South Taupo, Taupo

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

884 days ago

Severe weather and possible tornado

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService have issued a Severe Weather Watch for the west and north of the North Island today - Thursday 2nd June.

There are expected squally thunderstorms alongside heavy rain and hail, as well as a possible small tornado. There is some risk that the thunderstorm will become severe with … View more
MetService have issued a Severe Weather Watch for the west and north of the North Island today - Thursday 2nd June.

There are expected squally thunderstorms alongside heavy rain and hail, as well as a possible small tornado. There is some risk that the thunderstorm will become severe with localised downpours of 25 to 35 mm/h, 110 km/h wind gusts, and the chance of a localised damaging tornado.

Low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys with this intensity of rainfall may cause flash flooding and/or slips. This will make the driving conditions hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility due to the rain. Wind gusts of this strength, and damaging tornadoes can cause structural damage, including trees and power lines.

The weather watch is in place until 6pm tonight but any changes will be reported on the MetService website.

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884 days ago

Selling Mazda Demio 1999 manual

Viola from Taupo Central

Central locking
5-speed manual
Reliable and very fuel-efficient
Car has recently been serviced and recent WOF passed with flying colours.
Minor chip in the windscreen fixed.
Very practical and excellent boot space when rear seats are folded down, giving it a huge boot space (fits a mountain … View more
Central locking
5-speed manual
Reliable and very fuel-efficient
Car has recently been serviced and recent WOF passed with flying colours.
Minor chip in the windscreen fixed.
Very practical and excellent boot space when rear seats are folded down, giving it a huge boot space (fits a mountain bike)
Great run-around
Tidy condition, expected scratches and small dents for a car of this age and mileage.
Inspections are welcomed

Price: $2,200

886 days ago

$ave with the Resene wallpaper sale

Resene

Get 30% off the normal retail price of Resene wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop until 20 June 2022.

Choose from thousands of wallpaper designs in the Resene Wallpaper Collection – everything from nature and geo inspired designs to textured and plain wallpapers – there really is … View more
Get 30% off the normal retail price of Resene wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop until 20 June 2022.

Choose from thousands of wallpaper designs in the Resene Wallpaper Collection – everything from nature and geo inspired designs to textured and plain wallpapers – there really is something to suit all tastes!

Excludes wall decals, WallPrint and clearance items. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

View the full collection at your local Resene ColorShop or get a taste of the latest wallpaper release and trends online.
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887 days ago

The Ryman Guide

Retirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site … View moreRetirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site so you can plan for the future. The Ryman Guide will help you choose the lifestyle you want to live at a Ryman village, so you can embrace every opportunity.

Click here to get your free copy.
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888 days ago

Can you help at Short Notice?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.

Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the … View more
Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.

Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the Short Notice community hub to introduce yourself and share how you can lend a hand.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep our small businesses thriving!
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889 days ago

Get Upcycling and win in 2022!

Resene

It's time to unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so … View more
It's time to unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.

Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
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890 days ago

Do you have a great yam recipe?

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 yam recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before June 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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890 days ago

Make your own sculptural side table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Ombre tones help create a gallery-worthy table. Choose tone on tone hues from the Resene Multifinish collection for a quick ombre look.

Find out how to create your own.

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890 days ago

Crazy Queen’s Birthday Beds Sale

NZ Beds

Hi neighbours, we here at NZ BED COMPANY are currently having a crazy Queen’s Birthday sale. Sale up to 50% OFF! We’ve got beds with high quality materials, leading technologies, and silky-smooth fabrics. Make the most of our birthday deals and get delightfully dreamy sleep tonight.

Pop into… View more
Hi neighbours, we here at NZ BED COMPANY are currently having a crazy Queen’s Birthday sale. Sale up to 50% OFF! We’ve got beds with high quality materials, leading technologies, and silky-smooth fabrics. Make the most of our birthday deals and get delightfully dreamy sleep tonight.

Pop into your nearest store to check out the low prices or view our range online.
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891 days ago

Council and Ngāti Tūrangitukua win national award for excellence in Māori partnership

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Taupō District Council and Ngāti Tūrangitukua have won this year’s Te Tohu Waka Hourua - The Buddle Findlay Award for Māori-Council Partnerships for their ground-breaking Mana Whakahono agreement.

The award was presented yesterday afternoon by Taituarā — Local Government Professionals … View more
Taupō District Council and Ngāti Tūrangitukua have won this year’s Te Tohu Waka Hourua - The Buddle Findlay Award for Māori-Council Partnerships for their ground-breaking Mana Whakahono agreement.

