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Scoop
13-05-2025
- Scoop
Travelling To Aitutaki? How Tupa Makes Organising Transport Easy
Planning a holiday to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands is an exciting adventure, especially if you're travelling from New Zealand, Australia, or even if you're already soaking up the sunshine locally. As the second-most visited island in the Cook Islands, Aitutaki boasts stunning beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and lush tropical landscapes. Yet, organising transport can feel overwhelming if you don't know where to start. That's where Tupa Transport steps in, offering seamless car rental solutions that remove the stress from your trip planning. Easy, Online Booking Anytime, Anywhere With Tupa Transport, organising your transport ahead of time has never been easier. Recognising the needs of international visitors who prefer to arrange every detail before their arrival, Tupa has created a user-friendly online booking system. Simply select your preferred vehicle—whether you need a compact car, spacious van, or a robust 4WD truck—and secure your booking instantly. This hassle-free aitutaki booking process allows you to confirm your vehicle well in advance, ensuring it's waiting for you as soon as you arrive at Aitutaki Airport. You'll have complete peace of mind knowing everything is sorted, freeing you up to dream about your island getaway rather than worrying about logistics. Reliable Vehicles for Every Traveller Tupa Transport understands that comfort and safety are paramount when exploring new places. Each of their vehicles is carefully maintained, regularly serviced, fully insured, and equipped with essential comforts like air conditioning—perfect for Aitutaki's sunny climate. Whether you're a tourist seeking adventure, a family needing extra space, or a returning local attending a special event, Tupa offers the ideal solution tailored specifically to your requirements. From couples looking for a compact car to larger groups needing spacious vans or robust trucks, there's a reliable vehicle waiting to enhance your holiday experience. Local Expertise, International Standards As a family-run business founded by locals who returned to Aitutaki in December 2024, Tupa Transport seamlessly combines the warmth of local island hospitality with professional standards typically found at larger international car hire companies. Their local knowledge ensures you receive personalised service and practical tips, enriching your overall travel experience. Beyond exceptional customer care, Tupa actively supports the local community by sponsoring popular island events like the Aitutaki Liftoff and community sporting events, helping you contribute positively to the island community simply by choosing their service. 24/7 Assistance and Peace of Mind Travelling in a new destination often comes with unexpected challenges, but with Tupa Transport, help is never far away. Every car hire comes with comprehensive roadside assistance available 24/7. Should you encounter any issues during your trip, a friendly local support team is just a call away, ready to assist promptly and efficiently. This dedication to customer care ensures your holiday remains relaxed, stress-free, and memorable. Flexible Options for Every Holiday Style Whether you're keen on exploring secluded beaches, navigating rugged island terrain, or comfortably travelling between resorts and local eateries, Tupa has you covered. Their diverse range of vehicles, including versatile 4WD options, ensures every traveller can explore Aitutaki exactly as they wish. With optional extras like car seats for young families and flexible insurance plans, your comfort and convenience are prioritised from start to finish. Choose Tupa for Easy Island Transport Ultimately, organising transport doesn't have to complicate your dream island holiday. With Tupa Transport's easy online bookings, reliable and comfortable vehicles, exceptional customer service, and deep-rooted community commitment, planning your stay in paradise is simple and stress-free. Make your Aitutaki holiday unforgettable by choosing Tupa Transport—a local company dedicated to ensuring your journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Albuquerque BioPark building new endangered wolf facility
May 5—People living next door to the Albuquerque botanic gardens might hear howling wolves in their neighborhood come winter. The ABQ BioPark is increasing its capacity to care for and breed endangered Mexican gray wolves with a new behind-the-scenes facility near the botanic garden and adjacent to the bosque. The BioPark has been working on Mexican gray wolf conservation since 1976. "We want to be champions of New Mexico conservation, and the wolf is a keystone species here. It's iconic," said BioPark Director Brandon Gibson. Seven of the endangered wolves call the zoo home, and 79 wolf pups have been born at the BioPark. The last litter of wolf pups was born at the zoo in 2020. The BioPark has a main wolf exhibit and two back holding areas. The five-acre area will have several layers of fencing and three foot cement dig barriers. The initial habitat fence is under construction, and the facility is slated to be finished in August, said Lynn Tupa, BioPark associate director. The $3.3 million facility is being funded by $400,000 from Fish and Wildlife and money collected from a gross receipts tax, which