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Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1840 days ago

Stick or carrot.

Fred from Taupo Central

What would you give National's latest social policy unveiling.

1839 days ago

Should choke-risk foods be banned from early childhood centres?

Reporter Taupō Times

The Ministry of Education is considering a ban on choke-risk foods including sausages, chips and popcorn in early childhood centres.

It's said that under-fives are at higher risk of choking because they have small air and food passages and are still learning how to chew food.

What do you … View more
The Ministry of Education is considering a ban on choke-risk foods including sausages, chips and popcorn in early childhood centres.

It's said that under-fives are at higher risk of choking because they have small air and food passages and are still learning how to chew food.

What do you think? Should choke-risk foods be banned?

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1839 days ago

🙅‍♀️ It’s Not OK - November 1st to 30th 🙅‍♂️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more. These victimisations affect us all and can have lasting effects that spill into our everyday lives including at work and school.

To do your part this month, perhaps consider supporting a women’s refuge or work with Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder or child abuse in your community. This month’s campaign also coincides with White Ribbon Day on 25 November which is an internationally celebrated day that aims to prevent violence towards women.

Let us know how you’re spreading the ‘It’s Not OK’ message in your home or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZendviolence

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1839 days ago

Offering Companionship & Security

Matamata Country Lodge

Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized rooms to accommodate residents precious belongs.

The Matamata Country Lodge now has Assisted living apartments starting from $390,000 and Individual Chalets starting from $495 000.00. We have large Chalets with … View more
Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized rooms to accommodate residents precious belongs.

The Matamata Country Lodge now has Assisted living apartments starting from $390,000 and Individual Chalets starting from $495 000.00. We have large Chalets with plenty of space between each dwelling, all fully refurbished. When some additional care is required, our assisted living apartments are an excellent option.

We have various levels of care available to suit the individual needs of our assisted living residents - with a focus on maximising the residents privacy and independence.

We also provide Rest Home and Hospital Beds. Carer Support, Respite Care and Day Care.

Phone Darrell Shaw to discuss available options 07 888 4090.
Learn more

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1840 days ago

Poll: What's your go-to exercise?

Reporter Taupō Times

With Summer well on its way with lovely long, light evenings, there's plenty of reason to get out and about. What's your go-to evening exercise?

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What's your go-to exercise?
  • 89.5% Light walking
    89.5% Complete
  • 0% Running
    0% Complete
  • 0% Hitting the gym
    0% Complete
  • 0% Swimming
    0% Complete
  • 5.3% Yoga/pilates
    5.3% Complete
  • 5.3% Other (please comment)
    5.3% Complete
19 votes
1840 days ago

Have you voted for your Gardener of the Year for 2019?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Voting closes tomorrow, November 1. These amazing homegrown heroes were shortlisted after a public call for nominations from gardeners all over the country, and you can read about their wonderful work here. Then don't forget to click through to vote for your favourite!

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1840 days ago

Guy Fawkes Poll

Will from South Waikato District

Hi People,
Just read in the paper about the Guy Fawkes Poll. What a load of RUBBISH ! ! ! Are you only polling like minded people? Is it age or colour descrimination?
I'm sure if I did my own poll I could come up with the opposite conclusion. GET REAL!
So disappointed with neighbourly/Stuff!

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Hi People,
Just read in the paper about the Guy Fawkes Poll. What a load of RUBBISH ! ! ! Are you only polling like minded people? Is it age or colour descrimination?
I'm sure if I did my own poll I could come up with the opposite conclusion. GET REAL!
So disappointed with neighbourly/Stuff!

Will Brown

1840 days ago

PRODUCT RECALL: Ecostore Baby Moisturiser

Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been affected? Ecostore is recalling a batch of its Baby Moisturiser as it may contain contaminants that can cause skin infection or irritation.

Product identifiers: Ecostore Baby moisturiser 200ml from one specific batch sold in September and October 2019. The Batch code … View more
Have you been affected? Ecostore is recalling a batch of its Baby Moisturiser as it may contain contaminants that can cause skin infection or irritation.

Product identifiers: Ecostore Baby moisturiser 200ml from one specific batch sold in September and October 2019. The Batch code 'ET19235' can be found on the back of the bottle.

Click here for consumer advice.

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1841 days ago

What do you think of Taupō's new street art?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
Taupō's back streets now have an extra bit of colour following a weekend of street art.
Festival curator Ross Liew said Labour Weekend's Graffiato Taupō Street Art Festival was "a very successful, very smooth event".
READ MORE here.
So what do you think of these… View more
Hi neighbours,
Taupō's back streets now have an extra bit of colour following a weekend of street art.
Festival curator Ross Liew said Labour Weekend's Graffiato Taupō Street Art Festival was "a very successful, very smooth event".
READ MORE here.
So what do you think of these new, brightly coloured, pieces of art?

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1841 days ago

Enter your short story to win

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Are you an aspiring author? Entries for the Sunday Star Times short story awards are now open!

The winning entry will receive a $3000 prize + there’s a $500 prize for students in our secondary school competition.

Full details and the entry form are here.

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1841 days ago

Poll: Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Dogs lolling beneath cafe tables while their owners sip lattes or glasses of pinot would have been unthinkable 30 years ago.

Now it is just the way Kiwis roll, with a raft of dog-friendly dining options available throughout the country. What do you think? Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

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Should dogs be allowed in cafes?
  • 20.9% Absolutely not - cafes are for humans
    20.9% Complete
  • 20.6% Definitely - I think it's a great idea
    20.6% Complete
  • 15.4% It depends on the cafe
    15.4% Complete
  • 43% Only in cafes with outdoor areas
    43% Complete
2645 votes
1841 days ago

Tokoroa Aero Club Meeting 7th November

Luke Frogley from Tokoroa and Districts Aero Club

Tokoroa and Districts Aero Club will be having our monthly general meeting at the Tokoroa Airfield on the 7th of November. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. If you've ever thought about learning to fly come along and meet some fellow aviators and learn about opportunities in the South Waikato!

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1841 days ago

Truth, Nature and Self exhibition

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Tish Scott and Cherie Riley, self-professed free thinkers, explore the relationship of truth, nature and self in an upcoming exhibition at Taupō Museum.

With a friendship spanning over 30 years, Tish and Cherie will share their exploration of the complex beauty of connection in nature through the… View more
Tish Scott and Cherie Riley, self-professed free thinkers, explore the relationship of truth, nature and self in an upcoming exhibition at Taupō Museum.

With a friendship spanning over 30 years, Tish and Cherie will share their exploration of the complex beauty of connection in nature through the mediums of sculpture, paint and design.

“Cherie is influenced by nature - her designs flow soulfully around her circles of life. She uses her connection to nature and the relationship with self and expression throughout this exhibition,” explained Tish.

“For me, I’ve taken inspiration from the five years I’ve spent in the Rissington Hills area which allowed me to ponder the question - what are we? This has driven the creation of some other worldly creatures and landscapes,” she said.

“We encourage everyone to come along to the exhibition and immerse themselves in this holistic way of thinking – come and ask some big questions about who we are and where we’re from and what we’re connected to,” Tish said.

The exhibition will be in the Niven Room at Taupō Museum from November 2 to December 9.

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