Blagdon - Marfell, New Plymouth

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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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589 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.

Here's five great things a Premium Listing will get you:
- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to connect
- message scheduling (set and forget!)
- improved SEO (improve your online footprint!)
- fortnightly tips and tricks from the Neighbourly team to ensure your Premium Listing works for you
- support from the Neighbourly team whenever you need it

*GST additional
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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.

Negotiable

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

givealittle.co.nz...

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593 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.
Find out more

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593 days ago

Mealtime made easy with HelloFresh

HelloFresh

Sharing the joy with neighbours, family, and friends alike doesn’t have to be hard. HelloFresh makes mealtime easy, even for a crowd.

With HelloFresh you don’t have to think about meal planning or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Everything you need for a no-stress, … View more
Sharing the joy with neighbours, family, and friends alike doesn’t have to be hard. HelloFresh makes mealtime easy, even for a crowd.

With HelloFresh you don’t have to think about meal planning or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Everything you need for a no-stress, delicious meal is delivered straight to your door with quality, pre-portioned ingredients.

Experience the variety and convenience HelloFresh has to offer with meals like Chipotle Beef & Black Bean Loaded Wedges with Radish Salsa & Mayonnaise by using the code NEIGHBOURLYHF to get up to $175 off HelloFresh.
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600 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks… View moreOur Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks and the free budget advice they provide. Plus so much more!

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599 days ago

Got a tree problem?

Todd from Todd's Total Property Services

Not for long you don't.

Call, text or message me here and I'll take care of it, because you've got better things to do!

Check out my page for all of my property services, from lawn mowing to carpet shampooing, Todd's Total Property Services does it all!

Got a … View more
Not for long you don't.

Call, text or message me here and I'll take care of it, because you've got better things to do!

Check out my page for all of my property services, from lawn mowing to carpet shampooing, Todd's Total Property Services does it all!

Got a disability? Ask your doctor about receiving a disability allowance and I can take care of all your yard work.

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593 days ago

What's your best onion recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for onion recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 20, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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593 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD HERO COMPETITION

The Team from NZ Compare

Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

BUT there can only be one winner, was it you? Find out who WON $350 towards their Broadband and Power … View more
Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

BUT there can only be one winner, was it you? Find out who WON $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

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