Ruapehu District, Taumarunui

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389 days ago

Light Up Diwali, WIN $150!

The Team from NZ Compare

Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our … View more
Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our informative article HERE: www.broadbandcompare.co.nz...

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390 days ago

Happy Halloween, Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle … View more
As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle Deal with Unlimited Fibre from just $45/month www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
3. Get a $250 credit at Contact Energy! www.powercompare.co.nz...

Stay connected with NZ Compare to keep up with the latest competitions, deals, and treats. Wishing you all a hauntingly good Halloween filled with fun, treats, and a touch of magic!

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391 days ago

Fancy a bike adventure in the Kaimanawa Range?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

A new high-flying tourism offering has opened, featuring stunning views of the central North Island more than a mile above sea level.

But getting Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures (KAA) off the ground has been no easy task for Taupō’s Orr family who have built one of the most remote trails in New … View more
A new high-flying tourism offering has opened, featuring stunning views of the central North Island more than a mile above sea level.

But getting Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures (KAA) off the ground has been no easy task for Taupō’s Orr family who have built one of the most remote trails in New Zealand - the spectacularly scenic Kaimanawa Descent mountain bike track.

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391 days ago

Visit Our Ryman Village Open Days

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 November from 10am – 2pm, with an information presentation at 10am.

Start your journey with Ryman.

Join us at our Open Days to find out more about independent living, assisted living in a serviced apartment, or our industry leading care.

This is your … View more
Friday 10 & Saturday 11 November from 10am – 2pm, with an information presentation at 10am.

Start your journey with Ryman.

Join us at our Open Days to find out more about independent living, assisted living in a serviced apartment, or our industry leading care.

This is your opportunity to view the quality of a Ryman village, tour our showhomes, the wonderful amenities, and see for yourself how living in a Ryman village will enhance your lifestyle.

Click read more to find a village near you.

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392 days ago

Smooth your skin with NZ House & Garden

NZ House and Garden

Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their… View more
Subscribe or gift a NZ House & Garden subscription before 27 November and receive a FREE Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum worth $60.

Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum is scientifically shown to stimulate type I collagen production by up to 55%* plus, 97% of users said their skin felt smoother after four weeks’ use*.

Every issue of NZ House & Garden is filled with inspirational homes and gardens, as well as sumptuous food, lifestyle features, shopping trends, and much more.

Enjoy,
The team at NZ House & Garden

*T&Cs apply. The offer applies to one and two year subscriptions only.
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394 days ago

Time to PLAY PrizeMe!

The Team from NZ Compare

PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set … View more
PrizeMe is a fun memory-matching game!
Simply match the prize cards for a chance to WIN, it's that easy. $10,000 worth of fantastic prizes to be won! Click below to PLAY NOW.

How to WIN?
1. Play every day to get an entry (Now - 17 Nov, 2023)
2. Want to double your chances to WIN? Set a Price Alert!
3. Winners will be drawn weekly! 

*A Price Alert will let you know when an item has reached the right price for buying! Perfect for keeping an eye on Black Friday deals.

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394 days ago

Shelve it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Maximise that awkward corner or otherwise inaccessible space with sleek fitted shelves painted in Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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398 days ago

Poll: Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

National MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been … View moreNational MP Shane Reti shared pre-election that he's wanting to review the Health Star Rating used on NZ grocery products. This rating is voluntary and uses a scale of 0.5 to five stars to rank packaged food on its nutrient profile. Have these ratings had an affect on what you've been buying?

Type NFP if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Do Health Star Ratings influence your grocery shop?
  • 19.9% Yes, I use them a lot
    19.9% Complete
  • 47.9% No, I don't look at them
    47.9% Complete
  • 31.1% Occasionally they are helpful
    31.1% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
2096 votes
396 days ago

‘Absolutely fabulous’ recognition from Aged Advisor

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by … View more
Ryman Healthcare has again been recognised as a top provider at the 2023 Aged Advisor ‘People Choice Awards’.

This year Ryman was selected as a finalist for Best Provider Nationwide, and Diana Isaac took home Best Large Retirement Village / Lifestyle Village.

The awards, run by agedadvisor.co.nz are based on almost 11,300 reviews and ratings for more than 890 facilities. Over 1600 of those in-depth reviews went towards this year’s awards.

Ryman took home the top prize in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. As a finalist this year Aged Advisor voters recognise Ryman’s continued growth and efforts within the aged care sector.

Click to read more.

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397 days ago

How do you find Taupō's rental market?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

A Taupō real estate agent has described the rental situation in the district as “desperate” with a property manager saying rents in the region have gone up 20% in the last two years.

Agents and property managers said factors leading to the rental shortage include an influx of power station … View more
A Taupō real estate agent has described the rental situation in the district as “desperate” with a property manager saying rents in the region have gone up 20% in the last two years.

Agents and property managers said factors leading to the rental shortage include an influx of power station project workers, holiday homes either left empty or used for short-term accommodation, and a shortage of medium to low rent properties.

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397 days ago

What's your favourite Christmas dish?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. … View moreDear neighbours, surely it's not too soon to think of this most wonderful time of the year. In fact, we're looking for recipes for your favourite Christmas dishes, whether it's your mum's pavlova, grilled tiger prawns or a colourful summer salad, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by October 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the December issue of NZ Gardener.

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408 days ago

Got a Nice Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.

This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, … View more
We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.

This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, successfully locating him in the gap between the ceiling and roof of their neighbour’s house.

Pam said “They rescued him and brought him home to me... complete with some scratches! I hate to think what would have happened had he not been found”.

Pam nominated the Hursts to let them know she is thankful for them: “It’s so good to know I have such caring neighbours who have my back. Thank you neighbours!”

Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all (plus there are prizes to be won!).

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398 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel's beautiful Whitianga worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and … View moreDon’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel's beautiful Whitianga worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

400 days ago

Join us for your Community Health Forum

Waikato DHB

Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and we want to hear from you. At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand we want you to join the conversation on enabling better access to community health and wellbeing services. This month’s forum will include a local health update, … View moreKia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and we want to hear from you. At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand we want you to join the conversation on enabling better access to community health and wellbeing services. This month’s forum will include a local health update, discussion of our new health system, localities development, and community feedback.

Come along to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experience.

Ruapehu
When: Tuesday 28 November, 1 – 2pm (Proceeded by Ngā Kaumatua o te Mauri
Atawhai hui and shared kai (same venue, 10am-12pm)
Where: Senior Citizens Hall, 16 Morero Tce, Taumarunui

If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for more information.

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from Te Whatu Ora, along with other health providers and other local organisations/groups. 

We look forward to meeting you. Nei nā mātou e whakarongo ana – we’re here to listen.
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401 days ago

Best Shows to Stream this Labour Long Weekend!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hello Neighbours, are you ready for a relaxing Labor Day long weekend?

If you're looking for some leisurely activities, we've got just the thing – a selection of fantastic shows to enjoy from the comfort of your home!

PLUS, we've got the scoop on broadband providers … View more
Hello Neighbours, are you ready for a relaxing Labor Day long weekend?

If you're looking for some leisurely activities, we've got just the thing – a selection of fantastic shows to enjoy from the comfort of your home!

PLUS, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering FREE streaming subscriptions! Let's dive in!

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