South Taupo, Taupo

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773 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
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774 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
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776 days ago

A mix of new and familiar faces as election results finalised

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

With all votes counted, the 2022 Taupō District Council election results have been finalised.

There are no changes to the make-up of the council from the progress results published on Saturday 8 October. Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas returns for a fourth term with a final count of 6601 … View more
With all votes counted, the 2022 Taupō District Council election results have been finalised.

There are no changes to the make-up of the council from the progress results published on Saturday 8 October. Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas returns for a fourth term with a final count of 6601 votes.

The other two mayoral candidates, Christine Rankin and Sean Wakelin, finished on 4762 and 1205 votes respectively. Christine Rankin was re-elected as a councillor.

Mr Trewavas says he is looking forward to coming together as a team with the councillors.

“It’s an honour and a privilege to represent this wonderful district for another term,” he says.

“We have a great mix of experienced councillors and new faces. They come from all walks of life which helps ensure a balance of stability and fresh ideas.

“Just like in previous years, we won’t always agree on everything, but robust, respectful and constructive discussion is all part of the process.”

Mr Trewavas says he is looking forward to seeing the completion of several projects, including the Taupō Town Centre Transformation, the new Taupō Airport terminal and the Waiora House rebuild.

The seven successful candidates for the Taupō ward are Christine Rankin, Yvonne Westerman, Kevin Taylor, Anna Park, John Williamson, Rachel Shepherd and Duncan Campbell.

In the new Te Papamārearea Māori ward, Karam Fletcher and Danny Aperahama Loughlin are the successful candidates.

Kylie Leonard for the Taupō East Rural ward and Kirsty Trueman for the Mangakino-Pouakani ward were both re-elected unopposed.

The successful candidate for the Tūrangi-Tongariro ward is Sandra Greenslade.

New councillor Karam Fletcher is one of the first councillors elected to represent Te Papamārearea Māori ward.

“I’m incredibly humbled and I’m also mindful that this is my first time standing,” Mr Fletcher says. “To get in on the first go obviously means there is a wealth of support behind me and that definitely doesn’t go unnoticed. I’m excited about the prospect of working with the other successful candidates over the next three years.

“I’ve always said it’s important to have Māori representation at the decision-making table and the Māori ward is a step in allowing that to happen. I do believe as a council we are already moving forward with the likes of the co-governance agreement with Ngāti Tūrangitukua. Ultimately, it’s what is best for our community, ensuring everyone is represented.”

On receiving the news he had been elected, he says he had “prepared for the worst but hoped for the best”.

“I was really, really happy. My wife was ecstatic and we had a few friends and whānau around to celebrate what, for me, is an amazing achievement and I’m mindful that I wouldn’t be here without all of their support.”

Another new face at the council table is Rachel Shepherd who says she felt a mixture of emotions when she found out she had been elected.

“I was really excited but also a bit nervous as well because I take the position really seriously, the responsibility of it. It was nervous excitement.

“There are a lot of projects going on and where I fit in will be somewhat dependent on what I learn as I go through the induction process. My focus has always been around supporting local business, I’m a commercial property manager, but I’m also really heavily involved in our local volunteer groups and community organisations, so that’s where my focus will be.”

The elected members come into office tomorrow, Saturday 15 October, but cannot act until they make their formal declarations at the inaugural council meeting to be held on Thursday 27 October.

View the full election results at www.taupo.govt.nz....

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776 days ago

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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776 days ago

Momentum’s menu of smart giving options

Momentum Waikato

Do you want to financially support local social and environmental activity across the Waikato in a way that ensures your help has an effective and ongoing impact?

Momentum Waikato, the region’s community foundation, hosts investment funds set up by community groups, social enterprises and … View more
Do you want to financially support local social and environmental activity across the Waikato in a way that ensures your help has an effective and ongoing impact?

Momentum Waikato, the region’s community foundation, hosts investment funds set up by community groups, social enterprises and local champions to diversify and grow the income that enables their own or others’ worthwhile work.

A number of these investment funds welcome public donations. From art to sport, environment to disability support, for specific locations or the whole region, you can support the local cause or charity you care about with smart giving.
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777 days ago

As new metres of materials suitable for ladies blouses, mens shirts, ladies dresses,trousers etc

Doreen from Taupo Central

Too much to take photos of every thing but you are welcome to contact me and arrange a time. Ph 0275784809

Price: $10,020

777 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

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 now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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778 days ago

New Theatre will feature heritage elements

The Team from Momentum Waikato

A critical aspect of the Waikato Regional Theatre project is ensuring that heritage elements from the former Hamilton Hotel are preserved and re-used.

