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Have you heard about all the cool events and activities happening around our district this Easter?
There’s something for everyone, so get out and support local these holidays.
Easterfest, our annual pop-up style street festival, is on in Taupō from Good Friday to April 5. It’ll feature … View moreHave you heard about all the cool events and activities happening around our district this Easter?
There’s something for everyone, so get out and support local these holidays.
Easterfest, our annual pop-up style street festival, is on in Taupō from Good Friday to April 5. It’ll feature world-class street performers, an Easter egg hunt, a hot chocolate competition, Easter movies at Starlight Cinema and more.
If you’re in Taupō you can also catch the New Zealand National Finals Rodeo or watch the Lake Taupō Yacht Club Easter Trailer Yacht and Sports Boat Regatta on Saturday and Sunday.
In Mangakino, the Easter Event and Raft Race 2021 are happening on the Lake Maraetai lakefront on Sunday April 4. It’ll kick off with an Easter service at 9am, followed by music, races, games and food stalls from 9.30am and the raft race at 12.30pm.
Easter public holidays mean some of our facilities will be closed. Taupō, Turangi and Mangakino libraries will be closed on Good Friday, Sunday April 4 and Monday April 5.
Landfill and transfer centre hours vary by location. You can find out hours for specific centres by visiting taupo.govt.nz/rubbish.
If your rubbish and recycling is normally collected on a Friday, it will be collected on the Thursday before Good Friday – so that means rubbish normally collected on Friday, April 2, will be collected Thursday, April 1.
This means our contractors will be collecting a lot more rubbish and recycling than normal tomorrow (Thursday, April 1), so please be patient and expect it may be collected later than usual. We may also be using different trucks for different recyclables, so if some recycling is collected and some left, don’t stress! Another truck is coming! Monday collections will run as normal.
Our customer service centres in Taupō and Turangi will be closed on Good Friday but open 10am to 1pm for the rest of the long weekend. The Mangakino customer service centre will be closed from Good Friday and will reopen on Tuesday, April 6.
Taupō Museum will be closed on Good Friday, but otherwise open every day from 10am to 4.30pm. The AC Baths will be open from 7am to 7pm each day.
Hi neighbours,
We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.
Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each … View moreHi neighbours,
We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.
Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each Monday evening at 7pm.
Love rugby? Sign up here.
The finest professional New Zealand talent, endorsed by the American Producers, will star in a show chock-full of most of the greatest songs from the Seventies, produced by Stewart & Tricia Macpherson.
Songs like Mamma Mia, Rhinestone Cowboy, Rivers Of Babylon, Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To… View moreThe finest professional New Zealand talent, endorsed by the American Producers, will star in a show chock-full of most of the greatest songs from the Seventies, produced by Stewart & Tricia Macpherson.
Songs like Mamma Mia, Rhinestone Cowboy, Rivers Of Babylon, Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To Town, Joy To The World, I Am Woman, When I Need You and Islands In The Stream. The cast includes NZ and Broadway star, Ali Harper, major theatrical and concert star Matthew Pike, and Kiwi star from London’s West End, Leanne Howell. Highly acclaimed Musical Director, Tom Rainey leads the musicians.
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, Taupo, Great Lake Centre 7.30pm
This is going to be a terrific show, with every song you’re bound to know. Be there, and join in the fun!
Good morning neighbours :) I am just letting you know that I will bake my fresh German-style bread on Good Friday. I deliver right after baking Friday morning.
If you love a fresh warm fruity fruit loaf, or a keto and gluten-friendly Seedlings loaf on your Easter table order in 🙂 Or a … View moreGood morning neighbours :) I am just letting you know that I will bake my fresh German-style bread on Good Friday. I deliver right after baking Friday morning.
If you love a fresh warm fruity fruit loaf, or a keto and gluten-friendly Seedlings loaf on your Easter table order in 🙂 Or a wholemeal walnut, pumpkin or sunflower loaf, or pure wholemeal sourdough bread.
Order by latest Thursday, 1st April, 4pm by phone or text to 021 0252 1343.
Prices start from $8.50 a loaf. Contact me for more info :)
Explore the Mighty Waikato this autumn with a great range of things to see and do.
From free activities and family-friendly days out to gourmet delights and underground adventures, there is something on offer for everyone.
Natural wonders and Middle-earth movie magic add to the range of … View moreExplore the Mighty Waikato this autumn with a great range of things to see and do.
From free activities and family-friendly days out to gourmet delights and underground adventures, there is something on offer for everyone.
Natural wonders and Middle-earth movie magic add to the range of experiences available here. The Mighty Waikato, it’s just magic!
Nominations for the 2021 Volunteer Excellence Awards are now open! Your community organisation can nominate your amazing volunteers in any of four categories - Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year Youth Award, Long Service Award and the Team Excellence Award - and they will be in to win … View moreNominations for the 2021 Volunteer Excellence Awards are now open! Your community organisation can nominate your amazing volunteers in any of four categories - Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year Youth Award, Long Service Award and the Team Excellence Award - and they will be in to win some fantastic prizes!
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Fibre is the preferred broadband choice that Kiwis use to connect to the internet. Join them and enjoy the congestion-free network for hassle-free video calling, emailing and speedy online banking! Did you know 87% of NZ now has access to the fibre broadband network?
… View moreFibre is the preferred broadband choice that Kiwis use to connect to the internet. Join them and enjoy the congestion-free network for hassle-free video calling, emailing and speedy online banking! Did you know 87% of NZ now has access to the fibre broadband network?
Check your address at chorus.co.nz to see if you can get New Zealand’s fastest, most reliable broadband at your place.
GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES
Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?
If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this … View moreGOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES
Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?
If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.
We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.
