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For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.
With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?
Valued at over $1.2 million, this … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.
With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?
Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to be loved by its new owner.
Make this property your permanent residence, a classic Kiwi holiday escape, a rental, or simply sell it!
Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Book match Collection & some rare Match boxes. The blue ones are different. They are from all over the world. I started collecting them in the early -mid 1950's. There is over 1000 of them and only a few double up's. Some of them have been priced on Ebay at over $30 each. … View moreBook match Collection & some rare Match boxes. The blue ones are different. They are from all over the world. I started collecting them in the early -mid 1950's. There is over 1000 of them and only a few double up's. Some of them have been priced on Ebay at over $30 each. There's also some rare Match Boxes also priced on Ebay at $40 each.
$895 Reduced to $700
I need to get rid of them. Ph. 067521127 or 0279757940
Puppet of Old Professor with Book and Feathered Quill Pen. All strings are attached and hanging from his wooden stand. Puppet is 440 mm tall and wooden stand is 840 mm high.
I need to pass this on now for some else to appreciate. was $150 now Reduced to $85
Ph. 067521127 or … View morePuppet of Old Professor with Book and Feathered Quill Pen. All strings are attached and hanging from his wooden stand. Puppet is 440 mm tall and wooden stand is 840 mm high.
I need to pass this on now for some else to appreciate. was $150 now Reduced to $85
Ph. 067521127 or 0279757940
A very good set of Prints of Old Sailing Ships. Each print has a description of who painted the original painting on the back. All in very good condition. Buyer to take all of them. Need them gone as I don't have room to hang them now. One of the pictures shows the history of the … View moreA very good set of Prints of Old Sailing Ships. Each print has a description of who painted the original painting on the back. All in very good condition. Buyer to take all of them. Need them gone as I don't have room to hang them now. One of the pictures shows the history of the particulars of the sailing ship. All pictures have their own description of who painted it originally and when on the back of each print.
$325 Now reduced to $250 for all 6 of them. Ph. 067521127 or 0279757940
Dark Blue thermal coated curtains. good condition.
Size. 1.770 long X 1.814 wide. each curtain. Would cover a ranch slider.
$45 ONO
Comes from smoke free home. Ph. 067521127 or 0219757940
Hello, I have just started to collect Fun Ho toys, the older the better and are wanting to know if anyone is interested in selling what they have. not so interested in the miniatures, unless its special. many thanks for anticipated replies, or txt 0212289909 Ian
Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.
Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works … View moreToday (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.
Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works with individuals, groups and whānau to successfully navigate financial stress and hardship. Mentors work alongside whānau to increase confidence and skills in personal money management and advocate with and for clients. Cat enjoys delivering online and face-to-face workshops which provide opportunities to normalise money conversations and encourages people to make time to consider their financial well-being.
Cat is also an independent financial well-being coach, educator and indigenous life coach at Restore Wellness Network. She is a published writer and currently in the process of writing her first non-fiction book: 'A financial self-care guide for women in Aotearoa.'
She'd love to answer any questions you may have around your budgeting and spending habits, strategies for saving, retirement planning and debt. (Don't be shy, but be mindful about what you disclose!)
↓ Share your questions now and Cat will reply to your comment below ↓
Make your own wall art from leftover MDF and Resene testpots. Nikki Kettle’s abstract piece was inspired by her local environment.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Put an empty wine bottle to good use with this feeder finished in Resene Clover that can cater for a range of garden birds.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.
Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.
So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer … View moreHave you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.
Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.
So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer be there. Don't worry, you can post on the noticeboard as usual!
Get in contact with our team if you have any concerns or need any help!
You may have heard People First New Zealand have been contracted to present Enabling Good Lives to the learning (intellectual) disability community.
There is a workshop in September which is about the principles.
When: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Where: Taranaki Disability Information … View moreYou may have heard People First New Zealand have been contracted to present Enabling Good Lives to the learning (intellectual) disability community.
There is a workshop in September which is about the principles.
When: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Where: Taranaki Disability Information Centre, 28 Young Street, New Plymouth.
Time: 9.30 to 11.30am
RSVP by Thursday 19 September to kirstylinnell@peoplefirst.org.nz
Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.
Click read more for the full story.
Went into the Red Cross opp shop today to find that they have their winter womans and childrens clothes on sale at half price not sure about mens as I didn't look
Here in Taranaki we are so privileged to have a wonderful Centre that provides a range of services to support people affected by dementia.
There are two sites here, one in Hawera operated out of the Nolantown Bowling Club and in New Plymouth where after much fundraising and hard mahi they … View moreHere in Taranaki we are so privileged to have a wonderful Centre that provides a range of services to support people affected by dementia.
There are two sites here, one in Hawera operated out of the Nolantown Bowling Club and in New Plymouth where after much fundraising and hard mahi they managed to build a purpose-built centre situated at 14 Manakohi Street, Spotswood.
This has enabled the team in North Taranaki to work from one place and so each team is able to work more efficiently.
The New Plymouth site is a great asset and the arrangement of the building is very user friendly for those with dementia who attend the day programme and other services.
The following services are available to Taranaki community:
1) Day Respite Programme.
This provides social and cognitive stimulation, entertainment and activities for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia, whilst also providing respite for the care partner, carers and family/whanau. Both centres utilize volunteers to support the staff in the activities; and having visited both these clubs, I observed that this is a great place to be involved as a volunteer.
Currently New Plymouth are looking for some handy people to support the activities with their
Tool Box – to help with small projects as another hand on activity.
In Hawera they also offer the Day Programme/ Club, with similar activities to New Plymouth – with a South Taranaki flavour.
2) Navigation Services
This service has experienced Community Advisors who provide support to people in the community, which includes facilitating Carer Support Groups and Alz Café Social Groups around the region.
3) Education Services
A Community Educator provides education, up to date information and promotes dementia awareness to aid the goal of a Dementia Friendly Taranaki. They can visit workplaces to give presentations and they also run post diagnostic education courses for people who are newly diagnosed.
There are currently 70,000 people living with dementia mate wareware in Aotearoa New Zealand and this is expected to increase 240 percent in the next 30 years. There are some misconceptions around dementia mate wareware but with the right support people can continue doing the things they love
As part of Alzheimers month there are always activities, and the following are this year’s options:
3rd September - About Dementia evening workshop 6.pm – 7.30pm in person and online (booking required)
9th September – Reducing the risk Public talk 14 Manakohi Street, Spotswood 10am – 11.30am (bookings required)
16th – 20th September - Library display & drop-in sessions – Puke Ariki, Hawera and Opunake
20th September – An evening with Sir Richard Faull – 6pm – 7.30pm – 14 Manakohi Street, Spotswood (Bookings required)
22nd September Memory Walk from 10am – wear purple and walk with the community from East End Reserve to Tasman Prospect
Where can you learn more?
If you are interested to learn more about Alzheimers Taranaki, listen to Volly Voices on Access Radio when Helen chats about what is happening at the local centre and what is involved and where their locations are.
This can also be listened to on:
Spotify open.spotify.com...
Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com...
Access Radio website www.accessradiotaranaki.com...
Volunteering New Plymouth website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz...
Who can you contact?
If you are curious to learn more about Alzheimers Taranaki and / or you are interested in becoming a volunteer with this great group, please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986; E: admin@vnp.nz or Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 to take the next step.
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