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Chief executive calls for a stop to hurtful comments on social media
NewsTaupō District Council chief executive Gareth Green has called time on social media trolls, imploring the community to put a stop to vitriolic behaviour.
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Pre-election Report now available
NewsTaupō District Council’s Pre-election Report is now available to view ahead of the elections this October.
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Crown Road re-opens
NewsCrown Road is now open after repairs to the road have been completed, following a subsidence incident earlier this month.
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Dog registrations now overdue
NewsDog owners who have not yet registered their canine companions have until next Thursday, August 1, to do so without attracting a late fee.
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New sewer pipe install a success – water restrictions lifted
NewsThe new Lake Terrace sewer pipe was successfully installed and connected overnight meaning residents could return to normal water usage.
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Stormwater separator to be included in Lake Terrace rebuild
NewsA new stormwater separator will be installed near the Lake Terrace and Tongariro Street intersection as part of repair work being carried out following the recent washout.
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Lights switched on at northern gateway into town
NewsNew traffic lights at the intersection of Wairakei Drive and Norman Smith Street went live yesterday, and they are now being closely monitored.
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Taupō residents asked to further reduce water use next week
NewsThe new sewer pipe is being installed on Lake Terrace as part of the repairs following the washout that occurred on July 2.
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Turangi and Tokaanu residents urged to minimise water use
NewsTurangi and Tokaanu residents are being urged to minimise their water use from Monday 22 July to Friday 26 July while filter membranes at the Turangi wastewater treatment plant are renewed.
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Water monitoring and clean-up continues
NewsWater monitoring and clean-up operations are continuing following the Lake Terrace work site wastewater spill on Tuesday
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Traffic lights at northern gateway to be switched on
NewsThe traffic lights at the intersection of Norman Smith Street and Wairakei Drive are set to go live about 2pm on Monday following the redevelopment of the intersection and northern gateway into Taupō.
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Nominations for local elections open
NewsPassionate potential politicians are now invited to put their names forward for the 2019 local body elections, with nominations open from today.
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Wastewater spill on Lake Terrace work site
NewsA pipe failure on the work site of the Lake Terrace washout has caused wastewater to enter the lake.
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Health warning on Waikato River lifted
NewsThe health warning placed on the Waikato River following last week’s incident that saw a large quantity of wastewater enter Lake Taupō has been lifted.
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Lake shore clean-up underway
NewsClean-up operations around the site of the washout on Lake Terrace are gathering pace, with crews starting work on the lake shore today.
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Permanent repair to Crown Road to be complete within week
NewsThe permanent repair to the surface of Crown Road, damaged due to subsidence in the early hours of last Friday morning, is expected to be completed within the next week.
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Traffic flows revised around Lake Terrace site
NewsChanges to the road restrictions around the Lake Terrace worksite where there was a water main and wastewater pipe break have been made today.
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Invergarry Road repairs complete
NewsRoad and berm repairs have been completed in Invergarry Road following last week’s subsidence.
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Water quality monitoring continues
NewsDaily monitoring of up to 25 sites on Lake Taupō and the Waikato River continues following the wastewater washout on Lake Terrace last Tuesday.
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Water restrictions eased as major construction gets underway
NewsThe temporary fix to the Lake Terrace washout is working well and while residents are asked to continue to be mindful of water use, doing laundry and showering outside of peak times is now fine.