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Council building scope change cuts cost by at least $5 million
NewsCouncil yesterday revisited its plan to build two levels of underground parking when it develops its new administration building, and instead will seek options for just one level of parking.
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Great Lake Walkway upgrade gets underway next month
NewsConstruction on the Great Lake Walkway upgrade will begin next month, with council giving the project the green light following detailed design, tender and consultation processes.
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Freedom camping ambassadors return over summer
NewsFreedom camping ambassadors will be out and about helping campers at freedom camping sites like Hipapatua (Reid’s Farm) as well as other camping sites and reserves across the district this summer.
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New reservoir for Motuoapa
NewsThe new Motuoapa Water Reservoir is now complete and supplying residents.
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70.3 is here!
NewsAll the training draws to a close as we experience another IRONMAN 70.3 Taupō event this weekend.
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Revaluation of property in Taupō District revealed
NewsA revaluation of property in the Taupō District has revealed a 20.8 per cent increase in total capital value since 2016 to a total of $18.928 billion.
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Council committee structure and portfolios confirmed
NewsTaupō District Council has confirmed its committee structure and portfolios for the next three years.
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Something for all cyclists at Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge
NewsWe’re delighted to welcome cyclists from all over the country to New Zealand’s largest cycling event, the BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
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Turangi By-election
NewsA by-election period will begin next week for the Tongariro subdivision of the Turangi Tongariro Community Board.
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Joan Williamson Rose Gardens reaches milestone
NewsLocated within the South Tongariro Domain, the Joan Williamson Rose Garden is celebrating 40-years since opening in 1979.
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Huka Falls Road to be closed periodically
NewsHuka Falls Road will be periodically closed to through traffic for three weeks from November 25 between 6am – 5.30pm, Monday – Saturday to allow for a footpath extension.
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Planting ceremony marks completion of Lake Terrace repairs
NewsA planting ceremony has taken place on the lakefront today, marking the completion of the Lake Terrace repairs.
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Call for reduced water use for residents north of the river
NewsResidents on the north side of the river, including Nukuhau, Brentwood, Rangatira Park and Wairakei are being asked to reduce water use from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday, 12 November.
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Turangi-Tongariro Community Board sworn in
NewsA new Turangi-Tongariro Community Board has been sworn in today, with a new chair and deputy chair also appointed.
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Family-friendly market coming to Northcroft Domain
NewsNew market operator Karen Cederwall is excited to create a family-friendly Sunday market at Northcroft Domain.
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Water restrictions for residents north of the river
NewsResidents north of the Waikato River including Nukuhau, Brentwood, Rangatira Park and Wairakei are being asked to restrict all non-essential outdoor water usage over the next week.
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New relationships specialist to support district-wide engagement
NewsDavid Rameka is no stranger to local government and no stranger to Taupō. With a surname like Rameka it’s no surprise that our new Strategic Relationships Manager was born and bred here.
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Rural to residential rezoning application in Whareroa
NewsTaupō District Council has received an application for a private plan change under the Taupō District Plan.
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Machinery taken from Tokaanu construction site
NewsCouncil is asking the community to keep an eye out for a light grey and red digger that has been taken from a construction site in Tokaanu.
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By-election to be held for Turangi Tongariro Community Board
NewsA by-election will be held for the Tongariro subdivision of the Turangi Tongariro Community Board following the resignation of Wally van der Aa.