2120 days ago

IRONMAN 2020 new route

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

Following on from the IRONMAN 70.3 last year, next weekend's mega triathlon will take a different route from previous years.

- Have you been made aware of road closures for next Saturday?
- How will these road closures affect your day?
- What do you think of the new route? Does it suit you better than the original one?

*Type NFP if you do not wish for your comments to be published.

Road closures include:
* Rifle Range Road 5:30am - 3:00pm
* Miro Street 7:00am - 6:30pm
* Taharepa Road 7:00am - 6:30pm
* Tongariro Street 2:00am Saturday - 2:30am Sunday

Other road closures include Crown Road and Kiddle Drive presumably 7:00am - 6:30pm.

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2 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.1% Yes
    41.1% Complete
  • 34.5% Maybe?
    34.5% Complete
  • 24.4% No
    24.4% Complete
499 votes
1 hour ago

Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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1 day ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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