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12/04/2026

Ko te whakapetongoi kia ao mai ai ngā wawatā te aronga nui a Monoa Taumata o Te Rā P**i.
Nō ngā rangi tata nei tohua ai a Monoa ki te Kapa Poiwhana o Aotearoa ko Monoa hei whakakanohi I Aotearoa ki te APAC cup 2026 ka tū hei te mutunga o tēnei tau ki Āhia.

Monoa Taumata o Te Rā P**i has recently been selected into the Barca Academy New Zealand Football team, where he will represent Aotearoa at the APAC Cup 2026, held later this year in Asia. ✨🤌

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12/04/2026

The rain looking like it will die off for Tūwharetoa soon hēoi the strong wind still to come e hoa mā.

5pm: 🌀 is losing that cyclonic look as it zips over the North Island.

↘️Vaianu's centre is now tracking into Hawke's Bay.

⚠️Severe weather continues in places across the NI & upper SI.

🚀In 24 hours it will be 1400km south-east of Hawke's Bay. Fast tracking!

12/04/2026

How ya goin?

🌪️ Gee, Cyclone Vaianu is taking a little longer than expected to arrive, balmy though!

😡 We still anticipate her to be fairly wild when she arrives, she has a mind of her own so may head a little bit further east than initially anticipated, meaning we’ll likely see stronger westerly winds later this arvo/evening.

🪢 Tramps should already tied down, perms swapped for straighteners, gutters cleared, your plans in place if you need to act.

We’ve still got the who what where, everywhere in place for a Severe Wind Warning and Severe Rain Watch 👇

metservice.com/warnings/home

📺 Meanwhile we’re furiously watching screens to see how she’s tracking.

📖 Whole bunch of Sunday afternoon reading here for you 👇

🐑 Rural/lifestylers –

mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/62604-Lifestyle-block-emergency-preparedness-handbook

🔋 Power Dependency -

ea.govt.nz/your-power/consumer-care-obligations/if-you-rely-on-electricity-for-medical-reasons/

🌮 Preparedness –

Getready.govt.nz

🛘 Landslides –

getready.govt.nz/emergency/landslides

👀 See something locally, say something locally - 0800 275 832 (0800 ASK TDC)

or get the Antenno app and report it there -

taupo.govt.nz/antenno

Alright, you take care now, and stay in touch.

11/04/2026

: 12.30pm Saturday 11 April
Here’s the latest on Cyclone Vaianu from MetService.

The strong wind warning that covers Taupō District has been extended from 2am tomorrow morning (Sunday) until 10pm Sunday night. The forecast is for severe gale easterlies switching to severe gale westerlies late afternoon or evening.

The Heavy Rain Watch from 8am to 8pm Sunday remains unchanged.

The Supercars racing scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled and a regional state of emergency has been declared across the Waikato Region. A state of emergency gives emergency services and local authorities extra powers to respond quickly if they need to.

While the weather is still fine, it’s a good time to continue preparing in case of power outages, flooding or evacuation. Lots of great information here: getready.govt.nz

For local updates follow Civil Defence Taupō

For weather warnings and latest forecasts: www.metservice.com/warnings

10/04/2026

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🟠 Metservice have upgraded our Strong Wind Watch to a Strong Wind Warning! Kind of them.

💨 As Cyclone Vaianu makes her way closer to us they’re getting a better idea of what she’s made of.

Who, what, where, why of it all

👉 Who - us !

👉 What - Strong Wind Warning!

👉 Where - Here, there and everywhere central.

👉 When - 12hrs kicking off at 10AM Sunday running through till 10PM

👉 Why - just set the new perm.

👉 How - Cyclone!

📞 They’re calling for severe gale force winds. First there will be easterlies and then she’ll flip around to westerlies.

Gusts up to 120km/h, so we’re talking PB potential.

🪢 Tie down your tramps today.

🧹 Clear them gutters, we’ve still got the rain Watch in place too.

Prep for this now 👇

getready.govt.nz/emergency/storms

More info will come in the closer we get to Sunday.

Get preppin today.

Alright, you take care now.

09/04/2026

Poutama P**i sits down with Marina Biddle, owner of Here.For.It, for a real and down-to-earth kōrero.
They chat about her journey, the story behind the store, and what it takes to build something meaningful in a small town. 🎙✨

🔗Go watch the full episode here now: https://youtu.be/34dWtL6dHZ0

09/04/2026

Whare Kōrero! He P**ihere Rokiroki. Join Turoa Iwikau daily from 9am to 10am.

