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New Year, new truck. Same rubbish, same rules.
NewsHitting the streets this week are two new rubbish collection trucks. These more efficient trucks will help the team whisk away kerbside collections.
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Co-Chairs appointed in Tūrangi
NewsThe Tūrangi Co-Governance Committee is back up and running for 2026, with Te Wharau Walker Jr elected as Co-Chair alongside Mayor John Funnell at last week’s meeting.
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IRONKIDZ triathlon returns this weekend
NewsGet ready kids, the ever-popular Wairakei Estate IRONKIDZ triathlon is back this Sunday 1 March.
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Have your say on proposed District Plan changes
NewsMedia ReleasesTaupō District Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on three proposed plan changes to the Taupō District Plan.
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Fostering fitness at Taupō Events Centre
NewsSupporting people with long-term health conditions is part of physiologist Franco’s DNA.
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Second Joint Management Agreement briefing coming up
NewsOur Mayor and councillors are having briefing workshops on the JMA over the next few months.
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Verve exhibition brings international tapestry art to Taupō Museum
NewsMedia ReleasesHandwoven works from England and New Zealand come together at Taupō Museum’s Niven Gallery in an international showcase titled Verve.
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Shared pathway work starts on Norman Smith and Tongariro streets
NewsWork is underway on upgrading the footpath leading down Tongariro St and up Norman Smith St.
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Iconic triathlon returns to Kinloch this weekend
NewsMore than just a race, the Seven Oaks Kinloch Triathlon Festival has been on the calendar since 1985, making it one of New Zealand’s oldest races.
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Work starts on new shared path in Mangakino
NewsWork is now underway on a shared pathway being built from Lakeview Place to the Waikato River Trail entrance on Lake Road.
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Work progressing well on upgrade to Broadlands Road
NewsThe upgrade project on Broadlands Road is well under way, with a 1.6km section north of View Road being fully reconstructed and widened to restore the road surface and improve safety for motorists.
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Opening hours, services and events on Waitangi Day 2026
NewsHere’s a few quick reminders about our opening hours and services on Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February 2026.
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Something to bark about: Paws and Pages returns for 2026
NewsTaupō Library's Paws and Pages programme, that allows young readers to read stories to dogs was a hit last year and the bi-monthly sessions restart from Tuesday 17 February from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
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Call for dino-mite art entries at Taupō Museum
NewsGet creating for an art exhibition at Taupō Museum that celebrates sustainability and a love of dinos.
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Teaching search dogs new tricks with community funding
NewsThe Taupō District and surrounds are great places to get out tramping, hunting and fishing. But when things go wrong, there’s one group with the specialist skills to find missing people.
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Te Papa’s Rūaumoko Exhibition Comes to Taupō
NewsMedia ReleasesVenture into the domain of Rūaumoko, god of volcanoes and earthquakes at a powerful new exhibition coming to Taupō Museum.
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Summer Reading Programme a roaring success
NewsMore than 100 kids in Taupō and Tūrangi completed the challenge, and everyone who finished received a certificate and a $15 book voucher.
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Council opening hours and services on Auckland Anniversary 2026
NewsHere are a few quick reminders about our services and opening hours on Auckland Anniversary, Monday 26 January:
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Last call for recalled coloured sand
NewsFriday 30 January 2026 is the last day you can take the recalled sand products to Taupō and Tūrangi landfills.
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Escape. Hide. Tell.
NewsMedia ReleasesStaying safe at events is something we often take for granted but it’s vital to know what to do if things go wrong.
