South Taupo, Taupo

2564 days ago

Poll: Is your rental home insulated?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

If you're a tenant, is your home insulated with any of the following?
If you own a rental property, have you insulated the rental?
The Energywise Warm Up NZ subsidy runs out in June 2018, and we're interested in finding out how much insulation, if any, Taupo rentals have...

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Is your rental home insulated?
  • 20% Only underfloor insulation OR ceiling insulation
    20% Complete
  • 40% Both underfloor and ceiling
    40% Complete
  • 40% Insulation in the walls, and ceiling or underfloor
    40% Complete
  • 0% The rental I live in, or own, has no insulation
    0% Complete
5 votes
2564 days ago

Help spread more kindness into the world! *WIN*

Roadshow

Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to … View more
Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to show your commitment to start choosing kind. Don’t forget to share your pledge on your social channels and spread more kindness into your world! Check out movie trailer & NZ movie times now.

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Want to win tickets to see Wonder? We have 5 double passes to give away! Just like or thank this post and we'll put you in the draw! Winners contacted 4 December.
Make your Pledge

2564 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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2565 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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2565 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
2565 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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2565 days ago

Road closures during the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

The 2017 Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is nearly here! If you are out and about on the roads, keep an eye out for cyclists and drive safe.

Please be aware that several roads will be closed at different times between noon tomorrow and Saturday evening, as shown on this map:

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2565 days ago

Get ready for emergency mobile alerts

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Emergency mobile alerts are coming and will offer a new, instant way of learning about emergencies no matter where you are in New Zealand.

The alerts will be launched at the end of this year, and are another tool in the Civil Defence toolbox that will help keep people safe in the event of an … View more
Emergency mobile alerts are coming and will offer a new, instant way of learning about emergencies no matter where you are in New Zealand.

The alerts will be launched at the end of this year, and are another tool in the Civil Defence toolbox that will help keep people safe in the event of an emergency. You don't have to sign up for it or download an app – the alerts will appear on compatible phones without you having to do anything.

A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 26.

Read more here -

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2565 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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