Whakatane District, Whakatane

2607 days ago

Transport Accident Investigation Commission report into Skydive Taupo plane crash into Lake Taupo out

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

An engine fault caused a skydiving plane to cut out mid-air forcing the 13 people onboard to parachute to safety over Lake Taupo, a report has found.

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2608 days ago

Council confirms ongoing support for Mudtopia

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua Lakes Council has reconfirmed its commitment to the Mudtopia mud festival, despite the potential negative impact on revenue streams for the event as a result of recent publicity.

The purchase and importation of cosmetic mud powder from South Korea, as part of a reciprocal arrangement with … View more
Rotorua Lakes Council has reconfirmed its commitment to the Mudtopia mud festival, despite the potential negative impact on revenue streams for the event as a result of recent publicity.

The purchase and importation of cosmetic mud powder from South Korea, as part of a reciprocal arrangement with the renowned Boryeong mud festival, attracted negative publicity which had increased the risk profile of the event, council’s Acting Group Manager Henry Weston told the Operations and Monitoring Committee today [Thursday, 3 August 2017].

Read the full story at bit.ly...

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2608 days ago

Are you a pie-hard fan of pies? *WIN*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner … View more
We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner announced Monday 7th August.

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2609 days ago

Free online education for mini makers and do-ers!

MindLab Kids

What's fun, free, safe and tailor-made for creative Kiwi kids? MindLabKids.com, that's what! This super online learning website is the home of home-based fun for 5-12 year-olds. Sign them up today to get their creative cogs turning, and be in to win some cool freebies! Check it out!

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2609 days ago

Support NZ Paralympians by joining Spirit of Gold Mufti Day - 8 Sept

Communications Manager from Paralympics New Zealand

Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

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Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

As a big thank you for your support, we will be awarding a Paralympian visit to two lucky organisations; one who raises the most funds, and one for the best photograph posted on social media with our #SpiritOfGold hashtag!

Head over towww.paralympics.org.nz... to get your Mufti Day Toolkit and for other ways that your organisation can get involved in supporting us this September!

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2610 days ago

Look who we've buddied up with!

Electric Kiwi

Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections … View more
Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections and building strong relationships with our customers, which is why we're proud to announce that we've joined up with the team at Neighbourly. Together, we're celebrating innovation and emPOWERing Kiwi communities (see what we did there?!)

We look forward to sharing more about our partnership with you soon. In the meantime, find out what makes us special.
Check us out

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2611 days ago

Bay of Plenty residents, if you see myrtle rust…

Ministry for Primary Industries

...we recommend you don’t move myrtle species out of the area and don’t move green waste, tree prunings from myrtle species out of your property until further notice.
• Do not take green waste from myrtle species off your property as there’s the potential for it to be infectious.
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...we recommend you don’t move myrtle species out of the area and don’t move green waste, tree prunings from myrtle species out of your property until further notice.
• Do not take green waste from myrtle species off your property as there’s the potential for it to be infectious.
• Green waste from myrtle species can be composted, but not taken to a refuse centre.
• Myrtle species include ramarama, pohutukawa, bottle brush and feijoa.

If you’re unsure and require any further information, check out mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
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2611 days ago

How often do you change your sheets?

Homed

Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. … View more
Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. We'd love you to take part - plus we'll put you in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards if you complete the survey by 7 August.
Take the survey

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2611 days ago

Ballet teacher seeks Green Party vote for Taupo electorate

Dan Hutchinson Reporter from Taupō Times

A ballet school owner and expert on sustainability will campaign for the party vote for the Greens in the Taupo electorate in this year's general election.
The Green Party confirmed Auckland businesswoman, 33-year old Julie Sandilands, as its candidate for the electorate.

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2613 days ago

Hospitality Courses at NZMA. Get qualified in just 20 weeks!

NZMA

Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the … View more
Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the hospitality industry. You’ll study in a real bar, gain work experience in a real cafe, get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors, and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

Courses start in August so get in touch and enrol today!
Learn more

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