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Kinloch footpath and intersection upgrades to get under way
NewsSeveral footpath and intersection upgrades are set to begin along Whangamata Road in Kinloch.
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Open trenching to get underway on Lake Terrace
NewsUnforeseen ground conditions along Lake Terrace mean our team switch to installing the new sewer main using open trenching.
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Government raises fine for misusing mobility parking spaces
NewsCam uses a mobility parking permit (which he applied and paid for) because he needs enough room to get his wheelchair in and out of his van.
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Council adopts Long-term Plan
NewsTaupō District Council yesterday adopted its 2024-34 Long-term Plan.
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Emergency Management Guide: A must-have for any emergency
NewsIf you like information, things that are free, and things that are yellow and blue, then the Taupō District Emergency Management Guide is the thing for you.
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Exciting opportunities are on the horizon for rangatahi in Tūrangi
NewsThe future just got a little brighter for rangatahi in Tūrangi, with a new Mayors Taskforce for Jobs employment pilot to be established.
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Lots happening over the October school holidays
NewsThe October school holidays are nearly here and as always, there's lots of family friendly events and activities happening around the Taupō District.
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Waste minimisation made easy at the click of a button
NewsFood waste is one of the largest items entering Taupō district’s landfill every year, but now there’s an innovative way to rescue food and save yourself money.
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Thought-provoking Memento Moa exhibition comes to Taupō Museum
NewsArtist Gary Baseman creates a mythical land of hybrid creatures, exploring themes of migration, memory, and mortality in Memento Moa, an exhibition being held at Taupō Museum from 28 Sept to 9 Dec.
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No time to waste this Clean Up Week
NewsMore than five trillion pieces of rubbish in the ocean alone is one sign it’s time to get stuck into Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Clean Up Week.
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Our fees and charges are changing from 1 October 2024
NewsServices, like swimming pools and landfills, are topped up by rates. By putting up our fees and charges, it means that people who use the services contribute more towards the cost of providing them.
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Free tyre recycling has arrived
NewsTyred of wasting money throwing away old car tyres? Well now they can be recycled for free.
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New maintenance contractor welcomed aboard
NewsIt was all hands on deck earlier this week as we welcomed HEB Construction to the Taupō District Council whānau.
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Have your say on the draft Motutere Reserve Management Plan
NewsTaupō District Council is asking the community to have its say on the draft Motutere Reserve Management Plan.
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Creative and Waste Minimisation grants now open
NewsCreative Communities Scheme funding for Centre Stage Taupo’s 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play led to sell-out shows and a boost for the local amateur theatre group’s technology.
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Some superheroes don’t wear capes, they volunteer
News“It’s an opportunity to support your hometown and watch the best triathlon athletes in the world.”
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Diverse voices in print to shine at Taupō Museum
NewsLocal artists are the lifeblood of Taupō Museum and the Plateau Printmakers are the perfect example.
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Council retains Māori ward, poll to be held at 2025 election
NewsTaupō District Council will hold a binding poll at the 2025 local body elections on whether to retain its Te Papamārearea Māori ward.
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Council keeping options open on new water reforms
NewsTaupō District Council has today agreed to keep its options for future water services open, including the possibility of joining with neighbouring councils to deliver water services.
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Updating our information system: what you need to know
NewsWe’re updating our information system from 4pm Friday 30 August to Tuesday 10 September. You’ll still be able to interact with us but it may be slightly different while we change to the new system.