Welbourn, New Plymouth

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1191 days ago

Taranaki Baby & Kids Expo

Sandra from Whalers Gate

This expo is for anybody who is planning to get pregnant, has babies or those with young children already at school.


The Taranaki Baby & Kids Expo has a variety of exhibitors, showcasing local businesses and organisations right here in Taranaki. You will find information about pregnancy, … View more
This expo is for anybody who is planning to get pregnant, has babies or those with young children already at school.


The Taranaki Baby & Kids Expo has a variety of exhibitors, showcasing local businesses and organisations right here in Taranaki. You will find information about pregnancy, babies, toddlers and school children. Whether you are thinking about conception, looking to start your baby on solids, or wanting to find after school activities for your child, come and see what is on offer in our region, all under one roof!

The expo will once again have a private space for feeding and nappy changing and the stalls are specially spaced out to allow plenty of room for prams and children.

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1192 days ago

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

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1192 days ago

Welcome to Workbridge Taranaki

Workbridge

Welcome to Workbridge Taranaki - We're still here to help!
Are you a jobseeker looking for work Or Are you an employer looking for a new employee? Let Workbridge help you with your employment needs. Workbridge is New Zealand’s largest free employment service for disabled people or those … View more
Welcome to Workbridge Taranaki - We're still here to help!
Are you a jobseeker looking for work Or Are you an employer looking for a new employee? Let Workbridge help you with your employment needs. Workbridge is New Zealand’s largest free employment service for disabled people or those with an injury or health condition. Workbridge provides a range of free employment support services for both jobseekers and employers. Last year Workbridge helped 1300 businesses find success through inclusive employment. Workbridge is a national provider with over 90 years experience within employment services. If you are living with a health condition or are disabled and want to find a job, let Workbridge help you.
Whilst we are in Lockdown level 4, our offices are closed, but we are working from home and are ready and able to keep working with our existing and new clients. If you are not a Workbridge client and would like to enrol with our services, you can begin the enrolment process online or by giving us a call - we'ld love to hear from you.

1192 days ago

One to watch

Competenz

We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own … View more
We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own manufacturing business and says: "I really want to pass on what I have learnt to support apprentices in their training. I also want to be able to teach people outside of the plastics industry about what we do, as I truly believe we can't solve any of the really important environmental issues that surround plastic unless as many people as possible understand it."

If you are thinking of signing up for an apprenticeship, get in touch with us here

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1195 days ago

Friday puzzle

NumberWorks'nWords New Plymouth

Here is a weekend puzzle for those of you who enjoyed the last one. Answer to follow on Monday.

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1195 days ago

PlunketLine

Rose Haskell from Taranaki Plunket

Plunket in-person Services are suspended, and all locations are closed under Alert Level 4. With this in mind, we wish to remind the community of the virtual ways in which they can access support and assistance during this time.

PLUNKETLINE

Available to ALL families: Plunket or not - PlunketLine … View more
Plunket in-person Services are suspended, and all locations are closed under Alert Level 4. With this in mind, we wish to remind the community of the virtual ways in which they can access support and assistance during this time.

PLUNKETLINE

Available to ALL families: Plunket or not - PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

When you call PlunketLine your call will be answered by a Plunket nurse, who can give you advice and information on parenting issues and your child’s health and wellbeing.
www.plunket.org.nz...

📞 0800 933 922

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1195 days ago

Do you have a great rocket 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. We are now on the hunt for rocket recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before Aug 31, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1195 days ago

Bin storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Form meets function in this stylish bin storage and planter combination painted in bold Resene hues. Find out how to create your own.

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1195 days ago

Aotearoa, we’ll get through this together.

Taranaki Daily News

Get the latest news and information delivered to your home with up to 30% off a newspaper subscription.
Subscribe now.
Find out more

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1196 days ago

Digital Boost is here to help

Digital Boost

Lockdowns are tough for many in business, so let us share the load.

Whether it's setting up technology to keep your business running smoothly, or advice on working remotely.

Get in touch with us, we’d love to help.

