Kinloch, Taupo

2653 days ago

Electric Kiwi tops customer satisfaction survey

Electric Kiwi

Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!

We’re really proud of the way our … View more
Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!

We’re really proud of the way our team has made our customers advocates of the Electric Kiwi brand by delivering an exceptional customer experience, and it’s great to see how much customers love Electric Kiwi.

If you’re interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day, then join Electric Kiwi – Rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction.
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2654 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Volunteering New Zealand

Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...

Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here

2654 days ago

Ruapehu's Happy Valley to stay free after public outcry

Dan Hutchinson Reporter from Taupō Times

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) has back-tracked over a proposed charge to access the previously free Happy Valley and Alpine Meadow areas after a public backlash.

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2654 days ago

A place to call home

SBS Bank

Hi Neighbourly members. At SBS Bank we could have a home loan to help make your dream a reality. Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth.

Apply online now or phone 0800 SBS BANK.
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Hi Neighbourly members. At SBS Bank we could have a home loan to help make your dream a reality. Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth.

Apply online now or phone 0800 SBS BANK.
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2654 days ago

Dr Lance O'Sullivan: It was when my daughter got sick that I realised how important immunisation is

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.

"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View more
Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.

"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".

"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.

"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.

"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.

"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.

"We got Te Miringa immunised."

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2655 days ago

Poll: Where do you want the council's new building?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

The council is looking again at its options for a new council building.
>> What's your favourite place for a new council building?

Story here: bit.ly...

Where do you want the council's new building?
  • 5% Tuwharetoa St carpark, near McDonalds
    5% Complete
  • 10% Heuheu St carpark, near BP
    10% Complete
  • 30% Near the Great Lake Centre, between the library and Rotary House (Not on the dom
    30% Complete
  • 55% Rebuild on the current site, 72 Lake Tce
    55% Complete
20 votes
2655 days ago

Put freedom campers on your property?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

A new website is making it easy for Kiwis to rent out a space on their property to campervan tourists...

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2655 days ago

The Phenomenon Returns to Hamilton!

Business Manager from Hamilton Operatic Society Inc

Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals. Be sure not to miss out!

For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex … View more
Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals. Be sure not to miss out!

For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
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2657 days ago

Cheers to the Volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View more
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers

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2658 days ago

Town centre options to be considered for Taupo District Council's new building

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Strong public submissions on the location of a new council building have caused Taupo District Council to reconsider its preferred option of rebuilding at Lake Terrace.

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2658 days ago

Councillor resigns over council inaction

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
The Taupo District Council is facing a by-election in Turangi with ward councillor Zane Cozens confirming he is about to resign.
Councillor Zane Cozens said the council was operating "dysfunctionaly" and he has become fed up.
Do you agree with Cozens?
#Note your … View more
Hi neighbours,
The Taupo District Council is facing a by-election in Turangi with ward councillor Zane Cozens confirming he is about to resign.
Councillor Zane Cozens said the council was operating "dysfunctionaly" and he has become fed up.
Do you agree with Cozens?
#Note your comments could be used in print unless you specify otherwise#

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2658 days ago

FREE Info Sessions for New Home Builders!

The Team from Jennian Homes

If you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an … View moreIf you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an environmentally-friendly home - and save money.

Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions are an opportunity to have all your questions answered and your dreams made achievable. They're free - and they're taking place near you. Click here to register and to reserve your complimentary seats.
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2659 days ago

Green light given for new Council building

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

​The green light has been given for a new Taupo District Council building to replace the Lake Terrace office but the council has stopped short of selecting a site, instead opting to undertake further investigations.

It will also seek expressions of interest from parties who may be interested … View more
​The green light has been given for a new Taupo District Council building to replace the Lake Terrace office but the council has stopped short of selecting a site, instead opting to undertake further investigations.

It will also seek expressions of interest from parties who may be interested in leasing a building to the council, selling land for the council to buy, or a combination of both.

Read more here -

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2659 days ago

Reliable and good cleaners needed for holiday home at The Point

Viola from Taupo Central

Good morning everybody. I am on the lookout for 2 reliable trustworthy cleaners who are able to clean to high standards. It is for an amazing property at Whakamoenga Point out in Acacia Bay. If owners are in house there will be weekly basic cleans, if there are guest bookings arrival and departure … View moreGood morning everybody. I am on the lookout for 2 reliable trustworthy cleaners who are able to clean to high standards. It is for an amazing property at Whakamoenga Point out in Acacia Bay. If owners are in house there will be weekly basic cleans, if there are guest bookings arrival and departure cleans are needed. Please email me on viola.schoettle@gmail.com or phone/txt me on 021 0252 1343 if you are a reliable cleaner looking for another property to add to your portfolio or if you know somebody fitting my description above. Thank you :)

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