Skunk pizza hoping to make a difference in Taranaki Smokefreerockquest

Smokefreerockquest has embraced the power of the web to choose this year’s Taranaki regional finalists. “The process was a bit different because contestants uploaded videos on YouTube and posted the link to us, but it was judged the same as if would be if it was a live heat,” said regional organiser Dan Kendrick “Logistically […]

New Plymouth Buy & Sell Facebook page continues to scam users

Taranaki teenagers Stephanie Herbst and Aaliyah Ormbsy are warning online shoppers using the popular Buy & Sell New Plymouth Facebook page to be wary after they were ripped-off using the site. The New Plymouth Girls’ High School students each responded to a listing for an iPhone 4S at the bargain price of $400, and transferred […]

Walkway get’s new upgrade in New Plymouth

A combination of people power and fresh funds mean the Huatoki Walkway Project has been extended to reach a further 1.2km of the path. The original work included 1.4km of the walkway from Vivian St to the Frankley Rd Maratahu St intersection but now extra walkway and footpath beside Frankley Rd has also been included. […]

New Plymouth’s Woodleigh Primary School gets a makeover

Woodleigh Primary School is to get two new classrooms and a state-of-the-art library in a project worth more than $650,000. The Ministry of Education is funding the project in conjunction with the school after three junior classrooms were declared unfit for a learning environment. “A survey was done of the buildings by the ministry last […]

New Plymouth gets a look into teenage violence from a expert Doctor

Unravelling the reasons behind the growing problem of violence among young women is the aim of a conference being held in New Plymouth today. Keynote speaker Dr Donna Swift, a social anthropologist from Canada, says violence amongst girls is part of a wider problem. “I look at society and bigger issues and how they impact. […]

Taranaki/Wanganui Hospitality Competition 2012

The cream of the region’s hospitality talent will do battle at Witt next Monday. About 100 entrants from secondary schools, tertiary institutes and industry will compete at the annual Taranaki/Wanganui Hospitality Competition which is being held at the polytech for the first time. Event organiser Angela Ferguson said contestants would compete in 18 different classes […]

Like Minds Taranaki is on a mission to conquer mental illness discrimination

The breaking down barriers about mental illness is the focus of a series of presentations at St Mary’s Cathedral next Monday. Like Minds Taranaki manager Gordon Hudson said regular events such as these were beginning to have a positive impact in the community. “Men have especially looked up to national figures such as (former All […]

Witt says goodbye to a cherished staff member

Eirene Voon may be retiring after almost 20 years as a WITT librarian but books and reading will continue to play a central part in her life. “I’m a passionate book person. I’ve read so much. When I’m reading, I’m immersed in the book that I’m currently in,” said Mrs Voon. Now the 66-year-old will be […]

New Plymouth’s Huatoki Plaza GLOW shows off some bike tricks

Bright lights, prizes and catchy music brought the Huatoki Plaza to life on Friday evening for GLOW, an event to promote safe cycling. Sustainable transport coordinator Nathaniel Benefield, who helped organise the event as part of the New Plymouth District Council’s Lets Go project, said it was important to remind motorists to be aware of cyclists. “Sometimes selling […]

New Plymouth’s Frocks on Bikes commemorate Anzac Day

The New Plymouth Frocks on Bikes group were back in action last week for a polka dot ride to commerate Anzac Day. About 30 people met at Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and rode to the Wind Wand and back to the Big Wave Cafe at East End. The frock ladies Jen Harries, Bec Kapernick who helped […]