28 days ago

Would you sign a petition about Chateau Tongariro?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton is aiming to get an online petition up and running to save the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, which is facing an uncertain future since its closure in February 2023.

The Waikato Times spoke to Kirton ahead of a meeting on Wednesday of Ruapehu District Council which will see his petition on the agenda.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Times have changed and perhaps so has our societal rules around taking off hats when indoors. What are your thoughts?

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Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?
  • 74.4% Yes, take them off indoors
    74.4% Complete
  • 24.4% No, it's not anymore
    24.4% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
1637 votes
17 hours ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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1 day ago

Residents ‘dig’ Ryman’s Trees for Fees initiative

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.

For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with Trees for Survival Charitable Trust to achieve this goal.

Click read more for the full story.

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