Blagdon - Marfell, New Plymouth

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2346 days ago

Vogeltown businesses unhappy about street revamp. Are you affected?

Reporter Taranaki Daily News

Businesses involved in a New Plymouth street revamp are petitioning against the proposed changes because of the potential of more than a dozen parking spaces being removed.

Shaina Groombridge, owner of Headz Upp, said "it's hard to find a carpark in the area as it was" and … View more
Businesses involved in a New Plymouth street revamp are petitioning against the proposed changes because of the potential of more than a dozen parking spaces being removed.

Shaina Groombridge, owner of Headz Upp, said "it's hard to find a carpark in the area as it was" and she's "fighting for her business but at the same time she's fighting for the community".

What are your thoughts? Will your business be affected or do you think these changes are for the better?

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2343 days ago

Big Latch On 2019

Rose Haskell from Taranaki Plunket

Greetings All

Taranaki Plunket will be hosting dual Big Latch On events in New Plymouth and Hawera:

WHEN: Friday 02 August 2019
TIME: 10:00am registrations open; 10:30am WE LATCH!

* New Plymouth event, in collaboration with La Leche League Taranaki:
Plunket Hub, 214 Devon Street West
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Greetings All

Taranaki Plunket will be hosting dual Big Latch On events in New Plymouth and Hawera:

WHEN: Friday 02 August 2019
TIME: 10:00am registrations open; 10:30am WE LATCH!

* New Plymouth event, in collaboration with La Leche League Taranaki:
Plunket Hub, 214 Devon Street West
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* Hawera event:
Hawera Plunket Rooms, Corner Wellington and Union Streets
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Both events have some choice SPOT PRIZES up for grabs.
Morning tea to follow, ALL WELCOME!

Things to note:
- we include breast AND bottle feeding families in this event
- we will not disqualify families whose children are not ready to latch at 10:30am

If you have any further questions or enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our Community Services Coordinator Rose on rose.haskell@plunket.org.nz.

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2360 days ago

Water fluoridation - NP District Council

Charles from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Fluoridation as far as I am aware was removed from the NP water supply without consultation several years ago. According to our dentists and other health professionals this has caused a dental decay epidemic. Not unexpected in my opinion. With the Council elections upon us once again would all … View moreFluoridation as far as I am aware was removed from the NP water supply without consultation several years ago. According to our dentists and other health professionals this has caused a dental decay epidemic. Not unexpected in my opinion. With the Council elections upon us once again would all intending candidates please state their stance on this issue.

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2343 days ago

Canon MB Printer

Ramesh from Glen Avon - Waiwhakaiho

Good condition. New cartridge required.

Price: $100

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2343 days ago

14”Laptop Bag

Ramesh from Glen Avon - Waiwhakaiho

New unused

Price: $24

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2343 days ago

Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View more
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

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Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
  • 46.8% Yes, and I won!
    46.8% Complete
  • 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
    32.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
    20.8% Complete
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