South Taupo, Taupo

2680 days ago

Ballet teacher seeks Green Party vote for Taupo electorate

Dan Hutchinson Reporter from Taupō Times

A ballet school owner and expert on sustainability will campaign for the party vote for the Greens in the Taupo electorate in this year's general election.
The Green Party confirmed Auckland businesswoman, 33-year old Julie Sandilands, as its candidate for the electorate.

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2682 days ago

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We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the hospitality industry. You’ll study in a real bar, gain work experience in a real cafe, get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors, and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

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2682 days ago

wanted to buy waterblaster

Jennifer from Nukuhau

wanting to buy- Water Blaster- in good running order around 2,000 psi petrol or electric many thanks Jennifer

2684 days ago

By-Election is coming!

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Turangi, soon you'll be able to vote for a new councillor to represent you at the Taupo District Council, along with cr Tangonui Kingi.

If you could ask for the councillor to focus on one thing, what would it be? Please finish the sentence below in your response.

"I want the … View more
Turangi, soon you'll be able to vote for a new councillor to represent you at the Taupo District Council, along with cr Tangonui Kingi.

If you could ask for the councillor to focus on one thing, what would it be? Please finish the sentence below in your response.

"I want the new councillor to take action on.....

(If you don't want your response to be used in print, please write NFP beside your answer....)

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2684 days ago

Council open to proposals on new building

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Taupo District Council is asking for expressions of interest from anyone interested in selling or leasing land – or land and a building – to replace its main Lake Terrace office.

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2693 days ago

Taupo District mayor supports plastic bag levy

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Taupo District Mayor David Trewavas has joined dozens of mayors around the country to show his support for a mandatory charge on plastic bags.

An open letter from Wellington, Auckland and Dunedin's mayors was circulated in June calling for a levy to be imposed on single-use plastic bags. … View more
Taupo District Mayor David Trewavas has joined dozens of mayors around the country to show his support for a mandatory charge on plastic bags.

An open letter from Wellington, Auckland and Dunedin's mayors was circulated in June calling for a levy to be imposed on single-use plastic bags. Almost all New Zealand's mayors have now signed the letter, along with Mr Trewavas, who believes a levy would help reduce the number of plastic bags being used.

Read more here -

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2685 days ago

100th birthday

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Frank Taylor was born 100 years ago, as World War I raged on the far side of the planet.
As a young man, he was conscripted to fight in WWII. He served as a tank commander.

>> Do you know of anyone else approaching a big milestone?
Please let us know :)

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