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2321 days ago

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View more
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

www.happens.nz...

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2323 days ago

Poll: Does Taupō need more tall buildings?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A new 7-storey hotel with a rooftop pool could be an iconic feature of the Taupō CBD skyline in coming years. The proposed hotel is yet to be approved but it would be the tallest building in Taupō.

Developers want to use an undeveloped carpark on Tuwharetoa St, beside Vine Eatery & Bar, … View more
A new 7-storey hotel with a rooftop pool could be an iconic feature of the Taupō CBD skyline in coming years. The proposed hotel is yet to be approved but it would be the tallest building in Taupō.

Developers want to use an undeveloped carpark on Tuwharetoa St, beside Vine Eatery & Bar, and opposite Hell Pizza. The carpark is privately owned. The proposed hotel features 86 rooms and a roof-top pool, restaurant and bar, according to its resource consent application.

Read the full story here then have your say and vote below.
Image: Walker Commercial Architects

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Does Taupō need more tall buildings?
  • 31.8% Yes - this is an exciting plan!
    31.8% Complete
  • 56.8% No - I prefer the way things were
    56.8% Complete
  • 11.4% I'm undecided
    11.4% Complete
44 votes
2323 days ago

Your paint and decorating questions answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.

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2324 days ago

New workshop dates for 2018 - Inspiring Communities

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?

Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

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2324 days ago

Thank you for the thank yous

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering

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2324 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2324 days ago

Locals five and under can now swim for free

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

​Taupo District children aged five and under now get free entry to the AC Baths, Turtle Pools and Mangakino pools.

The decision to offer free entry to locals five and under was made during deliberations on the council's draft Long-term Plan in May. The free entry came into effect on July … View more
​Taupo District children aged five and under now get free entry to the AC Baths, Turtle Pools and Mangakino pools.

The decision to offer free entry to locals five and under was made during deliberations on the council's draft Long-term Plan in May. The free entry came into effect on July 1 and includes one adult actively supervising the child in the water. Mayor David Trewavas said the Council had heard the message from various submitters that some children were not developing swimming skills as well as they should be. "They told us this was due to the cost of entry to the pools, particularly for families, and free entry would let more parents get their young ones familiar with being in the water," he said.

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