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Five Mile Bay water connection work underway
NewsIt’s all go in Five Mile Bay with the installation of new water infrastructure now underway.
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Step into an artist’s world
NewsStep into the world of Taupō artist Steven Clark this month with his new exhibition, Welcome to My World, at Taupō Museum.
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Submissions open on request to rezone land in Nukuhau
NewsPublic submissions on the private plan change request to rezone 77.78 hectares in Nukuhau are now being accepted by Taupō District Council and will close on March 5, 2021.
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Five Mile Bay water upgrade to begin
NewsWork to upgrade Five Mile Bay’s water infrastructure will get underway next week, moving the settlement one step closer to being able to access treated drinking water.
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Long weekend reminders
NewsHere’s a few things to know for the Auckland Anniversary long weekend.
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New leadership structure for Taupō District Council
NewsA new leadership structure for Taupō District Council has been announced by Chief Executive Gareth Green today.
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A bit of Kiwiana with The Experimental 200s
NewsA new exhibition that explores what it is that makes us Kiwis will open at the Taupō Museum next month.
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Phase two of Horomatangi & Ruapehu streets roundabout to get underway
NewsThe second phase of the Horomatangi Street and Ruapehu Street intersection will get underway next Tuesday, February 2.
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One lane road closure on Norman Smith St next week
NewsA main access road into Taupō from Nukuhau and Acacia Bay is scheduled to have one lane closed temporarily to allow Unison to carry out maintenance next week.
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Number 5 plastics to be recycled in Taupō District
NewsThe collection of number 5 plastics will soon resume in the district, providing the opportunity to save up to 35 tonnes of waste from landfill each year.
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Mangakino residents asked to limit water use
NewsMangakino residents are being asked to conserve water on Tuesday January 26 and Wednesday January 27, 2021, due to urgent maintenance work on the water supply network.
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Feedback sought on proposed bylaw changes
NewsFeedback is being sought from the community on a range of Taupō District Council draft bylaws.
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Road sign vandalism causing safety hazard
NewsDamage to Taupō District road signs is causing a safety hazard for road users after a spate of vandalism over the past few months.
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Sale of Lake Terrace site confirmed
NewsThe sale of the site of the old council building at 72 Lake Terrace has been confirmed with the proposed construction of a four-star accommodation development in the pipeline.
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Taupō welcomes visitors as summer holiday hotspot
NewsIt’s been a bumper Christmas and New Year summer break for the Taupō District with bustling events, packed retail stores and cafes, as well as thousands enjoying the AC Baths facilities.
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Stormwater separator to be installed at Hawai Reserve
NewsAn upgrade to the stormwater system near Two Mile Bay will get underway this week, with the aim of improving the quality of stormwater discharges to the lake.
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Cycle day for Taupō families
NewsAre you looking for ways to encourage the kids to get out on their bikes in our beautiful district? Why not head along to a family cycle day being held next week.
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Taupō District welcomes government funding of $3.75m to support events
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has welcomed the announcement from Tourism Minister Stuart Nash outlining $3.75m in government funding to support events that will encourage visitors to Taupō
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Huka Falls Road path complete
NewsWork on the second stage of the footpath to Huka Falls carpark has been completed in time for the peak visitor season.
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New social development hub gets green light for design
NewsA new social development hub for Taupō is one step closer, following a council decision this week to approve additional funding of $250,000 for design of the building.
