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Moving into a serviced apartment at Ryman means there’s less time spent cooking and cleaning, and more time for family and friends.
Feel safe and secure at a Ryman village, where beautiful gardens provide the backdrop for a host of on-site amenities.
Special Children's Christmas Parties held their Taranaki event at TSB Stadium last weekend inviting over 800 special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food, and Christmas presents.
Special Children's Christmas Partieshave been organising these … View moreSpecial Children's Christmas Parties held their Taranaki event at TSB Stadium last weekend inviting over 800 special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food, and Christmas presents.
Special Children's Christmas Partieshave been organising these events for over 25 years across a number of main centers throughout New Zealand. Now, every year 10,000 Kiwi children with special needs, challenging life, or health circumstances are invited to a party like no other.
The annual event is made possible by many local businesses supporting this event including Stuff Ltd, the publisher of the Taranaki Daily News.
To support this great initiative and discuss sponsorship packages, contact Aidan Belsham - aidan@scevents.co.nz
Would you like to be part of a successful, passionate team who keep the history vintage rail travel alive for future generations to experience.
Are you available 9.30am to 3pm Sundays or as required for Charter Trips.
If you are interested and would like to take the next step, please contact… View moreWould you like to be part of a successful, passionate team who keep the history vintage rail travel alive for future generations to experience.
Are you available 9.30am to 3pm Sundays or as required for Charter Trips.
If you are interested and would like to take the next step, please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on Ph: 06 758 8986; Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 or E: admin@vnp.nz.
From winding down with calming music to sipping herbal tea, everyone has their own bedtime ritual. What's yours? Vote below and drop a comment, let's swap sleep secrets!
#sleeproutine
We're looking for delicious rhubarb recipes to feature in NZ Gardener. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.
Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.
Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.
Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made … View moreGet 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.
Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.
Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made right here in New Zealand.
At the Methodist Centre, Wednesday, August 28, 12.15pm.
Janey MacKenzie, a well-known singer and teacher will be presenting her singing group at this lunchtime concert. Comprising experienced singers Renata Toth, Caroline Den-McKay, Katie Lemcke and Sara Binnie. They will present duets, trios and … View moreAt the Methodist Centre, Wednesday, August 28, 12.15pm.
Janey MacKenzie, a well-known singer and teacher will be presenting her singing group at this lunchtime concert. Comprising experienced singers Renata Toth, Caroline Den-McKay, Katie Lemcke and Sara Binnie. They will present duets, trios and quartets of baroque, opera, jazz and a piece by NZ composer David Childs. Accompanied on piano by Janey MacKenzie and will also feature Jo Henderson playing Oboe. A Koha will go to a local charity.
We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!
What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)
Hi Neighbours - It’s Stephen and the team here from The Kiwi Butcher Shop. The next two weeks is celebrating 21 years of serving you, our community and we invite you to come on in and celebrate instore with us!
We have some super low specials, Beef Mince $8.99kg/Saveloys $9.99kg/Pork Spare … View moreHi Neighbours - It’s Stephen and the team here from The Kiwi Butcher Shop. The next two weeks is celebrating 21 years of serving you, our community and we invite you to come on in and celebrate instore with us!
We have some super low specials, Beef Mince $8.99kg/Saveloys $9.99kg/Pork Spare Ribs $9.99kg and over $4000 worth of giveaways and prizes for our customers when they shop instore, until 31 August. With personalised service and quality meats, come on in and see why we’re Taranaki’s Award-Winning Butchery.
Stephen Morrison
Owner - The Kiwi Butcher Shop
Approx 18 months old
Good healthy birds that are mostly laying
Contact Philippa on 027 220 7515
This week only! Usually $10 per dozen
Beautiful genuine farm fresh free range eggs
At 180 Cowling Rd
Cash or online banking
Enquiries contact Philippa on 027 220 7515
To prevent further youth crime, the government has proposed stays at military-style camps for up to 12 months for young offenders. Do you think the camps will be successful in rehabilitating youth who commit crimes?
Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
needing a gutter cleaned in hurdon.
2 stories so long ladder required or extension hose.
not a big job... 8m long.
Any recommendations please?
With an all consuming passion for excellence in food and fresh ingredients our skilled team of trained chefs now bring you a large range of catering options.
Our large kitchen is designed specifically to provide catering for workplace morning tea shouts to large private events. Deliveries … View moreWith an all consuming passion for excellence in food and fresh ingredients our skilled team of trained chefs now bring you a large range of catering options.
Our large kitchen is designed specifically to provide catering for workplace morning tea shouts to large private events. Deliveries available.
We cater for all dietary requirements and tastes. We want to take the hassle out of hosting a party or organising an event. Let us do all the work.
It is officially that time of the year when we need to be cautious about the flu in the air. Many people who are extremely sensitive and catch flu very easily. Even when they make sure that they get their room or even the entire house disinfected.
There is one very tiny thing which many people … View moreIt is officially that time of the year when we need to be cautious about the flu in the air. Many people who are extremely sensitive and catch flu very easily. Even when they make sure that they get their room or even the entire house disinfected.
There is one very tiny thing which many people miss out and are not even aware of. You would be surprised to know that not sleeping well deeply affects the immune system, metabolism, reflexes and many other natural processes inside the body. Sleeping well is essential not just for the season of flu, but it should be done throughout the year.
Your body’s immune system gets stronger with this very simple yet very effective habit. A healthy immune system allows you to freely enjoy and do the things that you cherish and that too without an age bar. Even if you have crossed your 70’s and have a strong immune system, you can even expect your body to allow you to do a hardcore workout on a daily basis and for this, all you need to do is, get ample sleep.
Here are some examples and theories which tell us how sleep is so important for a healthy immune system
1. Lack of sleep affects your immune system.
The immune system has multiple processes, and thus it is very complex. There are various cells present in our body, and the white blood cells are responsible for fighting the diseases or keeping the immunity strong. Another type of the white blood cells are T-cells which are mostly focused on destroying the viruses and the bacteria.
The scientists have found through research and study that if you are not sleeping well, the amount of the T-cells can tremendously decrease. With the lack of T-cells, the defence mechanism of the body slows down, and the flu and other viruses can easily infect you.
When you are not getting enough sleep that your body needs, the inflammatory cytokines which are another kind of cells in our body, start increasing.
Although the increase of these cells leads to damage of tissues to a certain level only, it does enough damage which adds to the lack of T-cells and then makes the body very weak and it is eventually succumbed by the flu and other diseases.
2. Lack of sleep can also reduce the response to the fever
Surely nobody likes to have a fever as it a very miserable and uncomfortable feeling, but what we do not know is that fever is also a trick played by the immune system. The extra heat of the body during a fever kills the germs and viruses infecting the body.
When you have a fever, you must have noticed that while you are asleep, your body temperature is higher. This shows that while your body is in the rest mode, the immunity will be stronger. The body takes the advantage of being in no motion, and the disease-fighting cells will get more charged up to fight the against the infection.
When you are not well, it becomes more important to get a sound sleep. This helps your body to get well faster and become strong to fight against any other infections.
3. Extra sleep will not help your immune system
If you are taking the right amount of rest (nine to ten hours of sleep for kids and teens, and seven to eight hours for the grown-ups), you can expect to have a healthy immune system.
Just like all other good habits, an excess of sleep is also not so good. You also need to have healthy habits along with sound sleep. Like working late night and then sleeping till afternoon can also be bad for you. Best thing is to sleep early, have your meals at routine intervals, and also give some workout to your body.
Sometimes it is even your mattress which you should consider replacing if you are not able to sleep for at least 7 hours in one stretch. An uncomfortable mattress can give you a body ache and a bad posture in the long run. If you need help in finding the right mattress for yourself, do consider having a word with your friends at Beds4U. At Beds4U we can assure you that you will be able to find the right mattress for a comfortable sleep. Stop by today to find the perfect mattress for you!
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