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Community input sought on new Turangi playground
NewsThe Turangi community is being asked for input on a new papa tākaro (playground) to be built at Te Kapua Park.
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Have your say on Taupō lakefront hole in one
NewsCouncil has received an application from Taupō Moana Group Holdings Limited to develop the Hole in One site they occupy on the Taupō lakefront and we want to hear your thoughts on their proposal.
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Change in opening hours at AC Baths this weekend
NewsDue to reduced staff numbers there will be a change in the opening hours this weekend (5-6 March) at the AC Baths. On both Saturday and Sunday, the AC Baths will be open between 8am and 4pm.
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Request to rezone land in Nukuhau moves forward
NewsTaupō District Council has voted to accept a panel’s recommendation to approve a private plan change request to rezone land in Nukuhau.
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Council’s facilities and services with Omicron in the community
NewsWith Omicron cases continuing to rise in the community, council’s services and facilities will likely be affected as positive cases and self-isolation situations inevitably arise..
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Water restrictions lifted across the district
NewsWater restrictions put in place across the district over the busy summer period have now been lifted.
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Minister drops in on airport project
NewsThe redevelopment of Taupō Airport is well underway and last Tuesday Tourism Minister Stuart Nash called in to take a look.
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Full steam ahead on Miro Street upgrade
NewsOur contractor Downer have been making the most of the fine weather with excellent progress on the upgrade to the Miro Street road surface.
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New mural raising awareness
NewsTaupō newest mural is not only brightening up Tongariro Street but raising awareness of one of our most endangered – and overlooked – native birds.
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Mayor pleased to host women’s Super Rugby in Taupō
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has welcomed today’s announcement from New Zealand Rugby that Taupō and Hamilton will co-host the maiden edition of the women’s Super Rugby competition.
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Looking for love and litter - this Sunday!
NewsDon’t forget our mix and mingle litter pick-up event coming up on Sunday!
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Lane closures on Tongariro Street next week
NewsOur contractors are back on the tools on Tongariro Street as the Taupō Town Centre Transformation ramps up again!
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Taupō wins most beautiful large town title
NewsTaupō has been named the most beautiful large town in the country at the annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards on Thursday night.
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Taupō Airport upgrade flying ahead
NewsGreat progress has been made on the Taupō Airport carpark upgrade, with the new seal in place and line marking complete.
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Printmakers’ community grant funds children’s art workshops
NewsA group of dedicated artists plus a Creative Taupō community grant came together to equal a fun kids’ experience at last year’s Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival.
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Legendary readers enjoy books over summer
NewsCongratulations to the 155 legendary readers from across the district who took part in the 2021/2022 Taupō District Libraries Zeus’ Summer Reading Challenge.
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Practical driver’s licence training funded by council
NewsPeople in the Taupō district will now find it smoother to get their practical driver licences after a community grant from Taupō District Council allowing the leasing of a training car.
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Val Raymond’s legacy exhibition to transform Taupō Museum galleries
NewsAn extraordinary selection of the very diverse artwork of the late New Zealand artist Val Raymond is being exhibited in Taupō to honour and celebrate her life’s work.
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Road upgrade for Miro Street
NewsWork to rehabilitate the section of Miro Street between the Crown Road intersection and No. 30 (Taupo Smash Repairs) begins on 1 February.
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Looking for love and litter on the lakefront
NewsLooking for love? Looking to make new friends? Or already happily loved-up and just looking to make a difference to Taupō?
