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Taupō East Rural Representative Group seeks community representative
NewsExpressions of interest are being sought for a community representative on the Taupō East Rural Representative Group.
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AC Baths swim-area BBQ to go
NewsThe AC Baths covered BBQ area is to be removed to boost safety at the facility. The covered BBQ was located behind the “bombing island” near to the deeper end of the leisure pool.
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Kia Kaha Auckland from the Taupō District
NewsKia Kaha Auckland! That's the message from the Taupō District to Auckland as part of a new campaign, launched today.
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Representation changes proposal moves ahead
NewsTaupō District Council will now put forward its preferred representation arrangements for the next two local government elections in the district.
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New date for Taupō Summer Concert
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is excited to welcome back the popular Taupō Summer Concert in March 2022.
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Council facilities reopening at Alert Level 2
NewsAt Alert Level 2, Taupō District Council’s community facilities will progressively reopen from Wednesday 8 September, with restrictions in place to help reduce the potential spread of Covid-19.
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Turangi replanting programme gets underway
NewsWith spring here, and under the move to Level 3, our contractor is set to start replacing trees removed in the Turangi Street Revitalisation Project.
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Call for community views on government’s proposed Three Waters Reform
NewsTaupō District Council is calling for the community to share their views on the future of three waters by completing a short survey.
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Alert Level 3 changes for council facilities and services
NewsFrom Wednesday 1 September, the Taupō District moves to Alert Level 3. The majority of council facilities must remain closed at this level.
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Council’s COVID relief changes
NewsTaupō District Council is taking immediate measures to reduce the COVID-19 lockdown's impact on our community.
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Representation Review hearings on
NewsNext Tuesday council holds public hearings from submitters on its initial proposal for representation arrangements for our ward boundaries, councillor numbers and community boards.
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Taupō District Council continuing to work with IRONMAN on new date
NewsFollowing today’s announcement by IRONMAN to postpone the Taupō edition of IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, Mayor David Trewavas said he is confident the district would take the news in its stride.
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Council facilities and services at alert level 4
NewsWith Alert Level 4 to come into place from 11.59pm tonight for at least three days, please be aware all Taupō District Council community facilities will be closed from tomorrow, Wednesday August 18.
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Taupō district gains $1M in regional tourism funding
NewsDestination Great Lake Taupō (DGLT) has been granted $1M in government funding to help boost its efforts to promote and co-ordinate tourism in the region.
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New playground opens on Raupō Reserve
NewsA new playground on Raupō Reserve is now up and running and local tamariki are already putting it through its paces.
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Applications for the waste minimisation fund are now open!
NewsTen thousand dollars’ worth of waste minimisation grants can be sought through a council fund that helps individuals and organisations reduce waste.
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Looking forward to safer streets
NewsThe Taupō Town Centre Transformation project is bringing some exciting changes to our town, including safer pedestrian and cycling access for Taupō Primary School.
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Here comes the honey!
NewsFood banks throughout the district will soon be substantially sweeter thanks to the busy bees of the central plateau.
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Tongariro playground update
NewsWork on the Tongariro South Domain playground is progressing at pace, with the representations of our mountains and waterways taking shape and starting to tell the story of our district.
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Speak with a Taupō District Councillor – drop-in session
NewsHave you got something on your mind you’d like to talk to your elected members about? Join us for a drop-in session with our Taupō ward councillors on Thursday, August 12 from 9.30am.
