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The 'Daily News' reported on Wednesday 5 October 2023 that work was hopefully going to start soon on our (stone) Cathedral. I thought we could re-start the Neighbourly conversation of a few week's ago, re: where has all the Money Raised from the Community Fundraising gone? The paper … View moreThe 'Daily News' reported on Wednesday 5 October 2023 that work was hopefully going to start soon on our (stone) Cathedral. I thought we could re-start the Neighbourly conversation of a few week's ago, re: where has all the Money Raised from the Community Fundraising gone? The paper recorded that all the building work so far (on the Vicarage and the Brown Building next to it) amounted to $20 million! And the $5m from the Provisional Growth Fund would have gone into the mix for that too! As I believe all the Money has now been spent! I am most concerned that all the Funds given so Generously by the Public, by Philanthropists, by Businesses, by those with Tangible Connections to the Cathedral (eg having been Married there) were taken under false pretences! Over the past 6-7 years many of us were asked to Give what we could afford, towards the Restoration of the Cathedral - I remember it well - 2 ladies would go around all the various Groups in Taranaki and give a Speech asking for Financial help, showing the Plans etc. of How the Repairs to the Cathedral would be staged and how it would look in the Future! These Presentations did the job, and much Funds were Raised over several years! The City/Region were kept informed and we were all excited that soon, our Cathedral would once more be Open for Business? However, since approx. 2018, we've heard Nothing! And seen Nothing! What happened? Who was in Charge? Unless you were a 'Regular at the Interim Cathedral', we heard Nothing! But since many of the Funds came from Others 'Outside of the Church', they deserved to be kept Up to Date as well as everyone else. It is only this week (in 2023) that we have learnt Anything about the Progress of our Cathedral. Why? And why has so much of the Money Raised been Used for these other Projects (Vicarage and Brown Building) without the Approval or at least the knowledge of the People who thought they were Paying for the Cathedral itself NOT for other bits and pieces.....
What do you all think?
Hello Neighbours! We all understand bills are piling up for everyone.
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Design doesn’t end at the bathroom door. It’s a great place to create some cool storage space in your independent living apartment. If you’re not a fan of various bottles littering the floor, try a shower stool. Plus, it’s a great place to sit while washing or to shave your legs.
Ladder … View moreDesign doesn’t end at the bathroom door. It’s a great place to create some cool storage space in your independent living apartment. If you’re not a fan of various bottles littering the floor, try a shower stool. Plus, it’s a great place to sit while washing or to shave your legs.
Ladder shelves are very affordable and take up minimal room. They’re perfect for rolled towels and accessories that can live on the bottom shelves with more important products on the top.
Utilise the back of the bathroom door to hide towels, swimsuits and bathrobes by using some hanging hooks.
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Proceeds to the Val Deakin Dance Theatre - 50 years of dance this year. 🕺💃
Pl message Shelley: 022 302 9407
Katie Watson (Vocal and piano) will be performing at the regular lunchtime concerts this Wednesday 4th October at Methodist Central (Whiteley Memorial Church), from 12.15pm. Katie is a member of Jam Bandits, a New Plymouth based cover band who played at the lunchtime concert series in June this … View moreKatie Watson (Vocal and piano) will be performing at the regular lunchtime concerts this Wednesday 4th October at Methodist Central (Whiteley Memorial Church), from 12.15pm. Katie is a member of Jam Bandits, a New Plymouth based cover band who played at the lunchtime concert series in June this year.
She is a lifelong vocalist who finally learned to self-accompany during the 2020 lockdowns. She is excited to perform her first solo concert with a range of jazz and pop covers including Adele, Carole King and Billy Joel. Koha appreciated
We're proud of the quality of cars we sell at Blackwell Motors, Honda Store Taranaki. So if you're looking for a car that you can rely on and enjoy driving, come to Blackwell Motors and see for yourself why all our vehicles are quality assured.
