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2192 days ago

Lounge Suite

Don from Waipahihi

Beige suede fabric 3 seat settee and 2 La-Z-Boy recliner chairs in very good condition. Have had very little use since being professionally cleaned.

Price: $190

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2192 days ago

Dining table and chairs

Don from Waipahihi

Mahogany extendable dining table and four upholstered chairs. In good condition. The chairs have had very little use since the upholstery was professionally cleaned.

Price: $135

2192 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 11.2% Yes
    11.2% Complete
  • 75.7% No
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.3% I'm not sure
    1.3% Complete
  • 11.8% I don't care
    11.8% Complete
3749 votes
2193 days ago

Fire on Tongariro Street this morning

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Around 50 firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed a block of shops in Taupō.

Fire authorities were yet to pinpoint the exact location the fire started, but said it was likely either the sushi shop or an adventure clothing store.

Police have closed down Tongariro St, in the central … View more
Around 50 firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed a block of shops in Taupō.

Fire authorities were yet to pinpoint the exact location the fire started, but said it was likely either the sushi shop or an adventure clothing store.

Police have closed down Tongariro St, in the central Taupō, after the commercial block - opposite the riverside domain - went up in flames at 1.15am on Friday.

It appeared the fire had been contained to two of the three shops, causing extensive damage to a food outlet and retail store. Read more here

2193 days ago

Come along to your Community Health Forum

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.

When: 9.30-11.30am, Wednesday 12 December
Where: Fellowship Room, The Link, Cnrs River Rd & Te Aroha St, Hamilton

Community Health Forums are a gathering of … View more
Hey neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health. Come along to your Community Health Forum next week.

When: 9.30-11.30am, Wednesday 12 December
Where: Fellowship Room, The Link, Cnrs River Rd & Te Aroha St, Hamilton

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who come to listen to updates from the Waikato DHB, share their thoughts and talk about what matters to them about healthcare in their community. On the agenda this time – tackling obesity in children, “Let’s talk” mental health update, developments in tele/virtual health, primary care update and more.

We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen

RSVP for catering purposes to communityhealthforum@waikatodhb.health.nz
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2193 days ago

Mad mike's summer bash 2018

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demo's, top 16… View more
Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demo's, top 16 drift superclass, triple threat team event, open drift sessions, time attack outlaws, gymkhana, international cruise sessions and the new summer bash skid king.

There will be the Family Fun Zone, VIP Trackside Lounge and grandstands so the fans can get up close to the action. Don't miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!

See the cars, see the stars.
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2193 days ago

New speed bylaw in effect from December 1

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Taupō District Council's new speed bylaw comes into force from Saturday, December 1 and there will be changes to several speed limits in our district.

Infrastructure manager Denis Lewis said the changes were being made to roads that had been identified as high risk or that the community had … View more
Taupō District Council's new speed bylaw comes into force from Saturday, December 1 and there will be changes to several speed limits in our district.

Infrastructure manager Denis Lewis said the changes were being made to roads that had been identified as high risk or that the community had raised concerns about. "The majority of the changes involve speed limit reductions," he said. "So be sure to pay attention to speed limit signs to make sure you are within the limits. These changes are being put in place to make our roads safer for all of us, so play your part and keep to the appropriate speed."

In Taupō, Tauhara Rd has been reduced from 70km/h to 50km/h between Rifle Range Road and Miro Street. Between the Airport roundabout and Rainbow Drive, Lake Terrace has been reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h, and between Rainbow Drive and Hawai Street Lake Terrace has been reduced from 70km/h to 50km/h. There is now no holiday speed limit on Lake Terrace.

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2194 days ago

The grand opening countdown has begun…

Lilliputt Fun Zone

Oh yes, one week to go until the opening of Lilliputt Fun Zone exciting! If you haven’t already heard the much loved mini golf has been expanded at Centre Place. Get your friends and family together to do battle in the latest laser tag arena (brought to NZ from the USA opening mid January), or … View moreOh yes, one week to go until the opening of Lilliputt Fun Zone exciting! If you haven’t already heard the much loved mini golf has been expanded at Centre Place. Get your friends and family together to do battle in the latest laser tag arena (brought to NZ from the USA opening mid January), or immerse yourself in award-winning virtual reality where you’ll fight zombies and dragons.

Enjoy the latest games and win prizes in the brand new arcade. Looking for a new party idea? Get the kids together and hold your next birthday party in the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party or Outer Space themed party rooms. The grand opening is the 8th of December so gather the kids and head to Centre Place to get in the zone!

Go to www.lilliputt.co.nz for more information.
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2194 days ago

On the Road Again pulls up to Taupo Museum

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Photography meets painting as a new exhibition nears its destination at Taupō Museum. On the Road Again drops by for a pit stop as photographer Helmut Hirler teams up with painters Sally Maguire and Gary Waldrom from November 24 – January 14, 2019.

The team have come from far and wide to put … View more
Photography meets painting as a new exhibition nears its destination at Taupō Museum. On the Road Again drops by for a pit stop as photographer Helmut Hirler teams up with painters Sally Maguire and Gary Waldrom from November 24 – January 14, 2019.

The team have come from far and wide to put this scenic road-trip in front of us, with visions of what we might see on the road as we travel across our beautiful country.

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