Waipahihi, Taupo

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2653 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Welcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out… View moreWelcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself

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2653 days ago

Caffeine & Gasoline this Sunday

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs weekend car shows continue this Sunday with the second edition of Caffeine & Gasoline, A gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars. It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking. Come check out the cars and grab a coffee and brunch from our new Café. There is also… View moreHampton Downs weekend car shows continue this Sunday with the second edition of Caffeine & Gasoline, A gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars. It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking. Come check out the cars and grab a coffee and brunch from our new Café. There is also $20 off Go Karts and this fantastic opportunity to catch a motorsport event for next to nothing!

Promoting a special offer! If you want to watch all the on-track action you can get in for just $10 per car load of people, yes! You heard right. get your mates to pile into your car, rock up to gate 2 (on the road leading to the infield) and show them a screenshot of this post. $10 only!

With superkarts, time attack super laps, IPC, NZ6/HQ Holdens, ETL hire Tranzam challenger and Deutche cup there will be plenty to see.
Find out more!

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2654 days ago

Road closures in Taupo during Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

The 2018 BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is nearly here! To help keep everybody safe various road closures and detours will be in place in the Taupo CBD between noon on Friday, November 23 and 8.30pm on Saturday, November 24. Expect delays if you're travelling through town during this time.

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The 2018 BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is nearly here! To help keep everybody safe various road closures and detours will be in place in the Taupo CBD between noon on Friday, November 23 and 8.30pm on Saturday, November 24. Expect delays if you're travelling through town during this time.

Road closures will also be in place on Poihipi Road, Whangamata Road and in Motuoapa on Saturday.

Please take extra care on the roads and keep an eye out for cyclists over the next few days.

See a full list of all road closures on our website here:

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2655 days ago

Toastmasters Tokoroa demo meetups

Julian Neighbourly Lead from South Waikato District

Hi South Waikato, At toastmasters we have loads of fun and learn how to conquer our nerves and be great public speakers, we learn to effectively convey the message we intend to and how to express ourselves. It is a very supportive environment where we help each other with encouragement and helpful … View moreHi South Waikato, At toastmasters we have loads of fun and learn how to conquer our nerves and be great public speakers, we learn to effectively convey the message we intend to and how to express ourselves. It is a very supportive environment where we help each other with encouragement and helpful feedback that we can use to improve, toastmasters has helped me be able speak effectively in front of groups and I would like to help others do the same I enjoyed the value of being mentored and so I love mentoring others, Tokoroa toastmasters are having another demo meetup this Thursday night at Tokoroa club, 7pm upstairs in the blue room, it is free to come along and see what it is all about and I am very exited to meet you. Please check out our facebook page @Tokoroa Forestlands Toastmasters we keep it updated with articles notifications and events

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2656 days ago

Fireworks

Sue from South Waikato District

It's Monday night, 19th November, and there are STILL fireworks being let off! Do the lame brains doing it not know that November 5th was 14 days ago? I have never agreed with banning firework sales because I don't want children today to miss out on the wonderful fun of Guy Fawkes night … View moreIt's Monday night, 19th November, and there are STILL fireworks being let off! Do the lame brains doing it not know that November 5th was 14 days ago? I have never agreed with banning firework sales because I don't want children today to miss out on the wonderful fun of Guy Fawkes night but I am beginning to lose patience.......

2655 days ago

Poll: Who should win Resene's Colour Your Community People's Choice Award? VOTE NOW!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them… View moreWe need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 December. More information here.

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Who should win Resene's Colour Your Community People's Choice Award? VOTE NOW!
  • 16.2% 1) Riversdale Community House - Blenheim
    16.2% Complete
  • 6.1% 2) Belmont Centre - Auckland
    6.1% Complete
  • 6.7% 3) Churton Park Tennis and Recreational Club - Wellington
    6.7% Complete
  • 16.8% 4) Barnardos - Napier
    16.8% Complete
  • 10.6% 5) Ngataringa Organic Garden (NOG) - Auckland
    10.6% Complete
  • 43.7% 6) Maketu Volunteer Coastguard and Maketu Surf Club
    43.7% Complete
1450 votes
2656 days ago

Emergency Mobile Alert - this Sunday!

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

It doesn’t matter which network you are on. Any capable phone in the target area during the broadcast period should receive the alert

Emergency Mobile Alerts are not meant to replace … View more
A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

It doesn’t matter which network you are on. Any capable phone in the target area during the broadcast period should receive the alert

Emergency Mobile Alerts are not meant to replace other emergency alerts, or the need to take action after natural warnings.

You still need to be prepared for an emergency and you should not wait to get an alert before you act. If you feel your life is in danger, don’t wait for an official warning. Take immediate action.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2657 days ago

Power back tonight, Transpower says

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Taupō's power should return tonight, Transpower says,
If it is not back by morning, Taupō District Council will put in place emergency centres for the community, Mayor David Trewavas says.

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