Iwitahi, Taupo

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1883 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
1883 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

1883 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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1887 days ago

Harry hits out at climate change deniers on royal tour

Fred from Taupo Central

Harry hits out at climate change deniers on royal tour a.msn.com...

1883 days ago

All about water.

Fred from Taupo Central

The watery facts of life

1884 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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1889 days ago

Women's networking group in Taupo?

Viola from Taupo Central

Hello, I am checking in to see if there is actually a women's networking group in Taupo? If anyone has any information that would be great :) Thank you.

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
1886 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
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