Kinloch, Taupo

1991 days ago

400 little Kiwis need your help.

The Team from KidsCan Charitable Trust

Hi Neighbours

Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.

KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood … View more
Hi Neighbours

Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.

KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres. Attendance is up, and the children are happier and more settled.

"Everyone has the same meal so children don't feel like they have less," Manaia View Kindergarten teacher Kathy Belz says. "It's upholding everyone's mana.”

40 more centres are waiting for help. KidsCan, Stuff and Neighbourly have partnered up to raise enough money to support 1000 more children - and we need 400 more generous Kiwis to hold little hands. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz
Support a little Kiwi now

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1995 days ago

Be in to a $150 Easter Hamper from Flooring First Taupō

Flooring First Taupō

We're giving away a MASSIVE $150 Easter hamper to someone who deserves a chocolate 'you're awesome'.

To be in to win share your favourite DIY tip on our facebook page (see link below) and tag in a friend who could really do with some chocolate goodness this Easter.

Entries … View more
We're giving away a MASSIVE $150 Easter hamper to someone who deserves a chocolate 'you're awesome'.

To be in to win share your favourite DIY tip on our facebook page (see link below) and tag in a friend who could really do with some chocolate goodness this Easter.

Entries close on Wednesday April 17th, so you better get in quick!

1991 days ago

Otumuheke Stream revitalisation project recognised on national stage

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Taupō District Council’s Otumuheke Stream revitalisation project last night received the Minister of Local Government's Award for Innovation in Council Community Relations at the Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) annual awards.

The award recognises programmes, projects or … View more
Taupō District Council’s Otumuheke Stream revitalisation project last night received the Minister of Local Government's Award for Innovation in Council Community Relations at the Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) annual awards.

The award recognises programmes, projects or initiatives that demonstrate outstanding results through innovative means of community engagement, or community empowerment, and was presented by Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

The judges praised the revitalisation project for achieving the successful balance of supporting a tourist destination, with the need to protect the cultural and environmental heritage value of the site.

SOLGM’s Chief Advisor Raymond Horan said many local authorities face similar challenges and the project was an example of how to get things right.

Read the full story here:

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1991 days ago

Did you know we sell Shell Helix Engine Oils?

Anna Holley from Beaurepaires Taupo

Did you know that you can buy Shell Helix motor oils in store and online at Beaurepaires? Either pop in or browse the range through our webstore and get it delivered to your door.

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1992 days ago

Get Your FREE 4 Point Safety Check

Anna Holley from Beaurepaires Taupo

Before heading out on the roads this weekend, make sure you stop in at your local Beaurepaires and get a FREE 4 Point Safety Check. Life can be busy sometimes, but you’ll never regret taking a few minutes out of your day to ensure your family’s safety. It only takes 15 minutes to complete and … View moreBefore heading out on the roads this weekend, make sure you stop in at your local Beaurepaires and get a FREE 4 Point Safety Check. Life can be busy sometimes, but you’ll never regret taking a few minutes out of your day to ensure your family’s safety. It only takes 15 minutes to complete and no appointment is necessary, however, you can book in online!

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1993 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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1994 days ago

Cheerleading in Taupo

Jessica from Taupo Central

Cheerleading is coming to Taupo!
Avalanche cheer will be hosting it's first free 'give it a go day' on Saturday 13th April at Wairakei school hall.
Ages 7-11: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ages 12+ 2:00pm- 3:00pm
We will be running recreational classes every Thursday starting term 2.
If you … View more
Cheerleading is coming to Taupo!
Avalanche cheer will be hosting it's first free 'give it a go day' on Saturday 13th April at Wairakei school hall.
Ages 7-11: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ages 12+ 2:00pm- 3:00pm
We will be running recreational classes every Thursday starting term 2.
If you would like to sign up for a class please let me know.

Thank you

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1994 days ago

Council building and Taupo Museum options

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

A public presentation meeting was held tonight for consultation on the Council Administration Building and Taupo Museum.

Four options have been offered for the new council building:

-Option 1: Long-term lease
-Option 2: 72 Lake Terrace (the former council building site)
-Option 3: Tuwharetoa … View more
A public presentation meeting was held tonight for consultation on the Council Administration Building and Taupo Museum.

Four options have been offered for the new council building:

-Option 1: Long-term lease
-Option 2: 72 Lake Terrace (the former council building site)
-Option 3: Tuwharetoa Street carpark
3(i): with 80 in-berm car parks
3 (ii): with two levels of underground car parking
-Option 4: Tongariro Domain

And two options for the Taupo Museum.

-Option 1: Do not build a new museum
-Option 2: Build a new museum

What do you think of the options? What would you like to see happen?
*Type NFP if you do not want your comment considered for publication.

More details on the options can be found on the Taupo District Council website.

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1994 days ago

Free help with your decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.

If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.

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1995 days ago

Discover your rights with the CAB!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping … View more
Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.

A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.

The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.

The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.

We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.

We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.

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1995 days ago

Straw Bales 4 Sale

Robbie from Gisborne District

Are you needing any Straw bales for your animals, garden, environmental control etc. $10 per bale
Please make contact today.

Price: $10

1995 days ago

Our Garden of Earthly Delights coming to Taupo Museum

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Freelance artist and graphic designer Lianne Adams brings her unique, bespoke pieces to Taupō Museum, melding together strands of computer-based design and traditional art.

Our Garden of Earthly Delightscelebrates small parts of our amazing country, Aotearoa, New Zealand and the connection we … View more
Freelance artist and graphic designer Lianne Adams brings her unique, bespoke pieces to Taupō Museum, melding together strands of computer-based design and traditional art.

Our Garden of Earthly Delightscelebrates small parts of our amazing country, Aotearoa, New Zealand and the connection we have with it. The more often we see things around us, even the beautiful and stunning things, the more they become invisible to us. Consequently, we often take for granted the beauty of this world, the ocean, the trees, the birds, and the clouds - even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.

Read the full story here:

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