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Transformation project improves CBD access
NewsThe first stage of the Taupō Town Centre Transformation on Tongariro Street is complete, and Access Taupō members are looking forward to the next stages.
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Community grants applications now open
NewsAre you involved in the arts in the Taupō District or the manager or coach of a youngsters’ sports team? Our latest round of community grants is open now and run until Friday 18 February.
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Taupō District moves to Red
NewsIn line with the Government’s COVID-19 directive, Taupō District Council facilities are now operating under the Red traffic light setting to help slow the spread of Omicron.
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Spending soars in Taupō District over Christmas/New Year period
NewsA large number of summer visitors to the Taupō District has been a welcome economic boost, says Mayor David Trewavas.
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Emergency conserve water notice for Turangi and Tokaanu
NewsResidents in Turangi and Tokaanu are being urgently asked to only use water for essential purposes.
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Calls for care on Waikato River float trips
NewsThe rise in popularity of river floats on the Waikato River at Taupō has sparked calls for people to be aware of the risks.
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Hole in One partial reserve management plan review
NewsA partial review of the Tapuaeharuru Bay Reserve Management Plan, relating to the Taupō lakefront’s Hole in One golf operation opens this Friday 14 January.
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Taupō district water use soars
NewsHigh visitor numbers and hot temperatures have meant water use in the Taupō District has doubled in the last three weeks, with some of the district’s water treatment plants close to capacity.
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Traffic lights are on at the Spa Road/Tītīraupenga Street intersection
NewsThe road seal is done, the line markings are in place and the new traffic lights are up and running at the Spa Road/Titiraupenga Street intersection!
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Changes to Taupō District Plan Carparking Requirements
NewsThe National Policy Statement Urban Development (NPSUD) was gazetted by central government in 2020 and requires local authorities to make changes to their district plans.
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Dirt bikers causing problems on reserves
NewsMotorcyclists illegally riding dirt bikes on council reserves are a danger to other people, are damaging reserves and causing nuisance to people living nearby.
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Concrete progress on ETA
NewsThe roundabout linking State Highway 1 and Lake Terrace has taken on a new look with a new pathway next to the roadside being poured last week.
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Notable trees survey out now
NewsCouncil wants to know what the community thinks about our current method of protecting trees in the Taupō District, and whether it is working well.
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Progress on civic administration building
NewsTaupō District Council and Te Whare Hono o Tūwharetoa Limited Partnership have announced they are working together on a new civic administration building in the Taupō town centre.
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Keeping minds and bodies active at playgrounds
NewsThe talents of Taupō author and illustrator Donovan Bixley are bringing a fun new dimension to playgrounds around the district.
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Temporary roundabout for Tongariro Street
NewsA temporary roundabout will be installed at the Tongariro and te Heuheu streets intersection on Sunday night to help alleviate traffic flow through the CBD over the busy summer period.
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Summer's here on Tongariro Street
NewsThe fences and road cones are gone, and with the first stage of the Taupō Town Centre Transformation work on Tongariro Street finished, local businesses are already embracing the new layout.
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Harmless Geosmin in Omori water supply
NewsRecent water samples in the Omori water supply - which supplies Omori, Pukawa and Kuratau - has confirmed harmless Geosmin in the supply.
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Taupō District remains resilient
NewsTaupō District Council has today adopted its annual report for the 2020-21 year, highlighting the resilience of the district over the past 12 months in the face of a world-wide pandemic.
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All go on Titiraupenga Street!
NewsWork on the final stage of the Titiraupenga Street upgrade is going great, with the project on schedule for completion prior to the busy Christmas season.
