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Just three votes separate contenders for a council seat in Taupō - one of several close battles as vote counting continues.
The tightest margin is in Taupō’s Mangakino-Pouākani Ward, where Hope Woodward has moved three votes ahead of Marlene Johnson, a Monday morning council update said.
Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
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There’ll be no more sloshing about in muddy gumboots, says the Fieldays chief executive.
Home of the biggest national ag event, Fieldays Society is seeking government co-investment, in the millions, to speed up infrastructure upgrades at Mystery Creek.
What would you like to see changed at … View moreThere’ll be no more sloshing about in muddy gumboots, says the Fieldays chief executive.
Home of the biggest national ag event, Fieldays Society is seeking government co-investment, in the millions, to speed up infrastructure upgrades at Mystery Creek.
What would you like to see changed at Mystery Creek? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Christmas is more than two months away, but themed products are appearing on shop shelves.
It got the newsroom thinking about a divisive topic - how early is too early to get the decorations out?
What do you reckon? Is it too early for Christmas decorations? Tell us your reasons in the comments… View moreChristmas is more than two months away, but themed products are appearing on shop shelves.
It got the newsroom thinking about a divisive topic - how early is too early to get the decorations out?
What do you reckon? Is it too early for Christmas decorations? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.
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🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
… View more🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
🚗 Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
🚙 Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
🚗 Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
🚙 Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
🚗 If the vehicle is keyless, ‘keys’ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
🚙 Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so you’ll know if you see something that doesn’t seem right.
Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.
If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.
Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers
For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.
Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
… View moreFinancial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.
The Neighbourly team has been diving into a big question: should our curiosity take us up into space or down into the ocean?
It’s wild to think that more people have walked on the Moon than have reached the deepest point of the sea. Why is that?
Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for… View moreCupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for a donation, you’ll be part of a nationwide community making a real difference. Every cupcake counts so sign up today and help create a brighter future for animals in need.
The University of Waikato has signed an agreement to explore if Whanganui could become a location for medical school students to do their placements.
The university inked a document on Tuesday with the Whanganui District Council, Health New Zealand and regional health providers to explore the … View moreThe University of Waikato has signed an agreement to explore if Whanganui could become a location for medical school students to do their placements.
The university inked a document on Tuesday with the Whanganui District Council, Health New Zealand and regional health providers to explore the proposal.
A Government decision to roll back speed limit reductions has put holidaymakers at risk — and now NZTA is scrambling to fix it.
The transport agency has reopened consultation on a proposal to drop the speed limit outside Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō, from 100kph back to 60kph.
Do … View moreA Government decision to roll back speed limit reductions has put holidaymakers at risk — and now NZTA is scrambling to fix it.
The transport agency has reopened consultation on a proposal to drop the speed limit outside Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō, from 100kph back to 60kph.
Do you think this lakeside speed limit should be dropped (again)? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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Mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson says she will cut the city council’s consultancy spend by one-third over the next three years if she is elected to Hamilton’s top job.
“In the last financial year, the council spent $36.8 million on consultant costs, with most of this related to … View moreMayoral candidate Sarah Thomson says she will cut the city council’s consultancy spend by one-third over the next three years if she is elected to Hamilton’s top job.
“In the last financial year, the council spent $36.8 million on consultant costs, with most of this related to infrastructure projects,” Thomson said, announcing the campaign pledge on Monday.
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