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Cultural welcome and local design inspire Supercars’ drivers
NewsSupercars drivers were welcomed to the Taupō District today at a pōwhiri led by local tangata whenua at Taupō International Motorsport Park.
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Taupō Wastewater Treatment Plant celebrates 50th anniversary
NewsFamiliar faces, councillors, and a homemade cake were on hand last week at the Taupō Wastewater Treatment Plant to celebrate 50 years of looking after the place we love.
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Wastewater overflow in Acacia Bay
NewsThere has been a small wastewater overflow due to a blockage at Demar Rise in Acacia Bay which has made its way through the storm water network into the lake.
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Supercars motor into Taupō District next week!
NewsInternational racing speeds into the district next week with the Taupō Motorsport Park hosting the Repco Supercars Championship.
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Oceania Triathlon Championships hits Taupō this Sunday
NewsOceania Triathlon Championships Taupō 2024 are back this Sunday 14 April.
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2024 Anzac Day services: we shall remember them
NewsAll are invited to attend Anzac services and parades throughout the Taupō District on Thursday 25 April 2024.
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Celebrate the role of museums at Taupō Museum
NewsMovies, tours and an open day are just some of the activities that Taupō Museum has organised as part of the Museums & Galleries Matter campaign.
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Autumn school holiday activities in Taupō District
NewsSchool holidays are just around the corner, and they are jam-packed full of family friendly events and activities.
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The ever-popular Michael Angelo returns to Taupō Museum
NewsManawatū artist Michael Angelo tackles his work with just one goal in mind; to make people smile.
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AC Baths leisure pool closed for maintenance, will reopen 16 April
NewsThe AC Baths leisure pool maintenance has been delayed a few days due to bad weather, so the pool will remain closed up to and including Monday 15 April.
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Motutere Holiday Park negotiating new lease with TDC
NewsThe leaseholder of the Motutere Holiday Park has been given the go-ahead to negotiate a new lease with Taupō District Council.
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Have your say on animal control and food licensing fees and charges
NewsManaging animals and ensuring places you go to eat are clean and hygienic are important aspects of keeping the Taupō District community safe.
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Taupō District Council delays adoption of Long-term Plan
News“Between a rock and a hard place.” That was the description of the decision faced by the Taupō District Council at an extraordinary meeting yesterday.
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Local tamariki help choose Mangakino basketball court colours
NewsTaupō District Council is throwing an alley-oop to Mangakino basketballers with the construction of a new court beginning on Wednesday 3 April.
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Helmet competition winners announced
NewsThe Design Your Own Helmet competition winners have been announced!
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New Taupō Museum exhibit explores the abundance of life within nature
NewsThe newest exhibit at Taupō Museum will take visitors on a journey of unguarded, transcendent moments throughout the natural world.
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Community grants are now open
NewsDoing something good in your neighbourhood but need a helping hand financially? Community grants are now open!
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Wairakei Drive detour
NewsConstruction of the new roundabout on Wairākei Drive will see a detour in place from Thursday 14 March.
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Infrastructure upgrades blessed and under way
NewsA formal blessing by the Reverend Peace Mitchell has marked the start of a significant upgrade to Taupō’s wastewater network.
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Council approves Plan change to allow greater building coverage
NewsTaupō district councillors last week gave final approval to change the Taupō District Plan to allow for increased building coverage on most residential properties and reduce the amount of red tape.