise, half price for seniors

Bruce from Takaro

- After past messages exposing exorbitant prices of spectacles, I was pleased this morning to be charged half price (standard policy apparently) for the eye check. In the past it's been $60.
- So I am dutifully broadcasting it here. But always check the cost of the glasses. You can get them … View more
- After past messages exposing exorbitant prices of spectacles, I was pleased this morning to be charged half price (standard policy apparently) for the eye check. In the past it's been $60.
- So I am dutifully broadcasting it here. But always check the cost of the glasses. You can get them very cheaply on line after getting your eye check done in town. See
www.ezyglasses.co.nz... and compare with www.optically.co.nz... (I found that Clearly.co.nz seemed cheap until you added on the frills, costing hundreds more.)

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2336 days ago

A full-time job

Kathryn King Reporter from Manawatū Standard

Hi neighbours,
If you're thinking of standing in the local body elections, outgoing city councillor Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke has some advice for you.

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2336 days ago

It's finally time...

Kathryn King Reporter from Manawatū Standard

Hi neighbours,
The new playground at Milverton Park officially opens tomorrow. There'll be a barbecue, music and food trucks from 11am to 2pm to celebrate. If you go along, let us know what the verdict is from your playground experts ;)

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