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Water restrictions for residents north of the river
NewsResidents north of the Waikato River including Nukuhau, Brentwood, Rangatira Park and Wairakei are being asked to restrict all non-essential outdoor water usage over the next week.
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New relationships specialist to support district-wide engagement
NewsDavid Rameka is no stranger to local government and no stranger to Taupō. With a surname like Rameka it’s no surprise that our new Strategic Relationships Manager was born and bred here.
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Rural to residential rezoning application in Whareroa
NewsTaupō District Council has received an application for a private plan change under the Taupō District Plan.
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Machinery taken from Tokaanu construction site
NewsCouncil is asking the community to keep an eye out for a light grey and red digger that has been taken from a construction site in Tokaanu.
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By-election to be held for Turangi Tongariro Community Board
NewsA by-election will be held for the Tongariro subdivision of the Turangi Tongariro Community Board following the resignation of Wally van der Aa.
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Councillor Christine Rankin appointed deputy mayor
NewsThird term Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas has appointed councillor Christine Rankin as his deputy.
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IRONMAN announces new course for December 70.3 event
NewsIRONMAN New Zealand has announced a new trial course for the December 70.3 event which will see more competitors taking to the field than ever before.
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Truth, Nature and Self exhibition
NewsTish Scott and Cherie Riley, self-professed free thinkers, explore the relationship of truth, nature and self in an upcoming exhibition at Taupo Museum.
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Electric scooters trial gets underway
NewsA trial of electric scooters in the Taupō town centre is about to get underway.
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Extra car parks for central business district
NewsMore than 80 additional car parks will be added to Tuwharetoa and Roberts Streets in time for the summer season.
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Extra signage for Kiddle Drive/Arrowsmith Avenue intersection
NewsExtra stop signs and road markings are now being installed at the Kiddle Drive/Arrowsmith Avenue intersection.
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Expressions of interest sought for council land and buildings
NewsExpressions of interest are now being sought for the purchase of council land and buildings on the corner of Lake Terrace and Rifle Range Road.
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Mayoral majority increases after ordinary votes counted
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has been returned to the top job with a majority of 3170 after all ordinary votes were counted over the weekend, 518 more than at progress stage.
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Taupō District Mayor returned for third term
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has been returned for a third term with a preliminary majority of almost 3000 votes.
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Extra opening hours and locations to return voting papers
NewsWith Election Day this Saturday, our Taupō, Turangi and Mangakino customer service centres will all be open from 9am to noon.
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Sarah cycles into new role
NewsWe have a new road safety coordinator to help spread the message around safer driving habits and what to lookout for on our roads around the Taupō District.
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New intersection layout completed
NewsThis week marked the changes to the right of way at the intersection of Napier Road, Arrowsmith Avenue and Kiddle Drive.
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AC Baths improvements
NewsFurther improvements will soon get underway at the AC Baths, following approval by council for a new private pool area.
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Confirmed measles case in Taupō.
NewsToi Te Ora Public Health has advised us of a confirmed measles case in Taupō.
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New market finds home at Northcroft Domain
NewsNorthcroft Domain will be home to a new Saturday morning market from next year.
