Posts by Taupo Times
3393 days ago

Taupo's luckiest Lotto store

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
Lotto will be on many people's tongues this week after the Powerball jackpot rolled over to a record $44 million at the weekend.
To help increase your odds of winning the big one tomorrow we've tracked down Taupo's luckiest Lotto store - Paper Plus Taupo which has had 20 first division wins.
Many us have dreamed of what we'd spend the money on if we won big- so what would be your first purchase?

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18 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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4 days ago

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 52% Human-centred experience and communication
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  • 15.3% Critical thinking
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  • 29.8% Resilience and adaptability
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1 day ago

Music in the Gardens

Jane from Taupo Central

Waipahihi Botanical Reserve - Sunday 15 March - 11am to 1pm.
Local musicians - a variety of music - Brass Band, Concert Band, Philippine Cultural Group, Bliss songsters, bagpipes. Bring a picnic, deck chair/rug, activities for children, $ for donation, sizzled sausage, coffee by Bubu.