Welbourn, New Plymouth

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210 days ago

Tractor seat plants

Debra from Merrilands

I need 11 tractor seat plants to finish a garden. If anyone has any surplus to their requirements I'm happy to dig them out.

214 days ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love … View more
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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210 days ago

Whisper Ebike for sale

Debra from Merrilands

Has done 88kms. In as new condition. Selling for health reasons. Offers over $3000.

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217 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View more
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8% No
    8% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below!
    0.7% Complete
1816 votes
210 days ago

Weekly prize draw: $100 Briscoes voucher

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each week we randomly draw winners from our pool of Neighbourly members.
Congratulations to:

Shinea Banks from Lynfield
Tatiana Alsayyad from Waltham
Jacob Novak from Motueka
Paul Clancy from Lower Hutt

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Each week we randomly draw winners from our pool of Neighbourly members.
Congratulations to:

Shinea Banks from Lynfield
Tatiana Alsayyad from Waltham
Jacob Novak from Motueka
Paul Clancy from Lower Hutt

Not a winner? Good luck next time!

Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 7th May.

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210 days ago

Ajuga plants

Shelley from Westown

Also known as Carpet Bugle Weed:
-grown in shady areas as low ground cover, hardy
-leaf rosettes of bronze or dark green very attractive
-great for mass planting and spreads well
- interesting contrast as under-planting
-blue flowers on spikes in spring and early summer

15 or so plants … View more
Also known as Carpet Bugle Weed:
-grown in shady areas as low ground cover, hardy
-leaf rosettes of bronze or dark green very attractive
-great for mass planting and spreads well
- interesting contrast as under-planting
-blue flowers on spikes in spring and early summer

15 or so plants available
Text Shelley 022 302 9407

***proceeds to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust New Plymouth ***

Price: $5

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216 days ago

Rehomeing My Cat

Sandra from Highlands Park

I need to rehome my old cat as I am moving overseas, and just can’t put her down. Can anybody help me out please

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211 days ago

Fijian tapa cloth

Shelley from Westown

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship in this large piece - 3.7 m x 2.3 m - in new condition.
Expressions of interest - this is to be valued and cherished.
**Donation to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust New Plymouth ***
Text Shelley 022 302 9407

Negotiable

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211 days ago

Blackboard

Shelley from Westown

Actually it's a 'green' blackboard piece - 122 x 122
Few paint splotches which should come off.
Lots of uses.
***proceeds to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust New Plymouth ***
Text Shelley 022 302 9407

Price: $5

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211 days ago

Large formica piece

Shelley from Westown

2440 x 1220
Good condition - brown
So many possible uses!!
Text Shelley 022 302 9407

Free

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212 days ago

SUBWAY TILES Brand new.

Gordon from Westown

We have five boxes, white beveled subway wall tiles,100x200mm for sale.
Coverage is 1.4m Sq per box.
Selling full boxes only, 70 tiles ($60 per box)

Price: $300

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221 days ago

HOUSING AND COUNCILS 10 YEAR PLAN

Stephanie from Spotswood

Housing and the Council’s Ten Year Plan…
Actually, housing gets barely a mention in the Council’s Ten Year Plan.
And that is a significant problem because we all, except it seems the Council, are aware of the effects of the ‘baby boomer’ generation is happening now!
We have a rapid … View more
Housing and the Council’s Ten Year Plan…
Actually, housing gets barely a mention in the Council’s Ten Year Plan.
And that is a significant problem because we all, except it seems the Council, are aware of the effects of the ‘baby boomer’ generation is happening now!
We have a rapid increase in the number of older adults over the age of 65 and a dramatic increase in adults over the age of 85 years.
 
Age Sector NZ has stated that 61,121 retirement units will be needed within the next ten years.
Statistics NZ estimates by 2040 approximately 600,000 65+ will be renting, so many of them will be living alone.
More older adults will experience housing insecurity in the coming years unless the country dramatically increases its supply of affordable homes for people ages 65 and up, who make up roughly one-fifth of the nation.
 
The Council currently operate 145 housing units for the elderly in a self-funded model. This approach is not keeping up with the need to upgrade and expand the housing stock. We are proposing to create a working capital fund of approximately $4m at a cost of $200,000 per
annum to provide for:
• Improvement and expansion of the housing for elderly service noting that this is contrary to
the current self-funding position of the Housing for the Elderly Policy.
• Expanding Council’s role in the provision of housing beyond housing for the elderly.
Given the crisis facing housing for older people this demonstrates a clear lack of interest, let alone commitment to the growing plight of so many of our older citizens.
An increasing share of people with low and fixed incomes will struggle to afford appropriate housing in the coming decade and we just don't have the housing and supports that we need for this growing population.
Our Council seems to continually dodge this issue - but it is growing larger day by day.
What can you do?
Contact your Council and tell them your concerns re housing for older adults.
 
 If you can – urgently contact the Council by emailing a submission detailing your concerns to submissions@npdc.govt.nz or going online to: npdc.govt.nz/10-year-plan
Affordable housing for vulnerable older adults in our community is a ‘must’ not a ‘nice to have’
Gordon Hudson, Communications… 021 133 7244, gordonandjanr@xtra.co.nz
Positive Ageing NP

212 days ago

$170 ono

Mike from Oakura Coastal

80L Telmann under bench freezer
Excellent condition

Negotiable

213 days ago

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

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213 days ago

Corrugated iron

Alison from New Plymouth

I have 2 new sheets of corrugated iron 4 meters long excess to requirements for sale. $100 per sheet. Moss Green. Ph 0276439731

Price: $200

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