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Mana Whakahono agreement heads towards fruition
NewsAfter several years of working closely together, Taupō District Council has finalised a draft Mana Whakahono partnership agreement with Ngāti Tūrangitukua
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New Acacia Bay and Mapara water connection goes live next week
NewsAcacia Bay and Mapara residents will soon be connected to the Taupō town water supply.
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Oceania Triathlon Cup in Taupō on Sunday
NewsThe elite of New Zealand’s triathlon athletes will be battling it out at the 2022 Oceania Triathlon Cup in Three Mile Bay, Taupō on Sunday.
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New roundabout on Tongariro Street opens tonight
NewsThe new roundabout on Tongariro Street is in place and will open to traffic tonight.
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Representation arrangements for Taupō district elections determined
NewsThe Local Government Commission (LGC) has made its determination on the representation arrangements proposed after Taupō District Council’s most recent representation review.
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Basic bike mechanic workshop proves a hit
NewsDerailleur, chain rings and presta valve are all common place in a cyclist’s vocabulary, but a little foreign to those not in the know.
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Lake Terrace transformation getting underway
NewsThe focus of the Taupō Town Centre Transformation is now moving to the construction of a new southern gateway at the Lake Terrace and Tītīraupenga Street intersection.
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Site blessing allows Waiora House rebuild to start
NewsIt seemed a good omen when the storm lashing Taupō paused temporarily last Thursday to allow the Waiora House site blessing to go ahead.
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Pre-Loved Art Sale returns to Taupō Museum
NewsIt’s double the love with Taupō Museum’s pre-loved art sale returning next week.
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Important road maintenance work to get underway
NewsHeads up drivers! Work will start on Monday 4 April to reseal a 5.3km section of Poihipi Road, between Marotiri Road and State Highway 32.
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Record numbers make a splash at Mangakino Pool
NewsRecent refurbishments and removal of the entry fee made Mangakino Community Pool a popular destination this summer, with record numbers of swimmers taking a dip.
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Miro Street upgrade on hold
NewsWork on the Miro Street road surface upgrade between the Crown Road intersection and No. 30 (Taupō Smash Repairs) has been put on hold until later in the year.
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Speed management plan opens for feedback
NewsTaupō District Council is proposing speed limit changes throughout the district to help keep all people safer on its roads and streets.
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Council calls for community feedback on Annual Plan
NewsCommunity feedback is being called for to help shape the Taupō District Council’s plans and priorities for the next 12 months.
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New terminal takes shape
NewsTaupō Airport’s new terminal building is starting to take shape, with the steel frame and roof nearly completed.
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My Vaccine Pass requirements to be relaxed at venues and facilities
NewsTaupō District Council will relax My Vaccine Pass requirements at a number of its venues, offices and facilities across the district from Monday, 14 March 2022.
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Turangi street revitalisation project back in full swing
NewsDespite disruptions caused by COVID-19 restrictions and some very uncooperative weather, the Turangi Street Revitalisation project is making great progress.
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Taupō district social services hub Waiora House to rise again
NewsThe Taupō district’s much-loved social services hub, Waiora House, is set to make a reappearance on its iconic Spa Road site.
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Covid care with our dogs
NewsWith Covid in our community, Taupō District Council suggests it’s best for all our dog owners to keep their pooch on a lead in spaces where they need to be.
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A worm welcome for waste grants funding at local motel
NewsGuests staying at Taupō motel Bella Vista are helping keep some of the motel’s permanent residents well-fed, thanks to a grant from Taupō District Council.