09/04/2026

Kia mataara!

Āta whakariterite, time to prepare e hoa mā.

: 6pm Thursday 9 April
We're continuing to monitor Cyclone Vaianu as it moves closer to NZ.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected and could cause:
⛈️ Flash flooding and rapidly rising water
⛈️ Landslides and falling trees
⛈️ Dangerous driving conditions and road closures
⛈️ Power outages

Keep an eye on MetService New Zealand for updated warnings for our area.

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Watch yourselves x2!
Wind and rain!

A bit more on Cyclone Vaianu.

While there is still a fair bit of uncertainty around her path, MetService New Zealand has a Heavy Rain Watch and a Strong Wind Watch in place for Taupō District for Sunday 12 April.

So the Who and the Where of it all is essentially everyone and everywhere.
Well, everyone and everywhere North Island wise.

👉 Who – Everyone
👉 Where – Everywhere (North Island)

The What, When, Why and How 👇

👉 What – Big rain and wind potential
👉 When – Sunday
👉 Why – School holidays, obviously!
👉 How – 🤷‍♀️

🧹 While she’s still a few days out, now’s a good time to knock over a few quick jobs while the weather is calm.

* Clear gutters and drains

* Check you have the basics at home: food, water, torches and batteries

* Charge phones and devices

* Make a simple plan for your household, pets and farm animals

* Bring in or secure outdoor items like bins, furniture and trampolines

* Check in on neighbours who might need a hand

That way we’ll all feel more prepared if the weather changes!

Prep 👉 getready.govt.nz
Weather 👉 MetService New Zealand

Alright, you take care now.

05/04/2026

We acknowledge with deep sadness the recent loss of life at Rangatira Point, Acacia Bay, and extend our aroha to the whānau pani of the deceased.

Rangatira Point is a culturally significant area within the ancestral lands of Ngāti Rauhoto, Ngāti Te Urunga, and our wider hapū. These lands and waters are taonga, carrying the mauri of those who have come before us and those who will follow.

Taupō Moana is a place of beauty, depth, and spiritual significance. With this comes a shared responsibility to uphold te mana o te wai, care for the mauri of these spaces, and look after one another.

In response to this aitua, hapū will be undertaking appropriate karakia to acknowledge the impact on the mauri of the area and restore balance.

We gently remind all manuhiri, visitors:

• Be mindful of your abilities in and around water
• Take care of one another
• Remain vigilant in natural environments
• Respect the significance of these places

Ngā manaakitanga ki te whānau pani, ā, kia tau te rangimārie ki te rohe me ngā wai katoa.

01/04/2026

Porohau/Mate Koute - Gout is a painful inflammatory condition that affects so many here in Tūwharetoa. Although often talked about in a humorous, non-serious way at the Pā, Prescribing Pharmacist Dr Leanne Te Karu says the implications of the condition can shorten your life.
Kōrero Prescriptions presenter, Raiha P**i, is forced to have more sympathy for her husbands' condition as Dr Leanne Te Karu unpacks just how painful this "taonga" tuku iho condition can be.

Go watch the full episode here now: https://youtu.be/NzyvzQJWdDw

01/04/2026

Ka wani kē Hazel Hamm

Hazel Hamm’s ball was missing in action this afternoon on the par 5 14th hole. Playing off a 6 handicap, Hazel used a 7 iron following a brilliant drive and neither Hazel nor her playing partners could locate her ball….and then, there it was - in the hole!!! An ALBATROSS!! Congratulations Hazel, you are a star!!

01/04/2026

Turangi Horse Gamblers 2026 🐎🔥

He rā whakahirahira ki Turangi i te Rāhoroi kua pahure nei, kī tonu i ngā mahi hihiko me te whanaungatanga. I tino kitea te pukenga o ngā kaieke me ngā hoiho katoa i tae mai ki te whakataetae nei.

Here are your final placings:
🥇 1st – The Coasties
🥈 2nd – Putauaki
🥉 3rd – Ruatoki

Big mihi to all the teams who competed, the energy and competition were next level all day long!

Lastly, a huge thank you to our hapori and the organisers, kāore e tutuki tēnei kaupapa mehemea kāore koutou ringa i raupā. Your time, effort, and aroha truly brought this kaupapa to life.

Ka mau te wehi Turangi | Until next time! 🐎✨