South Taupo, Taupo

2570 days ago

Taupo cafe Salute opens crepe kitchen

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Saluté Cafe on Horomatangi St has opened a dedicated Crêpe Escape kitchen...

2570 days ago

Voting is now open!

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View more
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Find out more

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2571 days ago

Who do you have memories of?

Hilary MorrishAllen from Lake Taupo Hospice

Why not take part in our project that is putting together a fabric banner - with each square a memory of someone who is loved.
We are taking this banner to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro in memory of Agnes Stanton - a hospice patient who had climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on her 'bucket list'.
For … View more
Why not take part in our project that is putting together a fabric banner - with each square a memory of someone who is loved.
We are taking this banner to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro in memory of Agnes Stanton - a hospice patient who had climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on her 'bucket list'.
For full details and to take part head to our website.
Hurry - spaces strictly limited and the closing date is 20th September

2572 days ago

What's In Season this Spring?

SuperValue New Zealand

Spring has sprung! Whether it's the blooming daffodils, warmer weather, longer days or summer dishes being whipped up in the kitchen - there's a lot to love about this season! Some of our most favourite fruit and vegetables are being introduced and are more plentiful in supermarkets, … View moreSpring has sprung! Whether it's the blooming daffodils, warmer weather, longer days or summer dishes being whipped up in the kitchen - there's a lot to love about this season! Some of our most favourite fruit and vegetables are being introduced and are more plentiful in supermarkets, including spring onions, silverbeet, broccoli, tamarillos and avocados. Check out our facts and tips on avocados and what else is in-season! What's in season?

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2573 days ago

Spring is here - Look out for Myrtle Rust

Ministry for Primary Industries

Myrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, … View moreMyrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Take photos and call MPI immediately on 0800 80 99 66. Find out more

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2585 days ago

Fresh German bread baking day this coming Wednesday 30th August 2017

Viola from Taupo Central

Good morning neighbors and Taupo people! It is BREAD BAKING WEDNESDAY again! 🙃🙂 Please put your order though by Tuesday 5pm if you would like to order some yummy fresh German bread for Wednesday (30th) morning. Delivery included in price! Enjoy the rain people - lets pray for more snow on the… View moreGood morning neighbors and Taupo people! It is BREAD BAKING WEDNESDAY again! 🙃🙂 Please put your order though by Tuesday 5pm if you would like to order some yummy fresh German bread for Wednesday (30th) morning. Delivery included in price! Enjoy the rain people - lets pray for more snow on the mountains!

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2574 days ago

brot art is going on a holiday

Viola from Taupo Central

Just a little heads up for all the fresh bread lovers in town: bro art will NOT be operating from the 8th October through to the 4th November 2017 - we are going on a little well-deserved holiday :) That includes bread not being delivered to The Merchant of Taupo on Fridays and neither sold on the … View moreJust a little heads up for all the fresh bread lovers in town: bro art will NOT be operating from the 8th October through to the 4th November 2017 - we are going on a little well-deserved holiday :) That includes bread not being delivered to The Merchant of Taupo on Fridays and neither sold on the Riverside Market on Saturdays during that time period. To plan ahead you can easily purchased the loaves and freeze them and unfreeze whenever needed.

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2574 days ago

Gally kitchen wanted

Jennifer from Nukuhau

Hello, does anyone have a galley kitchen in good condition ( from a unit or similar ) that needs removing, or already removed, that they would like to sell, please contact Jennifer 0226014918

2581 days ago

Fibre Internet

Reporter Taupō Times

Do you have fibre internet? What do you love about it? Would you recommend others to make the transition?

(Type NFP if you don't want your comments printed)

* Taupo is proving slower to make the transition to fibre than other towns like Blenheim, Rotorua and Waiuku, with just 3,867 homes… View more
Do you have fibre internet? What do you love about it? Would you recommend others to make the transition?

(Type NFP if you don't want your comments printed)

* Taupo is proving slower to make the transition to fibre than other towns like Blenheim, Rotorua and Waiuku, with just 3,867 homes and businesses having made the move to fibre so far out of the nearly 13,000 who have access.

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2575 days ago

Ride needed to/from Rotorua

Helen from Nukuhau

I am posting on behalf of a friend who doesn't have a driver's licence and is working in Rotorua weekdays next week. He's a great guy and very happy to contribute to petrol. Looking to be in Rotorua 9-5 approx. if you can help please contact me on 0211420094 for more details.

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2577 days ago

Rimu Bookcase

Verna from Taupo Central

Excellent condition.
2015 high - 915 wide - 310 deep
4 movable shelves, 1 fixed shelf

Price: $90

2576 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
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