Please see us at any of the 30 venues throughout Auckland, Waikato or the Coromandel.
Buying now at a venue near you deal with the specialists.
Click here for venues
Small businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities.
They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by … View moreSmall businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities.
They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by Neighbourly members around the country!
This lucky business will walk away with $10,000 worth of prizes!
Please take a couple of minutes to read the nominations below - then vote for the business you'd like to see named 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero.
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NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
"Wayne and Kate have been trying to support all the local sports clubs and businesses with great service and going that extra mile to help. They really have brought some life back into the community and should be acknowledged and rewarded for all the hard work."
AUCKLAND: Lynnae Palu - F45 Training Takapuna
"With no ability to trade in Level 3 or above, they still keep their members engaged and motivated with online workouts and daily challenges even though memberships are on hold and the gym is closed. They really are more like a family than a gym ❤️."
WAIKATO: Team at Incredible India - Incredible India Restaurant
"Not only do they make the most authentic, delicious Indian food. Their service is thoughtful and kind. We always feel appreciated for using their establishment, either by the warm greeting we get, the offer of a drink if we are waiting for take-out and their cute handwritten messages on the carry bag of dinner. They put the effort into the whole package not just making money."
BAY OF PLENTY: Team at Benny and Brew - Benny and Brew
"Our neighbourhood was missing a great cafe and meeting place. Since Benny and Brew have opened they have given our neighbourhood a massive lift. It's a place where you go for the people and the food and drink are delicious which is icing on the cake. For a bit, they were operating as a French bistro and the food was to die for! These guys have worked so hard and brought such joy to our neighbourhood"
HAWKE’S BAY - GISBORNE: Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
"Every member of this family who serves in the shop are very friendly, helpful and always smiling. They get to know all their customers and I have never walked into a shop that makes you feel so welcome. During our first lockdown for Covid, they put food such as milk, bread, out for people who may need it free of charge."
TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
"Reece the owner of Valentine’s Valet, often helped by his Dad, mainly deals with lawns and gardens but he runs both a Carpet Cleaning and a Car Buffing business also. He is extremely hard-working, helpful and friendly and is happy to do the odd job that doesn’t fall into one of his usual categories. He comes to us fortnightly and we could not do without him. If anyone deserves an award it is — Reece Valentine!"
MANAWATU-WANGANUI: Jamie - JD Hair Design
"Jamie is amazing - not only does he offer incredible haircuts at an affordable price he is a genuinely caring man. With a heart of gold, everyone is whānau to him and he treats you like it. I always leave his salon looking fabulous but also feeling fabulous. He is the type of man that fills your inner well of good feelings while he makes you feel and look special."
WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
"Meredith and Craig Butland and their team do a wonderful job and go the extra mile to make sure every job is to the customer's satisfaction. They drop people at their workplaces and pick them up when work on the car is finished. They take the time to talk to customers about anything and are great neighbours to the local residents. Avalon Service Centre are definitely our local heroes in Avalon."
NELSON - MARLBOROUGH: Mary Jane and Colin - Lemon Tree Lane
"Lemon Tree Lane is a great big little gift shop. I am so grateful for Mary Jane and Colin's 'You are very welcome' and 'it's no trouble at all' attitude. Their prices are very reasonable, they always happily gift wrap with beautiful papers and ribbons as a part of their service. I truly can't speak highly enough of this community-minded couple and their classy, extensive range of items that never leave us disappointed."
CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
"Troy Cameron is a local accountant. He is an awesome family man and it is not unusual to see Matilda, his Kune Kune pig, snuggled up with his dog and daughter in his lounge. It was the flying pig on his flyer that made me call him 2 years ago and as we had just gone into business which was scary in itself, let alone dealing with an accountant, we have never looked back. Troy goes the extra mile and his fees are more than reasonable"
OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair
"The owner is Richard Smith whose family have been in the motor trade in the Ranfurly Naseby area for over 100 years. During the last years lock down our car broke down leaving us feeling quite uncomfortable as we live some distance from medical & other services. Richard came to our rescue. We need such companies and people in our rural areas. Richard demonstrates such excellent attributes required in our area."
Celebrating the 30-year restoration project of a former quarry.
Come along with family and friends to enjoy the park’s 2km Art-in-Nature trail and take the opportunity to join a workshop.
Seeds of Renewal highlights ways of renewing, renovating, and restoring land, soil, vegetation and … View moreCelebrating the 30-year restoration project of a former quarry.
Come along with family and friends to enjoy the park’s 2km Art-in-Nature trail and take the opportunity to join a workshop.
Seeds of Renewal highlights ways of renewing, renovating, and restoring land, soil, vegetation and outdoor art. Learn how to -
• use natural materials for creative ideas,
• collect seeds, and
• propagate your own trees.
Choose from the workshops and demonstrations that interest you most and book ahead so you don’t miss out!
Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to … View moreHi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to turn yellow or an infestation of bugs to set in.
We put some of your houseplant questions to the plant doctors from Kings Plant Barn to diagnose. Find their answers here.
If you live down a right-of-way or in a building shared with others, great news!
It is now easier than ever to connect to the fibre network.
If you wanted to connect before, but weren’t able to get everyone’s consent, it may now be very simple. There are now many cases when all you need … View moreIf you live down a right-of-way or in a building shared with others, great news!
It is now easier than ever to connect to the fibre network.
If you wanted to connect before, but weren’t able to get everyone’s consent, it may now be very simple. There are now many cases when all you need to do is tell your neighbours that you plan to connect, and in cases when consent is still required, Ultrafast Fibre makes it even easier with a team of people who can help you with the consent process.
Find out more about the four easy steps to get your connection to ultra fast, reliable fibre broadband.
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