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17/08/2025

looking for some work in Turangi ? Pihanga Health is hiring

📞 We’re Hiring! | Casual Medical Receptionists Wanted 💼

We’re on the lookout for Casual/On-Call Medical Receptionists to join our friendly team here in the heart of the community 💚
If you’re organised, approachable, and love helping people, this could be the perfect fit! You’ll be the first point of contact for patients—answering calls, booking appointments, and supporting our awesome admin crew.

🕒 Casual/on-call to cover sick & annual leave
💬 Great with people? That’s what matters most!
🩺 Experience in medical admin is a bonus but not essential

Sound like you or someone you know? Get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to: [email protected]

17/08/2025

🎨✨ MIXED MEDIA ART WORKSHOP ✨🎨

We’ve got just a few spots left for our upcoming workshops at ArtWorks Tūrangi! Don’t miss this chance to learn from the incredibly talented Deb Brock, a wonderful tutor and artist. You can find out more about her work here 👉 www.elementalcreativity-workshops.com

📅 Dates & Availability

Sunday August 24th → Only 3 spaces left!

Sunday August 31st → 5 spaces left

⏰ 10:00am – 3:30pm
💲 $35 members | $45 non-members
📍 ArtWorks Tūrangi

In this one-day workshop you’ll get to explore:
✅ Lino cut printmaking
✅ Collage
✅ Acrylics, inks & watercolour pencils
✅ Layering techniques with different mediums

All materials are included in the cost. Please bring a plate for a shared lunch – teas & coffee are provided.

✨ Optional: Create a piece for the upcoming ArtWorks members exhibition at the Taupō Museum in September!

👉 To secure your spot, email [email protected] today. Spaces are limited and filling fast!

10/08/2025

Join the kaupapa. Uplift whanau. Walk alongside change.

Tuwharetoa Health is looking for a Pouarahi – Health Clinician to support whanau hauora across the rohe of Tuwharetoa.

This role blends clinical expertise with kaupapa Maori values, working with whanau experiencing distress, providing therapeutic support, and helping them navigate their journey toward wellbeing.

🧠 Mental health or addiction experience OR
📜 Registered health professional (HPCA, DAPAANZ, or Social Work Reg.)
🤝 Empathy, manaaki, cultural safety essential

📅 Closes Thursday, 28 August, 12pm
🔗 More info + how to apply: thct.co.nz/careers-at-thct

08/08/2025

We’re Hiring – Whanau Engagement Service Manager

Lead with purpose. Uplift whanau. Strengthen our Rohe.

Tuwharetoa Health is looking for a passionate and experienced Whanau Engagement Service Manager to guide our kaupapa Maori services and support teams that walk alongside whanau every day.

If you’re a strong, values-led leader with a heart for community, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What you’ll do:
✅ Lead services that support kaumatua, tamariki, and whanau wellbeing
✅ Work closely with hapu, marae, and iwi partners
✅ Support a team delivering holistic, whanau-centred care across the Tuwharetoa rohe

📅 Applications close Thursday, 26 August, 12pm
🔗 Apply now: thct.co.nz/careers-at-thct

08/08/2025

Well done, Floating Rock Cafe🥂for
Taking out 5th place in the Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awards its an outstanding result and a testament to how strongly Kuratau and the southern lake community backed their local favourites. Our businesses took three spots in the top five now that’s something to celebrate!

Floating Rock isn’t just a café it’s a meeting place, a hidden gem, and a favourite for both locals and visitors. With its relaxed atmosphere, great pizza, and down-to-earth hospitality, it’s easy to see why it stood out.

Huge congratulations to the team you’ve put your corner of the lake on the map, and you’ve done it with heart.

08/08/2025

Shoutout to all the amazing businesses who made the shortlist or were nominated for the Great Lake Taupo Business Awards

Being shortlisted for the Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awards is more than just a nod it’s a reflection of the hard work, passion, and heart you put into your business every day.

Even if you didn’t take home the top spot, making it into the final round brought something valuable:
✨ Fresh eyes on your brand
✨ Community recognition
✨ A boost of momentum
✨ And most importantly support from people who believe in what you do

To everyone who nominated, voted, shared, or simply took the time to say “we see you” Thank You, you put positive eyes on Turangi. Supporting local shines a light on the legends who make our community.

This is what it’s all about connection, visibility, and celebrating those who show up and give it their all.

Well done to every business that made the shortlist. You earned that spotlight.

08/08/2025

Congratulations Hare & Copper Eatery! 👏
Taking out 3rd place in the Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awards it is a huge achievement and a reflection of the reputation you’ve built through incredible food, warm service, and a genuine connection with your customers.

You’ve already put Turangi on the map with praise from Cuisine Magazine, Food Destination Guide, more kudos from your peers and a steady stream of glowing five-star reviews creating a buzz both nationally and internationally.

Now, all eyes are on your new additonal venture: Creel Tackle House & Cafe 2025 Our iconic local space where fishing culture meets café charm is about to be reimagined with your unique energy and fresh perspective.

We know the doors aren’t open just yet but we can’t wait to see what’s coming and we know it’ll be something special.

Well done again Andrew and Lilianna, Turangi is lucky to have you both.

08/08/2025

Massive congratulations to here.for.it People’s Choice Award Winners! Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awardss

We’re sending a huge shoutout to Marina Biddle and Here.for.it for taking out the People’s Choice Award in Taupo last night. This recognition is so well deserved; the passion, the purpose, the heart behind the mahi is undeniable.

It’s no surprise the community got behind you. You show up, speak up, and hold space in a way that truly matters.

Ngā mihi nui we’re proud to stand alongside you as you celebrate this well-earned win! 🏆

Small town, big heart and a big win!
Also huge congratulations to everyone who voted for our businesses who made it into thr finals we showed up strong.