Taupo Central, Taupo

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

1136 days ago

Kiwis are being stung by high power bills.

Flick

⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be … View more⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be at risk.

Kiwis deserve better, which is why we’re fighting for power affordability for all of us. But we can’t do it alone.

Join us in the Revolt to bring power prices down, by signing the petition to demand that the Government reforms NZ’s broken electricity market. #Powergate ✊🏾 ✊🏿 ✊🏼 ✊🏽

Sign and share the petition at jointherevolt.co.nz
Find out more

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1136 days ago

Poll: Have you got a side hustle?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired … View moreAre you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired handyman or selling hand-knitted scarves - we’re curious. Let us know if you have a side hustle in our poll below!

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Have you got a side hustle?
  • 22.4% Yes I do - it’s up and running
    22.4% Complete
  • 11.2% I’m just getting one started
    11.2% Complete
  • 59.2% No I don’t
    59.2% Complete
  • 7.2% I don’t understand what a side hustle is
    7.2% Complete
1103 votes
1136 days ago

Climate Change Public meeting - Taupo

Louise Upston from Louise Upston MP

Join Stuart Smith MP, Spokesperson for Climate Change and me at a public meeting on Climate Change in Taupo on 18 August, 5:30pm.  Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre, 14 Northcroft Street, Taupo

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1137 days ago

Treat yourself or a father figure this Fathers Day.

Mags4Gifts

Purchase a local newspaper subscription in time for Fathers Day and receive a Lone Star rib pack valued at $59.

Hurry offer is for a limited time only. Terms and Conditions apply.
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1139 days ago

Superhome owners opening their homes to the public this weekend

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Healthy, warm, dry and cheap to run. Owners of Superhome houses in Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson and Otago are hosting open homes from August 14-15 so you can see just how warm and cosy a home can be with the right design approach.

1138 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
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1139 days ago

Movie Night Out: Bellyful Fundraiser!

Abbie from South Taupo

Bellyful Taupō cook and deliver meals to our local whānau who need a little bit of a extra support. Want to help us continue this fantastic volunteer service? All you need to do is buy a ticket to the highly rated film Respect at the Starlight Cinema Centre 19th August and enjoy a fun night out … View moreBellyful Taupō cook and deliver meals to our local whānau who need a little bit of a extra support. Want to help us continue this fantastic volunteer service? All you need to do is buy a ticket to the highly rated film Respect at the Starlight Cinema Centre 19th August and enjoy a fun night out with friends! Tickets available here: fb.me...

1139 days ago

Baking fresh German-style bread Friday 13th Aug

Viola from Taupo Central

Good morning everyone
I am baking again this coming Friday, 13th Aug 21
You can choose from the following loaves:
- Wholemeal wholesome seeded loaves ( sunflower or pumpkin seeds or walnuts)
- The Seedlings loaf (Keto- and GF - friendly)
- The Artisan GF - and Keto - friendly loaf
- The Fruit… View more
Good morning everyone
I am baking again this coming Friday, 13th Aug 21
You can choose from the following loaves:
- Wholemeal wholesome seeded loaves ( sunflower or pumpkin seeds or walnuts)
- The Seedlings loaf (Keto- and GF - friendly)
- The Artisan GF - and Keto - friendly loaf
- The Fruit loaf with loads of yummy dried fruit, peanuts in rum, and brown sugar
- The Muesli loaf for breakfast lovers
- Dark sourdough loaves (Farmer's and caramelized onion loaf)

I'll deliver the loaves right after baking to your door Friday morning so they'll be still steaming warm and fresh. I'll take cash on delivery and deliver within Taupo township.

Order by latest Thursday 12th Aug 4 pm by text or call to 021 0252 1343.
Prices start from $8.50 / loaf.

1140 days ago

Building a legacy that inspires

Our passions and achievements play a large part in the legacy we leave behind. When we channel those achievements into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.

This is an opportunity to recognise those Senior New Zealanders who go beyond … View more
Our passions and achievements play a large part in the legacy we leave behind. When we channel those achievements into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.

This is an opportunity to recognise those Senior New Zealanders who go beyond the ordinary when it comes to paying it forward and making a difference. Let’s celebrate the good and help their legacy shine bright. Because these kiwis demonstrate the true meaning of an inspiring legacy. Who will join them?

Nominations close 31 August.

#NZOTY #NZerOfTheYear
Learn more

1140 days ago

Print apprenticeship available in Hamilton.

Competenz

Hey Hamilton!
We have a great apprenticeship opportunity for you!
Print House Ltd are looking for a digital print apprentice! You will work alongside an experience qualified printer who will teach you the basics and how to run the various machines. Given the large scope and range of print … View more
Hey Hamilton!
We have a great apprenticeship opportunity for you!
Print House Ltd are looking for a digital print apprentice! You will work alongside an experience qualified printer who will teach you the basics and how to run the various machines. Given the large scope and range of print production this company provides you’ll get to move around and learn a variety of skills as part of your training and apprenticeship.
Want to work for a place like this? Find out more now!

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1141 days ago

Love your colour with Resene this August!

Resene ColorShop

Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?

Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L. … View more
Is your home starting to look a little dreary and in need of a fresh coat of paint or a pick me up with colour?

Come in and visit your local Resene ColorShop between 5-31 August 2021, buy 1 testpot 60-80ml and get 1 FREE! Plus get 25% off Resene premium paint, primers, sealers and stains 10L.

Offers available with your Resene DIY Card. If you don’t have a card you can sign up free in store or online
See more details online

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1142 days ago

TAUHARA CENTRE IS LOOKING FOR A COOKS ASSISTANT - PAID CASUAL

Catherine and Stephen from Taupo Central

We are looking for an assistant cook to help in our mainly vegetarian kitchen. We also provide vegan meals and occasional meat meals for our groups.
This is an on call, casual, paid position. We have a happy small team who need another local person to help - we will train you in our food prep and… View more
We are looking for an assistant cook to help in our mainly vegetarian kitchen. We also provide vegan meals and occasional meat meals for our groups.
This is an on call, casual, paid position. We have a happy small team who need another local person to help - we will train you in our food prep and service. If you like working with people, and are interested in cooking and working in a really good environment - laughter, mahi and delicious food !! Contact Catherine
on 021 168 3229 or 07)378-7507
or email tauhara@tauharacentre.org.nz

1154 days ago

A perfect match with free recruitment service

Competenz

"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at … View more"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), but with no success.”

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate.
In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

Read the full story at the link below.
If you are an employer looking for the right apprentice for your business, get in touch with us to make use of our free job matching service

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1142 days ago

Foldable climbing frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Construct a climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops and add the colour with Resene paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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1143 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

We've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win … View moreWe've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win a Prezzy® Card. Have a think and get nominating now! Nominate now!

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