Road closures for IRONMAN 70.3 in Taupo on Saturday
The 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo is back in town on Saturday and we can’t wait! Please be aware of the various road closures that will be in place on Saturday, as listed below and shown on the map.
> Tongariro Street from Spa Road to Lake Terrace: 2am to 4pm
> Lake Terrace from Tongariro Street to Ruapehu Street: 2am to 4pm
> Lake Terrace from Ruapehu Street to Napier Road: 6am to 1pm
> Rifle Range Road from Lake Terrace to Tauhara Road: 6am to 10am
> Tauhara Road from Rifle Range Road to Miro Street: 6am to 10am
> Centennial Drive from Broadlands Road to Rakaunui Road: 6am to 10am
> Broadlands Road from Miro Street to the district Boundary: 6am to 1pm
> Miro Street from Broadlands Road to Crown Road: 8am to 1pm
> Crown Road from Invergarry Road to Taharepa Road: 8am to 1pm
> Taharepa Road from Crown Road to Lake Terrace: 8am to 1pm
Due to changes to the course this year, Spa Road and Napier Road will be open. This means the best way to get around the closed area will be via the ETA and Centennial Drive / Spa Road or Napier Road. Note Broadlands Road and the ETA off-ramp at Broadlands Road will be closed until 1pm Saturday, while our Landfill and Transfer Station on Broadlands Road will open at the later time of 1.30pm Saturday.
Over the next few days please take extra care on the roads, keep an eye out for cyclists and runners and on the day of the event make sure you look out for signage and detours to help you get around safely. Thanks everybody!
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.7% Yes
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14.7% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
Riddle Alert! Who’s Up for Some Brain-Busting Fun?
4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
Without the eye, you owe me some money,
No sugar no nectar no sweetness no honey,
4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?
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