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We want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission… View moreWe want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission here.
- How can trade support sustainable economic development that takes into account the impact on our environment?
- How can trade benefit our regions and support women, Maori and small and medium enterprises to succeed globally?
Come to a public meeting or hui. You can find the details and register here.
Find more information about Trade for All and our current trade policy at www.haveyoursay.mfat.govt.nz
Have your say on Trade for All. Submissions close on 14 October 2018.
A developer dreams of diverting drivers to Turangi – but the Transport Agency wants State Highway 1 …
$8 Adults, $5 Students
Sunday, 30th September , 2pm – A Street Cat Named Bob (rated PG – recommended for ages 10+)
Based on the international best selling book. The true feel good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray … View more$8 Adults, $5 Students
Sunday, 30th September , 2pm – A Street Cat Named Bob (rated PG – recommended for ages 10+)
Based on the international best selling book. The true feel good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat.
Wednesday, 3rd October, 2pm – A Wrinkle in Time (PG)
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
Friday, 5th October, 2pm – Duck, Duck, Goose (PG)
A bachelor goose must form a bond with two lost ducklings as they journey south.
Monday, 8th October, 2pm – Hotel Transylvania 3 (PG)
Count Dracula and company participate in a cruise for sea-loving monsters, unaware that their boat is being commandeered by the monster-hating Van Helsing family.
Come along to support the Putaruru Scouts with a 'Sing-Along' screening of the Greatest Showman.
Adults $10
Students $8
Children $5
Sausage Sizzle and snacks available from 6pm, movie starts at 7pm. Tickets available from Go Fox Electrical Putaruru or with at the Door (cash only)
Coming up this weekend at The Plaza Putaruru the South Waikato Music Society is hosting a piano lovers fantasy exploring the full range and power of the piano.
Richard Mapp is a well-known pianist who has toured many times for Chamber Music New Zealand, performed with the major orchestras and … View moreComing up this weekend at The Plaza Putaruru the South Waikato Music Society is hosting a piano lovers fantasy exploring the full range and power of the piano.
Richard Mapp is a well-known pianist who has toured many times for Chamber Music New Zealand, performed with the major orchestras and appeared as chamber music partner with the New Zealand String Quartet and other leading musicians in this country. He has recorded six CDs and is frequently heard on RNZ Concert.
Tickets at the door are $25 for Adults, $20 for South Waikato Music Society Members and FREE for students (cash only please).
The Taupō Under-12 Federation Team are comprehensive winners of the WaiBOP Under-12 Youth Federation…
We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!
Grab your bike and helmet, The Taupō Mountain Bike Club is bringing its annual Gambler event back fo…
A world class exhibition featuring artefacts over 1000 years old has opened in Taupo.
Suzhou Faith and Life, 618AD – 1279AD features treasures from the Tang and Song dynasties dating back to 618AD.
This is the first time an exhibition of this age and significance has been hosted by Taupo … View moreA world class exhibition featuring artefacts over 1000 years old has opened in Taupo.
Suzhou Faith and Life, 618AD – 1279AD features treasures from the Tang and Song dynasties dating back to 618AD.
This is the first time an exhibition of this age and significance has been hosted by Taupo Museum. It is on loan from Suzhou Museum as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of Taupo’s sister city relationship with Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
Mayor David Trewavas said that Suzhou Museum was one of the great international museums. “We are fortunate to have this unprecedented opportunity to share these ancient artefacts with our district through our relationship with Suzhou. Taupo’s friendship with the people of Suzhou has developed over the years to include civic exchange trips, exhibitions and the sharing of knowledge and skills. Increasing our understanding of the Chinese way of life through this relationship has helped to break down cultural barriers and bring our communities closer together” he said.
Library and museum manager Luisa Haines said visitors to the exhibition will have a glimpse of a fascinating ancient world. “Suzhou was one of China’s earliest great cities, located right at the heart of some of the world’s largest trading routes at the time – the Silk Road and Grand Canal. The exhibition features some very special items, including a replica Pearl Pillar (a Buddhist Holy Relic), carved wooden figurines from burial sites and delicately glazed celadon pottery” she said.
