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2015 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
2016 days ago

Landscaping rocks

Marco from Taupo Central

Various sizes,take as many as you like,must pick up,will help load

Free

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2017 days ago

Looking to spruce up your walls?

Resene

Dress up and your walls and save 30% with Resene!

We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect … View more
Dress up and your walls and save 30% with Resene!

We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect design to suit.

Hurry, sale ends 4th June 2019.
Colour your walls

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2017 days ago

Happy Friday Neighbourhood Supporters! 🗣💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here's some good food for thought as we head into the weekend.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2017 days ago

Poll: Do you support students striking for climate change?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Tens of thousands of students will take to the streets for the second time this year to strike for climate change action.

From marches and rallies to tree planting and beach clean ups, New Zealand's youth are doing all they can to bring attention to the issue.

To read more here

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Do you support students striking for climate change?
  • 48.1% Yes, absolutely.
    48.1% Complete
  • 5.5% I don't care.
    5.5% Complete
  • 46.3% No, I don't.
    46.3% Complete
2270 votes
2018 days ago

Poll: Do you support the 70,000 primary and secondary teachers going on strike?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Teachers in area schools have voted to join primary and secondary teachers in New Zealand's largest-ever education strike on May 29.

The strike is the first time all teachers in the compulsory schooling sector have taken strike action simultaneously.

The teachers, who are jointly … View more
Teachers in area schools have voted to join primary and secondary teachers in New Zealand's largest-ever education strike on May 29.

The strike is the first time all teachers in the compulsory schooling sector have taken strike action simultaneously.

The teachers, who are jointly represented by primary and secondary teachers' unions NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA, voted to strike after four days of talks with the Ministry of Education failed to result in an offer. Read more here.

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Do you support the 70,000 primary and secondary teachers going on strike?
  • 60.1% Yes, they deserve a better deal.
    60.1% Complete
  • 3.5% No, it's inconvenient having to arrange childcare.
    3.5% Complete
  • 36.5% No, the unions should accept the offer on the table
    36.5% Complete
1094 votes
2018 days ago

Create memories in your home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Get arty with the kids by creating this fun wall flag.

Follow our design or create your own personalised design and colour combinations.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2018 days ago

Are you selling your home?

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2018 days ago

Cheerleading in Taupo

Jessica from Taupo Central

Do you have a child who is interested in competitive cheerleading?
If your child loves to dance, tumble or gymnastics this would be a great sport for them.
We still have spaces avaliable on our Junior elite team (ages 5-12 year)
If you would like to come for a free trial class email … View more
Do you have a child who is interested in competitive cheerleading?
If your child loves to dance, tumble or gymnastics this would be a great sport for them.
We still have spaces avaliable on our Junior elite team (ages 5-12 year)
If you would like to come for a free trial class email Avalanchecheernz@gmail.com

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2018 days ago

Poll: Should councils fund de-sexing of stray cats?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi Neighbours,
Hamilton City Council has a $100,000 plan to stop stray moggies from breeding.
City councillors voted for an annual grant to de-sex stray or abandoned cats around the city.
It has won praise from SPCA chief executive Andrea Midgen: "It's a real top of the cliff strategic … View more
Hi Neighbours,
Hamilton City Council has a $100,000 plan to stop stray moggies from breeding.
City councillors voted for an annual grant to de-sex stray or abandoned cats around the city.
It has won praise from SPCA chief executive Andrea Midgen: "It's a real top of the cliff strategic move by the Hamilton City Council - it's just amazing."
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

So is this something you'd like to see Taupō District Council look at?

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Should councils fund de-sexing of stray cats?
  • 90.9% Yes, there are too many stray cats around
    90.9% Complete
  • 9.1% No, the ratepayer shouldn't fund this
    9.1% Complete
11 votes
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2019 days ago

Attention all property owners

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Hello,
We are your new, go-to company to help out with all those jobs you've been meaning to get done.
Whether you're on a farm, lifestyle block or live in town we can sort out your sheds, fences, decks, outdoor furniture and everything in between.
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2019 days ago

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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2019 days ago

Whakapapa quilts: finding connections, empowerment and hope

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Starting May 25, Taupō Museum is hosting an exhibition by Maungarongo Te Kawa (Ngāti Porou), an artist, storyteller, quilter and fashion designer.

His whakapapa quilts are based on the traditional concepts of te whare pora, the creative zone, waipunarangi, the source of creativity and hine te … View more
Starting May 25, Taupō Museum is hosting an exhibition by Maungarongo Te Kawa (Ngāti Porou), an artist, storyteller, quilter and fashion designer.

His whakapapa quilts are based on the traditional concepts of te whare pora, the creative zone, waipunarangi, the source of creativity and hine te iwaiwa, the energy of nature.

“These traditional concepts are also used by people like indigenous midwives, weavers, artists and healers. They are part of living a whole, healthy, vital life,” Te Kawa said.

Read the full story here:

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