The award was presented yesterday afternoon by Taituarā — Local Government Professionals Aotearoa, which is the national membership organisation for local government professionals.

Ngāti Tūrangitukua holds mana whenua over Tūrangi township and its surrounds, and together with the council has spent several years carefully discussing and negotiating a Mana Whakahono partnership agreement, which will be signed next month. The comprehensive agreement covers Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and Reserve Act matters and will be implemented by a co-governance committee equally made up of Ngāti Tūrangitukua and council appointees.

The award recognises programmes, projects or initiatives that demonstrate outstanding results from working in partnership with Māori. Entries may come from any area of local government activity but must be able to demonstrate a commitment to such partnership.

In the decision, the judges said the entry was a stand-out in this category with its focus on culture and behaviour change.

“This genuine desire to empower mana whenua in joint decision-making across the council made this the most transformative entry in this category. We look forward to hearing more of the progress Ngāti Tūrangitukua and Taupō District Council are able to jointly make for their community."

Council chief executive Gareth Green said it was an absolute honour that the council was recognised through the award.

“This award was a great recognition of the hard work that went into developing the Mana Whakahono agreement. It’s been three years of really hard mahi. We acknowledge our partners Ngāti Tūrangitukua who took the step to initiate the Mana Whakahono-a-Rohe process and who have been there with us every step of the way,” Mr Green said.

“It’s a new dawn for Tūrangi from a governance perspective and will enable the development of Tūrangi in a more inclusive way – it’s a wonderful example of what co-governance can be, and we hope it will be a model that other councils can follow.”

Tina Porou, who accepted the award on behalf of Ngāti Turangitukua, noted the long-term effects the government’s confiscation of most of the hapū’s land in the 1950s for a hydroelectric project had had on her people.

“Fortunately, Mana Whakahono has given us another opportunity to open a stronger relationship with the Taupō District Council in a way we have not seen in this country to date. This is not about a treaty settlement, this is about doing the right thing, and I want to really acknowledge the council as our Te Tiriti partners.”

Head to www.taupo.govt.nz... to learn more about the agreement. Information about the award can be found on the Taituarā website at taituara.org.nz...

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891 days ago

Help stop the spread of wallabies

Waikato Regional Council

Without control, wallabies could eventually invade all of the central North Island.

Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Council's are working together to stop this from happening.

Find out about their wallaby control programme and why wallabies are a pest here.

You can help stop the … View more
Without control, wallabies could eventually invade all of the central North Island.

Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Council's are working together to stop this from happening.

Find out about their wallaby control programme and why wallabies are a pest here.

You can help stop the spread of wallabies by reporting any sightings at reportwallabies.com.
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893 days ago

Are you obsessed with your houseplants? Enter our Houseplant Hero competition!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View more
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.

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893 days ago

Hyundai Elantra 2006 14550 km

Vivien from Taupo Central

2 careful owners. Well garaged. Full service record

Price: $2,250

893 days ago

Happy, healthy trees

Beaver Tree services

Like any living creature, trees can get diseases and fungal infestations. Many tree diseases can go unnoticed, particularly if you’re not sure what to look for, and you may only notice there’s a problem once there is significant decay.

As with human health, prevention is always better than … View more
Like any living creature, trees can get diseases and fungal infestations. Many tree diseases can go unnoticed, particularly if you’re not sure what to look for, and you may only notice there’s a problem once there is significant decay.

As with human health, prevention is always better than treatment. Regular maintenance of your trees, including trimming, pruning, watering, and feeding is the surest way to keep your trees healthy and highlight any problems before they can cause significant damage.

Your trees are important and keeping them healthy, and you happy, is one of our top priorities at Beaver Tree Service.
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897 days ago

Quilting with the Stars

Linda from Nukuhau

Have you all been watching Dancing with the Stars? At Matariki Weekend you can come along and see Quilting with the Stars.
Taupo Quiltmakers are holding their Exhibition again at the Great Lake Centre. Come and see clever stitching and glorious colour. Members have been challenged to express … View more
Have you all been watching Dancing with the Stars? At Matariki Weekend you can come along and see Quilting with the Stars.
Taupo Quiltmakers are holding their Exhibition again at the Great Lake Centre. Come and see clever stitching and glorious colour. Members have been challenged to express "Matariki and Me" in fibre art. Come celebrate our new Aotearoa Holiday with us.

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