Strandon, New Plymouth

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

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1140 days ago

Recommendations for a builder who takes on small jobs

Michelle from Blagdon - Marfell

Hi, I am looking for a builder to install a screen door in our entryway at home - it is part of the "keep the cats contained" project that I started some time ago. The door is our main entryway into the house so the job needs to be done proficiently. If someone can give me a contact … View moreHi, I am looking for a builder to install a screen door in our entryway at home - it is part of the "keep the cats contained" project that I started some time ago. The door is our main entryway into the house so the job needs to be done proficiently. If someone can give me a contact that will be great

1118 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1119 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1120 days ago

There, they're and their!

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

There, they’re and their are the big trio of commonly confused words with all three of them pronounced the same.
- There means the opposite of here; “at that place.”
- They’re is a contraction of “they are” or “they were.”
- Their means “belongs to them.”

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1120 days ago

Gardening

Tia from Spotswood

Does your garden need a spring tidy?
Ph Tia 0224719697

1120 days ago

Meet Alexandria Lindsay, our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Waitara

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.

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1121 days ago

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.

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1121 days ago

Meet Caitlin, a mechanical engineering apprentice and racing enthusiast.

Competenz

Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
Find a job you actually like - this is your sign to embrace the fluro!

Click here for more info.

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1122 days ago

Indoor Plant sale and Arts Trail

Deb from New Plymouth

Hey there- I am part of the Arts trail this year and have loads of art for sale- I also have lots of indoor plants for sale- they need to go as we will be renovating over summer. Visit me 94 Hine St - open til 4.30 today -and Friday, Sat , Sun 5,6,7, Nov 9.30-4.30pm

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1122 days ago

Wood turning timber

Sean from Inglewood

Dry stored for approx 15 years can't see any sign of rot or borer size of each piece approx 800 long by 400 wide by 125 thick slabbed out of log we think it is chestnut

Negotiable

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1122 days ago

Topec Nexan Fun Fun / Walk Series Event.

Kevin from Bell Block

Just letting people know that because of Govt. Covid Regulations this event which was going to be held on Sunday 14th Nov 2021 at Topec has been Postponed. Please check below link for updates www.facebook.com...
Kevin. Inglewood Runners & Walkers Club.

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1123 days ago

Wanted

Malcolm from Westown

Seedling/sapling POKAKA Elaeocarpus hookeriana wanted to buy/see/photograph. Please phone 021 058 6664

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1123 days ago

House to buy

Carolyn from Highlands Park

Asking on behalf. Family looking for a house to buy in New Plymouth / Bell Block. No more than 10 years old. Single story, flat section not less than 700 sq m. Phone txt 027 484 0467 or 06 7585875

1145 days ago

common or German wasps

Meenu from Strandon

Hello everyone,
hope you all are doing well. I am in search of a wasp infested place somewhere here in New Plymouth if you know any? It is a wee bit early to see wasps around but there can be places where they continue to grow throughout winters. Please let me know if your property or someone you … View more
Hello everyone,
hope you all are doing well. I am in search of a wasp infested place somewhere here in New Plymouth if you know any? It is a wee bit early to see wasps around but there can be places where they continue to grow throughout winters. Please let me know if your property or someone you know have any wasp flying around or causing nuisance. I will put something out to catch them.
Note: I am after common or German wasps and not the paper wasps that makes small nests over the fences usually

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1124 days ago

Craft with Resene, from the Australian Women's Weekly

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner. Create a colourful geometric inspired space with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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