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Annual Earth Day lakefront litter pick up a big success
NewsZip ties, syringes, plastic of all sizes and even a toilet seat were what greeted the team of environmental warriors who joined Taupō District Council litter pick-up.
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Cheers for more Chairs thanks to Creative Taupō funding
NewsCommunity theatre Centre Stage Taupō can get more bums on seats per show with the help of a Creative Taupō grant to buy new chairs.
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Local boxing gym punching above its weight thanks to community grant
NewsLife lessons, skills and fitness – a Taupō boxing gym that’s about more than just sport, has been given a boost to help it buy new equipment.
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Winter is coming! Let’s burn smoke-free for better air quality
NewsAs the temperature starts to drop, Taupō District households fire up their wood burners to heat up their homes.
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AC Baths and Taupō Events Centre complex is getting a waste makeover
NewsFrom Tuesday 11 April, instead of a whole fleet of rubbish bins you’ll see two recycling and refuse stations; one at the AC Baths, and one at the Taupō Events Centre.
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New hard court surfaces throughout Taupō District
NewsTennis, netball and basketball lovers, a recent Taupō District Council project is helping you take your game to the next level.
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Taupō’s first Regional Destination Management Plan launched
NewsTe Ihirangi, the Taupō Regional Destination Management Plan, represents a new dawn in tourism planning.
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Call for community feedback to help shape draft Annual Plan 2023-24
NewsThe draft Annual Plan 2023-24 is the third year of the council's Long-term Plan. It details the activities the council intends to carry out over the coming financial year.
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Dino brings Art for Art’s Sake to Taupō Museum
NewsTaupō Museum’s newest exhibition Art for Art’s Sake is sure to have something for everyone as Dean Stebbing (Dino) displays his latest collection of unique drawings and paintings.
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April school activities in the Taupō District
NewsAh school holidays, every child’s dream, and parent’s nightmare... Kia Kaha! We can get through this together. Here’s some free or cheap ideas to keep everyone entertained this April.
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$16,000 raised for cyclone-hit neighbours
NewsThe Taupō District community has shown its generosity through donating to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help some of our neighbours in Hawke’s Bay deal with the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Earlier closing time on weekdays to continue at AC Baths
NewsThe earlier closing time of 7pm on weekdays at the AC Baths that’s been in place over February and March will be extended until the end of May 2023 due to a shortage of available lifeguards.
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The Thrill of Flying lands at Taupō Museum
NewsAward-winning potter Fiona Tunnicliffe will present another group of exciting creations at the Taupō Museum as part of her Thrill of Flying exhibition, opening on Saturday 1 April.
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Taupō District Plan changes open for further submissions
NewsFurther submissions are now open on a series of changes to the Taupō District Plan.
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Some forests remain closed due to Cyclone Gabrielle
NewsWith safety paramount, Taupō District Council is reminding residents and visitors to the district that some forests remain closed due to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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New speed limits: Getting to school just got safer
NewsIn an effort to ensure children are safe to walk, bike, or scooter to school, Taupō District Council is introducing lower speed limits of 30km/h around many of the district’s schools.
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Taupō Town Centre Transformation officially opened
NewsThe Taupō Town Centre Transformation (TTCT) project and new Airport Terminal have been blessed by local hapu and officially opened.
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Discy business: Sharing disc golf with schools thanks to grant
NewsTaupō Disc Golf Club has been equipping young people from Taupō with skills and techniques to help them play a great game.
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Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge have waste management practices tied down
NewsCycle Challenge was one of the six recipients of a Waste Minimisation Fund Grant which provide funding to individuals, community groups and organisations with innovative ideas to minimise waste.
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Former mayor Joan Williamson ‘left a huge mark’ on the Taupō District
NewsMedia ReleasesTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has paid tribute to the district’s first mayor Joan Williamson QSO JP, who died yesterday afternoon aged 92.
