Brooklands - Vogeltown, New Plymouth

249 days ago

Know Thy Neighbour? We are getting there!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.

Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!

Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win… View more
We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.

Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!

Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win one of our $50 Prezzy® card spot prizes...

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249 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for chokos?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious choko recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's June issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this versatile crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 30, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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250 days ago

retro wooden cabinet

Shelley from Westown

This old bathroom cabinet is made from solid native timber - not sure which but it is heavy!

Sanded as a cabinet or reuse the timber - make a fair offer.

*** proceeds to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust, in its 51st year. ***

Text Shelley on 022 302 9407

Negotiable

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260 days ago

Electric Blankets

Rachel from Welbourn

Does anyone know if there is someone in New Plymouth who would test electric blankets.

250 days ago

Care you can count on

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

With the many friends she has made and the special bond she shares with her caregivers, the village has become an extension of Dora’s family.

Click to learn more about Dora’s experience at a Ryman village.

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251 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and … View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Get your tickets today.
Find out more

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252 days ago

This week's prize draw!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winners of the $100 Farmers vouchers in this week's Neighbourly prize draw are:

Gustavo Silva from Auckland Central

Mary Halliday from Port Waikato

Emily Taylor from Rolleston

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Winners of the $100 Farmers vouchers in this week's Neighbourly prize draw are:

Gustavo Silva from Auckland Central

Mary Halliday from Port Waikato

Emily Taylor from Rolleston

Neil Morrison from Invercargill

Get in touch with our Neighbourly Helpdesk team before the 30th of April to claim your prize by heading here.

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253 days ago

Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

Resene

Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

Plus they’re Eco Choice approved with low odour and easy water clean-up, so you can paint or stain your place with ease.

Available from Resene ColorShops.
Find out more

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253 days ago

Tips for better sleep from Beds4U!

Beds4U New Plymouth

Hi Neighbours,

Tired of counting sheep? We've got a better way! Check out our latest tips for a sleep experience that'll have you waking up refreshed and ready to conquer the day. #sleeptip #sleep

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253 days ago

Potted colour

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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254 days ago

Are you in pain? Time to try Bowen Therapy.

Annemarie from Holistic Health Taranaki

How much pain are you in? Lower back pain, shoulder pain, pelvic pain, sciatica, headaches, chronic pain, old injuries, hip pain?
Try Bowen Therapy!

Bowen Therapy is a soft tissue fascia release therapy. It does not manipulate; it is non-invasive and very gentle.

Bowen helps to relieve … View more
How much pain are you in? Lower back pain, shoulder pain, pelvic pain, sciatica, headaches, chronic pain, old injuries, hip pain?
Try Bowen Therapy!

Bowen Therapy is a soft tissue fascia release therapy. It does not manipulate; it is non-invasive and very gentle.

Bowen helps to relieve tension, pain, and helps settle the nervous system.
So many of my clients are blown away by the results they are getting.
Book your first appointment online, or get in touch via phone 067520503 or Facebook messenger.

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254 days ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a … View moreDownsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

Click read more for the full article.

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254 days ago

Help for young people

The team from Citizens Advice Bureau New Plymouth

Lots of things can cause issues (flatting, starting a job, buying a car, relationships, and many more), and these are more daunting when you face them for the first time. But when you know your rights, you are in a better position to handle the things that life throws at you.

We're here for… View more
Lots of things can cause issues (flatting, starting a job, buying a car, relationships, and many more), and these are more daunting when you face them for the first time. But when you know your rights, you are in a better position to handle the things that life throws at you.

We're here for you if you need info, help or support. Our service is for everyone, and is free and confidential.

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255 days ago

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a … View more
Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
Find out more

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258 days ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

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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Could we live without public bins?
  • 11.6% Yes
    11.6% Complete
  • 87.9% No
    87.9% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2661 votes
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