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110 days ago

Do you think it's been a good summer for tourism?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

Records are being broken daily at Lake Taupō Hole In One Challenge, Taupō Parasail and Chris Jolly Outdoors, according to director Hayden Porter.

“Without looking at the figures in detail, we are definitely up on last year across the board, and last year was our best year so this one is even better.

And Love Taupō general manager Jane Wilson is expecting Taupō’s Christmas and new year visitor statistics - to be released next month - to reflect a bumper holiday season.

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3 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84% Yes
    84% Complete
  • 14% No
    14% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below!
    1.9% Complete
1590 votes
2 hours ago

Backing world-leading work happening here

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Waikato Medical Research Foundation (WMRF) has two funding rounds a year, the first one for 2024 closed yesterday, 30 April, with ten applications received. The second is open from 1 September to 31 October, check out their website for more info see the WMRF link below.

We keenly support the WMRF through the ‘Waikato Medical Research Foundation Fund’, which its board set up with us just on a a year ago for the particular purpose of making it easier for the public to contribute towards the success of the region’s health research sector.

To find out more, check out the WMRF story from our recent Annual Report at the Momentum link below.

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1 day ago

Midday Concert Series 10 May

Tracey from South Taupo

Kia ora koutou
The next midday concert is at St Andrew's on Friday 10 May from 12-1pm. It will be a two-part concert starting with the brass and wind ensemble 'Blended' followed by the Taupō Strings Orchestra. It's $5 to enter. Bring a friend and see you there. Everyone is welcome.
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