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Ungiven gifts are adorning Heuheu Street in Taupō this week, as a sign of remembrance for those who lost their lives on our district’s roads last year.
The display is part of the annual Road Safety Week and features 22 plinths, representing people aged between eight and 59, with each plinth … View moreUngiven gifts are adorning Heuheu Street in Taupō this week, as a sign of remembrance for those who lost their lives on our district’s roads last year.
The display is part of the annual Road Safety Week and features 22 plinths, representing people aged between eight and 59, with each plinth featuring an ungiven gift atop it.
Taupō District Council road safety coordinator Sarah Wraight said the display symbolises the gifts family and friends would not be able to give to their loved ones.
“We wanted to create something visual that really spoke to people about the crashes on our local roads and create conversations within the Taupō District community,” she said. “This display shows both the number of lives lost and gives a personal reminder of their age, gender and a gift they can never be given.”
Road Safety Week was a national initiative and a time to reflect on our own behaviour on the road and how we could make our roads safer, she said. This year the theme for the week was “Step Up for Safe Streets”.
Ms Wraight said to save lives on the road everyone needed to take responsibility.
“The victims of road crashes represented in Ungiven Gifts were mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, colleagues and friends,” she said. “It’s important to see how our driving behaviour can impact on the lives of so many.”
Alcohol and drugs were the main contributing factors in the crashes that claimed the 22 lives. All drivers needed to be responsible for themselves and their passengers which meant driving safe, sober and not under the influence of drugs, she said.
“We all need to pitch in and be part of the solution.”
The display was created with support from local businesses and people who gave up their own time to support the initiative.
As the school and tertiary holidays approach, many Kiwis will be travelling out of their towns and cities to Aotearoa tourist hotspots.
One such popular destination on a tiki tour is Lake Taupo: with renewable energy potential in geothermal reservoirs, a rich cultural history and good trout … View moreAs the school and tertiary holidays approach, many Kiwis will be travelling out of their towns and cities to Aotearoa tourist hotspots.
One such popular destination on a tiki tour is Lake Taupo: with renewable energy potential in geothermal reservoirs, a rich cultural history and good trout fishing, New Zealand's largest lake has a great deal of tricks up its sleeve.
What are your tourist activity recommendations or memories of Lake Taupo?
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Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now … View moreI loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
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Our Customer Support Centres in Taupō and Turangi will be in new locations from Monday, November 2 with new opening hours.
Taupō Customer Support Centre will be moving to the i-SITE building at 30 Tongariro Street. Turangi Customer Support Centre will be moving to the i-SITE building at 1 … View moreOur Customer Support Centres in Taupō and Turangi will be in new locations from Monday, November 2 with new opening hours.
Taupō Customer Support Centre will be moving to the i-SITE building at 30 Tongariro Street. Turangi Customer Support Centre will be moving to the i-SITE building at 1 Ngawaka Place.
The opening hours in Taupō will be 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Turangi hours will be 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and 10am to 1pm, Saturday and Sunday.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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