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!

1712 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧡

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

Best of all - it’s FREE to join!

Click below to learn more and find your nearest group today...

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1713 days ago

Have you won in the final giveaway?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.

Thank you to all of the entrants so far for being more neighbourly! It’s been great to see communities thriving. To be eligible for the private convert, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1713 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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1713 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1714 days ago

German fresh bread - baked by order, delivery incuded in price

Viola from Taupo Central

It is coming up fast towards my weekly baking day again! :) Friday, the 17th Jan 20. If you would like a Farmer's or Sweet Onion loaf please let me know by latest Wednesday night as these are pure sourdough loaves and need prep.
All other loaves on the menu (fruit loaf, pumpkin, sunflower, … View more
It is coming up fast towards my weekly baking day again! :) Friday, the 17th Jan 20. If you would like a Farmer's or Sweet Onion loaf please let me know by latest Wednesday night as these are pure sourdough loaves and need prep.
All other loaves on the menu (fruit loaf, pumpkin, sunflower, yoghurt, walnut or the Seedlings loaf) can be ordered by latest Thursday, 16th at 5 pm. I deliver directly to your door on Friday morning, and that is included in the price! Order by calling me on 0210 252 1343 or email me through my website www.brot... or brotart.taupo@gmail.com. Thank you all for your continuous support and have a great week!

1714 days ago

Quality dentures are linked to good health!

Clinico Denture & Hearing

Don't put up with uncomfortable or loose dentures. Look after your smile, and book your FREE denture health check today at one of Clinico Denture & Hearing's seven clinics nationwide.

Let our friendly team help you get the smile you want, and deserve.

We are also offering 20% … View more
Don't put up with uncomfortable or loose dentures. Look after your smile, and book your FREE denture health check today at one of Clinico Denture & Hearing's seven clinics nationwide.

Let our friendly team help you get the smile you want, and deserve.

We are also offering 20% off all full denture sets for the month of January. Contact us today on: 0800 11 23 24.

Ts & Cs Apply.
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1714 days ago
1714 days ago

Taupo Country Music

Rae from Taupo Central

Our monthly club day is to held this coming Sunday 19th January at the Cossie club commencing at 1 30 pm . All welcome and entry is free

1732 days ago

Water restrictions

Michael from South Taupo

Why do certain people ignore the water restrictions in Taupo, just because we live on a big lake it does not mean you can waste water, i have seen a number of houses that don't care they water it even on there off day and when they do it runs for hours.i have seen one that as been running … View moreWhy do certain people ignore the water restrictions in Taupo, just because we live on a big lake it does not mean you can waste water, i have seen a number of houses that don't care they water it even on there off day and when they do it runs for hours.i have seen one that as been running since 7-00 am this morning and is still going absolutely disgraceful

1715 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors’ Escape - 2 DAYS TO GO!

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1715 days ago

Helicopter crashes near Taupō

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

Two people are injured following a helicopter crash about 7am this morning.

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1716 days ago

Do more of what you love

Ryman village living lets you worry less and play more. Experience our retirement villages.

0800 555 103 | rymanhealthcare.co.nz
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1717 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
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1718 days ago

What are you Acacia Bay memories?

Elesha Gordon Reporter from Taupō Times

A third Acacia Bay History Collection has been accepted by the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery for public viewing.

This 'Acacia Bay Memories' Collection contains 20 articles and family stories. It follows on from two previous collections for the area, 'Setting the Scene' and … View more
A third Acacia Bay History Collection has been accepted by the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery for public viewing.

This 'Acacia Bay Memories' Collection contains 20 articles and family stories. It follows on from two previous collections for the area, 'Setting the Scene' and 'The Wakeman Road Wakemans'. All three collections are presented in first draft format and are available for viewing at the museum in Story Place.

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