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Taupo Marathon returns this Saturday 5 August

To help keep everybody safe during the event there will temporary traffic control measures and speed restrictions in place.

Mayoral Community Award nominations: Melissa is a mum on a mission

When Taupō’s Melissa Humphrey first found out she had been nominated for a Mayoral Community Award, she was speechless.

NZ Cross Country Champs return to Taupō

After the success of last year’s event hosted in Taupō, the NZ Cross Country Championships and NZ Cross Country Relay Championships are returning to the beautiful Spa Thermal Park.

Later closing times for Turtle Pools

If you like to get in a late-afternoon or early-evening swim during the week, we’ve got great news, with the Tūrangi Turtle Pools to close a little later on weekdays.

Reflecting on the past and planning for the future with our new Ātea

The completion of Taupō’s new lakefront Te Ātea space gives us the perfect setting to celebrate Matariki - a time to reflect on the past, to celebrate the present, and look to the future.

Predator control and planting days popular with Mangakino tamariki

Over two days, students from Whakamaru and Mangakino schools planted 500 native plants and learned about tracking and trapping predators.

Taupō District Council to guide Lake Taupō Protection Trust

Taupō District Council is taking the reins of a trust which has played a crucial role in a groundbreaking project to safeguard the water quality of Lake Taupō.

Free blood pressure checks at Taupō District Libraries

Did you know that almost one in three deaths in New Zealand are caused by cardiovascular disease?

Cemeteries, alcohol control & freedom camping bylaws: Have your say!

Taupō District Council is reviewing bylaws related to cemeteries, alcohol control and freedom camping.

New charges at Taupō District landfill and transfer stations

Rising Government charges mean the charges at landfill and transfer stations in the Taupō District are set to increase.

Taupō District Council adopts its Annual Plan 2023-24

The Taupō District Council has today adopted its Annual Plan 2023-24 and struck the rates for the year beginning 1 July.

Matariki Celebrations in Taupō

Come and celebrate Matariki in heart of Taupō, Te Ātea, with song, dance and story-telling.

Urgent review of building consent and compliance documentation

More single-use plastics regulations coming into force

The Government is banning the use of more single-use plastic items, restricting the use of plastic straws, and phasing out non-compostable produce labels.

School holiday fun in the Taupō District

These July school holidays are all about family fun, and with so much to do you won’t have any trouble wearing the kids out on a wintery day!

Have your say on Taupō District Council’s draft Housing Strategy

Having a place to live is one of the most basic human needs. Unfortunately for some, it is a need that is getting harder and harder to fulfil.

New Taupō Airport Terminal design wins New Zealand Architecture Award

It’s a big shout out to local company Shelter Architects who took home a prestigious New Zealand Architecture Award on Wednesday night for the amazing job they did on the new Taupō Airport Terminal!

Taupō’s public place recycling down in the dumps

Year 7 and 8 students from Hilltop School recently conducted an audit of Taupō’s public recycling bins, and the results were quite literally, rubbish.

First baby born in original maternity hospital visits Waiora House

With the opening of the new Waiora House just around the corner, it was perfect timing to give the first baby born in the original maternity hospital, a sneak peek of the fantastic new building.

Most popular dog names in the Taupō District revealed

There are few bonds more special than that between human and dog, but have you ever wondered how unique the name you bestowed upon your canine companion is?