Iwitahi, Taupo

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2561 days ago

Get your FREE photo with Santa this weekend...

Harvey Norman

Neighbourly members - catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! … View moreNeighbourly members - catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

PS - Don’t forget about our Black Friday Deals available online and in store!

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2561 days ago

Power out in Taupō

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
Around 16,000 power customers in the Taupō area are without power after planned maintenance went wrong.
A spokesperson for Unison said something went wrong during planned maintenance at Transpower's Wairakei grid exit point.
She said Unison would keep customers updated via … View more
Hi neighbours,
Around 16,000 power customers in the Taupō area are without power after planned maintenance went wrong.
A spokesperson for Unison said something went wrong during planned maintenance at Transpower's Wairakei grid exit point.
She said Unison would keep customers updated via their Facebook page. At this stage power wasn't likely to be back on until around 4pm.
"It is a Transpower issue and we are working closely with them to sort it."
A post on the Transpower page apologised to those currently without power.
"Our crews are currently investigating and we will provide updates on this page as they become available," it read.

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2561 days ago

Poll: Cracked and Chipped windscreens are on the rise. Has this happened to you?

Tamara Thorn Reporter from Taupō Times

There has been an increase in the number of stone chips and cracked windscreens on our roads because of the ongoing roadworks. Some people have had to deal with multiple damages in a number of weeks, and now some companies have now got a two-week wait period due to the increase.

Has this … View more
There has been an increase in the number of stone chips and cracked windscreens on our roads because of the ongoing roadworks. Some people have had to deal with multiple damages in a number of weeks, and now some companies have now got a two-week wait period due to the increase.

Has this happened to you? Vote and let us know your story.

You can find the story at: www-alpha.stuff.co.nz...

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Cracked and Chipped windscreens are on the rise. Has this happened to you?
  • 20% Cracked window/windscreen
    20% Complete
  • 80% Chipped window/windscreen
    80% Complete
  • 0% Smashed window/Windscreed
    0% Complete
5 votes
2561 days ago

Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening this Sunday between 6pm and 7pm.

No need to sign up or download an app. Just check your phone is on them list of capable makes and models and ensure your updates are up to date.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2562 days ago

Catch up with David and Gareth!

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Hey Kinloch! Would you like to talk to the mayor about an important issue? Or have you got some good ideas you’d like to share?

Come along to the Tipsy Trout on Friday between 10.30am and 11.30am to have a chat and a coffee with Mayor David Trewavas and council chief executive Gareth Green.
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Hey Kinloch! Would you like to talk to the mayor about an important issue? Or have you got some good ideas you’d like to share?

Come along to the Tipsy Trout on Friday between 10.30am and 11.30am to have a chat and a coffee with Mayor David Trewavas and council chief executive Gareth Green.

See you soon!

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2563 days ago

Colour Your Community - we doubled the winners!

Resene

Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View more
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.

Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson

Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.

ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Read more about the nominations

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2564 days ago

Poll: Is finding a rental harder than ever before?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

More than 50 tenants are applying for every rental that goes on the market. What's been your experience?
> If you're looking, is it harder now than previous years?
> Already found a home to rent, long-term? If so, has the landlord raised the rent in the last year?

Story … View more
More than 50 tenants are applying for every rental that goes on the market. What's been your experience?
> If you're looking, is it harder now than previous years?
> Already found a home to rent, long-term? If so, has the landlord raised the rent in the last year?

Story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is finding a rental harder than ever before?
  • 0% Yes, I've never found it so hard to get a rental in Taupō
    0% Complete
  • 20% No, it's been harder in previous years
    20% Complete
  • 40% I am in a rental and the landlord raised the rent at the last lease-resigning
    40% Complete
  • 40% I am in a rental and the rent has stayed the same for several years
    40% Complete
5 votes
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