News
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Cenotaph upgrade
NewsThe cenotaph at the entrance to the Great Lake Centre underwent an upgrade last month.
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Fly-line approved to move to next stage
NewsAn application to develop a flyline at Hipapatua Reserve (Reid’s Farm) was today approved by the council’s Fences, Roading, Reserves and Dogs Committee to move to the next stage.
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Otumuheke Stream revitalisation project recognised on national stage
NewsTaupō District Council’s Otumuheke Stream revitalisation project last night received the Minister of Local Government's Award for Innovation in Council Community Relations at the SOLGM annual awards.
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Waiora House demolition underway
NewsWork to demolish the asbestos-contaminated Waiora House is underway, with an excavator being moved on to the site this week and the iron roofing set to be removed.
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Extra seat around the council table announced
NewsThe Local Government Commission has approved changes proposed to Taupō District Council’s representation model, meaning an extra seat will be added to the council table.
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Earth Day litter pick-up events
NewsJoin us for litter pick-up events in Taupo and Turangi on Saturday, April 13.
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Board chair stands down in favour of operational role
NewsTurangi Tongariro Community Board chair Andy Hema has resigned from his elected position to take up a role as the council’s customer relations manager in Turangi.
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Staff on the beat see reduction in dog complaints
NewsDog-related complaints decreased by nearly 30 per cent from last summer to this summer – and the compliance team has a feeling it knows why.
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Spa Road re-seal rescheduled
NewsThe Spa Road reseal work originally planned for Sunday has been rescheduled to tomorrow night (Tuesday).
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Our Garden of Earthly Delights coming to Taupo Museum
NewsFreelance artist and graphic designer Lianne Adams brings her unique, bespoke pieces to Taupō Museum, melding together strands of computer-based design and traditional art.
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Spa Road re-seal
NewsTwo blocks of Spa Road will be closed on Sunday night to allow some reseal work to take place.
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Spark upgrading infrastructure on Great Lake Centre
NewsNew Spark infrastructure will be installed on the Great Lake Centre to allow the telecommunications company to meet current demand.
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Random order for council candidate names
NewsThe 2019 Taupō District local authority elections will see candidates’ names listed on voting documents in random order.
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Council recognised at Sister Cities conference
NewsTaupō District Council has been nationally recognised for its efforts during a project around the 10th Anniversary Celebrations for the Suzhou and Taupō Sister City relationship.
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Taupō artist launches colourful autumn exhibition
NewsTaupō artist Connie Takarangi is launching an exhibition full of colour and recycled objects, textiles, paper and more at Taupō Museum next weekend.
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Financial analysis approved for Turangi
NewsA financial and rating analysis for Turangi has been approved by Taupō District Council to determine expenditure in the settlement after concerns were raised by residents.
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Green light given for northern corridor improvements
NewsTaupō District Council has given the green light for improvements to the northern access to town, including the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Norman Smith St and Wairakei Dr.
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District Plan change addresses future flood risk
NewsA District Plan change that takes into account potential flood hazards across the Taupō District has been adopted and will become operative on April 15.
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Poppy the pound dog set to make her debut
NewsThe compliance team’s resident pooch is being groomed for stardom in the Taupō District – with the energetic pup to become the district’s first dedicated education dog.
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Taupō District Council reappoints chief executive
NewsTaupō District Council’s chief executive Gareth Green has been reappointed to the top job for another five years.
