Taupo Central, Taupo

2406 days ago

Does your loved one ride a motorcycle?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View more
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
Find out more

2406 days ago

Poll: Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.

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Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?
  • 12.7% Yes to both - the risks aren't worth it
    12.7% Complete
  • 11% Gloves? Yes. Mask? Sometimes.
    11% Complete
  • 34.9% I always wear gloves, but never a mask
    34.9% Complete
  • 41.4% No, I don't wear either
    41.4% Complete
1601 votes
2407 days ago

Poll: Do you think truancy is a problem in your area?

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

Turangi businesses are being asked not to serve school children, during school hours unless they have a lunch pass. The goal is to have a Truant Free Turangi.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think truancy is a problem in your area?
## Note comments could be used in print unless you write … View more
Turangi businesses are being asked not to serve school children, during school hours unless they have a lunch pass. The goal is to have a Truant Free Turangi.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think truancy is a problem in your area?
## Note comments could be used in print unless you write NFP##

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Do you think truancy is a problem in your area?
  • 62.5% Yes
    62.5% Complete
  • 37.5% No
    37.5% Complete
8 votes
2407 days ago

Our children need more foster carers

Key Assets

New Zealand needs more foster carers, from all cultures and walks of life, to ensure every child in need is given their chance in life. Your decision to foster could be the most rewarding choice of your life, for everyone involved.

We know that great foster care is about more than … View more
New Zealand needs more foster carers, from all cultures and walks of life, to ensure every child in need is given their chance in life. Your decision to foster could be the most rewarding choice of your life, for everyone involved.

We know that great foster care is about more than qualifications and job titles; it’s having life experience, strength, empathy and the will to provide children with a safe home.

Think you could become a foster carer? Contact Key Assets on 09 263 5151 or visit iwanttofoster.co.nz for more information.
Find out more

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2407 days ago

Have you registered your event?

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Register your Neighbours Day event before March 9 and you'll go into the draw to win a $200 prezzy card to help with your event! Visit: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...

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2407 days ago

'Age Concerns Everyone' Conference 2018

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older … View more
We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older workers, retirement income, housing, LGBTIQ and Maori solutions through to social connection initiatives and innovation. For more details and to register please visit our website! www.ageconcern.org.nz...

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2407 days ago

Poll: How's your summer been?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From weeks on end of blistering hot days to calamitous cyclones, we've pretty much had it all this summer. The extreme temperatures in some parts are in stark contrast to other storm-battered coastal zones Tell us how summer's been in your area.

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How's your summer been?
  • 37.1% This summer has been a winner.
    37.1% Complete
  • 48.9% We've had a summer of contrasts - hot and spicy, wet and stormy.
    48.9% Complete
  • 10% It's been a fairly typical Kiwi summer.
    10% Complete
  • 4.1% Summer? What summer?
    4.1% Complete
1336 votes
2408 days ago

TSB Mobile Mortgage Manager

TSB

If you’re searching for a great home loan rate or considering switching banks, look no further than our 4.39% p.a. fixed for two years. Chat to one of our Mobile Mortgage Managers, they’re available seven days a week and can even come to you - wherever and whenever it suits. Offer ends 29 March… View moreIf you’re searching for a great home loan rate or considering switching banks, look no further than our 4.39% p.a. fixed for two years. Chat to one of our Mobile Mortgage Managers, they’re available seven days a week and can even come to you - wherever and whenever it suits. Offer ends 29 March 2018. Find out more

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2413 days ago

Dogs on Show at Taupo Museum

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

​Taupo Museum​ is celebrating the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Earth Dog - with an exhibit of dog-related sculpture and artworks.

Dog Show opens at 5.30pm on Friday, February 16, to coincide with the start of the Chinese New Year, in the Museum's Main Gallery. Exhibitions officer… View more
​Taupo Museum​ is celebrating the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Earth Dog - with an exhibit of dog-related sculpture and artworks.

Dog Show opens at 5.30pm on Friday, February 16, to coincide with the start of the Chinese New Year, in the Museum's Main Gallery. Exhibitions officer Kerence Stephen said all works have been created with recycled or repurposed materials to best reflect the 'earth' aspect of the Chinese year.

Read more here -

2409 days ago

Our antique buyers are coming to the Waikato!

Goldco International Limited

Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

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Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

Monday 26 February:
- Hamilton, Fairfield Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Hamilton, Hamilton Working Mens Club: 2pm - 4pm

Tuesday 27 February:
- Matamata, Matamata Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Cambridge, St Andrews Anglican Church: 2pm - 4pm

Wednesday 28 February:
- Cambridge, St Andrews Anglican Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Hamilton, Hamilton Working Mens Club: 2pm - 4pm

Thursday 1 March:
- Matamata, Matamata Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon

House Visits - If you are unable to see us at a venue. Please call Hamish to discuss. 0800 105 228
Learn more

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2409 days ago
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