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2310 days ago

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Waikato-Tainui Raupatu settlement

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

The land wars of the 1860s saw the confiscation … View more
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

The land wars of the 1860s saw the confiscation of half a million hectares in Waikato. People were driven from their homes. The second Māori king, Tāwhiao, and his followers became refugees in the King Country.

Find out more about what happened to Waikato-Tainui Raupatu, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

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2307 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.

So go on, encourage your local primary… View more
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.

The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.

So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Enter now

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2307 days ago

Superheroes raise money for deaf kids

Loud Shirt Day

Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View more
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?

This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.

Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!

If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.

Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
Register now

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2338 days ago

Poll: 7-storey hotel on Tuwharetoa St

Reporter Taupō Times

Developers say a new hotel in Taupō town centre will help liven up the town centre.
The proposed hotel will replace the carpark beside Vine Eatery.
Full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

*** What do you think of the new hotel? ***

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7-storey hotel on Tuwharetoa St
  • 30.7% Great idea, it'll make Tuwharetoa St classy
    30.7% Complete
  • 61.9% I hate it, it's too big. Three storeys should be the limit
    61.9% Complete
  • 4.5% I don't mind tall buildings, but I don't like this one
    4.5% Complete
  • 3% Other: I'll tell you in the comments...
    3% Complete
202 votes
2309 days ago

Road closures during Hoka One One Taupo Marathon on Saturday

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Best of luck to everyone taking part in the Hoka One One Taupo Marathon this weekend!

To help keep everybody safe, road closures will be in place on Saturday along part of Tongariro Street, Lake Terrace, Ferry Road and Story Place from 6.30am as shown on the map.

Please be aware a new … View more
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the Hoka One One Taupo Marathon this weekend!

To help keep everybody safe, road closures will be in place on Saturday along part of Tongariro Street, Lake Terrace, Ferry Road and Story Place from 6.30am as shown on the map.

Please be aware a new course is being used this year which will see runners and walkers going through Acacia Bay between 8am and 11.30am, but there are no road closures in this area.

If you’re out and about please take extra care and keep an eye out for all competitors. Thanks everybody!

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2310 days ago

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Raukawa

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Find out more about what happened to Raukawa, … View more
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Find out more about what happened to Raukawa, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

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