A range of internal components from the century-old building have been carefully removed and stored by Foster Group Limited, so they can be … View more
A critical aspect of the Waikato Regional Theatre project is ensuring that heritage elements from the former Hamilton Hotel are preserved and re-used.

A range of internal components from the century-old building have been carefully removed and stored by Foster Group Limited, so they can be reinstated in the new complex, including more items and materials than Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga required to be saved.

Read more and see more pics of the saved heritage items at link below.

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778 days ago

Kia ora Waikato whānau!

MaoriTV

Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi. Yes, it’s true – the greatest little gameshow show on earth, Lucky Dip, is back for 2022, bigger, louder, and on the road throughout the motu.

Join our hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa for some hearty katakata (laughs), soak up some wairua and prepare to be..View more
Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi. Yes, it’s true – the greatest little gameshow show on earth, Lucky Dip, is back for 2022, bigger, louder, and on the road throughout the motu.

Join our hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa for some hearty katakata (laughs), soak up some wairua and prepare to be...amazed!

Tune into Lucky Dip on the Road, Sundays at 8pm from October 23rd on Whakaata Māori and Māori+!
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778 days ago

Ryman residents aren’t defined by dementia

Ryman Healthcare

Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on … View more
Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on experience-based care rather than processes, enabling residents to live in the moment and to feel kindness, love and security.

Most of all, Ryman residents living with dementia are supported to continue doing the things that bring them joy so they can live fulfilled lives.
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779 days ago

Dog Villa and detachable secure fold up portable Dog run

Anneline from Taupo Central

Dog Villa ( medium dog )
Clean odor free Villa
Lined floors and bedroom walls
Decked roof (can open and lock)
Raised floor
Size : Base: 1230W, X 730Dmm
Overall: 1360W, X 860D, X 840mmH.
Color: Wood and green

Engineered Galvanized steel portable fold up detachable, secure Dog run ( locks … View more
Dog Villa ( medium dog )
Clean odor free Villa
Lined floors and bedroom walls
Decked roof (can open and lock)
Raised floor
Size : Base: 1230W, X 730Dmm
Overall: 1360W, X 860D, X 840mmH.
Color: Wood and green

Engineered Galvanized steel portable fold up detachable, secure Dog run ( locks onto Dog kennel ) size of Run :
2360L X 1150W X 1160H

Price: $600

779 days ago

Antique Buyers in your area

Goldco

Wanted Wanted Wanted:

Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antiques • Paintings • Collectables

Our buyers will be at many convenient venues around Waikato & Coromandel each day: Sunday 16 October to Thursday 20 October. Look for one near you. We have multiple buyers and … View more
Wanted Wanted Wanted:

Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antiques • Paintings • Collectables

Our buyers will be at many convenient venues around Waikato & Coromandel each day: Sunday 16 October to Thursday 20 October. Look for one near you. We have multiple buyers and onsite security. Please check the dates and times carefully on our website.

The market for many antiques and collectables has been buoyant these past two years. We have interested collectors, so if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then we would like to make an offer.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving, or decluttering? Family not interested? Or simply converting unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made
*No commission or waiting
*Free no obligation appraisal
*Onsite security supplied by
*Please have your bank details handy

So whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery. See us at a venue near you.

Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | www.goldco.co.nz | email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
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779 days ago

Extra cash and fresh air

Reach

Our team of more than 3000 tell us they love a bit of extra cash in their back pocket, especially while getting out in the fresh air!

“I enjoy exercise and having the responsibility having a job offers me. I also enjoy that I can earn some pocket money.” (Walker – Survey 2022)

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Our team of more than 3000 tell us they love a bit of extra cash in their back pocket, especially while getting out in the fresh air!

“I enjoy exercise and having the responsibility having a job offers me. I also enjoy that I can earn some pocket money.” (Walker – Survey 2022)

Summer’s coming, come walk for Reach delivering mailers in your local area!
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780 days ago

Take a Seat in the Waikato Regional Theatre!

The Team from Momentum Waikato

You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre, the exciting new multi-purpose performing arts centre being built in Hamilton’s CBD!

Donate $1500 to the Theatre and you or your family’s name, or your business or group’s title, will be displayed on a seat in its … View more
You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre, the exciting new multi-purpose performing arts centre being built in Hamilton’s CBD!

Donate $1500 to the Theatre and you or your family’s name, or your business or group’s title, will be displayed on a seat in its auditorium.

If you support the exciting vision for this great new entertainment venue, cultural incubator and tourist attraction, then please do Take a Seat in the new Waikato Regional Theatre!

Click ‘Take A Seat’ to find out more.
Take a seat

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781 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene.

Resene

Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and … View more
Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2022. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
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