Our test drives are designed to give … View moreWe're proud of the quality of cars we sell at Blackwell Motors, Honda Store Taranaki. So if you're looking for a car that you can rely on and enjoy driving, come to Blackwell Motors and see for yourself why all our vehicles are quality assured.
Our test drives are designed to give you a comprehensive experience of the vehicle you're interested in. If you don't know what you're interested in, our team can help you to find the car that fits you and your lifestyle.
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We have a section for sale 437m2 in a quiet area in upper vogeltown. All services are there and has new boundary fences and has its own road crossing. The land is already to built your dream home with road frontage. Title is going through now. Section has an engineers report also. Drive by 1 a … View moreWe have a section for sale 437m2 in a quiet area in upper vogeltown. All services are there and has new boundary fences and has its own road crossing. The land is already to built your dream home with road frontage. Title is going through now. Section has an engineers report also. Drive by 1 a Wheeler place and message for more information or ring mobile number on sign thanks
We've loving our Rugby World Cup fans sharing their photos on Neighbourly and bringing the spirit!
These fans below have won some spot prizes, keep sharing your photos to be in to win!
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Sat 7 October 8.30-11.30
Val Deakin Dance Centre, 306 St Aubyn Street, NP (opposite Mitre 10)
Vintage/funky clothing - authentic fur coats, stoles, shoulder drapery, jewellery, genuine retro clothing.
Cameras, large wooden table, black 3-seater sofa, double bed, base, and bedding, stereo … View moreSat 7 October 8.30-11.30
Val Deakin Dance Centre, 306 St Aubyn Street, NP (opposite Mitre 10)
Vintage/funky clothing - authentic fur coats, stoles, shoulder drapery, jewellery, genuine retro clothing.
Cameras, large wooden table, black 3-seater sofa, double bed, base, and bedding, stereo turntable with speakers,
Bric a brac, toys, heaps of clothing, plants, ,,, so much.
Come and buy
Enquiries text Shelley 022 302 9407
Sat 7 October 8.30-11.30
Val Deakin Dance Centre, 306 St Aubyn Street, NP (opposite Mitre 10)
Cameras, large wooden table, black 3-seater sofa, double bed, base, and bedding, stereo turntable with speakers,
Vintage/funky clothing - fur coats, stoles, shoulder drapery.
Bric a brac, toys, heaps … View moreSat 7 October 8.30-11.30
Val Deakin Dance Centre, 306 St Aubyn Street, NP (opposite Mitre 10)
Cameras, large wooden table, black 3-seater sofa, double bed, base, and bedding, stereo turntable with speakers,
Vintage/funky clothing - fur coats, stoles, shoulder drapery.
Bric a brac, toys, heaps of clothing, plants, ,,, so much.
Come and buy
Enquiries text Shelley 022 302 9407
Hi there,
I'm writing a story on what's it like to live with a loud voice. Are you someone who gets high-pitched whenever you are excited? Does your family constantly nag you to dial down your voice? Or are you someone who's annoyed by your loved ones' loud talking?
If you… View moreHi there,
I'm writing a story on what's it like to live with a loud voice. Are you someone who gets high-pitched whenever you are excited? Does your family constantly nag you to dial down your voice? Or are you someone who's annoyed by your loved ones' loud talking?
If you can relate to any such scenario, I would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or you can email me at sanda.arambepola@stuff.co.nz
Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article.
Thank you for taking the time to share your stories.
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… View moreWe're a Rugby MAD nation!
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It's a controversial topic that can cause arguments for bed companions as well as staunch bedding enthusiasts.
Some people sleep beneath a top sheet, while others have said goodbye to 'hospital corners' and just use a duvet. Let's see how kiwis are sleeping these days, share … View moreIt's a controversial topic that can cause arguments for bed companions as well as staunch bedding enthusiasts.
Some people sleep beneath a top sheet, while others have said goodbye to 'hospital corners' and just use a duvet. Let's see how kiwis are sleeping these days, share your vote and your reasons below!
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