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The AC Baths hit a record for the summer of 2018/19 last month with over 1200 people through the facility in one day.
January 15 was the busiest day of the summer so far with 1226 people through the facility, however there were plenty of busy days last month with an average of 812 per day.
Pool … View moreThe AC Baths hit a record for the summer of 2018/19 last month with over 1200 people through the facility in one day.
January 15 was the busiest day of the summer so far with 1226 people through the facility, however there were plenty of busy days last month with an average of 812 per day.
Pool operations supervisor Ryno Nienaber said the busyness on January 15 meant staff had to let one person in for every one person out for a period due to reaching capacity. It reflected a busy summer for the complex, which came after nearly quarter of a million visitors in 2018.
“It’s been another great year for the AC Baths culminating in a busy December/January holiday period,” he said. “We had 238,643 people through the doors in 2018 which is fantastic.”
Along with Taupō’s pool complex, the Turangi Turtle Pools and Mangakino pool had also been popular this summer. A total of 3,431 people visited the Turangi Turtle Pools in December, including 272 local under five year olds who visited for free under the council’s new policy. Last year during the same period, 203 under five year olds visited.
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The Taupō District saw a marked reduction in police call outs and arrests over the holiday season despite large numbers of visitors to the area, and Taupō police Senior Sergeant Tony Jeurissen is putting this down to the cooperative effort between police and the council.
“We’ve had a real … View moreThe Taupō District saw a marked reduction in police call outs and arrests over the holiday season despite large numbers of visitors to the area, and Taupō police Senior Sergeant Tony Jeurissen is putting this down to the cooperative effort between police and the council.
“We’ve had a real turnaround in the situation in the central business district. A few years ago we were seeing 200 to 300 arrests over the New Year period, and despite very large numbers of visitors we had just 20 arrests this year. I think a big part of what’s changed has been how police and council have worked together to make things more family friendly. And as we have changed the environment we have had to deploy less police resources, and council has had to spend less time on cleaning up rubbish and replacing trees and street signs, which used to take a bit of a thrashing,” he said.
Council chief executive Gareth Green said that in addition to things like changes to liquor ban areas there had been an increased focus on attracting families to the district.
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Printmaker Maggie Dawson and potter Marita Green are sharing Taupō Museum’s main gallery space with their exhibition, Progression, which opens on Friday.
Dawson is a Taupō local who many people will know for her images depicting birds, flowers and landscapes.
In this exhibition, Maggie … View morePrintmaker Maggie Dawson and potter Marita Green are sharing Taupō Museum’s main gallery space with their exhibition, Progression, which opens on Friday.
Dawson is a Taupō local who many people will know for her images depicting birds, flowers and landscapes.
In this exhibition, Maggie explores her experience of a long birthday lunch which became a pivotal life event. She created a handmade book based on the event and its images combine the joy of celebration, food and friendship. The book is on display and each page is hand-printed and then bound.
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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… View moreMike 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.
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!
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 moreHere'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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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.
A massive increase in visitors to Mt Ruapehu has prompted the opening of a new shuttle service to he…
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 moreTotally 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
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 moreSolar 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.
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 moreOver $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.
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A forty-year wait came to an end as Matahi Brightwell put chisel to rock once again at the 'world fa…
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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