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Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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2085 days ago

Returning kiwi icon is MotoFest draw-card

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Mike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.

The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcyclingView more
Mike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.

The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling, with speed, power, poise, balance, daring and high-octane expression by the bucket-load.

MotoFest will run with the same format that was introduced last time around and will again include the popular Kawasaki Trail Ride, Motul Trials Challenge, Star Insurance Bike Show, Alpine Stars Dinner event, Shoei Classic, as well as the national championship superbike racing.

For the first time, ACC’s Shiny Side Up Bike Fest will also be running in conjunction with MotoFest.
Find out more!

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2091 days ago

Road closures on Sunday for IronKidz Triathlon

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

The 2019 IronKidz Triathlon is taking place on Sunday, so to help keep everybody safe part of Lake Terrace and Tongariro Street will be closed between 6.30am and 2pm.

Best of luck to all the kids taking part!

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2086 days ago

Road closures for IRONMAN New Zealand events

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Here's a heads-up on the road closures that will be in place around Taupo for IRONMAN New Zealand events over the next few days!

> Thursday 6pm to Friday 8.30am: Tongariro Street, from Tamamutu Street to Heuheu Street.
> Friday 8.30am to 10.30am: Tongariro Street, from Spa Road to Lake… View more
Here's a heads-up on the road closures that will be in place around Taupo for IRONMAN New Zealand events over the next few days!

> Thursday 6pm to Friday 8.30am: Tongariro Street, from Tamamutu Street to Heuheu Street.
> Friday 8.30am to 10.30am: Tongariro Street, from Spa Road to Lake Terrace, and Lake Terrace, from Tongariro Street to Kaimanawa Street.
> Saturday 2am to Sunday 2am: The big event kicks off at the crack of dawn on Saturday and with that there will be various road closures and detours in place around the Taupo CBD, as shown on the map. Expect delays if you're travelling through town during this time.
> Saturday 6.30am to 4pm: Broadlands Road, from Centennial drive to Taupo District Boundary, and Centennial Drive, from Rakaunui Road to Broadlands Road.
> Saturday 8am to 12am (midnight): Heeni Street, from Warewaka Road to Secombe Park Reserve Access Road, and Rainbow Drive, from Charles Crescent (northern end) to Aubrey Crescent (southern end). Residents access only.

Over the next few days please take extra care on the roads and keep an eye out for all the amazing athletes out cycling and running.

You can see a full list of all the road closures and times here:

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2086 days ago

Playcentre Awareness Week: March 4-10, 2019

The Team from Playcentre Aotearoa

Playcentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow … View morePlaycentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow with your child.

During Playcentre Awareness Week centres around the country throw open their doors so anybody who wants to visit and experience playcentre can. Some centres will be having special events.

If you cannot make a visit during Playcentre Awareness Week, feel welcome to visit any time. New members are always welcome.

With over 420 centres throughout Aotearoa there is one near you.

Good for your child and good for you.

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2086 days ago

Free double bed headboard

Lin from South Waikato District

Solid oak painted white. Headboard foe double bed.

Free

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2086 days ago

Food product recall: Totally Devoted brand Feeding Cookies with Chocolate Chips

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Totally Devoted is recalling all batches and all dates of its own brand Feeding Cookies with Chocolate Chips due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).

People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns … View more
Totally Devoted is recalling all batches and all dates of its own brand Feeding Cookies with Chocolate Chips due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).

People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. If you are not allergic or intolerant to milk, this recall does not affect you.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund. Read more

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2086 days ago

Go solar and save up to 50% off your energy bill!

Stonewood Homes

Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to … View more
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to learn more.
Check out our brochure!

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2087 days ago

Spend in Turangi up last quarter

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Over $17 million was spent in the Turangi area in the three months to December, with spend up 7.5 per cent compared to the same period the previous year.

The figures come from the latest Taupō District Council Marketview Report, which was presented at this month's Turangi Tongariro … View more
Over $17 million was spent in the Turangi area in the three months to December, with spend up 7.5 per cent compared to the same period the previous year.

The figures come from the latest Taupō District Council Marketview Report, which was presented at this month's Turangi Tongariro Community Board . It calculates total spend based on card use and divides the data into groups.

In Turangi, $17,154,000 was spent from October to December, mostly in the central and mall areas. These areas combined generated $12.2 million in spending. Spend in the mall area was up 12.9 per cent, while the amount spent in the central area was up 6.7 per cent. Other areas included the industrial area, eastern area, north of the river and the north east area.

Read more here -

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2088 days ago

Resene Shed of the Year 2019

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Final call for entries! ​You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us … View moreFinal call for entries! ​You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us by this Thursday, Feb 28. To enter: ​Tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos to mailto:mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz.

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2089 days ago

Register your Neighbours Day Aotearoa event - and win!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.

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Check out our 'Safety and Caring' tee by Ash Spittal. If you register for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019, then you'll go into the draw to one of our tees! We have five designs, all by kiwi artists, celebrating the benefits of connected communities. Simply register at our website.

The 10th annual Neighbours Day Aotearoa is taking place from March 22-31, 2019. Why not challenge yourself to get to know your neighbours this year? You can find out more here.
Register Now

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