Taupo Central, Taupo

3076 days ago

Spiritual African statues to go on display

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

​A dramatic collection of statues and masks from nine African countries will be on display at Taupo Museum from this weekend, challenging viewers' ideas about art, belief, tradition and culture.

The exhibition, Minkisi – Art and Belief in West and Central Africa, belongs to collector … View more
​A dramatic collection of statues and masks from nine African countries will be on display at Taupo Museum from this weekend, challenging viewers' ideas about art, belief, tradition and culture.

The exhibition, Minkisi – Art and Belief in West and Central Africa, belongs to collector Desmond Bovey and looks at the meaning of minkisi (also known as zinkisi or nkisi), spirits or objects that a spirit inhabits.

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3077 days ago

Tuesday baking day

Viola from Taupo Central

It's baking day tomorrow - Tuesday 25th July! Want a beautiful sunflower seed loaf or walnut loaf fresh from the oven directly delivered to you door? Order now until tonight via email brotart.taupo@gmail.com or text / call on 02102521343. Check out other types of bread offered on www.brot...

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3079 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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3080 days ago

CHILD CARE SPACES AVAILABLE KIDS AT HOME

Jennifer from Taupo Central

CHILD CARE SPACES AVAILABLE KIDS AT HOME

20 hours ECE free available to children 3 years and older. WINZ also available.

My own daughter is 3 and enjoys being around other children. I am based close to town with a great fully fenced property.

I hold a National Certificate in Early … View more
CHILD CARE SPACES AVAILABLE KIDS AT HOME

20 hours ECE free available to children 3 years and older. WINZ also available.

My own daughter is 3 and enjoys being around other children. I am based close to town with a great fully fenced property.

I hold a National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, Level 3. As well as a current first aid certificate. References also available.

Feel free to contact me on 021 123 67 43 or private message. The office number is 0800 543 728.

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3081 days ago

Get Involved!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Some of us have some great practical skills that we could share, some of us are better off staying away from a hammer! Are you the handy type? Got some time? Get INVOLVED! Check out our latest newsletter for volunteers...

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3081 days ago

Playground upgrades for Taupo communities

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

​​If you're a regular at Spa Thermal Park or Mere Road playgrounds, you may notice a couple of new and exciting features have popped up!

At Spa Thermal Park, the sand play area has been replaced. The previous sand play area had deteriorated over the years, with broken parts and old … View more
​​If you're a regular at Spa Thermal Park or Mere Road playgrounds, you may notice a couple of new and exciting features have popped up!

At Spa Thermal Park, the sand play area has been replaced. The previous sand play area had deteriorated over the years, with broken parts and old equipment.

The upgraded area includes a fresh new design by the Playground People, with buckets, pulleys and features that will appeal to children aged between five and 12.

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3084 days ago

Wednesday fresh german bread baking day

Viola from Taupo Central

Cold days, snow, rain and frost. How about snuggling up inside with a hot cuppa and a slice of freshly baked German bread and a tiny bit of butter on it and watch the weather storm outside?! I think that sounds absolutely yum! I am baking Wednesday again so make sure you put your order through by … View moreCold days, snow, rain and frost. How about snuggling up inside with a hot cuppa and a slice of freshly baked German bread and a tiny bit of butter on it and watch the weather storm outside?! I think that sounds absolutely yum! I am baking Wednesday again so make sure you put your order through by either email brotart.taupo@gmail.com or phone 02102521343. Happy Monday all!

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3084 days ago

Superhero competition

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

We​ need a superhero!

We want help with our war on litter! We want help from some young superhero to design an A4 poster with an 'IT'S NOT OK TO LITTER' message. Those ideas will be used to help us clean up our district.

Check out all the details on this poster -

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