Bell Block, New Plymouth

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593 days ago

Garden shed platforms and assembly.

Todd from Todd's Total Property Services

Just finished the assembly, prep and installation of this garden shed with its own little deck using materials the client had around their house.

Leveled the ground, built the base, assembled the shed and secured it to the pad.

I'll be returning this week to install some latches, a lock, … View more
Just finished the assembly, prep and installation of this garden shed with its own little deck using materials the client had around their house.

Leveled the ground, built the base, assembled the shed and secured it to the pad.

I'll be returning this week to install some latches, a lock, some push lights and she'll be all secure and we'll lit.

Got a similar project you'd like help with? Message me here or call/txt 022 311 5024.

Take care out there,

Todd.

585 days ago

Anzac Day

Kirsti Ward from Red Cross Shop New Plymouth

Lest we forget, look at these original nurses and woman’s Red Cross army uniforms from the war in 1942 to 1945 aren’t they just wonderful, these woman did such an amazing job we will never forget them. If you want to look at our display come to New Plymouth Red Cross 18 Gover St, ( these … View moreLest we forget, look at these original nurses and woman’s Red Cross army uniforms from the war in 1942 to 1945 aren’t they just wonderful, these woman did such an amazing job we will never forget them. If you want to look at our display come to New Plymouth Red Cross 18 Gover St, ( these uniforms are display only).

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585 days ago

KidSafe Taranaki Safety Technicians

Wendy Richards from Volunteering New Plymouth

KidSafe Taranaki is a charitable trust formed in 1994 to reduce unintentional injuries to children/tamariki in Taranaki.
Trust membership currently includes Taranaki District Health Board, ACC, Plunket, Tui Ora, New Plymouth District Council and community volunteers.
KidSafe is also a partner … View more
KidSafe Taranaki is a charitable trust formed in 1994 to reduce unintentional injuries to children/tamariki in Taranaki.
Trust membership currently includes Taranaki District Health Board, ACC, Plunket, Tui Ora, New Plymouth District Council and community volunteers.
KidSafe is also a partner in the New Plymouth injury Safe (NPiS) Trust which is responsible for New Plymouth District’s International Safe Community accreditation programme.

KidSafe uses local child injury data to plan and co-ordinate community projects on priority injury issues

GOAL: Reduce the incidence and severity of unintentional injuries to children/tamariki in Taranaki.

OBJECTIVES:
**To raise community awareness about the incidence, severity, causes, costs and preventative strategies associated with unintentional injuries
**To identify priority areas for the reduction of child unintentional injuries
** To undertake intervention activities to reduce the incidence and severity of unintentional injuries to children
**To liaise with and support other agencies/initiatives with similar objectives both locally and nationally
** To undertake the above objectives in a manner that is appropriate to the cultures in our community.

There are many activities that they facilitate within the Community they include continuing to support and facilitate Hapu Wananga falls prevention korero to whanau who are hapu (with child). Hapū wananga within Taranaki continues to be active and present actively engaging both North and South Taranaki whānau.

Currently we are working to support the recruitment of new technicians to relieve the amazing Gabrielle and her team of volunteers and add to the pool of people free to be able to attend the clinics that are held on a rotation of monthly in each centre. It would be fantastic if we were able to have volunteers who could be available in each of the five centres – so it would be a shift once a month.

So, are you interested in the safety of your children or grandchildren or perhaps your nieces or nephews and or interested in supporting this great and much needed service? Do you have a few hours a week or a month that you could spare to help ensure that children/tamariki who are near and dear to you and riding around in cars are protected?

