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2090 days ago

Resene Shed of the Year 2019

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Final call for entries! ​You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us … View moreFinal call for entries! ​You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us by this Thursday, Feb 28. To enter: ​Tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos to mailto:mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz.

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2090 days ago

Tutor Training

Tanja Abele from English Language Partners Taupo

Tutor training 2019 is coming up !!!

Please email taupo@englishlanguage.org.nz for more information or click on the following link to apply directly

www.englishlanguage.org.nz...

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2091 days ago

Register your Neighbours Day Aotearoa event - and win!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.

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Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.

The 10th annual Neighbours Day Aotearoa is taking place from March 22-31, 2019. Why not challenge yourself to get to know your neighbours this year? You can find out more here.
Register Now

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2093 days ago

Complete fire ban issued for Taupō region

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The fire danger has hit extreme with a complete fire ban issued in the Taupō region just days before three scrub fires broke out.

As the days have been incredibly dry and hot Fire and Emergency NZ Taupō assistant area manager, Richard Anastasi, said the local fire brigades' concern was … View more
The fire danger has hit extreme with a complete fire ban issued in the Taupō region just days before three scrub fires broke out.

As the days have been incredibly dry and hot Fire and Emergency NZ Taupō assistant area manager, Richard Anastasi, said the local fire brigades' concern was increasing each day.

Those concerns became reality when a campground had to be evacuated over the weekend as firefighters fought to get a large scrub fire under control. Read more here.

Taupō has had around 22 straight days of sunshine with temperatures hitting the high 20s and low 30s.

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2093 days ago

Junior Doctors at Waikato DHB are on strike next week

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Junior doctors at Waikato Hospital and other District Health Boards are striking from 8 am on Tuesday 26 February to 8 am on Thursday 28 February.

Services will be affected as there will be fewer staff on duty.
We will be deferring some appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient … View more
Junior doctors at Waikato Hospital and other District Health Boards are striking from 8 am on Tuesday 26 February to 8 am on Thursday 28 February.

Services will be affected as there will be fewer staff on duty.
We will be deferring some appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics and giving priority to the emergency, intensive care and maternity.

All patients whose operations or clinical appointments are affected by the strike will be notified by telephone. Not all clinics are being deferred, so if you have not been notified please call the service to confirm. If you are unsure please call 0800 276 216.

Please save the hospital Emergency Department for emergencies.
If your illness or injury is not urgent, you may face long delays.
Go to your family doctor or local accident and medical centre

Contact Healthline on 0800 611 611 for advice from a trained professional
Need mental health support and someone to talk to? Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor.

Should the strike notice be lifted, services will resume.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike
Find out more!

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2094 days ago

Over 100 events to celebrate tamariki

The Team from Children's Day

Next Sunday 3 March is Children's Day! A time to celebrate the tamariki of New Zealand and put them first. There are lots of family-friendly events on all over Aotearoa to mark the day. Check out what's on in your neighbourhood at www.childrensday.org.nz...

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2094 days ago

Turangi to host Inter-Council Sports Tournament

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

​The spotlight will be on Turangi next month, when more than 400 local government staff from around the country descend on the southern end of the lake for the 2019 Inter-Council Sports Tournament.

The sports tournament is an annual event held in a different location each year, and will be at … View more
​The spotlight will be on Turangi next month, when more than 400 local government staff from around the country descend on the southern end of the lake for the 2019 Inter-Council Sports Tournament.

The sports tournament is an annual event held in a different location each year, and will be at Turangitukua Park on Saturday, March 9. It was held in Taupō in 2017.

Read more here -

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2094 days ago

Have you got big plans for your house?

Muller's Construction

Need help realising the value in your house? Then talk to our expert team at Muller's Construction - we offer free quotes and have builders available now!

We have all of your building needs covered:
- Renovations
- Alterations
- New builds
- Outdoor living areas

Free quotations and … View more
Need help realising the value in your house? Then talk to our expert team at Muller's Construction - we offer free quotes and have builders available now!

We have all of your building needs covered:
- Renovations
- Alterations
- New builds
- Outdoor living areas

Free quotations and fully licensed, contact us today on 022 693 5871.
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