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Roberts Street crews hard at work in countdown to Christmas
NewsThe weather has been pretty mixed, but with all the major prep work done, the construction team on the Taupō town centre lakefront has been hard at it in the lead up to Christmas.
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Council secures funding for cycleway link
NewsCycling will soon be safer in Taupō, with the Taupō District Council securing funding from Waka Kotahi to build a cycleway linking Acacia Bay to Spa Road.
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Progress on Tūrangitukua Park sports facility
NewsLivingstone Building – the team doing the mahi at Tūrangitukua Park – has been dealing with four seasons in a day recently but is still making great progress on the new sports facility project.
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Cycle of life: Bike repair workshops teach next generation of cyclists
NewsTaupō is a haven for cyclists, with our famous Great Lake Trails, Craters Mountain Bike Park, extensive shared pathways and much more.
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Update on the Kuratau foreshore
NewsLocals will be aware that several metres of lakeshore reserve have been lost between the tennis court at the end of Parehopu Street and Motutaiko Street.
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Safety concerns at Wharewaka Point
NewsEveryone's feeling a bit shaken up by our 5.6 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday night. One of the most visible signs is the damage to the beach area at Wharewaka Point.
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Revaluation of property in Taupō District released
NewsA revaluation of property in the Taupō District has revealed a total capital value of $30.5 billion, a 54 per cent increase since 2019.
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Toilet entry now free at the iconic Taupō Superloo
NewsMedia ReleasesThe days of searching for loose change before using Taupō’s Superloo are over.
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Lifeguarding not just about speedos and CPR
NewsMedia ReleasesOur local lifeguards come from all walks of life and apply for a variety of reasons, but a common theme is the desire to connect with people and give back to the community.
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Staying fit not just for the kids
NewsMedia ReleasesMasters’ Club Classes are sharing the joy in staying fit and healthy at all ages.
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Plenty to celebrate in annual dog control report
NewsMore than 150 dogs rehomed and a dog registration rate of 98.2 per cent are just some of the highlights in the latest Taupō District Council annual dog control report.
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White Ribbon riders roar into Taupō
NewsWhite Ribbon riders who roared into town this morning, bringing with them a positive message of hope.
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Reused and recycled Creepy Crawlies find new home at Taupō Museum
NewsCats, dogs, birds, bicycles and aquatics, the Taupō Museum’s annual reused, recycled exhibition themes always invite a wide range of creative interpretations.
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Raising the roof in Tūrangi
NewsThanks to everyone who joined us last Wednesday in Tūrangitukua Park to celebrate raising the roof of the new sports facility.
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Taupō District Council supports community with free period products
NewsTaupō District Council has teamed up with the Ministry of Education to help hundreds of people in the district access free period products.
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Restoration project future-proofs Opepe waka
NewsAn important restoration project has ensured the Opepe waka, the centrepiece of the Tūwharetoa Gallery at the Taupō Museum, can be admired for years to come.
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Representatives sought for council committees
NewsTaupō District Council is seeking expressions of interest for external representatives on several of its committees.
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Pathway planting in full swing
NewsIf you’ve driven along the East Taupo Arterial Highway in recent weeks you will have seen local contractors Arco Environmental hard at work planting the garden beds beside the new shared pathway.
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The grass is always greener for lawn mowing reserve rangers
NewsDid you know Taupō District Council’s 14 reserve rangers are responsible for mowing 973 ha worth of grass between them?
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Taupō Regional Destination Management Plan: Time for Action
NewsThe Taupō Regional Destination Management Plan is on track to deliver a tourism model which gives back to the people, their culture and the environment.