KidSafe Taranaki provides an amazing service to our community by offering a safety check of children’s car seats. This is a FREE service - NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED. They are in the following areas:

KidSafe car seat clinics held around the Mounga:
1st Thursday of every month
New Plymouth 9am – 12 pm
Bell Block 1.30pm – 3.30pm

2nd Thursday of every month
Stratford 10am – 12 pm
Hawera 1.30pm – 3.30pm

3rd Thursday of every month
Waitara 10am – 12pm

So if these voluntary positions sound like something that you would like more information about and if you think you may like to check one or more of these opportunities out then please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986, M: 022 571 4228 or email admin@volunteeringnewplymouth.nz to take that next step, and discuss with her your skills and the potential options, she is keen to hear from you.

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586 days ago

SAMSUNG VS APPLE

The Team from NZ Compare

The comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!

Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of … View more
The comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!

Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of Samsung and Apple now with this easy guide.

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586 days ago

Would you speak up?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage … View more
Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage you to speak up and raise issues early.

For phone and internet disputes, talk to your provider first and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved or if you need some extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

To get in touch or find out more, visit www.tdr.org.nz or freephone 0508 98 98 98.
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587 days ago

World Haiku Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that evoke natural imagery. Haiku can come in a variety of different formats of short verses, though the most common is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Have a go and share your Haiku in the comments below!

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588 days ago

We are looking for a Volunteer Cashier in our recycling/ community shop

Waitara Project from The Waitara Project Inc.

it's at The Waitara Project Inc. / also known as the corso shop .. 8 McLean Street, Waitara. yes, another cashier would be great to join out volunteers .. days & hours are flexible .. we are open Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm & Saturday morning 9.30 am - 12.30 pm. .. call in if you … View moreit's at The Waitara Project Inc. / also known as the corso shop .. 8 McLean Street, Waitara. yes, another cashier would be great to join out volunteers .. days & hours are flexible .. we are open Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm & Saturday morning 9.30 am - 12.30 pm. .. call in if you can, or phone 06 7547014 or F/B .. message our page .. www.facebook.com... cheers ...

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588 days ago

Got a small business? We've got a sale!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.

Here's five great things a Premium Listing will get you:
- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to … View more
Just for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.

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- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to connect
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589 days ago

Free fence panels x7

Shirley from Brooklands - Vogeltown

Seven fence panels free. First in gets them. Must pick up in Bell Block. Msg me for day/time/address.

Free

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594 days ago

Do we need better animal welfare rules in Aotearoa?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

CDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare … View moreCDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare rules for dogs?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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591 days ago

Poll: Myth or Fact?

Beds4U New Plymouth

Tea is a favourite to many, but do you believe that tea is a sleeping aid.
Tea can help you sleep better: Myth or Fact?
Let us know your thoughts

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Myth or Fact?
  • 63% Myth
    63% Complete
  • 37% Fact
    37% Complete
216 votes
591 days ago

World Scrabble Day

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

Each year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the … View moreEach year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.

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592 days ago

New season stock

Kirsti Ward from Red Cross Shop New Plymouth

Come into New Plymouth Red Cross 18 Gover St to get the best of our new season stock we have lovely garments, hats, scarves, shoes etc for you to choose from, so come and grab yourself a bargain, we look forward to seeing you soon.

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592 days ago

natural PMS support

Annemarie from Holistic Health Taranaki

Testimonial time 💚🌏 this one is from Kimberley:
After requesting a flower essence for my PMS symptoms, which I found to be getting worse as I get older, I was pleasantly surprised after just 2 weeks of taking the drops 3x daily, there was much less 'grouchyness', far less pain … View more
Testimonial time 💚🌏 this one is from Kimberley:
After requesting a flower essence for my PMS symptoms, which I found to be getting worse as I get older, I was pleasantly surprised after just 2 weeks of taking the drops 3x daily, there was much less 'grouchyness', far less pain & no sugar cravings!
Thank you Annemarie, for your help so far 🙏

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592 days ago

Please Help Levi Eat

Victoria from Highlands Park

Please have a look at our son's fundraising page. We are fundraising to get him treatment he needs which we cannot access in New Zealand. Please share on oyur social media if you are able to. Thanks

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