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1196 days ago

Nominate your Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Kia ora Taranaki neighbours!

We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.

With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – … View more
Kia ora Taranaki neighbours!

We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.

With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – the one doing exceptional mahi to make Taranaki a better place.

Nominations close 31 August and only take 5 minutes.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.co.nz...

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1205 days ago

What does it take???

Andrew from Fitzroy

www.stuff.co.nz...

This ridiculous intersection at Egmont Rd is a nightmare. Not only is it a poorly designed dangerous intersection, the designers chucked in a 100 down to 80kms speed change almost right on the intersection, then for good measure they decided to do all of this on the brow of a … View more
www.stuff.co.nz...

This ridiculous intersection at Egmont Rd is a nightmare. Not only is it a poorly designed dangerous intersection, the designers chucked in a 100 down to 80kms speed change almost right on the intersection, then for good measure they decided to do all of this on the brow of a blind hill where traffic backs up due to the lights at Smart Rd...hmmm that was intelligent!
There have been so many accidents and near misses at this intersection it boggles the mind as to who dreamed up this idea in the first place.
The St John Ambulance service has a depot in Oropuriri Rd, and simply getting across the intersection to head to Bell Block or to negotiate traffic to get into town safely, hinders their ability to get to people. Time is of the essence for these people so they need a safe path to get to our loved ones and save lives.
I travel this intersection daily and my staff have to negotiate it numerous times each day. Almost every day I see or hear of close calls, accidents, or just plain stupid driving.
Health and Safety dictates that I need to take steps to keep my staff safe so they can return home each day to their families. What are the Health and Safety requirements for Waka Kotahi and their responsibility to keep NZ'rs safe?
Now I see the NPCD and Waka Kotahi are bickering over who's pocket money has to pay for this debacle! Come on now, let's get real, who's conscience is it going to rest with when someone gets killed?
Trying to shift responsibility by using the originally proposed extension of Oropuriri Rd to Henwood Rd as an excuse is simply farcical. No one could have foreseen the issues around Maori sacred grounds and the impact this would have, so now someone needs a new plan.
This is Waka Kotahi's responsibility as it is on a STATE HIGHWAY, there is no other party consideration here...stop duck shoving and just get on with it.

I signed Sam and Rod's petition and I'm sure everyone who knows about it has too but they need more to sign...come on people, sign it here -
our.actionstation.org.nz...

After you've signed the petition please also take a moment to share it with others. It's super easy, just copy the above link and email it, message it, send it however you want... just share it to everyone.

Thanks

1198 days ago
1196 days ago

Industry Skills Development Handbook

Competenz

Is this you?

You know building the skills and capability of your staff is vital, but it’s hard to know where to start or even where to turn for advice, so it keeps sliding down your to-do list.

Use this guidebook to develop your company’s capability and improve your bottom line.
Free download

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1198 days ago

New Zealand at Alert Level 4

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm

The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.

Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- … View more
UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm

The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.

Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- There are no genomic matches to those cases at the border to this case.
- There are a further two cases to report in the community. ​
- From 11:59pm, it will be compulsory to wear masks when accessing essential services.
- From 8am tomorrow, the Covid-19 vaccination programme will resume.
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UPDATE
August 18
9.10am

- Four new cases have been identified, all genomically linked to the original case
- The original case has been confirmed as having the Delta variant
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New Zealand will move to a Level 4 lockdown after a community case was detected in Auckland.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was joined by Ashley Bloomfield at a press conference, where she confirmed that Auckland and Coromandel would move to Alert Level 4 from 11.59pm for seven days, while the rest of the country will be under Level 4 conditions for three days.

It is unknown whether this case is that of the Delta variant. Bloomfield stated that genome sequencing will be completed by tomorrow morning.

There is currently 23 locations of interest, 10 in Auckland and 13 in Coromandel. Current locations of interest can be found here.

The case has no links to the border and interviews are currently being undertaken with the case to find any possible locations of interest and how they came to be in contact with Covid-19.

Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level restrictions and what it means for you.
- Here are the locations of interest.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.

For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.

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