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In this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.
Check out our … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.
Check out our list of some of our favourite seed, plant and gardenware retailers who offer online shopping and discover some striking late-season bulbs.
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Three council-owned/managed freedom camping areas have been closed until further notice, with freedom campers encouraged to head to a local camping ground instead.
This includes the freedom camping areas at Hipapatua / Reid’s Farm Recreation Reserve, Whakamaru Domain and Mangakino Recreation … View moreThree council-owned/managed freedom camping areas have been closed until further notice, with freedom campers encouraged to head to a local camping ground instead.
This includes the freedom camping areas at Hipapatua / Reid’s Farm Recreation Reserve, Whakamaru Domain and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Signs are now being erected at the entrances to these sites.
Council has made this decision to minimise the risks of COVID-19 and help support local camping grounds, said Mayor David Trewavas.
“Visitors are a key part of our economy here in Taupo and we’re wanting to encourage any freedom campers visiting our district to support one of our local camping grounds.
“Not only will it help lessen any economic impacts, but they are also better equipped to support the health and safety of our visitors, with hot water and washing facilities on hand.
The local camping grounds you can head to are:
Great Lake Holiday Park – 406 Acacia Bay Road, Taupō
Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park - 16 Rangatira Street, Taupō
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort - 41 Centennial Drive, Taupō
Taupo Holiday Park - State Highway 5, Hilltop, Taupō
Wairakei Thermal Valley Campground - Wairakei Thermal Valley, Wairakei
New Windsor Lodge & Campground - 147 State Highway 1, Waitahanui
Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park - 2819 State Highway 1, Motutere
Motuoapa Bay Holiday Park - 2 Motuoapa Esplanade, Motuoapa
Turangi Holiday Park - 13 Te Reiti Tamara Grove, Turangi
Tongariro Junction - 25 Ohuanga Road, Turangi
Oasis Motel & Caravan Park Tokaanu - 426 Tokaanu Road, Tokaanu.
A number of hospitals are now restricting and screening visitors due to fears about coronavirus. M…
A decision has been made to close the rockwall at the Taupō Events Centre but all other council facilities are currently open to the public, with additional health and safety measures now in place to minimise any possible risks relating to COVID-19.
Those measures include:
> Making … View moreA decision has been made to close the rockwall at the Taupō Events Centre but all other council facilities are currently open to the public, with additional health and safety measures now in place to minimise any possible risks relating to COVID-19.
Those measures include:
> Making hand-sanitiser available at front desks
> Encouraging hand washing
> Heightening cleaning protocols, especially around well used spaces
> Asking our staff and visitors to stay at home if they feel unwell, or if they suspect they have been exposed to the virus.
Read more about the specific measures in place at each of our facilities on our website:
As more people begin to self isolate and distance themselves, we'll need our neighbours support now more than ever before. The following can be printed at home and filled-in with your details to drop around your street or community.
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We’re really disappointed that Central Districts Field Days is unable to go ahead as we know it drives significant economic benefits for businesses in the region and throughout New Zealand.
We are pleased to announce that all of our loyal exhibitors and passionate ticket holders have been sent … View moreWe’re really disappointed that Central Districts Field Days is unable to go ahead as we know it drives significant economic benefits for businesses in the region and throughout New Zealand.
We are pleased to announce that all of our loyal exhibitors and passionate ticket holders have been sent an email confirming they will receive a 100% refund and we hope it helps during these unprecedented and challenging circumstances.
We look forward to bringing you three action-packed days in 2021, and a CD Field Days not to be missed.
Tourism operators in Taupō are feeling the heat from measures enacted to slow the spread of coronavi…
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Taupō District Council has ramped up its contingency planning in the wake of the stricter border controls put in place by the Government yesterday to try and stem the spread of COVID-19 cases in New Zealand.
Chief executive Gareth Green said the council’s crisis management team had convened to … View moreTaupō District Council has ramped up its contingency planning in the wake of the stricter border controls put in place by the Government yesterday to try and stem the spread of COVID-19 cases in New Zealand.
Chief executive Gareth Green said the council’s crisis management team had convened to consider the effect the Coronavirus could have on its operations, and plans were being put in place to ensure essential services would be kept operating should the community and council staff be widely affected.
“This is a rapidly changing situation and the time has come for us to start thinking about Coronavirus affecting how we operate,” he said. “It now seems it’s a matter of when, not if, we have some cases in our community.”
As a precaution, all non-essential council meetings and workshops were being cancelled if there were no urgent decisions needed to be made. Meetings scheduled for yesterday and later this week had been affected, and workshops planned for next Tuesday would also not take place. All business travel has been cancelled, both international and domestic.
“The only exception we have at this stage is the March full council meeting. We will ensure we have a quorum present in the Chamber to meet the rules set by legislation and invite the rest of the elected members to take part by phone,” said Mr Green. “In today’s environment, we can’t be too careful. The situation is changing day-by-day,” he said.
Following the Government’s directive yesterday afternoon for a cap of 500 people to be placed on mass gatherings and events, a number of events planned in the Taupō District have been cancelled. This includes the McQuilkin Cup due to be held today, Iron Maori which was planned for Saturday, EasterFest and Global Rapid Rugby.
“We will be keeping a watching brief on developments in the events space and our team will be working with event organisers on a case-by-case basis,” said Mr Green.
“In the meantime, we are urging our community where possible to conduct business via phone or email. We are also asking anyone who feels unwell to stay at home and avoid coming into our service centres or public facilities.
“The more we can limit visitors to our service centres and public facilities, the less likelihood there is of illness among our staff, and the wider community.”
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