Carers at Harmony House Te Whare Marire – a new centre for New Plymouth residents battling mental health and addiction issues – have “walked the walk”. The Whalers Gate facility which opens today (August Friday 17) is the first peer-supported respite centre in the city. “We’re not there as councillors, we’re there to let people […]
Read More New Plymouth’s first respite centreThe aroma of cheese fondue and the sound of yodelling filled the Puke Ariki foyer last week as part Swiss national day celebrations. Co-organiser Sam Hagmann said the event was a good way to celebrate Swiss culture. “To bring my heritage together in this place and share it with the community here and my kiwi […]
Read More Puke Ariki celebrate Switzerland National DayProgressive instrumental metal band Noriac was the surprise winner of the Taranaki Smokefreerockquest at the TSB Showplace on Saturday night. The four-piece from Francis Douglas Memorial College won over the judges and a packed house with their textured guitar melodies and the impressive work of lead guitarist Ryuki Hon, 14, whose playing replaced vocals. Hon […]
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