Mayor calls for rethink of ANZ Turangi branch closure proposal
Taupo District Mayor David Trewavas is calling on banking giant ANZ to rethink a proposal to close its branch in Turangi.
Consultation on the proposed closure began with staff last week due to "declining transaction volumes". It would affect four full time staff, who would be offered relocation if available.
"I am sick and tired of these international corporates coming in and crapping on regional New Zealand," said Mr Trewavas.
"The people of Turangi have been so loyal to the ANZ and previously National Bank for some 50 years. This proposal is shameful!"
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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