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Council chooses to sign climate change declaration
NewsTaupō District Council has agreed to sign the Local Government Leaders’ Climate Change Declaration 2017, confirming its commitment to respond to climate change.
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Speed limit lowers at northern entrance into town
NewsA new speed limit comes into force on Wairakei Drive today – the last speed change to be implemented following the introduction of Taupō District Council’s Speed Limits Bylaw 2018 in December.
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Fly-line proposal gets go ahead
NewsA proposal to establish a fly-line tourism venture at Hipapatua Reserve (Reid’s Farm) has been given approval, subject to mutually agreed licence conditions being negotiated and agreed to by council.
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Hipapatua Reserve closed for annual maintenance
NewsHipapatua Reserve (Reid’s Farm) is closed as maintenance and tree work begin.
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Fees and charges - have your say
NewsIt’s that time of year when we want your feedback on our proposed fees and charges for the next financial year.
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Time to slow down on the hill
NewsA new speed limit will come into force at the northern corridor into Taupō town centre on May 1 – the last change to be implemented following the introduction of our Speed Limits Bylaw 2018.
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Cenotaph upgrade
NewsThe cenotaph at the entrance to the Great Lake Centre underwent an upgrade last month.
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Fly-line approved to move to next stage
NewsAn application to develop a flyline at Hipapatua Reserve (Reid’s Farm) was today approved by the council’s Fences, Roading, Reserves and Dogs Committee to move to the next stage.
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Otumuheke Stream revitalisation project recognised on national stage
NewsTaupō District Council’s Otumuheke Stream revitalisation project last night received the Minister of Local Government's Award for Innovation in Council Community Relations at the SOLGM annual awards.
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Waiora House demolition underway
NewsWork to demolish the asbestos-contaminated Waiora House is underway, with an excavator being moved on to the site this week and the iron roofing set to be removed.
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Extra seat around the council table announced
NewsThe Local Government Commission has approved changes proposed to Taupō District Council’s representation model, meaning an extra seat will be added to the council table.
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Earth Day litter pick-up events
NewsJoin us for litter pick-up events in Taupo and Turangi on Saturday, April 13.
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Board chair stands down in favour of operational role
NewsTurangi Tongariro Community Board chair Andy Hema has resigned from his elected position to take up a role as the council’s customer relations manager in Turangi.
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Staff on the beat see reduction in dog complaints
NewsDog-related complaints decreased by nearly 30 per cent from last summer to this summer – and the compliance team has a feeling it knows why.
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Spa Road re-seal rescheduled
NewsThe Spa Road reseal work originally planned for Sunday has been rescheduled to tomorrow night (Tuesday).
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Our Garden of Earthly Delights coming to Taupo Museum
NewsFreelance artist and graphic designer Lianne Adams brings her unique, bespoke pieces to Taupō Museum, melding together strands of computer-based design and traditional art.
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Spa Road re-seal
NewsTwo blocks of Spa Road will be closed on Sunday night to allow some reseal work to take place.
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Spark upgrading infrastructure on Great Lake Centre
NewsNew Spark infrastructure will be installed on the Great Lake Centre to allow the telecommunications company to meet current demand.
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Random order for council candidate names
NewsThe 2019 Taupō District local authority elections will see candidates’ names listed on voting documents in random order.
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Council recognised at Sister Cities conference
NewsTaupō District Council has been nationally recognised for its efforts during a project around the 10th Anniversary Celebrations for the Suzhou and Taupō Sister City relationship.