Iwitahi, Taupo

1761 days ago

Experience the best in your backyard!

Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival

The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is your ticket to experience world-class theatre, arts, dance, music and more.

Be there to celebrate the launch of the first studio album by Fly My Pretties, laugh the night away with TV comedians Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore, experience the theatrical … View more
The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is your ticket to experience world-class theatre, arts, dance, music and more.

Be there to celebrate the launch of the first studio album by Fly My Pretties, laugh the night away with TV comedians Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore, experience the theatrical excellence of Wild Dogs Under My Skirt fresh from a historic season in New York or be amazed by NZ’s leading contemporary cirque company The Dust Palace, and so much more!

Plus, the Grassroots Festival Hub will be open every night of the festival with food trucks, Good George Bars and free live entertainment on the University of Waikato Stage of Enlightenment.
Find out more

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1761 days ago

Love Where You Live - February 1st to 29th 🥰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View more
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.

Don’t forget to share the love! Let us know how you’re improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:

#NSNZlovewhereyoulive

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1762 days ago

Don’t miss Tutus on Tour!

The New Zealand Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to the Great Lake Centre, Taupo in 2020.

See the dancers perform their favourite works, tailor-made for intimate venues, and suitable for all ages.

Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed … View more
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to the Great Lake Centre, Taupo in 2020.

See the dancers perform their favourite works, tailor-made for intimate venues, and suitable for all ages.

Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed national ballet company. With one show only on March 10th and tickets priced at just $27-$37 for adults ($12-$22 children) this is guaranteed to sell fast.
Book now!

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1763 days ago

Find instant savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with… View more
SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with a brand new website and app - great for the many tech-savvy over 65s.

The app is the fastest and easiest way to find discounts and offers when you’re out and about. So why not take advantage?

Visit www.supergold.govt.nz to find out more, or download the free SuperGoldNZ app for your smartphone or tablet, from the App Store or Google Play.
Find out more

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1764 days ago

We need you help!

The Team from Breast Cancer Foundation NZ - Taupo

We are looking for volunteers to help for half a day at the sold-out NZ House & Garden Tour in beautiful Taupō on Friday 21st of February, in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

We are desperately short of volunteers at the moment! We are currently struggling to fill the spots.

As a … View more
We are looking for volunteers to help for half a day at the sold-out NZ House & Garden Tour in beautiful Taupō on Friday 21st of February, in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

We are desperately short of volunteers at the moment! We are currently struggling to fill the spots.

As a thank-you for your time and assistance, you will be provided with a free ticket to spend the rest of your day touring the exquisite homes and gardens. So, it’s such a great opportunity to check out eight beautiful homes around Taupō.

Interested? Phone us on 0508 105 105 or email volunteer@bcf.org.nz

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1764 days ago

Paint on a crate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.

Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.

All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots… View more
Painting can be relaxing, and calming, a bit like an adult colouring book.

Think of this painted wooden crate project as an opportunity to paint mindfully, plus a handy way to take care of the clutter in a colourful way.

All you need is a wooden crate, sandpaper, your favourite Resene testpots and a little imagination.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1767 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with Taupō becoming Vape Free?

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

In an effort to help achieve the Government's goal of a Smoke-Free NZ by 2025, Taupō District Council has made Taupō a smoke AND vape free district.

* Do you agree with Council's decision on making Taupō vape free?

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Do you agree with Taupō becoming Vape Free?
  • 64.2% Yes
    64.2% Complete
  • 35.8% No
    35.8% Complete
67 votes
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