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The NZ Targa Rally will be here next week with a Rolling Thunder Parade hitting the main streets on Thursday. The organisers are inviting the Taupō public to come and look at the millions of dollars of cars that will be in town.
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We want to help you celebrate your community’s volunteers with the Trustpower Community Awards. There’s $150,000 prize money up for grabs for community groups across 26 regions.
These awards celebrate groups big and small, dedicated to everything from health and wellbeing, to arts and … View moreWe want to help you celebrate your community’s volunteers with the Trustpower Community Awards. There’s $150,000 prize money up for grabs for community groups across 26 regions.
These awards celebrate groups big and small, dedicated to everything from health and wellbeing, to arts and culture, the environment, local heritage, sport, education and much more. If they’re making your community a better place, we want to hear about them!
Enter online at trustpower.co.nz/communityawards and you’ll also be in to win a $500 Prezzy Card. Entries close 31 May.
Abbie, Alice and Ash – your Trustpower Community Awards team
The main camping area at Hipapatua Reserve/Reid's Farm will be closed from 8am on Monday, May 14 to allow the Taupo District Council Parks Team to carry out maintenance and development work.
The work is to ensure that the site will be in good shape for the coming summer season and will … View moreThe main camping area at Hipapatua Reserve/Reid's Farm will be closed from 8am on Monday, May 14 to allow the Taupo District Council Parks Team to carry out maintenance and development work.
The work is to ensure that the site will be in good shape for the coming summer season and will include minor drainage work, earthworks, re-grassing, planting and pruning, and work on access tracks.
Signage will direct campers to the smaller, upper camping area, which will remain open. Day use of the lower reserve, as well as river access, will not be affected by the works. The main camping area will reopen once the grassed areas have had time to re-establish.
This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!
Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you… View moreThis week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!
Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you and who might need your help.
Find out more about being prepared at www.happens.nz...
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Tornado damaged houses in National Park have been targeted by thieves. The town was hit by a tornad…
In recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this … View moreIn recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this as a potential scam.
Phone companies are advising customers to reject these calls and if you have friends or family living overseas, it is recommended to have their numbers added as contacts in your mobile phone, so you can identify when they are calling you.
- Check out these tips from Netsafe for how to help protect yourself from scams.
- Read about the different types of scams you could be caught out by including wangiri (one ring) and 'technical support' scams
- Find out how to report a phone scam here.
If you’re not sure if something is legitimate or genuine you can contact Netsafe free advice seven days a week on 0508 NETSAFE or visit netsafe.org.nz
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How's this for boosting workplace morale? Christchurch boss Paul Kelly is celebrating 20 years in the business by flying the entire staff to Las Vegas for a week. Has your boss ever showed incredible generosity?
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Did you hear the chant "1,2,3,4, midwives deserve more", ring out across Hamilton? Hundreds of people marched in their purple attire to support midwives around the country. What are your thoughts? Should midwives be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, … View moreHi neighbours,
Did you hear the chant "1,2,3,4, midwives deserve more", ring out across Hamilton? Hundreds of people marched in their purple attire to support midwives around the country. What are your thoughts? Should midwives be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here.
It's Road Safety Week and this year's focus is on seat belts and distractions, with the theme 'Belt on, phone off – make it a habit'.
A large number of motorists are still using their mobile phones while driving, despite many safety messages and penalties for drivers … View moreIt's Road Safety Week and this year's focus is on seat belts and distractions, with the theme 'Belt on, phone off – make it a habit'.
A large number of motorists are still using their mobile phones while driving, despite many safety messages and penalties for drivers surrounding their use.
This goes hand-in-hand with distractions, which can be anything that draws a driver's attention off the road.
"We're trying really hard to get the message across this year to keep your eyes and mind on the road at all times" says Dianna Harrison, road safety coordinator for Taupo District Council.
"Thirty per cent of all fatal crashes involve people failing to wear a seatbelt. There's no excuse for not taking two seconds to make it click."
Look out for road safety messages this week in local newspapers, on the radio and social media, while Taupo District Council staff at our Taupo customer service centre and library are wearing road safety week T-shirts to raise awareness.
And we don't have to rely on one week of the year to educate ourselves - resources are always available on-line from brake.org.nz.
Could anyone recommend a handy man who could put back together an original Kenwood Mixer. All parts are available and in good condition.
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.
Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.
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Thanks to all of you who joined us at the blessing of our premises this morning. We are now officially in business!
Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?
Hi there! Anyone out there who may have some really big terra cotta or similar pots they want to get rid of, for sale? Want two, pref one being able to fit into another larger one. Want to have a go at making a pizza oven. contact Jennifer, reply to this post or 0226014918 thanks!
Would you make a trip to Waitahanui's first ever fish and chip shop to try their signature Waitahanui Whoppa Burger?
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