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Independent report maintains Council's AA credit rating
NewsMedia ReleasesAn independent assessment from financial ratings agency S&P Global has maintained Taupō District Council’s strong AA credit rating with a stable outlook.
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Mangakino customer service centre and library temporarily closed
NewsThe Mangakino customer service and visitor information centre and library is closed today and tomorrow for asbestos testing.
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Matariki exhibition brings the life force of water to the surface
NewsMedia ReleasesTaupō Museum’s new exhibition Maiea – to surface explores the connection between people and their environment.
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Have your say on local government reform
NewsTaupō District Mayor John Funnell says community input will be vital as councillors work to assess whether Taupō District Council should merge with another council, or councils.
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Stormwater works and lane closure on Lake Terrace
NewsLarger pipes are being installed along Lake Terrace to help improve the network’s ability to manage stormwater and reduce the risk of surface flooding in the area.
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Stormwater works at Hawai Reserve
NewsWork is underway at Hawai Reserve to improve resilience to flooding during heavy rainfall events.
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Waipapa Road reopened following slip repairs
NewsThe section of Waipapa Rd closed since early April for repair work on multiple slip sites has reopened ahead of schedule on Wednesday 20 May.
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Paws and Pages returns to Taupō Library
NewsBoost your child’s reading confidence with Paws and Pages at Taupō Library. Run by Canine Friends Pet Therapy New Zealand, these sessions offer a calm environment where kids can read stories to dogs.
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New property valuations out this week
NewsEvery three years, we update property values across the Taupō District to help us distribute rates so that everybody pays their fair share based on up‑to‑date information.
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Taupō District Council to investigate options for its future
NewsMedia ReleasesDespite concerns about the tight timeframe, Taupō District Council elected members will begin investigating whether the council should join a group of other councils to create a unitary authority.
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New Omori Water Treatment Plant officially opened
NewsMedia ReleasesThe new water treatment plant built to serve the Omori, Pukawa and Kuratau communities was officially opened yesterday, with around 40 members of the community and project team in attendance.
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Free digital workshops at Taupō Library help locals stay safe online
NewsMedia ReleasesTaupō residents can build their digital confidence through a series of free digital workshops running every Thursday throughout May at Taupō Library.
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Taupo District Council launch new venue booking platform
NewsTaupō District Council has launched Bookable, a new online platform that makes it easier to explore council venues and submit booking requests in one place.
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Join us at a Councillor Connect Forum near you
NewsThe first Councillor Connect Forum is on Tuesday and we’d love you to be part of it.
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Safety upgrade for Tītīraupenga/Roberts intersection
NewsWork gets underway this week on upgrades and safety improvents to the Tītīraupenga St and Roberts St intersection.
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Safer speed campaign kicks off
NewsSchool goes back on Monday and it’s a timely reminder to all drivers to slow down – particularly around schools.
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Council to use Crown Rd sale proceeds to pay off debt
NewsMedia ReleasesTaupō District Council will use money raised by the successful sale of commercial sections in its Crown Road Industrial Estate to pay down debt.
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2026 Anzac Day services: we shall remember them
NewsAll are invited to attend Anzac services and parades throughout the Taupō District on Saturday 25 April 2026.
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Cyclone Vaianu updates
NewsCyclone Vaianu has now moved away to the southeast and weather warnings and watches related to the cyclone have been lifted.
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Strengthening partnership in Tūrangi
NewsIt was a busy few days in Tūrangi last week with our co-governance committee meeting followed by an induction by Ngāti Tūrangitukua for the new Council and staff.
