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Milly Fullick
Multimedia Journalist, Waikato
Taupō

Milly Fullick is a Multimedia Journalist, based in the Waikato.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Milly’s latest content
Engineers swap giant machines for Taupō fun train
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Engineers swap giant machines for Taupō fun train

01 Apr 08:25 PM
Tūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable project
The Country

Tūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable project

21 Mar 05:35 PM

The new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.

Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
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Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout

16 Jan 05:00 AM

A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.

Powerboat racers left high and dry by Lake Taupō ban
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Powerboat racers left high and dry by Lake Taupō ban

01 Dec 03:48 AM

Boat racing on Lake Taupō has been banned to prevent the spread of gold clams.

Birds of a feather mark mountain milestone
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Birds of a feather mark mountain milestone

14 Nov 07:13 PM

A falcon release project in Taupō has reached a new milestone.

The results are in: New Zealand’s most beautiful town revealed
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The results are in: New Zealand’s most beautiful town revealed

09 Nov 05:44 PM

Taupō is officially one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand.

Once bittern, twice shy: Waiting game to hear Lake Taupō’s rare and mysterious bird
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Once bittern, twice shy: Waiting game to hear Lake Taupō’s rare and mysterious bird

08 Nov 12:05 AM

They’re so elusive even the experts aren’t sure of exact numbers.

Kiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairs
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Kiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairs

02 Nov 12:14 AM

The first kiwi has set foot in Wairākei since Cyclone Gabrielle.

Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
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Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays

31 Oct 07:00 PM

What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?

Kiwi chicks produced by the hundreds at Taupō sanctuary
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Kiwi chicks produced by the hundreds at Taupō sanctuary

20 Oct 08:05 PM

Gallagher Kiwi Burrow at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is celebrating a big milestone.

Wellbeing at forefront of new GP clinic
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Wellbeing at forefront of new GP clinic

11 Oct 11:30 PM

Taupō will gain a third GP practice at the end of the month.

Un-bee-lievable: Honey Hive's Taupō mascot rolled by car-jackers
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Un-bee-lievable: Honey Hive's Taupō mascot rolled by car-jackers

29 Sep 10:48 PM

Huka Honey Hive's familiar Bee Dub is the victim of some very bad bee-haviour.

Threatened species on the comeback thanks to Lake Taupō wetlands project
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Threatened species on the comeback thanks to Lake Taupō wetlands project

21 Aug 08:36 PM

A community grant will help protect species like the Australasian bittern.

Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
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Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1

09 Aug 07:10 PM

Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?

Mushrooms are magic for new Wairakei business
The Country

Mushrooms are magic for new Wairakei business

24 May 11:00 PM

A Taupō local has started a farming business with a difference.

Wild wallaby found in Kinloch garden
The Country

Wild wallaby found in Kinloch garden

15 May 11:29 PM

A report to MPI of a wallaby sighting sparks fresh calls for vigilance around Lake Taupō.

Avocado forum puts Katikati on global stage
The Country

Avocado forum puts Katikati on global stage

17 Apr 11:51 PM

Avocado experts from around the world descended on Katikati recently.

Something for everyone at Sheds and Studios Ramble
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Something for everyone at Sheds and Studios Ramble

11 Apr 08:30 PM

The popular ramble around the area's workshops is back with a difference for 2023.

Road to recovery starts with seedlings
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Road to recovery starts with seedlings

27 Feb 11:10 PM

Taupō school students are sending aroha to Hawke's Bay schools through native plants.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Aerial angels descend on rural areas
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Aerial angels descend on rural areas

21 Feb 12:26 AM

One Taupō company is taking to the skies to provide much-needed aid to Hawke's Bay.

Taupō women getting hooked on fly fishing
The Country

Taupō women getting hooked on fly fishing

25 Jan 08:14 PM

Taupō once again demonstrates its reputation for producing world-class anglers.

Taupō birds eye coveted title
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Taupō birds eye coveted title

25 Oct 06:34 AM

Taupō's black billed gulls are claiming 'underbird' status for Bird of the Year.

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