South Waikato District, Tokoroa

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

300 days ago

Enjoy Financial Certainty...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*Weekly fee’s only increase if you change from independent living to serviced apartment living, or you add extra care options.
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300 days ago

Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager… View more
If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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302 days ago

Poll: Do you want a sculpture trail in town?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

A $100,000 sculpture trail in Taupō is set to get the go ahead but councillors should expect flak from some corners of the community given the “constrained financial environment”.

Councillors will discuss a recommendation to approve the installation of two sculptures at … View more
A $100,000 sculpture trail in Taupō is set to get the go ahead but councillors should expect flak from some corners of the community given the “constrained financial environment”.

Councillors will discuss a recommendation to approve the installation of two sculptures at Riverside Park in Taupō, as part of a new sculpture trail on Tuesday.

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Do you want a sculpture trail in town?
  • 26.7% Yes
    26.7% Complete
  • 60% No
    60% Complete
  • 13.3% I'd have to read up on it.
    13.3% Complete
  • 0% Maybe
    0% Complete
15 votes
303 days ago

Have you made a nomination yet?

Prospa

Let your community know how a small business has made a difference in your life by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.

Whether it's your super friendly barista, the bookstore that knows the exact book you need to read next or the florist with the biggest blooms … View more
Let your community know how a small business has made a difference in your life by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.

Whether it's your super friendly barista, the bookstore that knows the exact book you need to read next or the florist with the biggest blooms in town nominate them now and make a small business' day.

Share a few words about your favourite local now. You could help them win an incredible prize package worth $10,000.
Nominate now

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303 days ago

Sustainable Style. A Special Price.

Mazda NZ

If you’re looking for a stylish SUV that stands out from the crowd and won’t break the bank, the convention-defying Mazda MX-30 has you covered.

Featuring a unique mild hybrid engine and cutting-edge style, as well as sustainable materials that reduce environmental impact, the Mazda MX-30 is… View more
If you’re looking for a stylish SUV that stands out from the crowd and won’t break the bank, the convention-defying Mazda MX-30 has you covered.

Featuring a unique mild hybrid engine and cutting-edge style, as well as sustainable materials that reduce environmental impact, the Mazda MX-30 is perfect for zipping around your neighbourhood.

Find out more and book a test drive at your local Mazda Dealer today.
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304 days ago

Music at the Rotunda 3 March

Julie from Springfield - Tihiotonga

Music at the Rotunda in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, is back thanks to some funding from the Rotorua Trust and the newly formed, Music Rotorua Charitable Trust!

Enjoy a fabulously relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performances each sunny … View more
Music at the Rotunda in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, is back thanks to some funding from the Rotorua Trust and the newly formed, Music Rotorua Charitable Trust!

Enjoy a fabulously relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performances each sunny Sunday afternoon from 18 February to 31 March.

Don’t forget to bring your picnic, rug or chair to make your afternoon more enjoyable but, don’t bring your wine or other favourite alcoholic beverage as there is an alcohol ban in the area.

Travel by bike – Rotorua Lakes Council have promised bike parking to make your day easier!

Our artists this Sunday 3 March are:
1pm Now N Then
‘A group who come together for events such as ‘Music at the Rotunda’, ‘Art in the Park’ and other community events.
“The music we play is mainly up-beat, we find people in the audience enjoy dancing to the music.”

The music is from both now and back then, with the majority of music from the 60s, 70s and onward.
We come together to play music every now and then.
We practice every now and then!

2pm Evelyn Falconer
Well known to us all, professional singer Evelyn will perform Musical theatre, classical and jazz music.

If you would like to make a donation to help pay for this year's series of concerts, we will be very grateful. You can make a donation events.humanitix.com

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314 days ago

Music at The Rotunda 1pm Sunday 18 February 2024

Julie from Springfield - Tihiotonga

Music at the Rotunda in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, is back thanks to some funding from the Rotorua Trust and the newly formed, Music Rotorua Charitable Trust!

Enjoy a fabulously relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performances each sunny … View more
Music at the Rotunda in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, is back thanks to some funding from the Rotorua Trust and the newly formed, Music Rotorua Charitable Trust!

Enjoy a fabulously relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performances each sunny Sunday afternoon from 18 February to 31 March.

Don’t forget to bring your picnic, rug or chair to make your afternoon more enjoyable but, don’t bring your wine or other favourite alcoholic beverage as there is an alcohol ban in the area.

Travel by bike – Rotorua Lakes Council have promised bike parking to make your day easier!

Our artists this Sunday 18 February are:
1pm Jack Grace
Of “8 Scott Avenue – The Musical” fame, need I say more. A born entertainer who gave up rugby for music. Many of those musical years spent on the stage at Sky City
2pm Jono Breakwell
Professional musician, you may have caught recently playing and singing at The Night Market, Secret Spot or Eat Streat

If you would like to make a donation to help pay for this year's series of concerts, we will be very grateful. You can make a donation events.humanitix.com...

