What are your thoughts on the ski field news?
The new Tūroa ski field operators have been announced and they’re locals with “skin in the game” who say they’re elated to take it on.
Ohakune-based Pure Tūroa Ltd (PTL) has won the right to operate the ski field for the next 10 years, ensuring one of Mt Ruapehu’s two commercial ski fields will be open for the foreseeable future.
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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84.6% Yes
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13.4% No
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2% Other - I'll share below!
Midday Concert Series 10 May
Kia ora koutou
The next midday concert is at St Andrew's on Friday 10 May from 12-1pm. It will be a two-part concert starting with the brass and wind ensemble 'Blended' followed by the Taupō Strings Orchestra. It's $5 to enter. Bring a friend and see you there. Everyone is welcome.
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Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day
It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.
They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!
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