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Hi neighbours - Principals in schools are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours.
They warn that without firm action, New Zealand will have a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. Many students mistakenly believe that vapes contain only water and flavouring.
What … View moreHi neighbours - Principals in schools are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours.
They warn that without firm action, New Zealand will have a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. Many students mistakenly believe that vapes contain only water and flavouring.
What are your thoughts? Should vaping be banned in schools?
He may not have won over many minds but Kim Eyles scored the most laughs during Monday night's good-…
Good morning all, I'm heading along to the Rotary 'Meet the Mayoral Candidates' evening tonight. Great opportunity to find out a little more about what our Mayoral Candidates have to offer. Hope to see some of you there :)
New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?
Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.
Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls… View moreNew Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?
Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.
Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls for the collection of official statistics on hate crimes, looks at discrimination in our schools and takes a stroll through Auckland, now one of the most diverse cities in the world.
To take part in the survey, click here
A 74-year-old man who headbutted the business owner his step-daughter stole $140,000 from has been d…
Taupō District Council has been named one of the top council’s in the country for customer experience.
The council’s customer services team took out second place in the Customer Experience Award, presented as part of the 2019 Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) … View moreTaupō District Council has been named one of the top council’s in the country for customer experience.
The council’s customer services team took out second place in the Customer Experience Award, presented as part of the 2019 Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) Spring Conference.
The awards were judged on a mystery shopper's experience that anonymously assessed customer services and responses.
Head of communications and customer relations Lisa Nairne said the award confirmed the team’s commitment to excellent customer service.
“The community is always at the forefront of everything we do and to be recognised so highly – out of 78 local authorities across the country – is a great achievement.”
Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.
Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.
#NSNZmentalhealth
Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!
One person has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a pre-dawn assault in suburban Tau…
A new exhibition at Taupō Museum showcases the artwork created by prisoners of Tongariro Prison.
The “From the Inside – Mai i Roto” exhibition runs from Saturday, September 28 to Monday, November 4 and came about after an artwork from the prison was entered in last year’s Dog Show … View moreA new exhibition at Taupō Museum showcases the artwork created by prisoners of Tongariro Prison.
The “From the Inside – Mai i Roto” exhibition runs from Saturday, September 28 to Monday, November 4 and came about after an artwork from the prison was entered in last year’s Dog Show exhibition. Museum Exhibition officer Kerence Stephen said the museum had worked with Arts Access New Zealand to invite entries from Prison’s across New Zealand and the Dog Show entry started a relationship with the Department of Corrections.
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An exhibition of work by members of the Taupō Embroiderers’ Guild comes to the museum from September 21 – October 28.
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to learn more about the craft and vote for their favourite piece.
To mark the opening of the exhibition, members will be holding a … View moreAn exhibition of work by members of the Taupō Embroiderers’ Guild comes to the museum from September 21 – October 28.
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to learn more about the craft and vote for their favourite piece.
To mark the opening of the exhibition, members will be holding a ‘stitch-in’ in the gallery from 11am – 2pm on Saturday September 21 where visitors will be treated to a variety of embroideries in progress. Further embroidery ‘stich-in’s’ will be held at the gallery on October 19 and 26 from 10.30am.
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Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).
These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.
Should our Government be doing more to protect our … View moreOur children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).
These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.
Should our Government be doing more to protect our children from this advertising? What should be done?
Buy any item over $18 from our delicious Lava Glass Café blackboard menu and receive FREE ENTRY into our glassblowing studio* and sculpture garden. That means you save $15.00 per person in admission fees. This great offer is valid weekdays in September 2019.
*Glassblowing is subject to … View moreBuy any item over $18 from our delicious Lava Glass Café blackboard menu and receive FREE ENTRY into our glassblowing studio* and sculpture garden. That means you save $15.00 per person in admission fees. This great offer is valid weekdays in September 2019.
*Glassblowing is subject to availability.
People either loved them or hated them, and now they're up for sale.
The giant 1990's Big Fresh Supermarket fruits and veges are up on Trade Me, with over 700 people adding them to their watchlist.
Did you enjoy seeing them on your grocery shopping outing?
We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.
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