was approved by voters in 2016. The amount collected through the city-based tax varies depending on Albuquerque's economy. The BioPark anticipates collecting $22 million this fiscal year, Gibson said, but a few years ago it was $16 million. The wolf facility will have five large pens that could be further divided into eight holding pens, potentially allowing the zoo to house four to eight breeding pairs. Captive breeding of the wolves is carefully coordinated with U.S. Fish and Wildlife and other zoos to ensure any wolf pups born have adequate space and can potentially be released into the wild. Fish and Wildlife has a cross fostering program where pups born in captivity are introduced to a wild litter of pups in the experimental population area, which straddles central New Mexico and Arizona, to help grow the wild wolf population. "They're finding it's more successful that way than introducing adults, because adults, it takes a skill to learn how to hunt and kill. They get the natural learning from the ground up," Tupa said. Logistically, it's easier to move wolf pups from the Albuquerque BioPark to the experimental population area than from other breeding zoos like the Brookfield Zoo in New York, Tupa said. The new facility is away from the public, because even hearing human voices can taint a wolf's ability to succeed in the wild, Tupa said. The holding pens will also provide more space for the BioPark to care for injured wolves. The BioPark's veterinary team has treated four wild wolves since December. The most recent was a yearling female wolf who had been trapped in a leghold. Ranchers sometimes leave leghold traps for coyotes that the endangered wolves can inadvertently be caught in, said the BioPark's head veterinarian Dr. Carol Bradford. The wolf's leg had to be amputated. "Amputated wolves have done successfully in the wild. They hunt in a pack, so they have their friends and family helping them hunt, and they've even reproduced after amputation," Bradford said. Unlike animals who call the zoo home, wild animals have to be released quickly, and balancing the need for speedy treatment with medical care can be a challenge. "We understand the biologists' need and desire to get them out as soon as possible, so that their pack doesn't move on, or so that they're not too accustomed to people," Bradford said. The yearling wolf was brought to the zoo in mid-March and was back in the wild by March 25. "I love taking care of BioPark animals, but to be part of conservation projects and to contribute to a critically endangered species and to help them survive, to me, that's extremely fulfilling and rewarding," Bradford said.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Keg and Case: St. Paul Tap owner in talks to buy the former West Seventh food hall, open Fort Road Social
The Keg and Case Market building in St. Paul could soon see new life as the home of Fort Road Social, a proposed restaurant and entertainment spot from nearby St. Paul Tap owner Mike Tupa. Tupa — who also owns bar-arcade Full Tilt Tavern in Bloomington, local sports bar chain Wild Bill's Sports Saloon and other restaurants in Lakeville and Hudson — is in talks with current building owner MidWestOne Bank to purchase the building, he confirmed Wednesday. A deal to close on the property is expected in the 'near future' pending the approval of several licensing applications Tupa has submitted to the city, he said. The one-time West Seventh Street food hall, which opened in 2018 with 22,000 square feet of commercial space, currently hosts one tenant — the retro arcade Starcade, which has also filled the space with pinball machines under its Bad Penny brand and operates a snack kitchen. Iowa-based MidWestOne took ownership of the building in late 2023 after developer Craig Cohen, who poured millions of dollars into revitalizing the 168-year-old former brewery keg house, defaulted on several sizable loans. Cohen filed for personal bankruptcy protection last year, too. 'I think it's a very special building,' Tupa said. 'I think it's got lots of potential. It just needs to have a new vision put in place, and that's what I'm working towards doing, presuming we can complete a deal with the bank.' That vision, he said, is for 'a community gathering place; a fun, vibrant, inclusive space with food vendors and games inside and out.' City records show he has applied for a liquor license that would cover late-night hours inside and on a patio, plus authorization to be a 'gambling location,' which frequently refers to pull-tabs. As a longtime hospitality operator, Tupa said, he would plan to remain involved in the day-to-day operation of the space to ensure it remains vibrant and relevant. 'I think I'll be highly in tune with how to deliver a product the community will not only love in the beginning but for the long term, too,' he said. 'Because that's the trick: It's got to be relevant for years, not just for the start.' Business | Fast food is a staple of American culture, but some of its workers struggle to survive Business | Small Bites Review: Add Hey Bear, takeout-focused cafe in St. Anthony Park, to your morning routine Business | Minnesota scores 11 semifinalist nods for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards Business | Revival restaurant abruptly closes all three locations, including Selby Avenue in St. Paul Business | The Rex, a Winter Carnival pop-up bar, to open at Russell's on Grand Avenue
