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Level 1 water restrictions now in place
NewsTaupō District residents are being asked to use their sprinklers on alternate days, with Level 1 water restrictions in place from today, Wednesday December 16.
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Positive outcomes from collaborative community plan
NewsFollowing six months of collaborative work, the Regenerate Taupō District team and wider agencies and organisations, have seen positive impacts across the community.
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Transfigured: a display to challenge people’s idea of art
NewsA new art exhibition at Taupō Museum will “challenge people’s idea of what art is” with a contemporary collection of digital art opening next week.
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Newly refurbished sauna at AC Baths now open
NewsThe sauna area at the AC Baths reopened today, following an extensive makeover to create a better experience for users.
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Mapi gets an upgrade
NewsOur online mapping tool the community can access online, Mapi, is getting an upgrade this summer and will be live in January.
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Just planting remaining to finish Paetiki shops upgrade
NewsContractors have finished their makeover of the Paetiki shopping area with just planting to go in the new garden area.
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#LOVETAUPO sign to get a spruce up
NewsTaupō’s iconic #LOVETAUPO sign on the lakefront is about to get a spruce up, in time for the busy holiday period.
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First phase of terminal upgrade underway at Taupō Airport
NewsThe first phase of the Taupō Airport terminal upgrade is now underway, with the laying of new wastewater and water pipes.
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Upgrade of Mangakino Rugby Club to sports clubrooms confirmed
NewsThe refurbishment of the Mangakino Rugby Club will soon get a new lease of life as the town’s sports clubrooms, with work scheduled to begin in early 2021.
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Speak with a Councillor – drop-in sessions
NewsWe’re hosting drop-in sessions for the community to talk with local Taupō Ward Councillors. Come along, ask questions and share your thoughts.
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Resealing work on Wairakei Drive next week
NewsA section of Wairakei Drive will be resealed with a waterproof layer next week, to make it safer for road users.
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Heavy rainfall causes overflow
NewsHeavy rain this afternoon has caused a wastewater overflow near the intersection of Norman Smith Street and Wairakei Drive.
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Council votes to introduce Māori wards
NewsTaupō District Council has voted to introduce Māori wards for the 2022 and 2025 local body elections, with Mayor David Trewavas calling it a landmark decision.
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Herbicide spraying in the Taupō District
NewsSportsgrounds, parks and reserves around the Taupō District will be sprayed with herbicide from now until April as part of our annual maintenance programme.
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Help clean up and get free pancakes!
NewsIf you’re looking for a way to help out the community and get a bellyful of tasty pancakes at the same time – we have the solution for you!
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Upgrade of Horomatangi and Ruapehu intersection to get underway
NewsThe next phase of the Taupo Town Centre Transformation project will soon get underway, with the upgrade of Horomatangi and Ruapehu streets intersection scheduled to begin at the end of this month.
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Birch Street work to begin Thursday
NewsUrgent sewer renewal work will begin in the Birch Street cul-de-sac and Lower Napier Road area on Thursday, November 19.
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Street display puts focus on road safety
NewsUngiven gifts are adorning Heuheu Street in Taupō this week, as a sign of remembrance for those who lost their lives on our district’s roads last year.
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Polish up your cycling skills
NewsWe’re running two cycling courses for our community this month – and they’re free to attend!
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Decision made on funding of Five Mile Bay water
NewsFive Mile Bay residents will soon have the opportunity to access treated drinking water, following a Council decision this week on how it will fund the project.
