Ruapehu District, Taumarunui

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2312 days ago

A large avalanche set off with explosives has damaged a chairlift at Mt Ruapehu

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The upper mountain will be closed today in both the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas. The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council urged those planning trips in the area to reconsider.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts staff triggered the avalanche at about 8.30 this morning near the mountain summit as part of … View more
The upper mountain will be closed today in both the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas. The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council urged those planning trips in the area to reconsider.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts staff triggered the avalanche at about 8.30 this morning near the mountain summit as part of normal daily operations to clear the mountain of dangerous snow packs.This morning's avalanche flowed through a glacial zone known as Gliding Gladys before hitting the High Noon Express chairlift, where engineers were now working to assess the extent of the damage.

Find out more here.
Image: NZ Herald

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2312 days ago

The Golden Era of Musicals

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

See your favourite musicals, including The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady, performed by our music theatre specialists!

We pay tribute to singing greats like Jeanette McDonald, Nelson Eddy, Judy Garland and Dame Julie Andrews, and celebrate writers from the likes of Rodgers… View more
See your favourite musicals, including The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady, performed by our music theatre specialists!

We pay tribute to singing greats like Jeanette McDonald, Nelson Eddy, Judy Garland and Dame Julie Andrews, and celebrate writers from the likes of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kern and Porter. Relive the romance and ‘feel-good’ attitude of the era!

All tickets include lunch after the show.

Booking in advance is recommended.
Book your tickets here!

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2313 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.

So go on, encourage your local primary… View more
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.

So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Enter now

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2313 days ago

Superheroes raise money for deaf kids

Loud Shirt Day

Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View more
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.

Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!

If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.

Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
Register now

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2314 days ago

A touch of Country Christmas - 3rd and 4th November

Emma Batt from Hospice Wairarapa

Hospice Wairarapa invites you to enjoy "A Touch of Country Christmas" as you tour some of Masterton and Carterton's most beautiful homes and venues, and indulge yourself at the accompanying Fete offering a Christmas shopping extravaganza.

With plenty of creative inspiration, … View more
Hospice Wairarapa invites you to enjoy "A Touch of Country Christmas" as you tour some of Masterton and Carterton's most beautiful homes and venues, and indulge yourself at the accompanying Fete offering a Christmas shopping extravaganza.

With plenty of creative inspiration, visual delights and true Country Christmas spirit...this self-drive tour is a Wairarapa Weekend experience not to be missed.

​Tickets are on sale now and all proceeds are returned to Hospice Wairarapa to ensure we can continue to provide our services free of charge to all those dealing with any kind of terminal illness in our local community.

You can purchase tickets online, by phone or by visiting one of Eventfinda's agencies & box offices located nationwide.
Book your tickets here!

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2314 days ago

Come along to your Community Health Forum

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.

When: 11am-1pm, Wednesday 8 August
Where: Taumarunui and District Senior Citizens Assn, Morero Terrace, Taumarunui

Community Health Forums are a gathering of … View more
Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.

When: 11am-1pm, Wednesday 8 August
Where: Taumarunui and District Senior Citizens Assn, Morero Terrace, Taumarunui

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who come to listen to updates from the Waikato DHB, share their thoughts and talk about what matters to them about healthcare in their community.

On the agenda this time – preparing for health services changes, Mental Health update, Southern Rural Maternity update, meet the chairperson of our Waikato Consumer Council and more.

We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen

RSVP for catering purposes to communityhealthforum@waikatodhb.health.nz
Find out more!

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2315 days ago

Dirtbox cheap! Desex & microchip your Cat for $9!

SPCA

Snip’n’chip your cat for a happier and healthier animal and learn how your pet and our native wildlife can share their surroundings harmoniously.

Subsidised by the SPCA and supported by New Zealand Companion Animal Register. 3 month limited offer till October 23. Don’t miss out!

At … View more
Snip’n’chip your cat for a happier and healthier animal and learn how your pet and our native wildlife can share their surroundings harmoniously.

Subsidised by the SPCA and supported by New Zealand Companion Animal Register. 3 month limited offer till October 23. Don’t miss out!

At participating Veterinary clinics from Kāpiti to Whanganui only.
Find out more

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2345 days ago

Poll: 7-storey hotel on Tuwharetoa St

Reporter Taupō Times

Developers say a new hotel in Taupō town centre will help liven up the town centre.
The proposed hotel will replace the carpark beside Vine Eatery.
Full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

*** What do you think of the new hotel? ***

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7-storey hotel on Tuwharetoa St
  • 30.7% Great idea, it'll make Tuwharetoa St classy
    30.7% Complete
  • 61.9% I hate it, it's too big. Three storeys should be the limit
    61.9% Complete
  • 4.5% I don't mind tall buildings, but I don't like this one
    4.5% Complete
  • 3% Other: I'll tell you in the comments...
    3% Complete
202 votes
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