Westown, New Plymouth

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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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659 days ago

Registered Electrician,

Keith from Westown

All your small repairs or upgrades,
Electrical breakdown's,
Competitive prices,
Free quotes,
All work certificated,
Phone, text or email,
0277590999
kslaxton@msn.com

Negotiable

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

661 days ago

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is here!!

Beds 4 U

Celebrate Waitangi Day in the best way: With big savings and better zzz’s—upgrade your bed today. Get massive discounts of up to 60% Off on NZ-made beds & mattresses with Free Local Delivery* (Use code:WAITANGI23)

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort … View more
Celebrate Waitangi Day in the best way: With big savings and better zzz’s—upgrade your bed today. Get massive discounts of up to 60% Off on NZ-made beds & mattresses with Free Local Delivery* (Use code:WAITANGI23)

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
- 19 stores across North Island
- Earn Flybuys with us

Apply Code (WAITANGI23) to your cart for Free Shipping on online orders above $999 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.
Shop now

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661 days ago

Glass Top Table

Kevin from Glen Avon - Waiwhakaiho

Glass Table 100cmX200cm & 175cm high. Sell about $50 or swap for a sets of drawers. Kevin 0272519998

$50.00

Price: $50

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661 days ago

Wanting to Buy

Paul from Frankleigh Park

New Zealand Stamps, Pre-Decimal Coins + Banknotes.Private Collector. Please Phone/Text/or Private Message Paul. O21 1418029

661 days ago

Haberdashery

Kirsti Ward from Red Cross Shop New Plymouth

We have just restocked our shelves with beautiful materials at crazy low prices, we still have buttons, zips, buckles, knitting needles, patterns, lace and wool etc. So come and grab yourself an amazing bargain at New Plymouth Red Cross 18 Gover St.

Negotiable

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661 days ago

Public Talk

Nicola from Westown

We are very lucky to be having the International speaker, Freddy Silva visit New Plymouth. He will be giving a visual talk on Ancient New Zealand: Waitaha Tradition and the Egyptian-Andean Connection.
Tickets are available from: Artesia.co.nz
Date: Saturday 18 Feb 23 at 7.00pm
Venue: Novotel … View more
We are very lucky to be having the International speaker, Freddy Silva visit New Plymouth. He will be giving a visual talk on Ancient New Zealand: Waitaha Tradition and the Egyptian-Andean Connection.
Tickets are available from: Artesia.co.nz
Date: Saturday 18 Feb 23 at 7.00pm
Venue: Novotel Hotel, New Plymouth
For more information: 027 3498372

663 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
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662 days ago

Painting "ART"

Roger from Welbourn

An original painting by Dereck Parker Little. Painted in 1989. Acrylic.
Size of painting in Frame, 600 mm High X 630 mm Wide. A very nice painting. Very collectable. It has been signed on the back by the painter. Reduced to $200

Price: $185

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662 days ago

Old Time Hymn Service

Jean Bennetts from New Plymouth Corps - The Salvation Army

Sunday 5th February at 2pm in Knox Church Community Centre, 17 Grey Street, Waitara.
All welcome.

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