2031 days ago

ANZAC Day services and some reminders for the day

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

ANZAC Day services take place on Thursday in Taupo, Turangi, Waihi Village and Mangakino with the main ceremony held at the cenotaph on Tongariro Domain in Taupo at dawn.

There will be some road closures around the Taupo CBD while the services are taking place.

There are no changes to kerbside refuse or recycling collections, which will take place as normal on ANZAC Day. Landfill and transfer stations around the district will open at the later time of 1pm.

All our offices and district libraries will be closed for the day.

Find out more on our website here:

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Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.6% Yes
    84.6% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
736 votes
3 hours ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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