News
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Thank you Taupō District
NewsWe are all in this together and it’s great to see that most of us are keeping in our own bubbles.
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Mayor calls for Taupō District to help slow spread of COVID-19
NewsLet’s all do our part and stay at home to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Volunteer groups need to register to help with COVID-19
NewsMany volunteers have raised their hands to help during the COVID-19 lockdown, but all volunteers and groups must register first.
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Emergency Operations Centre activated
NewsA Civil Defence Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been activated in Taupō to help ensure essential services and welfare needs are maintained during the national Covid-19 alert lockdown period.
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Council focus on delivering essential services during lockdown
NewsTaupō District Council’s focus is on continuing to deliver essential services to the community during the four-week alert level period while the country fights COVID-19.
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Commitment to zero percent general rates increase for 2020/21 year
NewsTaupō District Council is making a commitment to the community to reprioritise its annual plan so there is no more than a zero percent general rates increase for the 2020/21 year.
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Kinloch water restrictions lifted
NewsWater restrictions put in place for Kinloch over the summer have now been lifted.
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Parks and reserves maintenance services reduced until further notice
NewsA reduced maintenance programme for Taupō District parks and reserves will come into effect from tomorrow, Thursday 26 March, as the alert level for COVID-19 rises to Level 4.
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Council construction work to go on hold
NewsAs we move into COVID-19 Alert Level 4 from midnight Wednesday, the majority of council’s construction work will be put on hold, until further notice.
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Rubbish and recycling changes in response to COVID-19 Alert Level 4
NewsKerbside rubbish collection will continue across the Taupō District, but there will be no kerbside recycling collection and only bagged rubbish will be accepted at our landfill and transfer stations.
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Mayor calls for Taupō District to help slow spread of COVID-19
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is calling for the community to help slow the spread of COVID-19, following the Government’s announcement of an immediate move to Alert Level 3.
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All Taupō District Council community facilities to close
NewsAll Taupō District Council community facilities will be closed from tomorrow, Tuesday 24 March, until further notice, as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Boardwalk installation for Great Lake Walkway project
NewsAn area of the new Great Lake Walkway opposite Matuku Street will be fenced off to allow for a boardwalk area to be installed.
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All swim school and squad training sessions cancelled
NewsA decision has been made to cancel all swim school and squad training sessions at the AC Baths and Turtle Pools, until further notice.
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Council to increase procurement weighting for local businesses
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has announced an immediate move to temporarily increase the level of weighting given to local businesses in council’s procurement policy.
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Three council freedom camping areas now closed
NewsThree council-owned/managed freedom camping areas have been closed until further notice, with freedom campers encouraged to head to a local camping ground instead.
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Venues to close doors from tomorrow in response to COVID-19
NewsTaupō Events Centre and the Fitness Studio will close their doors tomorrow following the Government’s directive this afternoon to limit indoor gatherings and events to 100 people.
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Rockwall closes but other council facilities currently remain open
NewsA decision has been made to close the rockwall at the Taupō Events Centre but all other council facilities are currently open to the public, with additional health and safety measures now in place.
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New retaining walls for Wily Terrace and Acacia Bay Road
NewsWork will get underway this month on five new retaining walls on Wily Terrace and Acacia Bay Road.
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Mayor calls for community to rally behind local businesses
NewsMayor David Trewavas is reminding people to support Taupō District businesses by shopping locally.
