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The New Zealand Distance Sled Dog Club will be hosting the first annual K9 Natural Midnight Madness 85 Sled Dog Race in Taupo on Saturday, August 24, 2013. The K9 Natural Midnight Madness 85 is New Zealand’s premier long distance sled dog race and attracts the top sled dog teams from all over the country. Teams are made up of a driver (known as a “Musher”), a three wheeled sled (known as a rig) and up to 6 specially trained sled dogs (their love for pulling sleds is only second to food!). The dogs are predominantly arctic breeds, Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, and we even have a team of Canadian Eskimo dogs competing! The K9 Natural Midnight Madness 85 is a multi stage race with the overall distance of this years feature event being a minimum of 85 Kilometres. The course is intended to be challenging with over 600 metres of vertical drop providing seemingly never ending ascents and high speed hair raising descents. All at night and in freezing temperatures. If this is not enough, Mushers and their teams must also successfully navigate their way around the course whilst avoiding many hazards that lie ahead such as cavernous ruts and fallen trees. Three distances will be offered - 25KM and 50KM introductory length, and the 85KM Feature Race. Stage lengths vary between 2.4km to 16km. Most however are in the vicinity of 12km. Compulsory stops will be required for all race lengths at check points chosen by the musher. This event is as much about tactics as it is speed and endurance. Expected temperatures between -5 degrees C and +4 degrees based on historical weather data for this time of year in Taupo. The organisers will be allowing the use of GPS units and will supply course files for download at a later date. There will be a welcome dinner for all competitors and officials on Friday 23 August in Taupo. Convoy will be leaving the town centre around midday on Saturday 24 August. Compulsory briefing, registration, and pre-race gear and veterinary checks will be held at the race start staging area in the Kiangaroa Forest. Race start is 6pm. The K9 Natural Midnight Madness 85 is the second longest dry land sled dog race in the world and one of New Zealand’s true adventure races. The NZDSDC is focused on promoting distance sled dog racing within Australasia. The New Zealand Distance Sled Dog Club would like to extend a warm welcome to all dog sled teams, spectators and sponsorship enquiries. For all enquiries please email: midnightmadness@vodafone.net.nz

The redevelopment of Taupo Hospital was included with Lakes District Health Board business case approved by the Minister of Health in 2008 at a cost of $12.9 million. There is a shortfall in funds of $1.3 million; the Society has accumulated funds over the last 20 years and is able to contribute $750,000 and is appealing a further $550,000 from the Taupo District business community and the public. The appeal fund will be used specifically for the refurbishment of the the In-Patient ward. The full redevelopment will provide the residents of the Taupo District with first class health facilities.

The Taupo Mountain Bike Club runs frequent events in Wairakei Forest, open to everyone. The events are always well managed and good fun, entry fees are low, and thanks to our great local sponsors, the events are always good value. And there is something for everyone - you don't have to be a "boy racer". Our Summer Evening Handicap Series is a great way to start, good fun and social, and you have a chance to improve your handicap. The Craters Classic is a more serious cross country event, with long and short course options. Then there are Teams Races, Thursday night Night-Rides, and more. A large part of any profit made by the Club goes to Bike Taupo, for maintenance and development of MTB tracks in Wairakei Forest. And aren't those tracks great - flowing singletrack with a pumice all-weather surface.

Bike Taupo is a cycling advocacy group, which was formalised in October 2002 to create a community representation for Taupo cyclists.

The Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is New Zealand’s premier cycling event – a total of 12 different cycling events based around Lake Taupo. There is an event for every level of ride

We have been given the all clear to build a dirt jump park next to the pump track in Spa Park, but we need all the help we can get to get it built. We need to find funding, dirt and machinery to make this dream a reality. This won't e just any dirt jump park, we hope for it to be the best in New Zealand! In the pipeline we have dirt jump lines ranging from 3 foot tabletops, all the way to 25 foot doubles, so there will be something for everyone. If you know anybody who can get hold of clay, drive a digger, or help out, let us know!

Taupo Phoenix is a non profit organisation set up to promote healthy lifestyles and offer sporting careers to people in the Taupo and Bay of Plenty district. We offer various opportunities in Rugby League, Netball and other sports

Free and confidential Budgeting advice for individuals and families

Place for people to meet with other riders in Taupo. Ask questions or advice on building your own fixie. And general silliness.

Bunch of people running round making themselves look like idiots but having a tone of fun at the same time

We meet every Wednesday Morning, at Suncourt Hotel, Northcroft Street, Taupo. 6.45am for a 7am start, and we are all finished by 8am. Visiting Rotarians, guests, and those interested in learning what we're about are always welcome! $20 casual fee per meeting, includes cooked breakfast, guest speaker, and the all important coffee! COMMITTEES: Rotary International: Gordon, Lianne (Director), Mike, Sharon, Kim (Director FB) & Anna Meetings & Fellowship: Jo (Director) Richard & Geoff New Generations: Lynley (Director), Gaye, Hema, Lea, Ian H, Kirsten & Kathy Projects & Community: Ian C (Director), Virginia, Paul, Stephen, Peter & Chris

The precise origins of Freemasonry have been lost in time, however, its traditions date back to the Middle Ages and to the stonemasons who built the cathedrals and castles of Europe. To construct them, it was necessary for men to have considerable knowledge of geometry, arithmetic and engineering. These highly skilled masons formed themselves into lodges to protect the skills and secrets of their trade and to pass their knowledge on to worthy apprentices. Importantly, these men were not bondsmen, hence the word "free" in Freemason. By the 17th Century, when the building of castles and cathedrals diminished, Masonry began to lose its 'operative' aspects and worthy men who were not craftsmen were also accepted into its membership. It was from this time that Masons were known as 'free and accepted' Masons, as they continue to be known to this day. The first Grand Lodge was established in England in 1717 and thereafter Freemasonry spread rapidly throughout the world. Freemasonry has been practised in Australasia since early in the 19th Century.