Kinloch, Taupo

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2562 days ago

Power out in Taupō

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
Around 16,000 power customers in the Taupō area are without power after planned maintenance went wrong.
A spokesperson for Unison said something went wrong during planned maintenance at Transpower's Wairakei grid exit point.
She said Unison would keep customers updated via … View more
Hi neighbours,
Around 16,000 power customers in the Taupō area are without power after planned maintenance went wrong.
A spokesperson for Unison said something went wrong during planned maintenance at Transpower's Wairakei grid exit point.
She said Unison would keep customers updated via their Facebook page. At this stage power wasn't likely to be back on until around 4pm.
"It is a Transpower issue and we are working closely with them to sort it."
A post on the Transpower page apologised to those currently without power.
"Our crews are currently investigating and we will provide updates on this page as they become available," it read.

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2562 days ago

Poll: Cracked and Chipped windscreens are on the rise. Has this happened to you?

Tamara Thorn Reporter from Taupō Times

There has been an increase in the number of stone chips and cracked windscreens on our roads because of the ongoing roadworks. Some people have had to deal with multiple damages in a number of weeks, and now some companies have now got a two-week wait period due to the increase.

Has this … View more
There has been an increase in the number of stone chips and cracked windscreens on our roads because of the ongoing roadworks. Some people have had to deal with multiple damages in a number of weeks, and now some companies have now got a two-week wait period due to the increase.

Has this happened to you? Vote and let us know your story.

You can find the story at: www-alpha.stuff.co.nz...

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Cracked and Chipped windscreens are on the rise. Has this happened to you?
  • 20% Cracked window/windscreen
    20% Complete
  • 80% Chipped window/windscreen
    80% Complete
  • 0% Smashed window/Windscreed
    0% Complete
5 votes
2562 days ago

Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening this Sunday between 6pm and 7pm.

No need to sign up or download an app. Just check your phone is on them list of capable makes and models and ensure your updates are up to date.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2562 days ago

Road closures during the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

The 2017 Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is nearly here! If you are out and about on the roads, keep an eye out for cyclists and drive safe.

Please be aware that several roads will be closed at different times between noon tomorrow and Saturday evening, as shown on this map:

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2563 days ago

Get ready for emergency mobile alerts

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Emergency mobile alerts are coming and will offer a new, instant way of learning about emergencies no matter where you are in New Zealand.

The alerts will be launched at the end of this year, and are another tool in the Civil Defence toolbox that will help keep people safe in the event of an … View more
Emergency mobile alerts are coming and will offer a new, instant way of learning about emergencies no matter where you are in New Zealand.

The alerts will be launched at the end of this year, and are another tool in the Civil Defence toolbox that will help keep people safe in the event of an emergency. You don't have to sign up for it or download an app – the alerts will appear on compatible phones without you having to do anything.

A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 26.

Read more here -

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2563 days ago

Catch up with David and Gareth!

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Hey Kinloch! Would you like to talk to the mayor about an important issue? Or have you got some good ideas you’d like to share?

Come along to the Tipsy Trout on Friday between 10.30am and 11.30am to have a chat and a coffee with Mayor David Trewavas and council chief executive Gareth Green.
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Hey Kinloch! Would you like to talk to the mayor about an important issue? Or have you got some good ideas you’d like to share?

Come along to the Tipsy Trout on Friday between 10.30am and 11.30am to have a chat and a coffee with Mayor David Trewavas and council chief executive Gareth Green.

See you soon!

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2570 days ago

wanting to buy

Jennifer from Nukuhau

Wanting to buy used no longer used, spa bath. Does not need to be working as want it for young man with disability to splash around in. We would just park it up for him and fill ( manually ) with water outside for summer. As he is a big boy, anything else too small for him. Contact … View moreWanting to buy used no longer used, spa bath. Does not need to be working as want it for young man with disability to splash around in. We would just park it up for him and fill ( manually ) with water outside for summer. As he is a big boy, anything else too small for him. Contact Jennifer...0226014918 many thanks.

2564 days ago

Colour Your Community - we doubled the winners!

Resene

Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View more
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.

We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.

Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson

Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.

ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Read more about the nominations

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