South Taupo, Taupo

2841 days ago

Black beetle invasion

Reporter Taupō Times

It seems Taupo has been under siege by swarms of black beetles over the past few days. Has anyone been dealing with these little pests in big numbers?

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2827 days ago

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!

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2830 days ago

Believing in Bucket Lists!

Hilary MorrishAllen from Lake Taupo Hospice

While many of the IRONMAN competitors will be ticking it off their bucket list ON SATURDAY, we will be working hard to ensure that our patients continue to get opportunities to celebrate their achievements, live every moment and tick off a few of their bucket list items as well. Just like Ironman … View moreWhile many of the IRONMAN competitors will be ticking it off their bucket list ON SATURDAY, we will be working hard to ensure that our patients continue to get opportunities to celebrate their achievements, live every moment and tick off a few of their bucket list items as well. Just like Ironman NZ, we can’t do this without the generous support of our community and the dedication of hundreds of volunteers – so we will be out there too, ready to talk about the work we are doing, accept donations and inspire you with our volunteer opportunities. Come down and say hello! You’ll find us outside BNZ on Tongariro Street – right in the thick of the action!

2830 days ago

Getting around Taupo during IRONMAN

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand is taking place on Saturday, which means a few roads around Taupo will be closed to allow the event to safely take place.

Tongariro Street will be closed from the Spa Road roundabout to Lake Terrace from 2am on Saturday to 2am on Sunday, as will … View more
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand is taking place on Saturday, which means a few roads around Taupo will be closed to allow the event to safely take place.

Tongariro Street will be closed from the Spa Road roundabout to Lake Terrace from 2am on Saturday to 2am on Sunday, as will Lake Terrace from the​ bottom of Tongariro Street to Kaimanawa Street. There will be detours in place to help you get through town.

Other closures on Saturday are:

Story Place – From Tongariro Street to Redoubt Street – 2am to 6pm
Ferry Road – From Tongariro Street to the boat harbour – 5am to 10am
Tamamutu Street – From Gascoigne Street to Tongariro Street – 2am to 6pm
Tamamutu Street – From Kaimanawa Street to Titiraupenga Street – 8am to 6pm
Motutaiko Street – From Spa Road to Tamamutu Street – 8am to 6pm
Broadlands Road – From Centennial drive to Taupo District boundary – 7am to 4pm
Centennial Drive – From Rakaunui Road to Broadlands Road – 7am to 4pm
Heeni Street – From Wharewaka Road to Secombe Park Reserve access road – 8am to midnight
Rainbow drive – From Charles Crescent (north) to Aubrey Crescent (south) – 8am to midnight

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2830 days ago

Know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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2831 days ago

Small business

Bonnie from Taupo Central

Anybody know of a retired accountant working from home, Thanks Bonnie phone number would be apprecciated

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