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Calls to get vaccinated & tested as covid found in wastewater
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is calling for everyone to keep safe, get tested and vaccinated, following the announcement that COVID-19 has been found in the Taupō wastewater system.
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Council embracing EV's, hybrids and e-bikes
NewsTaupō District Council is embracing more eco-friendly modes of transport and equipment with the addition of EVs, hybrids and e-bikes to its fleet.
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Work to begin on Kiddle Drive roundabout
NewsWork on improving the Napier-Kiddle-Arrowsmith intersection begins on Monday 15 November. The work will see the existing intersection replaced with a new roundabout.
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Concrete progress in airport upgrade
NewsThe construction of the new Taupō Airport terminal is well underway, with the foundation poured and framing going up. The new terminal will be approximately twice the size of the existing building.
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Health warning issued for Lake Ohakuri, Lake Maraetai & Lake Whakamaru
NewsA health warning has been issued for Lake Whakamaru after samples taken from the lake by Waikato Regional Council confirmed a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
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Tongariro Street upgrade transforms cafe's outdoor dining space
NewsCafé Ninety Nine owners Kay McGeough and Darren Edge say they’re delighted with a new outdoor dining space outside the café that’s been created by the Taupō Town Centre Transformation work.
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Story Place tree trim
NewsTree maintenance work begins tomorrow, Friday 5 November on the Seddon Oak located in Story Place.
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Health warnings issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai
NewsA health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai. Samples taken from both lakes by Waikato Regional Council have confirmed a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
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Residents on River Road water scheme asked to conserve water
NewsNormal water supply has been restored to residents on the River Road water scheme, following a water main break last night.
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Health warning issued for Lake Ohakuri
NewsToi Te Ora Public Health media release: A health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri following a suspected bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
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Kinloch water treatment set to improve
NewsDesign work for a new water treatment plant for Kinloch is nearly complete and construction of the plant is expected to get underway next year.
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Dogs to be on leads at Besley Park
NewsThe Taupō District Council Control of Dogs Bylaw 2021 has been updated following a review period, public consultation and consideration of the feedback.
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Upgrade to Tongariro Street toilets
NewsAn internal building renewal for the Tongariro North Domain toilet block is getting underway.
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State highway road repairing and resealing
NewsState highways in the Taupō area will be repaired and resealed during coming months, as the Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency spring/summer road maintenance programme gets underway.
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Three Waters process - Statement from Mayor and Councillors
NewsOn 27 October the Minister of Local Government announced that the government’s three waters reform will proceed by way of central government mandate.
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Three Waters process hugely flawed
NewsTaupō District Council is deeply concerned the government has effectively mandated their sweeping reform of “Three Waters”.
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Work to start on installing new water pipe under Control Gates Bridge
NewsWork on connecting Acacia Bay and Mapara residents to the Taupō town water supply is going great, and one of the final remaining pieces of the puzzle gets underway next week.
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Valve testing to boost water infrastructure
NewsOur infrastructure team will be testing back flow valves on the water supply network in Turangi, Tokaanu, Motuoapa and Motutere in the coming months to help keep the system in good shape.
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Innovative technology implemented in ETA project
NewsIt's all hands on deck, with the ETA shared path project in full swing.
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Work on new dump station nearing completion
NewsA new dump station serving recreational vehicles being constructed at Stag Park is nearing completion.
