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Taupō District welcomes $5.87m boost for airport re-development
NewsTaupō District mayor David Trewavas has welcomed today’s announcement from regional economic development minister Shane Jones outlining $5.87m of government funding for the Taupō Airport.
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Design to get underway for traffic management solution at intersection
NewsTaupō District Council has today approved funding of $80,000 for detailed construction design of a traffic management solution at the Arrowsmith Avenue / Kiddle Drive / Napier Road intersection.
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Boil water notice remains in place for Tokaanu residents
NewsTokaanu residents using the town water supply – from the township to the Tokaanu bridge – are being asked to boil water until at least Friday, following a double pipe break in the township yesterday.
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Tokaanu residents must boil water following pipe breaks
NewsTokaanu residents using the town water supply, from the township to the Tokaanu bridge, are being asked to boil water until further notice.
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Wastewater overflow on Lake Terrace this morning
NewsA wastewater overflow has occurred on Lake Terrace, between Hawai St and Tremaine Avenue this morning.
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New environmentally friendly road resurfacing product used
NewsA new environmentally friendly road resurfacing product has been used for the first time in the Taupō district this week.
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Sewer lining renewals in Richmond Heights
NewsWork to renew several sections of sewer lines in Richmond Heights will begin next week.
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New General Manager for Taupō Airport
NewsRhys Frearson has been appointed to the role of General Manager of Taupō Airport.
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New Waste Minimisation Grant available
NewsA new grant is available through our Waste Minimisation Fund to help individuals and organisations reduce waste.
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All council facilities now breastfeeding friendly
NewsWe recently became the first council in the Bay of Plenty region to become ‘Breastfeeding Friendly Spaces Accredited’ after introducing a breastfeeding friendly policy at all of our facilities.
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New exhibition to showcase unpredictable nature of art
NewsRecognised Taupō artists, Jacquie Goldsmith and Marion Bright, are delving beyond the predictable in their latest exhibition – Beyond the Surface.
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Repairs at AC Baths indoor pool
NewsThe 25-metre indoor pool at AC Baths is to undergo repairs and maintenance during February.
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External and Māori representatives appointed to council committees
NewsCouncil has appointed the external and Māori representatives for several of its committees.
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Call to conserve water in Kinloch continues
NewsLevel two water restrictions remain in place for Kinloch, with high water usage continuing and forecasts predicting more hot and dry weather to come.
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Ironman logo for 2020 World Championships revealed
NewsThere are now fewer than 300 days to go until the world's best descend on our beautiful Lake Taupō district for the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship!
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Water mains and wastewater renewals get the green light
NewsA two year work programme will soon get underway to renew water mains and wastewater rising mains in parts of Taupō.
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Tokaanu sewer break and overflow
NewsA small wastewater overflow at Tokaanu stream has quickly been contained, following a collapsed pipe on the corner of Kopu St and Puanga St earlier this morning.
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Call for community to be mindful of behaviour at walkway worksite
NewsWhile work is progressing well with the Great Lake Walkway upgrade, Council Chief Executive Gareth Green is asking the community to be mindful of their behaviour towards contractors doing this work.
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Otumuheke maintenance begins next week
NewsA small area of the Otumuheke Stream bathing area will be closed next week for maintenance on a part of the surrounding rock structure.
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Applications now open for community grants
NewsApplications for funding are now open for a number of community grants aimed at supporting individuals and groups in the Taupo district.
