Takaro, Palmerston North

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628 days ago

Newsable… Worth Talking About.

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628 days ago

Indoor bowls

Rodger from Kelvin Grove

Indoor bowls is not just for those with gray hair

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629 days ago

Got a business that makes your day?

Prospa

It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the … View more
It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero Awards including a incredible package worth $10,000. Just share a few words about why they make your community a better place to live.

Your favourite local will thank you!
Nominate now

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629 days ago

Order Tonight your $15 Box of Fresh Fruit and Veg

Amy Houben from Awapuni Vege Hub

Hi there, below is the list of contents we anticipate being in this week's Vege Hub orders. Our regular item list did not come through this week but I found this list on the FoodTogether web page. I can't guarantee these items will be what we actually receive come Thursday; but still, … View moreHi there, below is the list of contents we anticipate being in this week's Vege Hub orders. Our regular item list did not come through this week but I found this list on the FoodTogether web page. I can't guarantee these items will be what we actually receive come Thursday; but still, what we get will be fresh and healthy!

Broccoli. Sweetcorn, Potatoes, Carrots, Avocado, Bananas, Apples

Orders are $15 each. Instructions on how to pay/order can be found i follow this link to our webpage: stmatthewspn.wordpress.com...
or in the attached document.

Orders need to be placed before Tuesday 12 noon, ready for collection Thursday from your chosen pick up point. If you are not sure your transaction will be processed by the bank in time, feel free to email/msg us a screenshot.

Sing out if you have any questions, contact details below. Remember to bring some bags!

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636 days ago

What skills are at risk of being lost in our communities?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other … View more
With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other vital skills do you think are at risk of being lost?

Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column in the local paper - write NFP if you want your comments excluded.

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630 days ago

Re--homing for a CAT

Debra from Highbury - Westbrook

Hi guys I'm trying to re-home my mums cat as she has passed away and unfortunately I can't have him either He is a ginger and white fixed male cat and is 12yrs old, he would love to go to a quite place with someone that is going to love him just the way my mum did. He does have longer … View moreHi guys I'm trying to re-home my mums cat as she has passed away and unfortunately I can't have him either He is a ginger and white fixed male cat and is 12yrs old, he would love to go to a quite place with someone that is going to love him just the way my mum did. He does have longer hair but he loves to be brushed and still plays with his toys. He will shower his new owner with lots of cuddles and loves as he is missing his pats from his mum..... we have 2 weeks to re-home him if anyone knows of someone or they can take him please let me know as I don't want to take him to the SPCA.

631 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

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634 days ago

Nice day

Elaine from Milson

What a nice day covid must be over now as twice this morning had the church goers knocking on my door no masks 🎭

632 days ago
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632 days ago

Necklaces etc

Yvonne from West End

Jewelry needs home Was bought to go on a cruise never made it all of it made by Lovisa matching colors in necklace and earrings no diamonds sorry never used or worn would look nice if someone was going out for the evening asking 50 for the whole lot someone… View moreJewelry needs home Was bought to go on a cruise never made it all of it made by Lovisa matching colors in necklace and earrings no diamonds sorry never used or worn would look nice if someone was going out for the evening asking 50 for the whole lot someone will enjoy it

633 days ago

That's a lot of hair!

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Pic of us surgically removing a cat from a curtain

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633 days ago

Cookbooks

Paige from Roslyn - Terrace End

Need gone just don't use them

Free

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633 days ago

Do you enjoy playing 500?

Joanne from Palmerston North Central

Do you enjoy playing 500? Join us from 6.45 pm at the PN Bridge Clubrooms, cnr Cook and Cuba Streets, 1st , 3rd and 5th Fridays each month. Play starts at 7.00 pm. $5.00, includes supper and prizes. No partner required. For more info Ph Jo 06 3574910 or 021 1395367.

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633 days ago

RED CROSS SHOP

The Team from Red Cross Shop Palmerston North

Today my friends I am going to ask for help from the community. It will cost you 4 hours per week of your time. We are wanting new volunteers for our retail shop. Are you a friendly, outgoing person who would like to obtain new skills and meet some wonderful people. I would love to welcome you … View moreToday my friends I am going to ask for help from the community. It will cost you 4 hours per week of your time. We are wanting new volunteers for our retail shop. Are you a friendly, outgoing person who would like to obtain new skills and meet some wonderful people. I would love to welcome you into our happy band of volunteers. Call Jan on 0274050232 or call into the shop on the corner of Tremaine Ave and Malden St P.Nth

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