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Council continues exploring Head Start options
NewsTaupō District Council has moved its Head Start council meeting back a week to allow further time to pull together the complex financial and non-financial information needed to analyse each option.
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Stormwater network improvements underway
NewsWith winter upon us, our stormwater network is receiving a timely boost.
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Taupō District Council to investigate four options for reform
NewsTaupō District Council will do a deep dive into four different options for local government reform before it decides whether to submit an amalgamation proposal to Central Government.
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Taupō District Council adopts its Annual Plan
NewsTaupō District Council has today adopted its Annual Plan for the 2026/27 year.
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Finish line in sight on Hawai Reserve
NewsThe project to install stormwater bunds on Hawai Reserve is nearly done!
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Community concerned about timeframe for local government reform
NewsA community survey on local government reform has found many respondents are unsure about the Government’s reasons for reform and concerned about the tight timeframe to submit amalgamation proposals.
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Award for innovative collaboration to solve housing shortage
NewsLocal consortium recognised at 2026 LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards when Taupō District Council won the Morrison Low Advisory Award for Excellence in Collaborating for Results.
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Treat your dog to a mint-green registration tag
NewsIf you own a dog, make sure its registration is up to date before 1 July each year.
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Good progress on Roberts/Tīitīraupenga intersection
NewsWork is progressing well on safety improvements being made to the Roberts St/Tītīraupenga St intersection.
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Independent report maintains Council's AA credit rating
NewsAn independent assessment from financial ratings agency S&P Global has maintained Taupō District Council’s strong AA credit rating with a stable outlook.
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Mangakino customer service centre and library temporarily closed
NewsThe Mangakino customer service and visitor information centre and library is closed today and tomorrow for asbestos testing.
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Matariki exhibition brings the life force of water to the surface
NewsTaupō Museum’s new exhibition Maiea – to surface explores the connection between people and their environment.
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Have your say on local government reform
NewsTaupō District Mayor John Funnell says community input will be vital as councillors work to assess whether Taupō District Council should merge with another council, or councils.
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Stormwater works and lane closure on Lake Terrace
NewsLarger pipes are being installed along Lake Terrace to help improve the network’s ability to manage stormwater and reduce the risk of surface flooding in the area.
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Stormwater works at Hawai Reserve
NewsWork is underway at Hawai Reserve to improve resilience to flooding during heavy rainfall events.
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Waipapa Road reopened following slip repairs
NewsThe section of Waipapa Rd closed since early April for repair work on multiple slip sites has reopened ahead of schedule on Wednesday 20 May.
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Paws and Pages returns to Taupō Library
NewsBoost your child’s reading confidence with Paws and Pages at Taupō Library. Run by Canine Friends Pet Therapy New Zealand, these sessions offer a calm environment where kids can read stories to dogs.
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New property valuations out this week
NewsEvery three years, we update property values across the Taupō District to help us distribute rates so that everybody pays their fair share based on up‑to‑date information.
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Taupō District Council to investigate options for its future
NewsDespite concerns about the tight timeframe, Taupō District Council elected members will begin investigating whether the council should join a group of other councils to create a unitary authority.
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New Omori Water Treatment Plant officially opened
NewsThe new water treatment plant built to serve the Omori, Pukawa and Kuratau communities was officially opened yesterday, with around 40 members of the community and project team in attendance.
