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1925 days ago

Are you enrolled to vote?

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Local body elections aren't far away and you must be enrolled to vote!

It’s easy to enrol to vote or check and update your enrolment details – just go to the Vote NZ website, visit a PostShop or call 0800 367656.

To ensure you receive voting documents in the post, the last day to enrol… View more
Local body elections aren't far away and you must be enrolled to vote!

It’s easy to enrol to vote or check and update your enrolment details – just go to the Vote NZ website, visit a PostShop or call 0800 367656.

To ensure you receive voting documents in the post, the last day to enrol is Friday, August 16.

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1925 days ago

Poll: Are your eager to find out who this years candiates will be?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
It appears that candidates in this year's local body elections are in no rush with their paperwork.
As of Thursday morning only one mayoral candidate and five Taupō ward candidates had officially put their names forward - seven spots are available in the Taupō ward.
The Lakes… View more
Hi neighbours,
It appears that candidates in this year's local body elections are in no rush with their paperwork.
As of Thursday morning only one mayoral candidate and five Taupō ward candidates had officially put their names forward - seven spots are available in the Taupō ward.
The Lakes DHB slate was clean as were spots in the three other wards for the district council and the community board positions. Nominations close on August 16.
READ MORE here
So that got us thinking, are you eager to find out who is going to be vying for you votes?

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Are your eager to find out who this years candiates will be?
  • 0% No, I tend to vote for the same person each year
    0% Complete
  • 22.2% No, I don't intend to vote
    22.2% Complete
  • 55.6% Yes, I'm keen to see some fresh faces on council
    55.6% Complete
  • 22.2% Yes, I'm always keen to see who is in the running
    22.2% Complete
  • 0% Other
    0% Complete
9 votes
1927 days ago

Take the ultimate Kiwi pie roadie

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Love a pie? Love a road trip? We've mapped the perfect pie roadie, so you can sample New Zealand's best award-winning pastry treats while making your way around our beautiful country (and there's even a pie or two in your neck of the woods).

Check them out here.

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1927 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter August 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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1927 days ago

CATalogue exhibition at Taupo Museum

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

There are only a few days left to see CATalogue – a cat show for art lovers and an art show for cat lovers!

The pawsitively outstanding exhibition at Taupō Museum features cat-themed artworks, sculptures and accessories made from recycled/repurrposed materials.

Make sure you get along for a … View more
There are only a few days left to see CATalogue – a cat show for art lovers and an art show for cat lovers!

The pawsitively outstanding exhibition at Taupō Museum features cat-themed artworks, sculptures and accessories made from recycled/repurrposed materials.

Make sure you get along for a look, the exhibition finishes on Monday, August 12.

Entry is free for children and locals with proof of address.

1927 days ago

What does it cost to stay warm at home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And … View more
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.

1928 days ago
1929 days ago

Take a closer look

Triton Hearing

Make an appointment at Triton Hearing today to experience the very best hearing technology, and you’ll access a FREE premium upgrade*valued at $2,000 when you purchase PremiumPlus devices before October 31st 2019.

Come in and talk to the team for a FREE, no-obligation consultation on how the … View more
Make an appointment at Triton Hearing today to experience the very best hearing technology, and you’ll access a FREE premium upgrade*valued at $2,000 when you purchase PremiumPlus devices before October 31st 2019.

Come in and talk to the team for a FREE, no-obligation consultation on how the latest hearing technology could make a real difference in your life!

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit tritonhearing.co.nz for more details.
Make an appointment

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1929 days ago

Poll: What do you think of a 48 hour tourist driver ban?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
A South Waikato District councillor has called for a ban on tourists driving for 48 hours after they arrive in the country in order to reduce crashes.
Putaruru Councillor Herman van Rooijen said it didn't make sense for "people to come into New Zealand, that are used to … View more
Hi neighbours,
A South Waikato District councillor has called for a ban on tourists driving for 48 hours after they arrive in the country in order to reduce crashes.
Putaruru Councillor Herman van Rooijen said it didn't make sense for "people to come into New Zealand, that are used to driving on the other side of the road, to then hop into a car after a long flight".
Read more here
So what do you think of this ban?

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What do you think of a 48 hour tourist driver ban?
  • 34.8% I think it's a great idea
    34.8% Complete
  • 43.5% Great idea, but hard to enforce
    43.5% Complete
  • 13% It won't make much difference given Kiwis cause the majority of crashes
    13% Complete
  • 8.7% Other, comment below
    8.7% Complete
23 votes
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