Family Works Taranaki services
Child therapy.
Family Works Taranaki offers counselling and therapy for children facing challenging times. $80 per hour, with funding often available. Venues in New Plymouth, Waitara, Stratford and Hawera. Phone Rae or Linda 06 758 5037 or 06 7650531 or email familyworks-taranaki@psc.org.nz
Counselling for individuals.
Family Works offers counselling for individuals, including children, couples and families. Venues in New Plymouth, Waitara, Stratford and Hawera. $80 per hour, with subsidies often available. Phone Rae or Linda 06 758 5037 or 06 7650531 or email familyworks-taranaki@psc.org.nz
Parenting children.
Family Works "Growing Together" programme is for the parents and carers of 2 to 12 year-old children. The relaxed and practical group programme covers topics such as developmental stages, managing challenging behaviour, setting boundaries and routines, and building self-esteem. Cost $10 for six sessions. Phone Rae or Linda 06 758 5037 or 06 7650531 or email familyworks-taranaki@psc.org.nz
Parenting teenagers.
Family Works "Negotiating the Minefield" programme provides support and practical parenting tips for the parents and carers of teens. Cost $10 for ten sessions. Courses in New Plymouth, Waitara, Hawera and Stratford. Family Works Taranaki. Phone Rae or Linda 06 758 5037 or 06 7650531 or email familyworks-taranaki@psc.org.nz
Parenting Through Separation.
Family Works Taranaki offers free "Parenting through Separation" courses. This is the Ministry of Justice approved course. Courses in New Plymouth, Stratford and Hawera. Phone Rae or Linda 06 758 5037 or 06 7650531 or email familyworks-taranaki@psc.org.nz
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.5% Yes
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8.1% No
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Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
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Food and product recalls
These items have been recalled during the last month. If you have any of these items at home, click on the title to see the details:
Product recalls
Avanti, Malvern Star & Raleigh bicycles
Yoto Kids Speaker
Anko Kids Pyjamas
Battery drill chainsaw attachment
Industrial pedestal misting fan
Yamaha adaptor
Zero Tower safety harness
Naturacoco moisturising cream
Thule child bike seat
Food recalls:
Maketū pies mussel pie
The Catering Studio cottage pie
Matakana Smokehouse gravlax/salmon
Our Fruit Box fruit juices
ProLife Foods value packs - nuts, raisins.
YY Dumplings & Fu Yuan ready-to-eat meat products
Waiheke Herbs italian herb spread
We hope this message was helpful in keeping your household safe.