Ruapehu District, Taumarunui

1882 days ago

Poll: Cinemas - Do you prefer flashy or familiar?

Reporter Taupō Times

Some movie-lovers prefer to travel to a big city cinema, but Starlight Cinema Centre owner Peter Smith says his cinema is still as busy as ever.

He says the key to small cinema success was all about the service. "It's one on one talking to people. It is the whole experience they … View more
Some movie-lovers prefer to travel to a big city cinema, but Starlight Cinema Centre owner Peter Smith says his cinema is still as busy as ever.

He says the key to small cinema success was all about the service. "It's one on one talking to people. It is the whole experience they get," he said. What's your favourite part of the cinema experience?

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Cinemas - Do you prefer flashy or familiar?
  • 6.7% I prefer flashy
    6.7% Complete
  • 56.7% I prefer the familiar, local cinema
    56.7% Complete
  • 20% I like a mix of both every now and then
    20% Complete
  • 16.7% I don't go to the cinema
    16.7% Complete
30 votes
1882 days ago

Have you passed "inheritance" on to your kids?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We're on the hunt for people who've passed "inheritance" on to their kids while still alive? i.e. you haven't made them wait for it to be distributed by a will. Do you fit the bill? Get in touch with susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

1882 days ago

Prepared For Anything - October 1st to 31st ⚠️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ … View more
Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ go bag with survival essentials, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you can get through any situation.

This month also coincides with International Day of Disaster Reduction on October 13th and New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, on Thursday, October 17th at 1.30pm.

Let us know how you’re preparing for anything in your home, at work or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZprepared

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1883 days ago

Last call for our subscription offer - special for Neighbourly members

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at … View moreThis offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at $75. Use the promo code NZGN75.

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1884 days ago

Poll: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Greens have announced support for voting at 16.

Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.

What do you think?

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Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?
  • 17.6% Absolutely - young people are our future!
    17.6% Complete
  • 70% No - they lack experience to make good judgements
    70% Complete
  • 12.5% It depends on the 16-year-old
    12.5% Complete
1815 votes
1885 days ago

Get creative with glass

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Lace patterns always look beautiful. Turn this glass vase from plain to pretty with a lace effect and a Resene testpot.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1886 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on eating your bolters, chopping back scruffy plants, the ins and outs of plant food, providing support and protection with frames, trellises and stakes and replenishing your collection of herbs.
Find out all about growing our golden … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on eating your bolters, chopping back scruffy plants, the ins and outs of plant food, providing support and protection with frames, trellises and stakes and replenishing your collection of herbs.
Find out all about growing our golden national tree, the kōwhai, build a tipsy tower of pots and enter to win a copy of a new children's book about bumblebees plus a bumblebee hive from Biobees, Thrive natural plant tonic and food from Yates and a lawn-care prize pack from Grosafe.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1886 days ago

Daylight saving starts this Sunday! ⏰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.

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1887 days ago

Ready the spring forward this weekend!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that time again! Daylight saving is this weekend. So don't forget - clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday morning. #theregoesthesleepin

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