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Red Cross Op Shop 18 Gover st New Plymouth have a sale on Winter clothes so we can make room for our new season stock. Pants, tops and skirts from $1.00. Coats at great prices. Open 7 days. Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00. Saturday 9.00 to 4.00. Sunday 10.00 to 4.00
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.
At the Methodist Centre, 12.15 pm, Wednesday August 20th.
This lunchtime concert features "Galvin & Rivers Duo". This consists of two well known musicians, Marion Rivers and Peter Galvin playing a selection of instruments including guitar, banjo, accordion, ukulele, washboard, … View moreAt the Methodist Centre, 12.15 pm, Wednesday August 20th.
This lunchtime concert features "Galvin & Rivers Duo". This consists of two well known musicians, Marion Rivers and Peter Galvin playing a selection of instruments including guitar, banjo, accordion, ukulele, washboard, Northumberland pipes, Irish Whistle and more.
This duo loves playing for retirement villages, clubs, St. Paddy's day beer festivals and more with a wide range of genres and styles. Be prepared for some lively, toe tapping music. Koha for local charities.
Get creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots… View moreGet creative with your child (or grandchild) with this simple-to-make two-in-one DIY project – that repurposes fence palings as handy shelving finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Whero and turns one plant into 12 new ones to display on it. Find out how to make and finish your shelving and pots with these easy step by step instructions.
Did you miss this opportunity??? It is not toooo late. Contact Chris for details on when/where this first night is being repeated but don't delay as it is on the 19th.
Hi Everyone. The Taranaki Beekeepers Beginners Course starts next Monday, 4th August, at the West Baptist Church Hall at … View moreDid you miss this opportunity??? It is not toooo late. Contact Chris for details on when/where this first night is being repeated but don't delay as it is on the 19th.
Hi Everyone. The Taranaki Beekeepers Beginners Course starts next Monday, 4th August, at the West Baptist Church Hall at 144 South Rd New Plymouth. Start time is 7pm.
This course, and associated opportunities for hands on working with bees, will give you a good knowledge of how to manage and keep bees.
The course is free with the expectation that you will join the Bee Club, $20 membership per year.
The course is approximately two hours on the first Monday evening of each month from now until Christmas; and we also provide practical handling/ demonstration of bees approximately twice a month on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing insects.
For any further information feel free to call Chris on 027 444 8200.
Butter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some … View moreButter, power bills, and those sneaky surcharges on your card ... it feels like everything’s creeping up in price lately. We’ve seen the headlines, but we want to hear it from you.
Overall, Most Kiwis say they’re ‘not prospering’. But, according to Retirement Commission data, some members of our community (women, Māori, and Pacific people) are experiencing worsening financial positions at elevated rates.
Stats NZ tells us that food prices have jumped 4.6% since this time last year, with meat and dairy doing most of the damage. This jump is hitting us all, but groceries are just one part of the picture.
When basic costs keep climbing, the old cost-saving tricks — like bulk-buying or stockpiling on sale — don’t always work. Who can afford to spend more upfront when every dollar already has a job?
We want to know: What costs have caught you off guard the most? What are the expenses that feel impossible to juggle right now?
Share your thoughts below!
Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a … View moreDon't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.
And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Estate garage sale
Dates: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August 2025
When: 8am to 3pm both days unless sold out prior.
Where: 110 Wills Road, Bell Block
We have an estate garage sale Everything must go THIS WEEKEND ONLY at 110 Wills Road Bell Block. Everything needs to go we have a variety of … View moreEstate garage sale
Dates: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August 2025
When: 8am to 3pm both days unless sold out prior.
Where: 110 Wills Road, Bell Block
We have an estate garage sale Everything must go THIS WEEKEND ONLY at 110 Wills Road Bell Block. Everything needs to go we have a variety of furniture, bedding, tools, kitchen ware, and much more. Some items as priced, mostly make an offer.
Cash and bank transfers payments are welcome.
See above add for more photos.
The Rotary Club of Ngāmotu thank everyone who contributed to the success of our raffle which was drawn on 1st August 2025.
Prize winners were drawn from Bell Block to Whitby (Wellington) and have been notified and received the prizes.
Nearly $8000.00 was raised through the community's … View moreThe Rotary Club of Ngāmotu thank everyone who contributed to the success of our raffle which was drawn on 1st August 2025.
Prize winners were drawn from Bell Block to Whitby (Wellington) and have been notified and received the prizes.
Nearly $8000.00 was raised through the community's efforts.
2 Brand New Venetian Blinds. Cream colour. Length . 2.26 cm. X 1.26 drop. Still in plastic wrappers.
Normally $395 each Will sell for $295 each. Or BUY BOTH FOR $550. comes with brackets for both of them.
Turned out to be wrong drop size. My fault. Will sell … View more2 Brand New Venetian Blinds. Cream colour. Length . 2.26 cm. X 1.26 drop. Still in plastic wrappers.
Normally $395 each Will sell for $295 each. Or BUY BOTH FOR $550. comes with brackets for both of them.
Turned out to be wrong drop size. My fault. Will sell singular but prefer to sell both together.
Phone 06751127 or 0279757940
The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and … View moreThe Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and Hospitality NZ are worried the costs won’t just disappear. Labour MP Arena Williams put it simply: there should not be surcharges for customers at all. But she points out that the Government’s plan does not deal with banks and merchants “who still scoop a big fee”.
Many of our community are rocked by the recent announcement. Retailers warn card surcharge ban could lead to higher prices - the unfortunatel reality is that small businesses are feeling the squeeze along with their customers. In comparison, large retailers pay significantly lower banking fees and ultimately have more leverage at the negotiation table.
💸 So someone still pays – but who?
We want to know: Who should be covering this cost?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
Greetings All...I'm Wanting to Buy OLD Bottles & STONEWARE Crocks + Jars for my Private Collection.Especially with Company Names embossed on them.Top prices paid.Please Phone or Text Paul 021 1418029 or email: saloon351@gmail.com
All welcome.
Sunday 10.30.
Lunch after service.
Are you a musician?
Singer. Instrument?
Come see me Sunday
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