Taupo Central, Taupo

2513 days ago

Poll: Why are fewer teens drinking, smoking and partying?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Drinking, smoking and taking drugs is less popular than ever, according to a recent survey.

Are today's teenagers too well-behaved?

Link to article: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Why are fewer teens drinking, smoking and partying?
  • 50% Smartphone use is pacifying our youth - iPhones provide teens with enough fun
    50% Complete
  • 0% Taxes makes it too expensive to smoke or source booze
    0% Complete
  • 0% There's more pressure to succeed in their studies, so they can get a good job
    0% Complete
  • 0% Public health campaigns about the damage drugs and alcohol do are working
    0% Complete
  • 50% Parents are more liberal, so there's nothing to rebel against
    50% Complete
  • 0% Another reason... [click reply and mention in comments]
    0% Complete
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2513 days ago

Create Cocktails, Make Great Coffee at NZMA

NZMA

Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. Get qualified in 20 weeks!

You’ll study:
• in a real bar, gain work experience in a real café,
• get lots of support and … View more
Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. Get qualified in 20 weeks!

You’ll study:
• in a real bar, gain work experience in a real café,
• get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors,
• and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

We have our own dedicated employment team, NZMA Careers. NZMA Careers has relationships with over 100 reputable businesses throughout New Zealand which is a large advantage to their graduating students. Many of these employers are actively looking for potential employees.

Why don’t you come have a coffee and visit us for a Hamilton Campus tour. Know anyone or want to enrol - Courses start in November so get in touch and enrol today!
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2513 days ago

Entertain the kids this weekend!

Armistice in Cambridge

Held at Karapiro, Armistice in Cambridge is a weekend celebration of NZ’s military heritage. Kids of all ages can row a Navy cutter, try archery, test their knot skills or fight a mock battle with paper swords and flour bombs in the WW1 trench!

This Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November the … View more
Held at Karapiro, Armistice in Cambridge is a weekend celebration of NZ’s military heritage. Kids of all ages can row a Navy cutter, try archery, test their knot skills or fight a mock battle with paper swords and flour bombs in the WW1 trench!

This Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November the event runs for two full days. If the kids perform 7 of the 20 activities on site (more than half of which are free) they can win a tank badge. Entry is $15 for adults and $5 for 12 and under.

More details on our Facebook page.
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2514 days ago

Exciting Challenge

Christopher from South Taupo

Ever thought you might be a bit different? You might be above averagely smart. Your chance to find out! Your chance to find new friends who might be on the same page!

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2514 days ago

Prizes for little engineers at MindLabKids.com!

MindLab Kids

Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.

Get those drawbridges swinging open before… View more
Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.

Get those drawbridges swinging open before 1st December and your little one will go into a prize draw to win a free MindLab Kids starter kit, the perfect kid-friendly toolbox for young makers and doers. Plus, the starter kit’s contents can be used to take on even more awesome educational challenges from home!
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2514 days ago

We've teamed up with KidsCan!

SuperValue New Zealand

We are super proud to be supporting charitable trust, KidsCan to help kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school. Join us in making a difference this month by donating a coin when you next visit our store. The coin donation boxes are located at the checkout.

Hungry, wet, cold … View more
We are super proud to be supporting charitable trust, KidsCan to help kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school. Join us in making a difference this month by donating a coin when you next visit our store. The coin donation boxes are located at the checkout.

Hungry, wet, cold and stressed is no way to start the school day (if it doesn’t stop them from getting to school) but for over 295,000 Kiwi children living in hardship that is the reality. This can impact their educational growth and lead to a lifelong pattern of underachievement. There is a way to break this cycle; by providing simple things like food, shoes, socks and raincoats, so kids can arrive at school ready and able to learn. KidsCan's aim is to prevent children in hardship from becoming adults in hardship by giving them the start in life they deserve.
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2514 days ago

Harcourts Hound Day

Kodie from Nukuhau

Howdy Neighbours! Join us at Harcourts Hound Day this Saturday!! Dress up your pooch, wins one great prizes and all proceeds go to a great cause. The SPCA!! Zoey and I will see you there! 😁🐕🐾

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2515 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champion

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Have you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age … View moreHave you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age Concern Dignity Champion you pledge to treat every older person with respect and dignity- it's that easy. Let's combat ageism in New Zealand. Details on how to sign up are on our website. bit.ly...

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2515 days ago

Garden Fertiliser

Cherie from Taupo Central

I have 'worm tea' for sale.
This product is totally organic made by worms fed with left over fruit, vegetables, some papers - generally, everything that goes into a compost bin, except this waste product goes to special worms who chomp their way through the food, and produce worm tea.
I… View more
I have 'worm tea' for sale.
This product is totally organic made by worms fed with left over fruit, vegetables, some papers - generally, everything that goes into a compost bin, except this waste product goes to special worms who chomp their way through the food, and produce worm tea.
I have varying sizes of bottles of tea beginning at:-
2 litres @ $25.00 per bottle
1 Litre @ $15.00 per bottle
600mls @ $10.00
and a few 500mls A $7.50
This tea is broken down into a 4 to 1 ratio - 1 cup worm tea to 4 cups water..
Once on your plants you can almost watch them grow - they just love it, and as I said previously it is 100% ORGANIC
Please pm me to see how you can get your own Worm Tea
Look forward to hearing from you and the sooner the better as stocks seem to be diminishing fast..... :) Happy gardening......

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2545 days ago

Wanted to buy Motor Scooter

Cherie from Taupo Central

Wanting to buy cheap motor scooter for student to ride to and from holiday job....
Please can you help us.....

2515 days ago

Fee-FREE* trades courses in 2018!

Wintec

There is a nationwide shortage of skilled tradespeople! Join us at our Trades Career Day: Saturday 25th November 12-3pm at our Rotokauri campus, Hamilton. Explore our facilities, meet the tutors and enjoy a BBQ lunch. All welcome!

Our 2018 trades scholarships provide you with one year of … View more
There is a nationwide shortage of skilled tradespeople! Join us at our Trades Career Day: Saturday 25th November 12-3pm at our Rotokauri campus, Hamilton. Explore our facilities, meet the tutors and enjoy a BBQ lunch. All welcome!

Our 2018 trades scholarships provide you with one year of fee-free* study. These qualifications will set you up for a career in trades with great earning potential.

* T&Cs apply.
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2517 days ago

Canoe 4.5m for sale.

Barbara from Nukuhau

Single-seater, fabric-covered canoe. UK model "Griffin". Used only on fresh water (Lake Taupo) and has been always housed under cover. Paintwork needs a little attention but otherwise the craft is in great condition. Double-ended wooden paddle included. Copy of canoe plans also … View moreSingle-seater, fabric-covered canoe. UK model "Griffin". Used only on fresh water (Lake Taupo) and has been always housed under cover. Paintwork needs a little attention but otherwise the craft is in great condition. Double-ended wooden paddle included. Copy of canoe plans also available.

Price: $50

2517 days ago

Wednesday 8th November fresh German bread baking day!

Viola from Taupo Central

We are back! 😊 I will bake my fresh German bread this coming Wednesday again - so if you would like a fresh loaf delivered do what you need to do and go on to my menu on www.brot... and choose your favorite and let me know by LATEST Tuesday 5pm. Happy Weekend all! 💚

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