Linton, Palmerston North

Spread the Joy!

Spread the Joy!

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

1014 days ago

World Maths Day

NumberWorks'nWords Palmerston North

Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!

World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.

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1015 days ago

Expressions Exhibition

Jill from Foxton Beach

There is still time to visit this exhibition which is on until 19 March 2023 at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom Foxton.
A great selection of original art at realistic prices.

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1015 days ago

Newsable… Worth Talking About.

Newsable

Join Emile Donovan and Imogen Wells for your daily dose of exclusives, analysis and fresh perspectives on news.

The podcast drops each weekday from 6am on newsable.co.nz or listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods.
Listen now

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1015 days ago

Australian Coot 2176-1

Paul from Levin

Australian Coot at Waikawa (2176-1) Please enlarge for better view.

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1016 days ago

Got a business that makes your day?

Prospa

It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the … View more
It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero Awards including a incredible package worth $10,000. Just share a few words about why they make your community a better place to live.

Your favourite local will thank you!
Nominate now

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1016 days ago

Order Tonight your $15 Box of Fresh Fruit and Veg

Amy Houben from Awapuni Vege Hub

Hi there, below is the list of contents we anticipate being in this week's Vege Hub orders. Our regular item list did not come through this week but I found this list on the FoodTogether web page. I can't guarantee these items will be what we actually receive come Thursday; but still, … View moreHi there, below is the list of contents we anticipate being in this week's Vege Hub orders. Our regular item list did not come through this week but I found this list on the FoodTogether web page. I can't guarantee these items will be what we actually receive come Thursday; but still, what we get will be fresh and healthy!

Broccoli. Sweetcorn, Potatoes, Carrots, Avocado, Bananas, Apples

Orders are $15 each. Instructions on how to pay/order can be found i follow this link to our webpage: stmatthewspn.wordpress.com...
or in the attached document.

Orders need to be placed before Tuesday 12 noon, ready for collection Thursday from your chosen pick up point. If you are not sure your transaction will be processed by the bank in time, feel free to email/msg us a screenshot.

Sing out if you have any questions, contact details below. Remember to bring some bags!

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Ordering Instructions (2).pdf Download View

1023 days ago

What skills are at risk of being lost in our communities?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other … View more
With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other vital skills do you think are at risk of being lost?

Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column in the local paper - write NFP if you want your comments excluded.

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1017 days ago

Re--homing for a CAT

Debra from Highbury - Westbrook

Hi guys I'm trying to re-home my mums cat as she has passed away and unfortunately I can't have him either He is a ginger and white fixed male cat and is 12yrs old, he would love to go to a quite place with someone that is going to love him just the way my mum did. He does have longer … View moreHi guys I'm trying to re-home my mums cat as she has passed away and unfortunately I can't have him either He is a ginger and white fixed male cat and is 12yrs old, he would love to go to a quite place with someone that is going to love him just the way my mum did. He does have longer hair but he loves to be brushed and still plays with his toys. He will shower his new owner with lots of cuddles and loves as he is missing his pats from his mum..... we have 2 weeks to re-home him if anyone knows of someone or they can take him please let me know as I don't want to take him to the SPCA.

1018 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats,visit www. census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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1018 days ago

Cake and Bake Competition Day

Kim from Levin

The Great Horowhenua Cake & Bake Competition....
Come and join us for an amazing baking competition inspired by the Great Kiwi Bake Off. We have TV star Hugo Bussell (2022 Great Kiwi Bake Off contestant) joining us as our star judge.
Skills4Living and The Hope Hub are partnering to bring you … View more
The Great Horowhenua Cake & Bake Competition....
Come and join us for an amazing baking competition inspired by the Great Kiwi Bake Off. We have TV star Hugo Bussell (2022 Great Kiwi Bake Off contestant) joining us as our star judge.
Skills4Living and The Hope Hub are partnering to bring you this very special competition, open to ALL ages and abilities.


Roll up your sleeves,

Dust off that rolling pin,

Grab those baking and cake decorating books

All to showcase your family favourites and decorating skills.
You never know... you might win one of our amazing prizes, that include a bench mixer, cake decorating tools and even fabulous baking tins (just to name a few)!

In the afternoon the public can come and see your amazing creations, buy lunch, take part in some free craft activities, buy a raffle ticket or 2!
And then there will be "Name the teddy bear" and kids can design and enter their dream birthday cake drawing into our competition to win it being made for their next birthday!

Please visit www.skills4living.co.nz... to find out more, or download the documents attached to this post.

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children's cake design competition entry form.pdf Download View

2023 entry form pack.pdf Download View

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1021 days ago

Nice day

Elaine from Milson

What a nice day covid must be over now as twice this morning had the church goers knocking on my door no masks 🎭

1019 days ago
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1019 days ago

Necklaces etc

Yvonne from West End

Jewelry needs home Was bought to go on a cruise never made it all of it made by Lovisa matching colors in necklace and earrings no diamonds sorry never used or worn would look nice if someone was going out for the evening asking 50 for the whole lot someone… View moreJewelry needs home Was bought to go on a cruise never made it all of it made by Lovisa matching colors in necklace and earrings no diamonds sorry never used or worn would look nice if someone was going out for the evening asking 50 for the whole lot someone will enjoy it

1019 days ago

That's a lot of hair!

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Palmerston North

Pic of us surgically removing a cat from a curtain

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1019 days ago

That's a lot of hair!

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Levin

Pic of us surgically removing a cat from a curtain

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