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New era of partnership for Tūrangi
NewsThe inaugural meeting of the newly established Tūrangi Co-Governance Committee, created by Mana Whakahono partners Ngāti Tūrangitukua and Taupō District Council, was held on Wednesday 1 March.
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Work begins on new weighbridge at Tūrangi Transfer Station
NewsOur contractors Atrax Group NZ and TR Construction have kicked off work on the new weighbridge, which should be operational by early May.
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The iconic IRONMAN New Zealand race is back in Taupō this weekend!
NewsThe main race day is Saturday 4 March, but please be aware of the various road closures that will be in effect at times between 7am Friday 3 March to 2.30am Sunday 5 March.
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Census information helps Taupō District plan ahead
NewsTaupō District Council is asking locals to help it plan for the future by ensuring they join in Census Day on Tuesday 7 March.
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Oceania Triathlon Cup in Wharewaka
NewsGet ready to see lots of athletes getting amongst it in our beautiful back-yard over the next few weeks - first up is an exciting weekend of triathlon activity in Wharewaka.
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Lake Terrace closed on Sunday for Ironkidz event
NewsLake Terrace will be closed between Ruapehu Street and Mere Road from 6am to 2pm on Sunday 26 February.
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Hope in an Envelope
NewsTaupō District Libraries are helping to spread words of encouragement and love to the most vulnerable of those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, the children.
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Massive clean-up operation continues
NewsIn the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle you will have seen plenty of fallen and damaged trees.
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Free disposal of green waste extended
NewsIt was great to see lots of people take up the opportunity of getting rid of their green waste at our transfer stations while it was free last weekend.
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Finding the way forward for recreation and sport in the Taupō District
NewsTaupō District Council is looking for community feedback on a set of principles to help guide its future decisions about recreation and sport planning and investment.
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Cyclone Gabrielle by the numbers and a look at some of the carnage
NewsWe’ve collected some of the stats which show, even though the Taupō District got off comparatively lightly, the epic recovery task the team faced following Cyclone Gabrielle.
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A message from the Mayor
NewsWell, it has certainly been a big week for our hearty little district and I hope you’re all starting to see the light at the end of the Cyclone Gabrielle tunnel.
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A helping hand for flood-hit districts
NewsOur thoughts go out to all those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, particularly our close neighbours at the Napier and Hastings District Councils.
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Free disposal of green waste this weekend
NewsThis weekend you can bring your green waste to any of our transfer stations around the district for free.
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Taupō District Council says no to the latest Three Waters legislation
NewsTaupō District Council has expressed its strong opposition to the Government’s latest three waters reform bills currently before Parliament.
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Cyclone Gabrielle
NewsInformation and updates on Cyclone Gabrielle and the impact across the Taupō District.
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Cyclone Gabrielle update - be prepared
NewsThe latest info from MetService New Zealand is that this could be a widespread and significant weather event for central and northern parts of New Zealand.
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Road closures for Kinloch Triathlon Festival
NewsThe iconic Kinloch Triathlon Festival is back this weekend and to deliver a safe course for the athletes there are a couple of road closures scheduled on Sunday 12 February.
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Fibre art to thrill with two exhibitions at Taupō Museum
NewsFibre art is thriving in the Taupō District with two local groups opening exhibitions at the Taupō Museum this month.
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Sky’s the limit for new Airport Terminal
NewsTaupō Airport’s new terminal is complete, has been blessed, and has welcomed its first passengers.
