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It's Road Safety Week and this year's focus is on seat belts and distractions, with the theme 'Belt on, phone off – make it a habit'.
A large number of motorists are still using their mobile phones while driving, despite many safety messages and penalties for drivers … View moreIt's Road Safety Week and this year's focus is on seat belts and distractions, with the theme 'Belt on, phone off – make it a habit'.
A large number of motorists are still using their mobile phones while driving, despite many safety messages and penalties for drivers surrounding their use.
This goes hand-in-hand with distractions, which can be anything that draws a driver's attention off the road.
"We're trying really hard to get the message across this year to keep your eyes and mind on the road at all times" says Dianna Harrison, road safety coordinator for Taupo District Council.
"Thirty per cent of all fatal crashes involve people failing to wear a seatbelt. There's no excuse for not taking two seconds to make it click."
Look out for road safety messages this week in local newspapers, on the radio and social media, while Taupo District Council staff at our Taupo customer service centre and library are wearing road safety week T-shirts to raise awareness.
And we don't have to rely on one week of the year to educate ourselves - resources are always available on-line from brake.org.nz.
Could anyone recommend a handy man who could put back together an original Kenwood Mixer. All parts are available and in good condition.
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.
Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.
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Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?
Hi there! Anyone out there who may have some really big terra cotta or similar pots they want to get rid of, for sale? Want two, pref one being able to fit into another larger one. Want to have a go at making a pizza oven. contact Jennifer, reply to this post or 0226014918 thanks!
Would you make a trip to Waitahanui's first ever fish and chip shop to try their signature Waitahanui Whoppa Burger?
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Centre Stage will be putting on famed rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar in October. People keen to …
Our team at AC Baths has achieved PoolSafe accreditation for another year.
PoolSafe is an independent assessment of public pools to ensure their operations and facilities are safe, covering everything from water quality to risk assessment practices.
"Our staff prides itself on … View moreOur team at AC Baths has achieved PoolSafe accreditation for another year.
PoolSafe is an independent assessment of public pools to ensure their operations and facilities are safe, covering everything from water quality to risk assessment practices.
"Our staff prides itself on maintaining a safe and enjoyable workplace for our community to appreciate," Business and operations manager, Scott Attenborough says. "Our lifeguards take pride in our facility and maintain it to a very high level, and our pools and systems passed with flying colours once again".
This positive attitude coupled with strong attention to detail ensured no requests for any further information was required. The high quality of our team's paperwork, presentation and high standards of lifeguard training meant accreditation was awarded to the team immediately following the assessment.
A travelling roadshow with over $25million worth of vehicles is bound for Taupō this month. Targa N…
Horse lovers are getting excited as the NRM National Three Day Event Championships is set to kick of…
Waitahanui residents are smacking their lips with excitement with the town's first fish and chip sho…
A fun run for Tirohanga families, will be taking off for the first time on Sunday. Organiser, Emil…
Seay Earthmovers has won the Supreme Award at a recent industry event. The award coincides with the…
A homeless shelter for women and children is just the start say the founders of the service. A for…
A tranquil hideaway in the privacy of trees. Situated at the top of Titoki Street awaits your new home …… Available from 2nd June.
This fully furnished great 2 bedroom house has been recently renovated and has open plan space which reflects a peacefulness. Lovely new fresh bathroom, … View moreA tranquil hideaway in the privacy of trees. Situated at the top of Titoki Street awaits your new home …… Available from 2nd June.
This fully furnished great 2 bedroom house has been recently renovated and has open plan space which reflects a peacefulness. Lovely new fresh bathroom, fireplace for those cosy nights in. Off street parking and a single garage with internal access.
The sun is hitting the deck by 11am and the sunsets are astonishing, due to the positioning of the house the sun pours on the deck and into the house all day.
Available for up to 6 months, all you will need is your line and bedding. We are open to the length of tenancy for the right person.
Available from 2nd June, sorry no pets. This sunny and private home suits a couple looking for a place to have time out and recharge.
Apply through realestate.co.nz or call Jenni on 027 9504230 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm
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