South Taupo, Taupo

2676 days ago

Transport Accident Investigation Commission report into Skydive Taupo plane crash into Lake Taupo out

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

An engine fault caused a skydiving plane to cut out mid-air forcing the 13 people onboard to parachute to safety over Lake Taupo, a report has found.

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2676 days ago

Road closures during Taupo Marathon

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Good luck to everyone taking part in the Hoka One One Taupo Marathon tomorrow! To keep everyone safe there will be some road closures between 7.30am and 1pm Saturday. Check out all the details on the map:

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2676 days ago

Vermicomposting operation launched in Taupo

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Worms are saving thousands of tonnes of sewage sludge from going to landfill in the Taupo District thanks to a new community partnership.

Taupo District Council is working with MyNOKE, an organisation that specialises in vermicomposting and organic resource management. Vermicomposting is a … View more
Worms are saving thousands of tonnes of sewage sludge from going to landfill in the Taupo District thanks to a new community partnership.

Taupo District Council is working with MyNOKE, an organisation that specialises in vermicomposting and organic resource management. Vermicomposting is a process where waste products are mixed with paper, green waste products and worms to create compost.

Read more here -

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2678 days ago

2 dog kennels.

Cate from Taupo Central

One kennel stand alone
The other one can go on the back of a ute perfect for working dogs or some one that goes hunting.

Free

2677 days ago

Are you a pie-hard fan of pies? *WIN*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner … View more
We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner announced Monday 7th August.

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2678 days ago

Free online education for mini makers and do-ers!

MindLab Kids

What's fun, free, safe and tailor-made for creative Kiwi kids? MindLabKids.com, that's what! This super online learning website is the home of home-based fun for 5-12 year-olds. Sign them up today to get their creative cogs turning, and be in to win some cool freebies! Check it out!

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2678 days ago

Support NZ Paralympians by joining Spirit of Gold Mufti Day - 8 Sept

Communications Manager from Paralympics New Zealand

Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

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Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

As a big thank you for your support, we will be awarding a Paralympian visit to two lucky organisations; one who raises the most funds, and one for the best photograph posted on social media with our #SpiritOfGold hashtag!

Head over towww.paralympics.org.nz... to get your Mufti Day Toolkit and for other ways that your organisation can get involved in supporting us this September!

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2679 days ago

Look who we've buddied up with!

Electric Kiwi

Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections … View more
Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections and building strong relationships with our customers, which is why we're proud to announce that we've joined up with the team at Neighbourly. Together, we're celebrating innovation and emPOWERing Kiwi communities (see what we did there?!)

We look forward to sharing more about our partnership with you soon. In the meantime, find out what makes us special.
Check us out

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2679 days ago

Wednesday fresh German bread baking day

Viola from Taupo Central

Good morning Neighbours and Taupo residents - I am baking again this week - tomorrow Wednesday. If you would love to have a fresh still warm loaf of German grainy healthy style goodness delivered to your door tomorrow morning please choose from the menu on my website www.brot... and then call or … View moreGood morning Neighbours and Taupo residents - I am baking again this week - tomorrow Wednesday. If you would love to have a fresh still warm loaf of German grainy healthy style goodness delivered to your door tomorrow morning please choose from the menu on my website www.brot... and then call or text me on 02102521343 or email me on brotart.taupo@gmail.com.

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2680 days ago

How often do you change your sheets?

Homed

Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. … View more
Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. We'd love you to take part - plus we'll put you in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards if you complete the survey by 7 August.
Take the survey

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