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306 days ago

GORGEOUS - FAIRY FLOWER HOUSE

Trish from Te Awamutu

UNIQUELY 1 of a Kind
HANDCRAFTED in NZ with help from the FAIRIES 



✨ IDEAL GIFT

✨ 3 MIRROR FAIRY WINDOWS
✨ FAIRY SWING
✨Pretty HANGING CRYSTAL FAIRY LIGHT & a FAIRY HOUSE LANTERN LIGHT
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UNIQUELY 1 of a Kind
HANDCRAFTED in NZ with help from the FAIRIES 



✨ IDEAL GIFT

✨ 3 MIRROR FAIRY WINDOWS
✨ FAIRY SWING
✨Pretty HANGING CRYSTAL FAIRY LIGHT & a FAIRY HOUSE LANTERN LIGHT
✨ FAIRY WASH BASIN
✨FAIRY BROOM
✨FAIRY HOUSE MAT
✨FAIRY LETTERBOX, CHIMNEY, BUTTERFLY, LADYBIRD, MUSHROOM

HOUSE SIZE – H.27x W.27cm

POSTAGE $10 Tracking or Pick up
Ph or txt 0220236972

Does not include display board

Price: $55

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306 days ago

VIOLET FAIRY FLOWER HOUSE - New. Ideal GIFT

Trish from Te Awamutu

✨ UNIQUELY 1 of a Kind
✨HANDCRAFTED in NZ with help from FAIRIES✨



✨ OPENING DOOR
✨3 MIRROR FAIRY WINDOWS
✨Pretty HANGING FAIRY LIGHT & a FAIRY HANGING FLOWER BASKET
✨Cute FAIRY GLITTER WASH BASIN
✨FAIRY BROOM
✨ FAIRY HOUSE MAT
✨ FAIRY GLITTER to Sprinkle to … View more
✨ UNIQUELY 1 of a Kind
✨HANDCRAFTED in NZ with help from FAIRIES✨



✨ OPENING DOOR
✨3 MIRROR FAIRY WINDOWS
✨Pretty HANGING FAIRY LIGHT & a FAIRY HANGING FLOWER BASKET
✨Cute FAIRY GLITTER WASH BASIN
✨FAIRY BROOM
✨ FAIRY HOUSE MAT
✨ FAIRY GLITTER to Sprinkle to encourage fairies to visit

✨ house has BIRDS NEST with EGGS

HOUSE SIZE – H.24 x W.19 cm

Does not include display board
Pick up or $10 tracked postage Nationwide
Message here or
Ph or Txt 0220236972

Price: $55

306 days ago

Think you could ever swim Cook Strait?

Libby Totton Reporter from South Waikato News

Former Tok man David Edgar - now an army major with a PhD in sleep recently swum Cook Strait to raise money for children with dyslexia.

He said the money raised would be split between Marlborough Boys’ College in Blenheim and his old school, Tokoroa High School.

“Chhee Whhoo ToksHard!” … View more
Former Tok man David Edgar - now an army major with a PhD in sleep recently swum Cook Strait to raise money for children with dyslexia.

He said the money raised would be split between Marlborough Boys’ College in Blenheim and his old school, Tokoroa High School.

“Chhee Whhoo ToksHard!” he said on the Givealittle page.

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306 days ago

What do you want for the Tūroa ski field?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

Support for a private company to take over operations at Tūroa ski field seems substantial, but detractors say much of that support lacks substance and local iwi have not been properly consulted.

In December, the Waikato Times reported that … View more
Support for a private company to take over operations at Tūroa ski field seems substantial, but detractors say much of that support lacks substance and local iwi have not been properly consulted.

In December, the Waikato Times reported that Pure Tūroa Ltd (PTL) had applied to take over the concession to run Tūroa ski field and was planning to invest more than $30 million into the site, reduce the size of the operation, and limit visitor numbers.

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306 days ago

Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Hunger for Colour is back for 2024! Bring two cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for one Resene testpot (60-80ml). Resene will donate all food to The Salvation Army foodbanks.

We accept all cans of food in good condition and suitable for humans to eat. If you prefer to … View more
Hunger for Colour is back for 2024! Bring two cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for one Resene testpot (60-80ml). Resene will donate all food to The Salvation Army foodbanks.

We accept all cans of food in good condition and suitable for humans to eat. If you prefer to bring in canned pet food, we can accept that also and will donate it to the SPCA and local community animal shelters.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need.
Find out more

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307 days ago

Are you going to watch the supercars in Taupō?

Libby Totton Reporter from South Waikato News

A new corporate lounge and another grandstand will be built at Taupō International Motorsport Park as “exceptional” demand for tickets sees the event almost sold out.

Taupō will host the ITM Taupō Super400 for the first time in April, and Supercars chief executive Shane Howard said they … View more
A new corporate lounge and another grandstand will be built at Taupō International Motorsport Park as “exceptional” demand for tickets sees the event almost sold out.

Taupō will host the ITM Taupō Super400 for the first time in April, and Supercars chief executive Shane Howard said they want to see as many fans as they can at the event.

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307 days ago

Are you going to watch the supercars?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

A new corporate lounge and another grandstand will be built at Taupō International Motorsport Park as “exceptional” demand for tickets sees the event almost sold out.

Taupō will host the ITM Taupō Super400 for the first time in April, and Supercars chief executive Shane Howard said they … View more
A new corporate lounge and another grandstand will be built at Taupō International Motorsport Park as “exceptional” demand for tickets sees the event almost sold out.

Taupō will host the ITM Taupō Super400 for the first time in April, and Supercars chief executive Shane Howard said they want to see as many fans as they can at the event.

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308 days ago

Ways to Lower your Power Bill

The Team from NZ Compare

Feeling the Summer heat? Don't let your power bill skyrocket along with the temperatures!

Check out these 10 simple tips to keep cool and save money on your power bills this season.

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