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Te Awa Reo – a river’s history meets art
NewsScience and art will collide in a new exhibition heading to the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery this autumn.
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New bike repair station for Taupo lakefront
NewsIf you’ve ever had a puncture or needed to adjust your bike mid-ride, you know what a pain it can be – so we’ve come up with a solution!
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Submissions open now for Long-term Plan
NewsKey decisions affecting the priority and direction of Taupō District Council over the next 10 years are now open for public consultation.
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Have your say on tourism in the Taupō District
NewsYou can have your say on tourism in the Taupō District by completing a survey from Destination Great Lake Taupō
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Public meeting in Turangi
NewsDo you want to hear about what activities the council has planned for Turangi?
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Speak with a Councillor – drop-in session
NewsHave you got something on your mind you’d like to talk to your elected members about?
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Council seeking feedback on establishment of Māori wards
NewsThe community will have a chance to have its say on the introduction of Māori wards, following a decision yesterday by Taupō District Council.
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Chairperson elected to Turangi Tongariro Community Board
NewsCommunity board member and former teacher Clint Green has been elected as the new chairperson to the board – and he is delighted to lead the team!
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He whare hou - New sports facility on the cards for Turangi
NewsA partnership between Ngati Turangitukua and Taupō District Council will see the construction of a new sports facility that will encompass a main hall, changing rooms and a kitchen in Turangi.
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Mayor welcomes new date for IRONMAN event
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has welcomed this afternoon’s announcement Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand has set March 27 as the new date for its 2021 event.
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AC Baths’ leisure pool and slides to close temporarily for maintenance
NewsThe AC Baths’ leisure pool and hydroslides will close for 10 days this month for essential maintenance to be carried out.
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Rating raised to AA+ to reflect very strong financial management
NewsTaupō District Council's long term credit rating has been raised to AA+ by international credit rating agency Standard and Poor's, with a stable outlook.
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Kinloch wastewater treatment plant upgrade
NewsThe Kinloch wastewater treatment plant is being upgraded, to increase its capacity to treat wastewater and accommodate ongoing and future growth in Kinloch.
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Taupō to get new charging stations for electric vehicles
NewsTwo new electric vehicle (EV) charging units are being installed in the carpark off Roberts Street near Burger King, increasing options for charging locations for EV users in Taupō.
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Upgrades to stormwater systems in Turangi and Taupō get underway
NewsThe stormwater systems in Turangi and Two Mile Bay will be upgraded to improve the quality of stormwater reaching the lake.
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Mayor calls for resolution on Five Mile Bay access dispute
NewsMayor David Trewavas is calling for a ‘full and final’ resolution on an access dispute at Five Mile Bay Recreation Reserve which has seen ongoing tensions between landowners and path users.
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Horomatangi and Ruapehu intersection transformation continues
NewsPhase two of the Horomatangi and Ruapehu streets intersection upgrade is well underway, with contractors preparing areas for seating and new gardens.
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Nominations to open for Turangi Tongariro Community Board by-election
NewsNominations for the Tongariro Ward position on the Turangi Tongariro Community Board open tomorrow.
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Mangakino water supply overnight shutdown
NewsDue to maintenance work being carried out on the Mangakino water supply network, there will be a water supply shutdown overnight from 11pm Thursday, February 11, to 3am Friday, February 12.
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Long weekend hours
NewsThe Waitangi Day long weekend is nearly here! Here are a few useful reminders about our services and facilities.
