Taupo Central, Taupo

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1770 days ago

'Text and die' - what did you think of this sign?

Reporter Taupō Times

TEXT & DIE!! The warning on the large variable message sign board approaching Taupō from the south was unequivocal.

Concerns had been raised by one Stuff reader that the fatalistic sign might be a shock for passing holidaymakers, especially children or those with English as a second … View more
TEXT & DIE!! The warning on the large variable message sign board approaching Taupō from the south was unequivocal.

Concerns had been raised by one Stuff reader that the fatalistic sign might be a shock for passing holidaymakers, especially children or those with English as a second language.
The New Zealand Transport Agency was unapologetic.

Read more here.

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1764 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
1764 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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1764 days ago

Share your favourite blueberry recipe - *Win

The Team from Blueberry Country Ltd.

How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!

Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends … View more
How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!

Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends on the February 12, with winners announced on February 14. Go in the draw.
Enter now

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1764 days ago

BBC News: Retired Pope to be removed as celibacy book author

Fred from Taupo Central

BBC News - Retired Pope to be removed as celibacy book author
www.bbc.co.uk...

1765 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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1765 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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1766 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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1766 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.

1766 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!

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