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Councillors support Mayor's request for investigation
NewsCouncillors have voted to support Taupo District Mayor David Trewavas’ request for an urgent investigation into further options to manage traffic at the Napier Road / Kiddle Drive intersection.
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Kinloch restrictions likely to remain for next 10 days
NewsA sprinkler and outdoor water system ban in Kinloch is likely to remain in place until at least early February.
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Mayor calls for investigation into more options at intersection
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas will this week ask councillors to support an urgent investigation into more options to manage traffic flow at the Napier Road/Kiddle Drive intersection.
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Waitangi Taupō Moana Festival returns
NewsThe Waitangi Taupō Moana Festival is back for 2020, with an exciting and diverse line-up of iconic and internationally renowned kiwi bands and artists.
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Taupō district now smoke and vape free
NewsTaupō is now a smoke and vape free district, under the new Taupō District Council Smokefree Action Plan.
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Kerbing renewals get underway in Turangi
NewsWork to renew sections of kerbing and roadside channels will begin in Turangi next week.
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Great Lake Walkway upgrade gets underway
NewsConstruction is underway on the Great Lake Walkway upgrade, with the first phase of works beginning at Rainbow Point this week.
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Level two water restrictions remain in place for Kinloch
NewsLevel two water restrictions remain in place for Kinloch as high demand for water continues in the settlement.
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Fire now out at Broadlands Road landfill
NewsA fire at Taupō District Council’s landfill on Broadlands Road has now been extinguished, after starting in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Fire at Broadlands Road landfill under control but still burning
NewsTaupō District Council’s landfill on Broadlands Road may be closed until Monday as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that started in the early hours of this morning.
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Kinloch settlement asked to reduce household water use
NewsIncreased water use over several consecutive days has resulted in level two water restrictions in Kinloch.
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External community representatives sought for council committees
NewsTaupō District Council is seeking expressions of interest for external community representatives on several of its committees.
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Don’t flush the unflushable
NewsCouncil has teamed up with local supermarkets across the district to encourage people to do the right thing when it comes to flushing things down the drain.
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Road Safety display a timely reminder
NewsA display outlining the causes of fatalities on our roads has taken centre stage behind the library.
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New Year's Day litter pick-up
NewsWe all love living and visiting our district so why not take the opportunity on New Year’s Day to get together with friends and continue to look after the place we love?
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Boil water notice lifted for Kinloch / Whakaroa residents
NewsThe Kinloch / Whakaroa water supply has been confirmed safe, following sampling over the last three days.
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Kinloch / Whakaroa water supply update
NewsThe Kinloch / Whakaroa water supply has remained clear of E.coli over the past two days of testing.
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Boil water notice remains in place for Kinloch / Whakaroa residents
NewsCouncil is asking residents on the Kinloch / Whakaroa water supply to continue to boil water for the next two days, following a positive E.coli reading as part of routine testing yesterday.
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E.coli presence in Kinloch/Whakaroa water supply
NewsToday’s monitoring results of the Kinloch/Whakaroa water supply have confirmed a presence of E.coli in the Kinloch/Whakaroa water supply.
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Council strengthening relationships with local Iwi partners
NewsCouncil is strengthening its relationship with local Iwi partners through the inclusion of Māori representatives on five council committees this triennium.
