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Sewer line inspections making great progress
NewsThe ongoing sewer line inspection programme, which gives us a better understanding of the overall condition of the network and helps highlight any possible future blockages, is making great progress.
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Have your say on the Taupō catchment
NewsWe want your feedback for Te Kaupapa Kaitiaki, a draft plan aimed at protecting Lake Taupō for current and future generations.
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Taupō District Council and WRC approve funds to protect Lake Taupō
NewsTaupō District Council and Waikato Regional Council (WRC) have today approved funding to continue the Lake Taupō Protection Trust to further protect the water quality of Lake Taupō.
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Superloo to close for spruce up
NewsThe Taupō Superloo, cnr Tongariro St and Storey Pl, will be closed next week for maintenance and refurbishment.
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Taupō Museum to partly close for painting
NewsFrom Thursday May 27, the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery’s Lake Gallery will be closed for two weeks for repainting.
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People-friendly spaces on the way for town centre
NewsFeedback from the community is helping to shape the transformation of the town centre as council finalises its plans for the Taupō Town Centre Transformation project.
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Water main upgrade fast tracked for Acacia Bay Road
NewsA water main upgrade for Acacia Bay Road near the Te Urunga Place intersection has been fast tracked following a series of water main breaks.
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Community helps shape long-term plans and priorities for the district
NewsTaupō District Council is now finalising its Long-term Plan 2021-2031, following a month of consultation and engagement with the community.
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Mangakino sports clubroom update
NewsWork is underway on the transformation of the Mangakino sports clubroom which will see a new kitchen, an internal fit out of toilets, showers and changing rooms, as well as a completely new roof.
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Art project lights up Taupō as part of Road Safety Week 2021
NewsThe Taupō lakefront will light up next week to raise awareness of the importance of road safety in our district.
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Final results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election
NewsFinal results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election have been released, with George O’Connor Patena confirmed to fill the vacant Tongariro Subdivision seat.
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Building more resilient water infrastructure for Turangi
NewsThe Turangi water mains renewal programme is to be extended, with a further 3.5kms of mains to be installed this year.
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Progress results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election
NewsProgress results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election (Tongariro Subdivision) have been released.
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Footpath upgrades getting underway around the district
NewsA series of footpath upgrades will soon get underway in Waitahanui, Tauranga-Taupō and Whakamaru.
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Reserve vandalism hugely disappoints
NewsTaupō District Council is calling for local residents to be vigilant following vandalism at the Pihanga Reserve Playground at the weekend.
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Acacia Bay Water main break & wastewater spill
NewsUnfortunately there has been a water main break at Acacia Bay and some residents are without water. Water from the main break has also entered one of our wastewater pump stations.
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Wilding pines pest control at Rangatira Point
NewsAcacia Bay’s Rangatira Point track will be closed for several days from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 4) to allow felling of wilding pines near the walkway.
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Voting for the Tongariro Ward seat closes next week
NewsVoting is open to decide who will fill the vacant Tongariro Ward seat on the Turangi Tongariro Community Board.
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New Exhibition Keeps Art in the Family
NewsFather-and-son John and Richard Boyd-Dunlop will showcase their bold and colourful contemporary art in the collectively titled exhibition “Instinctively Inherent” at the Taupō Museum from 8 May.
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Community urged to play it safe around Taupo Airport
NewsA recent incident with a kite entering airspace used by emergency services has highlighted the need for the community to be mindful around Taupō Airport.
