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Join the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!
Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered by our wallpaper expert!
Where
New Plymouth Resene ColorShop, 132 Molesworth Street
When
… View moreJoin the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!
Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered by our wallpaper expert!
Where
New Plymouth Resene ColorShop, 132 Molesworth Street
When
Tuesday 8 July 2025, 5.30pm – 8pm
Please RSVP to
newplymouth.colorshop@resene.co.nz
FREE to attend.
Please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
Flinders Quartet, one of Australia's most loved chamber ensembles, tours NZ for the first time and will be joined by iconic NZ pianist Michael Houstoun. The quartet and Michael can't wait to bring their concert to New Plymouth. They are performing next Thursday July 3 at the Methodist … View moreFlinders Quartet, one of Australia's most loved chamber ensembles, tours NZ for the first time and will be joined by iconic NZ pianist Michael Houstoun. The quartet and Michael can't wait to bring their concert to New Plymouth. They are performing next Thursday July 3 at the Methodist Centre, 7.30 pm.
Tickets are available from www.trybooking.com... and door sales will be available using EFTPOS or credit cards. Adults $40, Seniors $35, Students $5.
Flinders quartet (featuring violinist Wilma Smith, former NZSO concertmaster) performs Beethoven's explosive Serioso quartet and the NZ premiere of "Bungaree" by Deborah Cheetham Fraillon. Houstoun joins them in Dvorak's lush and lyrical Piano Quintet on the Methodist Centre's beautiful Grand Piano..
With over 75 premieres to their name and an ARIA topping album, Flinders Quartet brings dynamic, world class chamber music to New Plymouth and looks for ward to sharing it with you.
We’re still buzzing about being your choice for Most Trusted Brand.
For Bev and John, trust means packing up the motorhome without a second thought. Ryman’s lock and leave lifestyle means they can hit the road without worrying about maintenance or security, just freedom and adventure.
… View moreWe’re still buzzing about being your choice for Most Trusted Brand.
For Bev and John, trust means packing up the motorhome without a second thought. Ryman’s lock and leave lifestyle means they can hit the road without worrying about maintenance or security, just freedom and adventure.
Click read more to hear their story.
I google plumber + new Plymouth - found a link to this site, chose a tradie, great job, hence promised to give feedback but Neighbourly asks me to sign in, then "disappears" the guy after I'm logged in.. what the actual???
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then try to create feedback as a … View moreI google plumber + new Plymouth - found a link to this site, chose a tradie, great job, hence promised to give feedback but Neighbourly asks me to sign in, then "disappears" the guy after I'm logged in.. what the actual???
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then try to create feedback as a recommendation for a "new tradie" but the site gives me the serious runaround
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then have to spend another 10 minutes finding how to post due to the less than sub par lackluster site layout.
* strike 3 - If Neighbourly doesn't improve it's site, it's not going to be about much longer. It's making itself redundant & I take no joy in saying that. :(
Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
We know that we have an amazing Hospice here in Taranaki, this service is amazing because it is free for those who are in most need of their services. The staff and volunteers who support Hospice are the most accommodating and work with sincere heart.
To do this work and ensure that this … View moreWe know that we have an amazing Hospice here in Taranaki, this service is amazing because it is free for those who are in most need of their services. The staff and volunteers who support Hospice are the most accommodating and work with sincere heart.
To do this work and ensure that this continues to be open to all for free there is a great need to raise funds and the need to do so is even greater this year.
Recently Jessica Sinclair joined us on our radio show Volly Voices and shared how important volunteers are in the shops to help raise funds as well as talks about the upcoming Antiques and Collectable Auction and how this fundraising event is so vital to the organisation.
Jessica also shares what work goes on in the background, from the warehouse staff spotting potential items and putting them aside to the selection of items and the support that they receive from their Volunteer Tom Philipson who appraises items of special interest. This is just the start of the process, they are then photographed and a description given and a catalogue is put together and uploaded onto the website Hospicetaranaki.org.nz for all to view.
The event is being held on Sunday June 29th, 2025 at 10am @ The Devon Hotel – Hobson Room with viewing from 10am until 12 noon when the auction starts. There is also an option to be an absentee bidder by emailing Rose Whittaker rose.whitaker@hospicetaranaki.org.nz before 3pm on Friday 27th June, 2025 with details of your bid.
The catalogue online has a photo of each item together with the catalogue number and a brief description. There are treasures like vintage wooden toys, Chinese porcelain and Lladro figures, fine Crystal table lamp, Carlton ware, a Fun Ho flat deck truck & Tractor and Steiff Teddy bear and pair of vintage Needle work tapestry portraits and 1903 NZ illustrated medical guide to a selection of vintage cow & goat bells and many things in between – in fact a total of 243 items in this catalogue
If you are looking for something a little different (that you won’t find in most shops) for your home, look no further and put the date into your diary
Where can you learn more? If you are keen to learn more about Hospice Taranaki and volunteering, a Volly Voice session is aired on Access Radio on Sunday at 2pm. This show is also available by going to either Access Radio Taranaki website, these recordings can be found under Community and scroll down to Volly Voices or to Volunteering New Plymouth website and look under Volunteers and Volly Calls and there will be a link to the podcast Hospice Taranaki published 08/06/2025
Who can you contact? If this sounds interesting to you then contact us at Volunteering New Plymouth by emailing Wendy at admin@vnp.nz.
If you do not have access to the internet, then contact Wendy by phoning 06 758 8986 or Ph/Text 022 571 4228 for more information.
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Happy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think … View moreHappy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think about what’s ahead.
Got any goals or hopes for the coming year? Share them in the comments and inspire your neighbours.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be … View moreAs shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?
Redcross 18 Gover street is open today and everyday this weekend. We have a selection of Manchester for 5 for $1.00. A selection of children’s clothes for 10 for only $1.00. More great bargains in store
Wanted - any condition considered
Needed for next production of the Val Deakin Dance Theatre - 'Giraffes can't Dance'.
Please text Shelley 022 302 9407
Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint and gold palette using Resene Kandinsky and Resene Tussock. Find out how to refresh your old cabinets with these easy step by step instructions.
The Weekly lunchtime concert series at the Methodist Centre on Wednesdays, features the duo " Mountain Dew".
This consists Bernie Schmid (lead guitar and vocals) and Marion Rivers (Rhythm guitar, banjo and vocals). They will entertain us with a beautiful selection of popular covers from … View moreThe Weekly lunchtime concert series at the Methodist Centre on Wednesdays, features the duo " Mountain Dew".
This consists Bernie Schmid (lead guitar and vocals) and Marion Rivers (Rhythm guitar, banjo and vocals). They will entertain us with a beautiful selection of popular covers from the 70's.
Koha appreciated for local charities.
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