Kinloch, Taupo

2341 days ago

Poll: 7-storey hotel on Tuwharetoa St

Reporter Taupō Times

Developers say a new hotel in Taupō town centre will help liven up the town centre.
The proposed hotel will replace the carpark beside Vine Eatery.
Full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

*** What do you think of the new hotel? ***

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7-storey hotel on Tuwharetoa St
  • 30.7% Great idea, it'll make Tuwharetoa St classy
    30.7% Complete
  • 61.9% I hate it, it's too big. Three storeys should be the limit
    61.9% Complete
  • 4.5% I don't mind tall buildings, but I don't like this one
    4.5% Complete
  • 3% Other: I'll tell you in the comments...
    3% Complete
202 votes
2312 days ago

Road closures during Hoka One One Taupo Marathon on Saturday

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Best of luck to everyone taking part in the Hoka One One Taupo Marathon this weekend!

To help keep everybody safe, road closures will be in place on Saturday along part of Tongariro Street, Lake Terrace, Ferry Road and Story Place from 6.30am as shown on the map.

Please be aware a new … View more
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the Hoka One One Taupo Marathon this weekend!

To help keep everybody safe, road closures will be in place on Saturday along part of Tongariro Street, Lake Terrace, Ferry Road and Story Place from 6.30am as shown on the map.

Please be aware a new course is being used this year which will see runners and walkers going through Acacia Bay between 8am and 11.30am, but there are no road closures in this area.

If you’re out and about please take extra care and keep an eye out for all competitors. Thanks everybody!

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2313 days ago

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Raukawa

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Find out more about what happened to Raukawa, … View more
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Find out more about what happened to Raukawa, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

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2313 days ago

Free info sessions in Taupo!

Scenic Tours

Join Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Taupo on Thursday 9 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you … View moreJoin Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Taupo on Thursday 9 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you plan your next dream holiday.

Exclusive offers available only on the day. Strictly limited spaces – secure your seat now.
Find out more

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2313 days ago

The Golden Era of Musicals

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

See your favourite musicals, including The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady, performed by our music theatre specialists!

We pay tribute to singing greats like Jeanette McDonald, Nelson Eddy, Judy Garland and Dame Julie Andrews, and celebrate writers from the likes of Rodgers… View more
See your favourite musicals, including The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady, performed by our music theatre specialists!

We pay tribute to singing greats like Jeanette McDonald, Nelson Eddy, Judy Garland and Dame Julie Andrews, and celebrate writers from the likes of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kern and Porter. Relive the romance and ‘feel-good’ attitude of the era!

All tickets include lunch after the show.

Booking in advance is recommended.
Book your tickets here!

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2314 days ago

Looking for renewable energy sites for Bitcoin mining

Ricardo from Gisborne District

I’m a Bitcoin entrepreneur looking for private Solar, Wind, Hydro or Geothermal sites for placement of Bitcoin mining servers on a revenue share basis. At the current spot price of Bitcoin and energy provider Kwh rates the machines just break even. NZ power is very costly compared to the rest of … View moreI’m a Bitcoin entrepreneur looking for private Solar, Wind, Hydro or Geothermal sites for placement of Bitcoin mining servers on a revenue share basis. At the current spot price of Bitcoin and energy provider Kwh rates the machines just break even. NZ power is very costly compared to the rest of the world so the only way to mine profitably is direct with renewable energy sources. I would like to pilot some sites in NZ and bring foreign investment to create large scale farms.

Please contact me if you have any sort of connections to renewable energy or even if you have at least 1.5Kw surplus solar at your home which will cater for one machine that is a good start, private power generators with large Kw and even MW capacity are very welcome.

Regards -Ricardo

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2313 days ago

WAIRAKEI PLAYCENTRE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Christine from Taupo Central

On 11 August 2018
Playcentre Open Day, 2 Kauri Drive, Wairakei Village: range of family orientated activities. Everyone welcome.
Celebration Dinner: 7 to 11pm at Bluelight Lodge, 10 Maire Street, Wairakei Village. $25pp. (adults only). Come catch up with old friends.
Pay by cash on the night or… View more
On 11 August 2018
Playcentre Open Day, 2 Kauri Drive, Wairakei Village: range of family orientated activities. Everyone welcome.
Celebration Dinner: 7 to 11pm at Bluelight Lodge, 10 Maire Street, Wairakei Village. $25pp. (adults only). Come catch up with old friends.
Pay by cash on the night or deposit funds into our account:
03-0415-0040944-00
Queries and Dinner RSVP: wairakei@playcentre.org.nz

50th Invite Poster.docx Download View

2314 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
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