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Call to conserve water in Kinloch continues
NewsLevel two water restrictions remain in place for Kinloch, with high water usage continuing and forecasts predicting more hot and dry weather to come.
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Ironman logo for 2020 World Championships revealed
NewsThere are now fewer than 300 days to go until the world's best descend on our beautiful Lake Taupō district for the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship!
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Water mains and wastewater renewals get the green light
NewsA two year work programme will soon get underway to renew water mains and wastewater rising mains in parts of Taupō.
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Tokaanu sewer break and overflow
NewsA small wastewater overflow at Tokaanu stream has quickly been contained, following a collapsed pipe on the corner of Kopu St and Puanga St earlier this morning.
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Call for community to be mindful of behaviour at walkway worksite
NewsWhile work is progressing well with the Great Lake Walkway upgrade, Council Chief Executive Gareth Green is asking the community to be mindful of their behaviour towards contractors doing this work.
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Otumuheke maintenance begins next week
NewsA small area of the Otumuheke Stream bathing area will be closed next week for maintenance on a part of the surrounding rock structure.
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Applications now open for community grants
NewsApplications for funding are now open for a number of community grants aimed at supporting individuals and groups in the Taupo district.
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Councillors support Mayor's request for investigation
NewsCouncillors have voted to support Taupo District Mayor David Trewavas’ request for an urgent investigation into further options to manage traffic at the Napier Road / Kiddle Drive intersection.
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Kinloch restrictions likely to remain for next 10 days
NewsA sprinkler and outdoor water system ban in Kinloch is likely to remain in place until at least early February.
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Mayor calls for investigation into more options at intersection
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas will this week ask councillors to support an urgent investigation into more options to manage traffic flow at the Napier Road/Kiddle Drive intersection.
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Waitangi Taupō Moana Festival returns
NewsThe Waitangi Taupō Moana Festival is back for 2020, with an exciting and diverse line-up of iconic and internationally renowned kiwi bands and artists.
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Taupō district now smoke and vape free
NewsTaupō is now a smoke and vape free district, under the new Taupō District Council Smokefree Action Plan.
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Kerbing renewals get underway in Turangi
NewsWork to renew sections of kerbing and roadside channels will begin in Turangi next week.
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Great Lake Walkway upgrade gets underway
NewsConstruction is underway on the Great Lake Walkway upgrade, with the first phase of works beginning at Rainbow Point this week.
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Level two water restrictions remain in place for Kinloch
NewsLevel two water restrictions remain in place for Kinloch as high demand for water continues in the settlement.
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Fire now out at Broadlands Road landfill
NewsA fire at Taupō District Council’s landfill on Broadlands Road has now been extinguished, after starting in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Fire at Broadlands Road landfill under control but still burning
NewsTaupō District Council’s landfill on Broadlands Road may be closed until Monday as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that started in the early hours of this morning.
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Kinloch settlement asked to reduce household water use
NewsIncreased water use over several consecutive days has resulted in level two water restrictions in Kinloch.
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External community representatives sought for council committees
NewsTaupō District Council is seeking expressions of interest for external community representatives on several of its committees.
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Don’t flush the unflushable
NewsCouncil has teamed up with local supermarkets across the district to encourage people to do the right thing when it comes to flushing things down the drain.