Taupo Central, Taupo

2135 days ago

Live Stronger for Longer

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe, affordable and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your … View moreMaintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe, affordable and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community.

Go to livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
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2136 days ago

Porcelain doll - limited edition

Sandy from Taupo Central

have information with this doll please phone 0274 462 728 to view

Price: $50

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2137 days ago

Babysitter Available

Emma from South Taupo

Hi I’m a high school student (14), I love babies and young kids. I’ve had babysitting experience over the last year and have spent a lot of time looking after my young cousins. I’m available week nights and some weekends. Message for details.

2137 days ago

We're proudly supporting...

The Warehouse New Zealand

Help The Warehouse support Water Skills for Life and keep our little kiwis safe in the water.

Water Skills for Life is a program developed for children in Years 1 - 8 to learn water safety skills and risk awareness.

It gives them the tools they need to stay safe now and for their future lives… View more
Help The Warehouse support Water Skills for Life and keep our little kiwis safe in the water.

Water Skills for Life is a program developed for children in Years 1 - 8 to learn water safety skills and risk awareness.

It gives them the tools they need to stay safe now and for their future lives in, on and around the water. Children are taught Water Skills for Life at school. It’s easy to teach and fun for kids to learn.

Support Drowning prevention training for all kids. Donate in-store today.
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2138 days ago

Do something different this summer

Hamilton Gardens Art Festival

The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is on 20 Feb – 3 March, and we’re bringing a few different events to the mix this year.

Don’t miss the NZ premiere of circus-cabaret Deluxe Deluxe! Explore the gardens in ways you’ve never done so before with interactive garden experiences, or enjoy a … View more
The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is on 20 Feb – 3 March, and we’re bringing a few different events to the mix this year.

Don’t miss the NZ premiere of circus-cabaret Deluxe Deluxe! Explore the gardens in ways you’ve never done so before with interactive garden experiences, or enjoy a line-up of emerging young opera stars on the Waikato River Explorer.

Book your tickets now through Ticketek to secure your place at one, two or ten of our exciting events. We'd love to see you there.

Sally and Bronwyn
Festival Co-Directors
Find out more!

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2139 days ago

Wow! Thank you for your support

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Your generosity is helping to ensure we have another successful Wasp Wipeout season this summer. Baiting is about to start in some areas so thank you to those who are volunteering to help put it out. You can donate to Wasp Wipeout here: givealittle.co.nz... or find out more here: … View moreYour generosity is helping to ensure we have another successful Wasp Wipeout season this summer. Baiting is about to start in some areas so thank you to those who are volunteering to help put it out. You can donate to Wasp Wipeout here: givealittle.co.nz... or find out more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2139 days ago

Heatwave will push New Zealand temperatures into the 30s

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Get ready for a scorching week and a taste of a real Australian heatwave.

Things will begin heating up from Saturday afternoon. Right through next week, many New Zealanders will sweat their way through temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, possibly into the mid-30s or higher in some sheltered … View more
Get ready for a scorching week and a taste of a real Australian heatwave.

Things will begin heating up from Saturday afternoon. Right through next week, many New Zealanders will sweat their way through temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, possibly into the mid-30s or higher in some sheltered spots.

Probable hot spots include Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupō, Taumarunui, Taihape, Palmerston North, Blenheim, Hanmer Springs, Methven, Fairlie, Wanaka, Alexandra and Cromwell. Read more here.

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2139 days ago

What are you dressing up as for the NZ Sevens this weekend?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The countdown is on to the NZ Sevens - and the real question is, what are you going to wear?

With the help of some kind locals, Cambridge resident Maioro Barton, whose name often gets mistaken for Mario, has transformed into Super Mario himself.

Maioro's impressive moustache … View more
Hi neighbours,

The countdown is on to the NZ Sevens - and the real question is, what are you going to wear?

With the help of some kind locals, Cambridge resident Maioro Barton, whose name often gets mistaken for Mario, has transformed into Super Mario himself.

Maioro's impressive moustache and decked out wheelchair are bound to turn heads at the event - do you think you can top his eye-catching get-up?

Are you going to the Sevens? Will you be pulling out all the stops when it comes to your costume? We'd love to hear your best dress-up ideas.

To read more, click here.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2139 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Peri Peri Butterflied Chicken

Tegel

This spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.

Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll … View more
This spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.

Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll pick up all those fabulous barbecue flavours.

Combine good company with good food and your summer will be sizzling
Get the recipe

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2146 days ago

Parking tickets

Steph from Taupo Central

From December 1 to date, over 2500 parking tickets have been issued in Taupō.
- Were you one of the unlucky ones who got stung with a parking ticket?
- How long over the parking restriction did you park?
- What do you think of the current parking restrictions?

*Type NFP if you do not want your … View more
From December 1 to date, over 2500 parking tickets have been issued in Taupō.
- Were you one of the unlucky ones who got stung with a parking ticket?
- How long over the parking restriction did you park?
- What do you think of the current parking restrictions?

*Type NFP if you do not want your comments considered for publication.

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2140 days ago

Returning kiwi icon is MotoFest draw-card

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Mike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.

The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcyclingView more
Mike Pero MotoFest 2019 will be the homecoming for Taihape-born Kiwi international Simon Crafar. Crafer will the headline act at the second annual Mike Pero MotoFest extravaganza at Hampton Downs over the weekend of March 2-3.

The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling, with speed, power, poise, balance, daring and high-octane expression by the bucket-load.

MotoFest will run with the same format that was introduced last time around and will again include the popular Kawasaki Trail Ride, Motul Trials Challenge, Star Insurance Bike Show, Alpine Stars Dinner event, Shoei Classic, as well as the national championship superbike racing.

For the first time, ACC’s Shiny Side Up Bike Fest will also be running in conjunction with MotoFest.
Find out more!

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