South Waikato District, Tokoroa

2274 days ago

Warm greetings to you all for the start of the week.

Sweet Rose Espresso Ltd

Good Morning to you,
Heres hoping this weather sticks around all week.
A few new pictures from the team at Sweet Rose.
A Yummy salt and pepper Squid with kumara wedges.

2274 days ago

Poll: Which large town is the most beautiful? Vote below!

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.

The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious … View more
Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.

The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across key areas, such as litter prevention & waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.

Have you heard of the Beautiful Awards? they celebrate environmental excellence and recognise positive actions taken by communities, businesses, schools, individuals and councils, in local and urban areas to protect and enhance their local environments

Note: this poll runs externally from the Beautiful Awards and responses will not be included in the judging process.

Which large town is the most beautiful? Vote below!
  • 43.3% Timaru
    43.3% Complete
  • 56.7% Taupo
    56.7% Complete
349 votes
2276 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!

Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Enter now

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2301 days ago

Keen for a new store?

Reporter Taupō Times

What SHOP or SERVICE or BUSINESS would you love to see in Taupo? Or Turangi?

What store do you travel to Hamilton or Auckland or Rotorua for?
Is there something in Wellington or Tauranga you'd love to see here?

Let us know below.... Write NFP if you'd prefer your comment … View more
What SHOP or SERVICE or BUSINESS would you love to see in Taupo? Or Turangi?

What store do you travel to Hamilton or Auckland or Rotorua for?
Is there something in Wellington or Tauranga you'd love to see here?

Let us know below.... Write NFP if you'd prefer your comment wasn't used in a print story.

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2278 days ago

New Dinner Menu

Sweet Rose Espresso Ltd

Good Morning
We are now Open for dinner on Tuesday night right through to Saturday night.
The Cafe now stays open from morning until around 8.30pm.
We have a New Delicious Menu for the evening which starts at 4.30pm.
Come and try it,
Kind regards The Team at Sweet Rose Espresso

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