The Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender is on the hunt for love stories, with a range of great prizes up for grabs. Photo / Supplied
We at the Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender are a romantic bunch.
So, this Valentine's Day, we want to hear the best love stories in the Taupō District.
Whether it be a magically romantic first date or proposal, a hilarious first encounter or a concrete-strong bond established over a weird and unusual interest, this is your chance to share your tale of love.
We'll pick our favourites and they will feature in the Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender on February 10.
And if that's not enough encouragement, we also have some amazing prizes up for grabs from some fantastic sponsors:
• Oreti Village - Two-night stay, dinner voucher worth $100, and a bottle of bubbles. Total Value: $750.
• Mt Ruapehu - 2x gondola sightseeing, 2x Pinnacles Restaurant lunches, and 1x bottle of Champagne. Total value: $215.
• Nikki's Flowers - 2x Bouquets.
To get the ball rolling. here's an example. I met my partner online. After chatting for a while we decided to dive in and organise the first date.
She suggested we do a Zumba class. I later found out she was joking but eager to impress I said "sure, let's do it!".
So that's how we met for the first time. I had never done Zumba, there were arms and legs everywhere, but the silver lining was when we had a coffee afterward I could relax in the knowledge that nothing I said could be more embarrassing than my Zumba moves.
If you have a story worth sharing, here's how to enter:
• Write your love story in 300 words or less (feel free to include a photo).
• Email it to news@taupoweekender.co.nz or send a letter to Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender, Starlight Arcade, 18 Horomātangi St, Taupō.
• Make sure you include a contact number so we can let you know if you've won.
We'll get in touch with the winners on February 7 so they can enjoy their prizes during the weekend of Valentine's Day.
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