Taupo Central, Taupo

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1088 days ago

Why it’s important to choose an executor for your will.

Public Trust

When it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on … View moreWhen it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the importance of an executor for your will.
Check out the article in the link below.

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1089 days ago

Dust off that camera...

The Team from Stuff

Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of … View more
Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

We’ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of our six categories and head online to stuff.co.nz/summersnap to enter!

Our categories are:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Show us what your neighbourhood (and beyond) has to offer and and you could be taking your next photos with your very own Canon EOS.
ENTER NOW

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1089 days ago

Bake week.

The Team from Red Cross Shop Taupo

Our store needs kitchen wares, with the festive season coming up, if you have good quality bakeware or kitchen ware that you don’t need anymore, we would love to take them off your hands.
Donate 79 HeuHeu st during shop hours.

1090 days ago

Nearly 120 years later, TG Macarthy continues to help those in need

Public Trust

Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.

1091 days ago

How much light does your houseplant need?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.

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1091 days ago

Heading to the bach this summer?

Climate Insights

Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View more
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Download your Property Climate Report

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1091 days ago

Parts of North Island moving to Red Light this Friday

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts … View more
The regions which will be moving into the new Covid-19 Protection Framework at Red on Friday have been announced.

Northland, Auckland, Taupō and Rotorua Lakes Districts, Kawerau, Whakatane, Ōpōtiki Districts, Gisborne District, Wairoa District, Rangitikei, Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts will all move to Red. The rest of the North Island and all of the South Island will move into Orange. These settings will next be reviewed on 13 December.

The existing Auckland boundary will remain in place until 17 January, and no new travel restrictions will be put in place. Vaccine passes will also come into force with the traffic light system.

Find out more about the new traffic light settings by region on this interactive map.

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1091 days ago

Baking fresh German bread for Friday, 2nd Dec. - includes delivery within Taupo township

Viola from Taupo Central

Good morning Taupo neighbours!
I will be baking fresh German bread again this week 🤩🥳!
On offer are 8 different loaves - satisfying the gluten-friendly, sweet-tooth, hearty-savoury, grainy dense bread lovers out there.
Choose from:
- wholemeal seeded loaves (sunflower and pumpkin seeds … View more
Good morning Taupo neighbours!
I will be baking fresh German bread again this week 🤩🥳!
On offer are 8 different loaves - satisfying the gluten-friendly, sweet-tooth, hearty-savoury, grainy dense bread lovers out there.
Choose from:
- wholemeal seeded loaves (sunflower and pumpkin seeds or walnuts)
- pure wholemeal sourdough loaves
- fruit loaf
- The Seedlings loaf and Artisan loaf (Gluten-friendly)
etc. ...
Prices start from $8.50 / loaf. I ll take cash on delivery.
Put your order through by LATEST Thursday, 2nd Dec 21 4pm.
You can either text to or call to 021 0252 1343.
I deliver the loaf/loaves straight after baking Friday morning to your door and this is delivery is included in the prices displayed on my menu.
Enjoy the sun, enjoy the warmth and stay bread-lovers-safe!

1092 days ago

Picked in the morning, on your plate for lunch

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View more
Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!

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1093 days ago

Get more from your herd test

LIC

Add milk pregnancy testing to your next herd test, it’s the convenient way to tell if your girls are expecting after 28 days – without them knowing.

But why stop there? Combining animal health checks to your herd test could uncover subclinical Staph aureus, Johnes disease, those who produce… View more
Add milk pregnancy testing to your next herd test, it’s the convenient way to tell if your girls are expecting after 28 days – without them knowing.

But why stop there? Combining animal health checks to your herd test could uncover subclinical Staph aureus, Johnes disease, those who produce A2/A2 milk, as well as your herd’s production worth (PW) to help you make better calls.

Talk to your Agri Manager about adding pregnancy or animal health checks to your next herd test.
Find out more

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1094 days ago

Volunteers needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Taupo

With the holiday season coming up, our Red Cross Shops are looking for dedicated volunteers who are able to spare a few hours per week to support our team at the Red Cross Shop in Taupo.
If you are passionate about charity and retail, then hit the button below to apply or for more information.

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1094 days ago

Have your say on your local.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?

Let us know in our State of the Neighbourhood survey and you could win 1 of 10 $100 Prezzy cards.
Take the survey

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1094 days ago

Reduce calving spread with SGL

LIC

Short Gestation Length (SGL) semen allows you to get cows in-calf late in mating. Using SGL semen should condense your calving spread, give more time for cows to recover and generate more days of milk. Not only can this boost your profits, but SGL is also a … View moreShort Gestation Length (SGL) semen allows you to get cows in-calf late in mating. Using SGL semen should condense your calving spread, give more time for cows to recover and generate more days of milk. Not only can this boost your profits, but SGL is also a cost-effective alternative to using natural mating bulls in weeks 7 to 10.

Talk to your Agri Manager about SGL options for your herd.
Find out more

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1095 days ago

Potted foam cactus

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

When it comes to homeware trends, the cactus is a perennial favourite. Create some super-cute and affordable cactus-themed crafts with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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1095 days ago

Heathcotes’ Black Friday Sale on now!

Heathcotes

The big one is here - Heathcotes’ Black Friday Sale is on now!

With huge savings on TVs, Audio, Kitchen & Laundry appliances, Phones, Cameras, IT and much more! Stock is limited and deals end November 30th - so get in quick!

Come and see us in store or shop online at … View more
The big one is here - Heathcotes’ Black Friday Sale is on now!

With huge savings on TVs, Audio, Kitchen & Laundry appliances, Phones, Cameras, IT and much more! Stock is limited and deals end November 30th - so get in quick!

Come and see us in store or shop online at www.heathcotes.co.nz!

The Heathcotes team.

*Terms & Conditions apply. Black Friday Sale ends 30th November 2021.
Shop now

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