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Road reopens to traffic at upgraded intersection
NewsThe transformation of the intersection of Ruapehu and Tūwharetoa streets is almost complete, with the road reopening to through-traffic last night, and only minor finishing touches to go.
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ReTweet: an eggcellent bird-themed exhibition
NewsFollowing Re-Cycle 2017, the award-winning Dog Show exhibition in 2018 and last year’s CATalogue exhibitions Taupō Museum is excited to present its next instalment – ReTweet – a bird-themed exhibition
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Frontline services to merge with district iSites in Taupō and Turangi
NewsTaupō District Council’s frontline customer services and the iSite visitor centres will merge as of next Monday, November 2 with both services offered from the same location in both Taupō and Turangi.
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Calling all civic-minded Turangi residents
NewsHave you ever thought about helping out with Civil Defence in Turangi? Now is your chance!
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Improvements on the way for Paetiki shops
NewsThe Paetiki shops and surrounding roads are about to get a $200,000 makeover to make it a safer, more attractive and more user-friendly environment.
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AC Baths pools closed following suspected medical event
NewsEmergency services were called to the AC Baths around midday today after a swimmer was pulled from the 25 metre indoor pool following a suspected medical event.
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Are you a student looking for work this summer?
NewsWe are on the hunt for high school and tertiary students who call the Taupō District home to fill some vacancies for us this summer!
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AC Baths plead for consideration after poo and spew incidents
NewsAC Baths staff are pleading for the community to stay away if they are unwell and ensure swim nappies are appropriately used after a spate of 10 poo and spew incidents in eight days.
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Time is running out to apply for summer licences
NewsAre you hoping to get a recreational business up and running in the Taupō District this summer?
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Taupō flights increased between two main centres
NewsThe Taupō District’s connection to the domestic tourism market has been further strengthened by news Air New Zealand is increasing the number of flights on its return Auckland-Taupō route.
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Control Gates Bridge to close overnight on Monday
NewsControl Gates Bridge will be closed between 8pm on Monday and 4am on Tuesday to allow Mercury Energy to undertake essential maintenance.
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Intersection spruce up taking shape
NewsThe Taupō Town Centre Transformation project is progressing well, with the first half of the Tūwharetoa/Ruapehu streets intersection nearing completion.
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Library holiday programme fun coming!
NewsThe team at our Taupō District Libraries have been at it again, planning some fun activities for children around the district over the school holidays.
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Road safety campaign underway on State Highway Five
NewsA road safety campaign is in full swing to help raise awareness around the risks of driving while fatigued.
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Tongariro South Domain playground upgrade postponed
NewsThe planned upgrade to the Tongariro South Domain playground has been postponed until 2021 due to disruptions caused to international shipping by Covid-19 restrictions.
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AC Baths indoor 25-metre pool update
NewsThe team working on the indoor 25-metre pool has faced challenges as a result of Covid-19, including availability and delivery of materials, but progress is slowly being made.
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Feedback sought on funding of Five Mile Bay water connection
NewsProperty owners in Five Mile Bay will soon get the chance to connect to the Taupō water scheme – but first some decisions need to be made on how the project will be funded.
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Joy riders wrecking reserves prompt barriers
NewsBarriers are being installed at access points to green spaces around Turangi following costly and unsightly damage to reserves.
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Great Lake Pathway officially opened
NewsThe Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern officially opened the Great Lake Pathway today, at a small ceremony on the lakefront.
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Prime Minister takes tour of Taupō Town Centre Transformation project
NewsPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern today took part in a tour of the Taupō Town Centre Transformation project, calling it “the most shovel-ready project I’ve seen”.