Four delegates from Suzhou Museum attended the opening on August 30 at Taupo Museum - Chen Ruijin (Director), Wang Juying (Senior Administrator), Zhang Fan (Senior Governance Secretary), Yan Xiao (Board Member). The event also included the unveiling of a 4.2 tonne 2.4 metre high granite archway in Taupo’s Tongariro South Domain.
ABOUT SUZHOU
The Chinese city of Suzhou is one of the great ancient cities of the world. It is located in the heart of the Silk Road and the Grand Canal - trading routes that began over a thousand years ago.
Suzhou's beautifully preserved ancient buildings, winding canals and 3,681 bridges are a drawcard for tourists. These features, along with its UNESCO World Heritage classical gardens, mean the city is commonly referred to as the Venice of the East.
INTERESTING FACTS
> During the Tang Dynasty, gunpowder, waterproofing, gas stoves, and air conditioning were invented.
> Early followers of the Chinese religion Taoism were involved in alchemy, hoping to make gold or finding an elixir of immortality.
> During the Tang Dynasty China was ruled by its only female empress in history – Empress Wu.
> Kublai Khan, one of the great leaders of Mongolia, lead an army in the 13th century that eventually took over 1/5 of the globe, including all of China.
> White porcelain was invented in China. The production process was a closely-guarded secret for hundreds of years, and it was commonly known as ‘china’ in the many countries that imported it.
> Tea originated in China, and was a highly prized trading item along with silk.
EXHIBITION
Suzhou Faith and Life, 618AD – 1279AD runs at Taupo Museum until November 11 and is open every day of the week. It is free to local Taupo district residents and all children, with visiting adult’s $5 and seniors and tertiary students $3.
Find out more about the Suzhou - Faith and Life exhibition, activities and events here:
The trees have all gone in Leith Place.
Revealing a shoddy shopping precinct.
Reducing the traffic lanes through Tokoroa only slows down traffic giving drivers a chance to observe what is on offer.THEY AINT GOING TO STOP.
The only thing that would make them stop is a puncture.
The … View moreThe trees have all gone in Leith Place.
Revealing a shoddy shopping precinct.
Reducing the traffic lanes through Tokoroa only slows down traffic giving drivers a chance to observe what is on offer.THEY AINT GOING TO STOP.
The only thing that would make them stop is a puncture.
The infrastructure of the CBD is past its use by date as is the SWDC.
We have to have a fresh approach.
We have to think of the people that already live here and we have to encourage them to stay.
Some how we have to encourage people with intelligence and vision into our local administrative body,not just people who would like to move on up ,and move on out.
How we do this I don’t know,but I do know we have not been blessed for a long time with a SWDC chief executive who REARLY cares or has any rapour with our district,and I suspect with his staff.
Let’s hope fate smiles upon us this time and we find someone with empathy and ambition for the SOUTH WAIKATO and in particular Tokoroa.
Fingers Crossed.
A large-scale land purchase by an American forestry company west of Taupō will see 1148ha of farmlan…
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Communication is such an important aspect of life, since we are all very social creatures, being better communicators means that we can express ourselves better, we create better first impressions and approach social situations with confidence, even at that job interview, that is … View moreHi South Waikato
Communication is such an important aspect of life, since we are all very social creatures, being better communicators means that we can express ourselves better, we create better first impressions and approach social situations with confidence, even at that job interview, that is why I believe that Toastmasters has so much benefit to offer the community and that is why we are working so hard to reform the Tokoroa club, Toastmasters is the fun way to self improvement and it is great way to meet new people, we would like to see more guests at our next demo meeting on the 20 September at the Tokoroa club 7pm everyone is welcome, we also have a facebook page @Tokoroa Forestlands Toastmasters
All welcome. Come and join Sunday afternoon with us and learn all about herbs
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