South Taupo, Taupo

Commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April

Commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April

Remember our servicemen and servicewomen by attending an Anzac Day service on Thursday 25 April. View a full list of services across the region.

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186 days ago

Peugeot Scooter

Paul from South Taupo

Great Scooter with very low milage (187km as at 10.10.2023). Very reliable and very economical. Great storage room for helmet and other. Has been used to run from home to work and back by an older conservative rider. Comfortable to ride.

Price: $2,600

186 days ago

Report on fatal 2020 glider crash released

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

A report has found a gliding club had limited systems in place to ensure pilots were capable of soaring on a mountain following a crash near Taupō which killed two people.

The pilot, Taupō man Anthony Frederick Hector Budd, 78, and his passenger Kusum Pasha, 41, of Wellington, were killed when… View more
A report has found a gliding club had limited systems in place to ensure pilots were capable of soaring on a mountain following a crash near Taupō which killed two people.

The pilot, Taupō man Anthony Frederick Hector Budd, 78, and his passenger Kusum Pasha, 41, of Wellington, were killed when their glider crashed into Mt Tauhara on May 31, 2020.

Budd was an instructor at Taupō Gliding Club, while Pasha was a short-term member on a trial flight.

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186 days ago

NZFarmer November

The Team Reporter from NZ Farmer - North Island

Hi everyone. Keep an eye on your letterbox and emails as the November issue of NZFarmer is nearly here. Hope you enjoy it.
Sonita

187 days ago

Happy Diwali!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Diwali! The Festival of Lights is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with lighting lamps, cultural rituals, and the exchange of sweets, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Let's make your festival brighter and your wallet happier! CLICK BELOW to … View more
Happy Diwali! The Festival of Lights is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with lighting lamps, cultural rituals, and the exchange of sweets, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Let's make your festival brighter and your wallet happier! CLICK BELOW to share your power-saving tips in our "Light Up Diwali, WN $150" competition.
Don't miss out - ends 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

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188 days ago

What is your Waikato Giving Story?

The Team from Momentum Waikato

You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a… View more
You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a better Waikato for everyone, forever’.

We are building a culture of generosity in the Waikato and we’re keen to hear and understand what motivates you to be generous.

Please share your perspective and vision by telling us how living-in-the-Waikato shapes your generosity and how giving back creates change in the Waikato.
Please tell us

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188 days ago

Get your creative juices flowing!

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

It is said that everybody has a story in them. Do you?

It is one thing to write, but it another thing to be published. Only a small amount of people know how to navigate the publishing system. But luckily we have the right guy for the job.

Josh Easby is an accomplished publisher offering a … View more
It is said that everybody has a story in them. Do you?

It is one thing to write, but it another thing to be published. Only a small amount of people know how to navigate the publishing system. But luckily we have the right guy for the job.

Josh Easby is an accomplished publisher offering a course on How to get Published here at Fraser ACE, with helpful hints, tips and tricks to navigate the minefield of publishing your work.

Get in quick for this popular Saturday course and get your literary masterpiece on the shelf!
Enrol now

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188 days ago

Happy Single's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Single's Day!
Whether you're celebrating solo or with friends, take some time today to treat yourself.
CLICK below to enter our Single's Day competition to WIN a $111 Prezzy Card!!

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189 days ago

Call yourself a Kiwi? Vote KIWI for Bird of the Century!

Save the Kiwi

For more than 100 years, we New Zealanders have identified ourselves as Kiwis.

The kiwi is in the name of businesses, in logos, in ads, even on the wings of our Airforce ... ironically.

We think it's time we gave the little guy some well-deserved recognition. Show your love for our … View more
For more than 100 years, we New Zealanders have identified ourselves as Kiwis.

The kiwi is in the name of businesses, in logos, in ads, even on the wings of our Airforce ... ironically.

We think it's time we gave the little guy some well-deserved recognition. Show your love for our national icon - the kiwi - by voting KIWI for Bird of the Century.
Vote Now

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189 days ago

In the pink

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Transform a full kitchen with fresh Resene paint. Find out how with these handy tips.

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190 days ago

Make money from your unused space

Hey Barn

Unlock the potential of your unused space, whether it's a shed, garage or paddock and start making it work for you. Kiwis from all over New Zealand are looking to rent affordable space for storage, a workshop or an event. Let us help you find the perfect renter for your space. Find out more

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190 days ago

Yamaha Electone Organ FC10S

Steve from Nukuhau

Yamaha Electone FC10S electronic organ, double manual keyboard, base pedals, and volume pedal. In good order, plays well
no seat
Buyer must pick up (Nukuhau, Taupo)

Price: $50

190 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for cucumber, or a recipe for plums?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, looking ahead to summer (we can't wait!) and the glut of crops, we're looking for recipes for either plum or cucumber dishes, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by December 3, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the … View moreDear neighbours, looking ahead to summer (we can't wait!) and the glut of crops, we're looking for recipes for either plum or cucumber dishes, to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by December 3, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the December issue of NZ Gardener.

191 days ago

2023 CBD Award Winners!

Hamilton Business Association

The annual CBD Awards evening were held 1st November at Roose Common Park.

The Waikato River, Hamilton’s best natural resource, provided the backdrop for the evening, Royal Laboratorie created a splash of glamour with a Hampton pitched roof marquee on the riverbank with decor, furniture and … View more
The annual CBD Awards evening were held 1st November at Roose Common Park.

The Waikato River, Hamilton’s best natural resource, provided the backdrop for the evening, Royal Laboratorie created a splash of glamour with a Hampton pitched roof marquee on the riverbank with decor, furniture and lighting added to the elegance of the venue. SBI Productions were our light and sound technicians and Moving Media captured the evening with beautiful photography.

The CBD Awards are sponsored by Spark for Business and delivered by the Hamilton Central Business Association (HCBA).

Photo credit : Moving Media
Find out more

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194 days ago

Poll: Have you had a parcel stolen?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christmas is on its way and for those of us with family across the country this means posting gifts from afar. Unfortunately, with the rise of mail theft in our communities, this can be risky business. Have you had a parcel stolen in your neighbourhood? Vote in our poll and share below whether this… View moreChristmas is on its way and for those of us with family across the country this means posting gifts from afar. Unfortunately, with the rise of mail theft in our communities, this can be risky business. Have you had a parcel stolen in your neighbourhood? Vote in our poll and share below whether this influences how you're gifting nowadays.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Have you had a parcel stolen?
  • 25.2% Yes I have
    25.2% Complete
  • 74.8% No, never
    74.8% Complete
1319 votes
192 days ago

Black Friday's Almost Here!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hold on a sec, mind-blowing deals are on the way! But before you rush in, take a moment to read our latest article for shopping tips that'll help you save hundreds of dollars this Black Friday.

Also, don't miss our Black Friday deals on broadband and power plans, plus PriceMe to … View more
Hold on a sec, mind-blowing deals are on the way! But before you rush in, take a moment to read our latest article for shopping tips that'll help you save hundreds of dollars this Black Friday.

Also, don't miss our Black Friday deals on broadband and power plans, plus PriceMe to compare retailers like The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, Farmers, and more!

Let's make this Black Friday the best one yet!
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