Bell Block, New Plymouth

95 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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96 days ago

Feel your best self at Ryman

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Moving into a serviced apartment at Ryman means thereโ€™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.
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96 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
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97 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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97 days ago

Poll: What's your sleep secret?

Beds4U New Plymouth

From winding down with calming music to sipping herbal tea, everyone has their own bedtime ritual. What's yours? Vote below and drop a comment, let's swap sleep secrets!
#sleeproutine

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What's your sleep secret?
  • 55.4% Relaxing with a Book
    55.4% Complete
  • 10.7% Unplugging from Screens
    10.7% Complete
  • 16.1% Listening to Music
    16.1% Complete
  • 17.9% Practicing Relaxation Techniques
    17.9% Complete
56 votes
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97 days ago

BIG JIMS GARDEN CENTRE - MASSIVE CAR PARK SALE - ON NOW!!

Liz from Waitara

๐‚๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐‘๐Š ๐’๐€๐‹๐„ - ๐Ž๐ ๐๐Ž๐–! Open 8.30am - 5.00pm daily
OUR BEST EVER ๐‚๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐‘๐Š ๐’๐€๐‹๐„ is in full swing! and the bare-root bins are overflowing with gorgeous ORNAMENTAL & FRUIT TREESโ€”just $25 each!
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๐‚๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐‘๐Š ๐’๐€๐‹๐„ - ๐Ž๐ ๐๐Ž๐–! Open 8.30am - 5.00pm daily
OUR BEST EVER ๐‚๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐‘๐Š ๐’๐€๐‹๐„ is in full swing! and the bare-root bins are overflowing with gorgeous ORNAMENTAL & FRUIT TREESโ€”just $25 each!
๐ƒ๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ๐ž ๐๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ:
๐ŸŒฑ COMPOST: 3 for $30
๐ŸŒฟ POTS: 30% OFF selected styles
๐ŸŒผ PERENNIALS, NATIVES, STANDARDS, SUCCULENTS & moreโ€”up to 70% OFF!

Come on down to Big Jims Garden Centre, 1217 Devon Road, New Plymouth and stock up before itโ€™s all gone! ๐ŸŒŸ Open Daily 8.30am - 5.00pm

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97 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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98 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Reseneโ€™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 Reseneโ€™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.
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115 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!

Whatโ€™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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99 days ago

Birthday Specials! Shop Instore and Win!

Kiwi Butcher

Hi Neighbours - Itโ€™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 - Itโ€™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 weโ€™re Taranakiโ€™s Award-Winning Butchery.

Stephen Morrison
Owner - The Kiwi Butcher Shop
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99 days ago

Holden HRTJacket

Lance from Bell Block

Size M large fitting I'm Xl and it fits me never been worn.

Price: $100

101 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
100 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?

101 days ago

Elixir Catering - for all your catering needs

Elixir Cafe

With an all consuming passion for excellence in food and fresh ingredients our skilled team of trained chefs now bring you a large range of catering options.

Our large kitchen is designed specifically to provide catering for workplace morning tea shouts to large private events. Deliveries … View more
With an all consuming passion for excellence in food and fresh ingredients our skilled team of trained chefs now bring you a large range of catering options.

Our large kitchen is designed specifically to provide catering for workplace morning tea shouts to large private events. Deliveries available.

We cater for all dietary requirements and tastes. We want to take the hassle out of hosting a party or organising an event. Let us do all the work.
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101 days ago

BOOTS, size 38

Ceri from Bell Block

2 pairs of knee-high boots and 1 pair of ankle-boots.
All are leather, to suit a narrow, size 38 foot, well looked after, freshly polished and spray water-proofed:
Knee-high boots: black, sleek with long zip and 'v'-shaped eladticated gusset, top cuff and tongue detail at ankle. Low … View more
2 pairs of knee-high boots and 1 pair of ankle-boots.
All are leather, to suit a narrow, size 38 foot, well looked after, freshly polished and spray water-proofed:
Knee-high boots: black, sleek with long zip and 'v'-shaped eladticated gusset, top cuff and tongue detail at ankle. Low heel for comfort $30;
Knee-high boots: brown with long zip and long elasticated gusset, top cuff and horizontal seam at ankle. Low heel for comfort $30;
Ankle boots: tan with an a-symetrical top, ruched front and eyelets with twin elasticated bands at heel. Cuban heel for comfort $25.

Price: $30

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