Spotswood, New Plymouth

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2070 days ago

Anzac Day 2020: Cut-out poppy for your Bubble

Neighbourly.co.nz

Anzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, … View moreAnzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, in our small bubbles, we shall not forget. That we can still say thank you for the sacrifices, we can still pay tribute to the bravery of so many.

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2071 days ago

Little Free (DVD) Library - Belt Rd

Iain from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Good afternoon my neighbours, just a quick thank you note to the people who have been donating DVD / Blu Rays to our library, we appreciate it. I'll get them sanitized and into the library.
Thanks again, enjoy your evening, hopefully with a good movie or classic TV show.

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2073 days ago

First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

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2071 days ago

Can you shop for your garden in Level 3?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours and gardeners, here's what you can and can't do for your garden next week. Plus, always check with your local garden centres to see what they're doing too.

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2071 days ago

A note from Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming

We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve … View more
We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve quadrupled our Customer Care team, and expanded our order fulfilment network so we can get thousands more orders delivered each day. Plus our remote Tech Solutions service will be free until May 11 to lend customers a hand with technology advice or setting up.

Thanks for your patience, everyone. We’re getting there.
Find out more

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2072 days ago

We're keen to hear about your health care

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait times, better communication or level of care. We'd need you to be happy to be identified and photographed (from a distance). If you think you can help, please email senior journalist Andrea Vance on andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz.

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2076 days ago

Firewood for sale.

Paul from Hurworth

All SOLD. THANKS. THERE ARE 3 RESPONDENTS THAT PLACED ORDERS BUT HAVE NOT REPLIED TO MY MESSAGE. I’LL HOLD SOME FOR YOU UNTIL 8:00pm TONIGHT 21/4/20 THEN MOVE ON TO NEXT ON LIST. THANKS.
The lockdown got in the way of this but 20cubic metres of well seasoned dry firewood for sale. New Plymouth … View more
All SOLD. THANKS. THERE ARE 3 RESPONDENTS THAT PLACED ORDERS BUT HAVE NOT REPLIED TO MY MESSAGE. I’LL HOLD SOME FOR YOU UNTIL 8:00pm TONIGHT 21/4/20 THEN MOVE ON TO NEXT ON LIST. THANKS.
The lockdown got in the way of this but 20cubic metres of well seasoned dry firewood for sale. New Plymouth area. Can’t deliver until level 3 but can start planing for it. $80 a cube.

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2078 days ago

Single mum's tiny house lockdown

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation

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2073 days ago

Please share an ANZAC Story with us Taranaki...

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Dear Taranaki - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.

We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special … View more
Dear Taranaki - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.

We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special day on Neighbourly below. It could be a story of a member in your family who served - or perhaps the way you and your family celebrate ANZAC Day each year. (It might even be a photo of your freshly baked can't be-beaten ANZAC cookies).

We also invite you to take part in Stand at Dawn and join us at 6:00 am on Saturday 25 April. Stand at your letterbox, at the front door, in your lounge rooms, balconies, in your driveway. Wherever you are in the world, stand with us and take a moment to remember our fallen – but please stay within your ‘bubble’.

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2080 days ago

All eyes on the tiny house

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'

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2073 days ago

Stick to your bubble, not your couch - join Red Cross Virtual Tour

Red Cross Communications from Red Cross - Taranaki Service Centre

During COVID-19 lockdowns overseas, we've seen someone run a half marathon on a tiny balcony and the distance of Everest up and down a staircase. What will we see next in New Zealand!?

We are an active country and we like to get outdoors in our beautiful landscapes. But we know that right now… View more
During COVID-19 lockdowns overseas, we've seen someone run a half marathon on a tiny balcony and the distance of Everest up and down a staircase. What will we see next in New Zealand!?

We are an active country and we like to get outdoors in our beautiful landscapes. But we know that right now we must #stayhomesavelives. Here is a way that you can still keep active in your own home, and still enjoy the beautiful scenery that we have here in Aotearoa! ? #RedCrossVirtualTour

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2074 days ago

Poll: Do you think we'll move into alert level 3 this week?

Blanton Smith Reporter from Taranaki Daily News

At 4pm today Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will tell us when we will move into alert level 3. Do you think it will be this week, after the initial four-week lockdown?

Do you think we'll move into alert level 3 this week?
  • 17.6% Yes, we'll be in level 3 later this week
    17.6% Complete
  • 56.8% No, we'll go one more week at level 4
    56.8% Complete
  • 17.6% No, we'll go two more weeks at level 4
    17.6% Complete
  • 1.4% No, we'll go three more weeks at level 4
    1.4% Complete
  • 0% No, we'll go four more weeks at level 4
    0% Complete
  • 0% No, it will be more than a month
    0% Complete
  • 6.8% Who knows
    6.8% Complete
74 votes
2077 days ago

How are your pets handling lockdown? Share your photos below!

Neighbourly.co.nz

This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping … View more
This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping you work from home, on a local neighbourhood walk getting some exercise, or any cute, fun, and funny photos!

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2076 days ago

Day 2 Fun Travel Moment

Carole Garnham from Go4iT Travel - Carole Garnham

In the Philippines on a boat heading out to spot dolphins in the Central Visayas. Early start at 5AM, fantastic half day out with some of the most amazing snorkeling on offer.
I challenge you to post your best travel moment here and inspire others

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