Taupo Central, Taupo

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

1450 days ago

Have you recently decorated a home with Resene paints? If so, you could be a winner.

Resene

Resene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.

Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!

What we are looking … View more
Resene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.

Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!

What we are looking for:
Clever interior colours
Inventive paint projects
Exciting exterior paint
Entries are now open!

How to enter:
Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to yhg@bauermedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours. The five finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden, starting from the December issue. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking out the Resene Colour Home Awards and $5000 cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in the June 2021 issue.

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1451 days ago

Introducing...Neighbourly Good News!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Good News makes us feel good! It could be a colourful new art installation, a special new community garden project, a business doing something a little different or a missing kitty that's finally been reunited with its worried owners...

If something's happening in your neighbourhood … View more
Good News makes us feel good! It could be a colourful new art installation, a special new community garden project, a business doing something a little different or a missing kitty that's finally been reunited with its worried owners...

If something's happening in your neighbourhood that's made you happy spread some joy and let your neighbours know all about it.

Head to the Good News page to share your good news and we'll reward the best entries with a $100 Prezzy® card each week (plus there's spot prizes for supportive neighbours and entertaining banter!) Get involved!

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1451 days ago

Create a stylish mini deck

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Use tongue and groove landscaping timber and fence palings to create a stylish mini deck finished in Resene Woodsman wood stain.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1451 days ago

Election 2020: Waiariki candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Waiariki's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will … View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Waiariki's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.  

To find out more, click here.

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1451 days ago

Calling all Small Business Owners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from… View more
This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.

There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Spring is a great time to get active on Neighbourly so grab your FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now

*This is a limited time offer
Get 3 Months FREE

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1452 days ago

Mass recall of popular reusable coffee cups

Neighbourly.co.nz

Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately … View more
Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately as a user could be burnt or scalded.

What you need to know:

- Contact Biopak or ring 0800 246 725 to get a refund on faulty items.

- The products were sold from January 2013 to September 2020

- All resuable coffee cups (8oz, 12oz, 16oz) in plain green or white should be
returned to Biopak.

- Those with custom names “SexieCoffie”, “Columbit”, “Echo”, “Hedland”, “Crop to Cup” or “Home Grain”. Should be returned immediately.

To find out more about this recall, see the government recall website.

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1452 days ago

Taupō geothermal project is back on

The Team Reporter from Taupō Times

Contact Energy says it is prepared to fire up work on its stalled $600 million Tauhara geothermal project in the wake of a Labour Party change of heart to extend the life of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.

Share your thoughts on this below for our Conversations section in Taupō Times.

*Type … View more
Contact Energy says it is prepared to fire up work on its stalled $600 million Tauhara geothermal project in the wake of a Labour Party change of heart to extend the life of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.

Share your thoughts on this below for our Conversations section in Taupō Times.

*Type NFP (not for print) if you don't wish your comments to be printed

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1452 days ago

Could you be the inaugural Resene King or Queen of DIY?

Resene

If you know how to perfectly paint a wall and swing a hammer on the nail, the crown and glory could be yours! This year Waikato Home & Garden Show is on the hunt for the region’s Resene King and Queen of DIY.

For the first three days of the Waikato Home & Garden Show, contestants will … View more
If you know how to perfectly paint a wall and swing a hammer on the nail, the crown and glory could be yours! This year Waikato Home & Garden Show is on the hunt for the region’s Resene King and Queen of DIY.

For the first three days of the Waikato Home & Garden Show, contestants will compete in a series of preliminary challenges to test DIY prowess, it could be anything from hanging wallpaper to creating a living wall. The two supreme winners will not only be crowned the 2020 Resene King and Queen of DIY, but will also receive an incredible prize pack with over $2,000 worth of prizes from Resene, TSB, Samsung and more!

If you think you’ve got what it takes to take out the competition, entries are open now and close on October 23rd. Head to the website to complete the application form.

The Waikato Home & Garden Show returns to Hamilton’s Claudelands Events Centre 5-8 November 2020.
Complete the application

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1453 days ago

Win a Vegepod worth over $500.

Reporter Waikato Times

Until the 11th of October, purchase the Waikato Times, find the daily code and go into win 1 of 100 medium vegepod and trolley stands. Plus increase your chances of winning by finding the code inside the Sunday-Star-Times as well. Find out more

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1453 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.
Read now

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1454 days ago

Freshly baked German bread again for Friday 2nd October

Viola from Taupo Central

Good morning! If you would like a freshly baked German-style loaf for coming Friday just contact me via PM here or phone or text to 021 02525 1343. I bake and deliver the loaves directly to the door. Selection of pure Sourdough loaves, wholemeal grainy loaves with sunflower or pumpkin seeds or … View moreGood morning! If you would like a freshly baked German-style loaf for coming Friday just contact me via PM here or phone or text to 021 02525 1343. I bake and deliver the loaves directly to the door. Selection of pure Sourdough loaves, wholemeal grainy loaves with sunflower or pumpkin seeds or walnut. Or a fruit loaf. Check in with me for prices and options :) I bake to order only, order by Thursday 4 pm.

1455 days ago

Election 2020: Hauraki-Waikato candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Hauraki-Waikato's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders… View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Hauraki-Waikato's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.  

To read more, click here.

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1459 days ago

Why 2021 will be the year of the long weekend

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once … View more
Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.

To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.

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1457 days ago

Your latest edition of Homed available now - read online

Reporter Homed - Waikato Times

Welcome to your latest edition of Homed. Printed and distributed across the Waikato, you can find our weekly gloss publication inside your Waikato Times each Saturday and online here. Our Homed Cover and Featured Home of the week is a Te Awamutu property offering picturesque views and encased … View moreWelcome to your latest edition of Homed. Printed and distributed across the Waikato, you can find our weekly gloss publication inside your Waikato Times each Saturday and online here. Our Homed Cover and Featured Home of the week is a Te Awamutu property offering picturesque views and encased amidst beautiful gardens. Howard Ashmore from Ray White Te Awamutu would love to see you at the open home tomorrow.

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1457 days ago

New Season Stock out now!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Taupo

Hi Neighbours,
Spring is here! Head down to your nearest Red Cross Shop and check out our new season stock!
We can't wait to see you!

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