Highlands Park, New Plymouth

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Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

654 days ago

Chair makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Jazz up a tired set of wicker chairs with eye-popping colours and Resene FX Metallic paint.

Find out how to add a little shimmer of your own with these easy instructions.

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656 days ago

Poll: Are you happy with your local council?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be … View more
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.

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Are you happy with your local council?
  • 7.6% Yes, we are really lucky with our local council
    7.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Yes, I'm fairly happy with my local council
    22.7% Complete
  • 59% No, I'm really unhappy with my local council
    59% Complete
  • 10.7% I'm indifferent
    10.7% Complete
2406 votes
655 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.

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655 days ago

Valentines Day

Kirsti Ward from Red Cross Shop New Plymouth

Time to get ready for Valentine’s Day, come in to New Plymouth Red Cross 18 Gover St, we are sure you will be able to find that special something for the special person in your life for that special day. We look forward to seeing you instore soon.

Negotiable

655 days ago

Opening Hours

The team from

Happy 2023!
We are back - Monday - Friday
Opening Hours 9.30am-3.30pm

Free Legal Clinic
Every Monday. 07.15pm-9pm. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make a 15 min appointment, call Citizens Advice Bureau 09.30am-3.30pm 06 7589542 or 0800 367222.

655 days ago

Courage

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

Courage doesn’t always come easily. Some are naturally born with confidence, while others may need an extra boost. We help young learners build confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed in and out of school. Our fun and engaging maths and English tuition is personalised to each … View moreCourage doesn’t always come easily. Some are naturally born with confidence, while others may need an extra boost. We help young learners build confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed in and out of school. Our fun and engaging maths and English tuition is personalised to each child’s learning style and needs.

Learn more about NumberWorks’nWords maths and English tutoring.

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656 days ago

Subscribe & receive a free 250g box of Guylian chocolates.

Mags4gifts

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, subscribe to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, or TV Guide online at Mags4Gifts and receive an iconic box of Guylian Belgian seashells.

Simply enter the promo code ‘VALENTINES’ at the checkout to redeem this great offer. Valid until 11:59pm 14 February … View more
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, subscribe to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, or TV Guide online at Mags4Gifts and receive an iconic box of Guylian Belgian seashells.

Simply enter the promo code ‘VALENTINES’ at the checkout to redeem this great offer. Valid until 11:59pm 14 February 2023, white stocks last. For full terms and conditions click here.

The team at Mags4Gifts.
Find out more

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660 days ago

accommodation alert

Moya from Lynmouth - Moturoa

We have just had to cancel a trip around the Coromandel due to the weather. On contacting several places we found that the deposit would not be returned or defered to a later date when we can travel. Beware read the small print!!!

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657 days ago

Dining Room glass table,

Keith from Westown

Glass table with 4 chairs, all in good condition but 1 chair leg lost its plastic stopper from the end of its leg,
For sale $150.00 Ono,
Tele, 0277590999

659 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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660 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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660 days ago

VHS Video Recorder swallowed my VHS tape

Viv from Frankleigh Park

Hi neighbours,
My old school VHS video recorder that has not been used for years, swallowed up some of my VHS tape when I turned it on and tried to use it :(
Does anyone know of anyone who could fix this?

660 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
660 days ago

Mitsubishi RVR Sport 1998 for Parts

Michel from Oakura Coastal

Anyone looking for parts for their Mitsubishi RVR? This old faithful kept running until the battery died, but wasn't passing WoF due to body/chassis corrosion. Has been de-registered since pics taken. Can negotiate price for separate parts (cash) or take the whole. Will have to come and … View moreAnyone looking for parts for their Mitsubishi RVR? This old faithful kept running until the battery died, but wasn't passing WoF due to body/chassis corrosion. Has been de-registered since pics taken. Can negotiate price for separate parts (cash) or take the whole. Will have to come and disassemble/remove yourself. Get in contact: Michel 021 679 604.

Price: $500

660 days ago

Storage Shed

Kevin from Glen Avon - Waiwhakaiho

Hi Kevin from Vincent de Paul. We are still looking for a large secure storage shed, OR can you suggest who I could call. We want to store quality furniture, pot and pans, blankets etc (no food), and give it out to people in need in New Plymouth. We need access M-F, from 10 to 4pm. please ph: (027)… View moreHi Kevin from Vincent de Paul. We are still looking for a large secure storage shed, OR can you suggest who I could call. We want to store quality furniture, pot and pans, blankets etc (no food), and give it out to people in need in New Plymouth. We need access M-F, from 10 to 4pm. please ph: (027) 251-9998 or email: kevinvincentdepaul1@gmail.com

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