Whakatane District, Whakatane

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

2299 days ago

Bowel Cancer – You’re never too young

Bowel Cancer New Zealand

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This year we’re raising awareness that bowel cancer can strike at any age.

The incidence of bowel cancer in younger adults is rising in New Zealand. 10% of bowel cancer patients are under 50 – that’s more than 300 a year. Each year about 3,000 New … View more
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This year we’re raising awareness that bowel cancer can strike at any age.

The incidence of bowel cancer in younger adults is rising in New Zealand. 10% of bowel cancer patients are under 50 – that’s more than 300 a year. Each year about 3,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the disease and more than 1,200 will die. That’s as many as breast and prostate cancer combined.

Check out the symptoms, or make a donation to help us raise awareness, at www.nevertooyoung.org.nz
Donate now

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2300 days ago

The Millennium Bride of the Year 2018

The Millenium Bride of the Year 2018

The Taupo Times would like to thank the major sponsors, for Millennium Bride of the Year 2018: Taupo Hire, Caci Clinic, Morefm, Millenium Taupo and Quality Print. Saturday 23 June 2018 5:30pm - 9.30pm

The Woolshed - Proudly sponsoring the 2018 Bride of the Year competition. Come down to see us … View more
The Taupo Times would like to thank the major sponsors, for Millennium Bride of the Year 2018: Taupo Hire, Caci Clinic, Morefm, Millenium Taupo and Quality Print. Saturday 23 June 2018 5:30pm - 9.30pm

The Woolshed - Proudly sponsoring the 2018 Bride of the Year competition. Come down to see us at Ruapehu Street for the perfect Wedding gift!

Geneive Hair Quarters - Treat yourself to some luxury and pampering! We love working with bridal parties and also offer make-up packages.

Taupo Hire - Your “One Stop Hire Shop”, for all your Wedding and Event Hire needs. Let then team at Taupo Hire take away the stress and help make your special day extra magical.

Hilltop Hair Design - Personalised wedding packages for your special occasion. Call our team of senior stylists today to book a free consultation.
Vote on your bride now!

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2300 days ago

The Millennium Bride of the Year 2018

The Millennium Bride of the Year 2018

The Millennium Bride of the Year event is back in Taupo for 2018. We have great prizes to be won including a luxurious second honeymoon! More FM's Bride of the year will be crowned on Saturday 23rd June at Millennium Hotel Taupo. Vote on your bride now! Saturday 23 June 2018, 5:30pm—9:30pm
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The Millennium Bride of the Year event is back in Taupo for 2018. We have great prizes to be won including a luxurious second honeymoon! More FM's Bride of the year will be crowned on Saturday 23rd June at Millennium Hotel Taupo. Vote on your bride now! Saturday 23 June 2018, 5:30pm—9:30pm

Quality print - Taupo’s local printers who love parties! Save the dates, invites, menus, and more; we can design and print it all.

Albert Pointon Menswear - Established 1957 Albert Pointon Menswear is Taupo's longest serving retail store. With dozens of reputable brands we will have the men looking sharp for your big day.
Vote on your bride now!

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2300 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Resources

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for … View more
Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for 2018: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai, captures the essence of the volunteering spirit and the essential link between volunteers and the communities who benefit from their generosity. The event will run from June 17-23, 2018.

#NVW2018

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2301 days ago

Dog Fees

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

Dog registration fees have changed since last year - particularly rural dog 'other'.

What do you think of the new fees? How could the change the fees be communicated better to dog owners?

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2301 days ago

Re: WOW, I WISH I'D BEEN ON A DESMOND PROGRAM EARLIER

Debbie Cunliffe from

Don't be one of those people who keeps putting off getting on top of your type two diabetes.

Left too long diabetes will kill you.

Now we think that's a pretty good reason to come along to our FREE DESMOND Program!

TEXT DESMOND to 0278 830 158 and make a plan to live a longer … View more
Don't be one of those people who keeps putting off getting on top of your type two diabetes.

Left too long diabetes will kill you.

Now we think that's a pretty good reason to come along to our FREE DESMOND Program!

TEXT DESMOND to 0278 830 158 and make a plan to live a longer healthier life!

Free

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2322 days ago

Proposed changes to speed limits

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

The Taupō District Council are proposing changes to speed limits in and around the Taupō area and are seeking public opinion.

Proposed changes:
- Reducing Lake Terrace from 100 to 80km/h from Rainbow Point
- reducing Napier Rd from 80 to 50km/h at the bottom (including Kiddle Dr) and from … View more
The Taupō District Council are proposing changes to speed limits in and around the Taupō area and are seeking public opinion.

Proposed changes:
- Reducing Lake Terrace from 100 to 80km/h from Rainbow Point
- reducing Napier Rd from 80 to 50km/h at the bottom (including Kiddle Dr) and from 100 to 80 km/h above DeBretts (including Crown Rd)
- reducing the Acacia Bay Straight from 100 to 80km/h, extending the 50km/h sections on either side
- reducing Wakeman Rd from 70 to 50km/h.

What do you think about these changes? **Type NFP if you don't want your comment considered for print**

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2302 days ago

Your guide to ACC levy invoices - get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View more
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.

Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.

If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.

Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Check your details

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2305 days ago

Last chance to nominate for the 2018 Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.

Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
Find out more

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2306 days ago

Why did the chicken cross the road? *WIN*

Hell Pizza

There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View more
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.

To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly member​s​ the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.

Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. ​Five Death by Chicken pizzas.

​Winners announced, Friday 08 June
​Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Order your pizza now!

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2308 days ago

Will a Waikato town be the first in NZ to go plastic free?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Waikato,

Did you know Ngatea could become New Zealand's first plastic bag-free town? Ngatea Boomerang Bags founding member Judy Jamieson would like to see the town plastic bag-free before Christmas. Are you still using plastic bags? What's your community's stance on them? Let … View more
Hi Waikato,

Did you know Ngatea could become New Zealand's first plastic bag-free town? Ngatea Boomerang Bags founding member Judy Jamieson would like to see the town plastic bag-free before Christmas. Are you still using plastic bags? What's your community's stance on them? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2306 days ago

Proposed rates increase trimmed

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

After deliberating on community submissions to its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, the Whakatāne District Council has signalled a number of changes, and a small decrease in the average rate rise proposed for 2018/19.

Mayor Tony Bonne says the LTP hearings and deliberations were a lengthy but rewarding … View more
After deliberating on community submissions to its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, the Whakatāne District Council has signalled a number of changes, and a small decrease in the average rate rise proposed for 2018/19.

Mayor Tony Bonne says the LTP hearings and deliberations were a lengthy but rewarding process. “This is an opportunity for people to tell us about their concerns and aspirations for the District and for elected members to consider how the Council can address the community’s priorities,” he says. “As always, there is a gap between what we would like to do and what the community can afford to do, but I feel we have found a good balance through this LTP. We’ll now prepare the final LTP for auditing and approval next month.”

Read the full article and more about the key changes to the budgets set out in the LTP consultation document (subject to audit confirmation) on our website:
www.whakatane.govt.nz...

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