Brooklands - Vogeltown, New Plymouth

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1652 days ago

Harnessing tech to improve learning outcomes

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

By harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be … View moreBy harnessing online learning to blend tech features with traditional teaching methods, students’ progress can be easily tracked and feedback can be given instantly. Read on to learn how an encouraging environment established within NumberWorks’nWords centres has been perfected and can be applied to students’ daily learning, so that when they finish their studies, they are more motivated than ever.

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1652 days ago

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

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1652 days ago

Nominate a favourite local for a Local Like!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View more
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
Nominate now

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1652 days ago

Mission Feedback – Join the conversation

Mission Feedback

As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand … View more
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?

Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
Join now

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1654 days ago

Gardening tip - Weed mat

Tim from Westown

WEED MAT......... Why I am not a fan and why its not good for your garden:

- Its expensive (doesn't do what it is suppose too)

- Effects drainage and aeration (this leads to poor soil

quality. Showed in image)
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WEED MAT......... Why I am not a fan and why its not good for your garden:

- Its expensive (doesn't do what it is suppose too)

- Effects drainage and aeration (this leads to poor soil

quality. Showed in image)

- Weeds still grow on top

- Weed roots snap off when weeding and stay in the weed mat

- Hard to improve the organic matter of the soil with weed mat

as it causes a barrier.

- Labour intensive to lay.

- If planting through weed mat you can drop soil onto it which then can cause weeds to grow on top of the weed mat, defeats the purpose of laying it in the first place.

-Plants planted with weed mat can get smothered and not throw down a good root system

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1653 days ago

Living differently after lockdown

Stephanie Ockhuysen Reporter from Taranaki Daily News

What has lockdown taught you and what will you be changing in your life going forward? Perhaps you're going to exercise more, be more financially responsible, or make an effort to spend more quality time with your family. We're looking to chat to business owners, those over 70, families, … View moreWhat has lockdown taught you and what will you be changing in your life going forward? Perhaps you're going to exercise more, be more financially responsible, or make an effort to spend more quality time with your family. We're looking to chat to business owners, those over 70, families, and teens about what lockdown taught them. Comment below or get in touch via private message

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1658 days ago

SCAM

Allen from Glen Avon - Waiwhakaiho

Hi

Just letting you know I received a hoax call saying an amount of $800 with Amazon & $1,000 from gift store has been debited to my bank card press 1 to stop it or 2 to proceed and to hang on for more questions. I rang bankcard and they confirmed it was hoax and to hang up straight away.

1654 days ago

Opportunities to work in Outback Australia!

Carole Garnham from Go4iT Travel - Carole Garnham

Have you been made redundant as the result of COVID 19 and / or maybe you would like to have a change in career? Perhaps you could be a school or uni leaver also looking for a solution to earn money and travel at the same time.
Once that Trans Tasman bubble opens up there are opportunities in … View more
Have you been made redundant as the result of COVID 19 and / or maybe you would like to have a change in career? Perhaps you could be a school or uni leaver also looking for a solution to earn money and travel at the same time.
Once that Trans Tasman bubble opens up there are opportunities in Australia on offer. I can now offer a 5 day orientation and assessment, followed by a career option in Outback Australia, with support!
Programmes designed particularly for Aussies and Kiwis. and cover the following
areas;
• General Farm Work
• Developing your Farming Career in Australia
• Working with Horses in Australia
• Skilled Trade Workers
• Farm Au-Pair and Cook

What's involved?
The programme supplies a 5 day introductory programme in South East Queensland to prepare you for work in Outback Australia, ensuring that the essential skills are covered, and giving an accurate assessment to the future employer.
Your profile is then created and linked with an appropriate rural employer. And there are around 2,000 of them with around 60 jobs per week.
Once a job has been accepted, support continues to be offered so alternative employment can be sourced if required.
This programme is a great solution for those who want to travel AND work AND be paid.
This is an excellent option for:
• country kids wanting outside practical experience
• school leavers wanting a career path
• career changers looking for something exciting and interesting
• tradies wanting a guaranteed job
And for people leaving home for the first time, there is the full back up service so that the parents know where they are and that someone is looking out for them.

If keen to know more about this opportunity please get in touch with me today. Carole Go4it Travel

1654 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

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