South Taupo, Taupo

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668 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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669 days ago

Car for sale

Kathy from Taupo Central

I'm selling my beloved 2010, 50th Anniversary edition Mini Cooper. It has the awesome head turning retro look with all leather seating and cool looking dashboard. it has quite high kms at just over 220,000kms but I have spent nearly $3,000 on it since I bought it getting issues sorted and now … View moreI'm selling my beloved 2010, 50th Anniversary edition Mini Cooper. It has the awesome head turning retro look with all leather seating and cool looking dashboard. it has quite high kms at just over 220,000kms but I have spent nearly $3,000 on it since I bought it getting issues sorted and now it drives like a dream. if you want to stand out from the crowd and have a huge grin on your face every time you jump into the drivers seat then this is the car for you.

Price: $6,000

682 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

670 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
Find out more

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671 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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675 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
674 days ago

Staying Safe Driver refresher course

Nikki Halford from Age Concern Taupo

We have dates for our popular driver refresher course in Taupo, Tokoroa and Mangakino. Turangi to be confirmed shortly. Booking is essential - please contact 07 378 9712
See attached for futher details.

Staying Safe poster 8 March.docx Download View

674 days ago

Civil Defence Seminar

Nikki Halford from Age Concern Taupo

Join Age Concern this Thursday, 10am at Rotary House, Story Place. We have Civil Defence sharing useful information about how to be prepared for an emergency situation and how to respond to one. We also have a Volcanologist from GNS Science joining us, who will talk about the impact of last … View moreJoin Age Concern this Thursday, 10am at Rotary House, Story Place. We have Civil Defence sharing useful information about how to be prepared for an emergency situation and how to respond to one. We also have a Volcanologist from GNS Science joining us, who will talk about the impact of last year's earthquake on our lake.
Open to all, gold coin donation appreciated.
07 378 9712 for an queries, but no need to book.

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674 days ago

Mercury outboard 7.5hp

John from Kinloch

A mercury outboard 7.5hp, 2 stroke for sale, it has not been used much, only in the Lake, has been sitting in our Garage for a while due to not able to use, sold our boat etc, all because of health issues and no longer able to handle it - a real shame as we would love to be able to get out !
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A mercury outboard 7.5hp, 2 stroke for sale, it has not been used much, only in the Lake, has been sitting in our Garage for a while due to not able to use, sold our boat etc, all because of health issues and no longer able to handle it - a real shame as we would love to be able to get out !
Won't let it go for a silly price !
As new.

Price: $1,500

674 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Click Here

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675 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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677 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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678 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for taro?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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678 days ago

Stained chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

It’s easy to transform a plain wicker chair into something special with Resene Colorwood natural wood stain.

Find out how to transform your furniture with our easy advice.

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681 days ago

Female operated gardening and lawn mowing services available for Taupo

Viola from Taupo Central

Good morning Neighbours and friends,

I am turning my hobby and passion for gardening into a business for myself.
Therefore, I am offering my services in garden care (pruning, weeding, cleaning up) and continuous/regular garden maintenance plus lawn mowing services. I am a one-woman show and do… View more
Good morning Neighbours and friends,

I am turning my hobby and passion for gardening into a business for myself.
Therefore, I am offering my services in garden care (pruning, weeding, cleaning up) and continuous/regular garden maintenance plus lawn mowing services. I am a one-woman show and do my job with care and passion. For anyone who doesn't have the time to look after their garden or needs help with it, I am happy to come in. :) Call me for a quote. 021 0252 1343
Thank you

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