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!

1693 days ago

Love Where You Live - February 1st to 29th 🥰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View more
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.

Don’t forget to share the love! Let us know how you’re improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:

#NSNZlovewhereyoulive

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1694 days ago

Bulli Point upgrade

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

Bulli Point is scheduled for an upgrade come mid-February.
NZTA has heard concerns but delays are still expected.

- Did you know these major roadworks were scheduled?
- How often do you use the road between Taupō and Tūrangi?
- How will the scheduled road works affect your day?

*Type NFP if … View more
Bulli Point is scheduled for an upgrade come mid-February.
NZTA has heard concerns but delays are still expected.

- Did you know these major roadworks were scheduled?
- How often do you use the road between Taupō and Tūrangi?
- How will the scheduled road works affect your day?

*Type NFP if you do not wish your comments to be considered for print.
If you'd like to express any concerns or issues, please private message us.

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1694 days ago

Don’t miss Tutus on Tour!

The New Zealand Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to the Great Lake Centre, Taupo in 2020.

See the dancers perform their favourite works, tailor-made for intimate venues, and suitable for all ages.

Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed … View more
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to the Great Lake Centre, Taupo in 2020.

See the dancers perform their favourite works, tailor-made for intimate venues, and suitable for all ages.

Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed national ballet company. With one show only on March 10th and tickets priced at just $27-$37 for adults ($12-$22 children) this is guaranteed to sell fast.
Book now!

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1695 days ago

Find instant savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with… View more
SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with a brand new website and app - great for the many tech-savvy over 65s.

The app is the fastest and easiest way to find discounts and offers when you’re out and about. So why not take advantage?

Visit www.supergold.govt.nz to find out more, or download the free SuperGoldNZ app for your smartphone or tablet, from the App Store or Google Play.
Find out more

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1696 days ago

We need you help!

The Team from Breast Cancer Foundation NZ - Taupo

We are looking for volunteers to help for half a day at the sold-out NZ House & Garden Tour in beautiful Taupō on Friday 21st of February, in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

We are desperately short of volunteers at the moment! We are currently struggling to fill the spots.

As a … View more
We are looking for volunteers to help for half a day at the sold-out NZ House & Garden Tour in beautiful Taupō on Friday 21st of February, in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

We are desperately short of volunteers at the moment! We are currently struggling to fill the spots.

As a thank-you for your time and assistance, you will be provided with a free ticket to spend the rest of your day touring the exquisite homes and gardens. So, it’s such a great opportunity to check out eight beautiful homes around Taupō.

Interested? Phone us on 0508 105 105 or email volunteer@bcf.org.nz

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1697 days ago

Paint on a crate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.

Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.

All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots… View more
Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.

Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.

All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots and a little imagination.

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

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1699 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with Taupō becoming Vape Free?

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

In an effort to help achieve the Government's goal of a Smoke-Free NZ by 2025, Taupō District Council has made Taupō a smoke AND vape free district.

* Do you agree with Council's decision on making Taupō vape free?

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Do you agree with Taupō becoming Vape Free?
  • 64.2% Yes
    64.2% Complete
  • 35.8% No
    35.8% Complete
67 votes
1699 days ago

Taupō district now smoke and vape free

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Taupō is now a smoke and vape free district, under the new Taupō District Council Smokefree Action Plan.

The plan supports the Government’s goal for New Zealand to become a smokefree country by 2025 and covers public places across the district, including the lakefront, that will now be smoke … View more
Taupō is now a smoke and vape free district, under the new Taupō District Council Smokefree Action Plan.

The plan supports the Government’s goal for New Zealand to become a smokefree country by 2025 and covers public places across the district, including the lakefront, that will now be smoke and vape free.

“Encouraging our community to be smoke and vape free helps support the health and wellbeing of our families and whanau,” said councillor John Williamson who holds the environment portfolio alongside councillor John Mack.

“We know the lakefront is an important part of who we are here in Taupō and we really wanted to ensure this was included in the plan and it will also mean we are looking after our lake by reducing litter and butts.

“By creating these smoke and vape free environments across our district we are setting the best example for our children and de-normalising smoking. Evidence shows that doing this reduces the likelihood of smoking later in life,” added councillor John Mack.

“We’re also encouraging any cafes with outdoor dining to come on board and encourage their diners to be smoke and vape free too,” he said.

The areas across the district that are smoke and vape free are:

CBD / Civic Spaces
Reserves and Parks, including lakefront reserves and beaches
Sports Grounds
Outdoor Dining
Events - events on Council property, and funded or supported by Council
Council Buildings
Bus stops and shelters
Social Housing

There will be signage in place where areas are smoke and vape free and while not a by-law, the plan aims to use education and awareness to reduce smoking and vaping.

Pictured (left to right): Environmental Ranger Shannon Hanson, Councillor John Mack, Councillor John Williamson with the signage that is about to be put in place across the district.

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