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Lake Terrace now open
NewsLake Terrace is now open to all traffic, following three months of major infrastructure repairs as a result of a washout event in July.
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Nominations open for Youth Awards
NewsDo you know an impressive young person who has achieved great things this year? Now is your chance to nominate them for the annual Taupō District Youth Awards.
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Voting to get underway on September 20
NewsVoting in local body elections will start on September 20, with voting documents being sent to all enrolled voters between September 20 and 25.
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Turangi-Tongariro financial report released
NewsA public meeting has been held in Turangi to inform the community about the results of an independent financial and rating analysis for the ward.
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Taupō customer experience among best in the country
NewsTaupō District Council has been named one of the top council’s in the country for customer experience.
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Exhibition to showcase artwork from Tongariro Prison
NewsA new exhibition at Taupō Museum showcases the artwork created by prisoners of Tongariro Prison.
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Spring has Sprung exhibition comes to Taupō Museum
NewsAn exhibition of work by members of the Taupō Embroiderers’ Guild comes to the museum from September 21 – October 28.
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Council staff get their hands dirty for a good cause
NewsStaff from Taupō District Council have been out in force today, picking up litter as part of Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week.
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Lake Terrace re-opening to be in stages
NewsThe re-opening of Lake Terrace will now take place in stages to allow for further testing along the new water main.
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Master Plan to develop Waiora House site
NewsThe development of a master plan for the Waiora House site on Spa Road has been approved, following the demolition of the building.
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Lake Terrace to reopen next week
NewsThe part of Lake Terrace closed following the major wastewater spill in July will reopen next Saturday, September 14.
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Taupō hosting Jock Hobbs Memorial rugby tournament
NewsOwen Delany Park and the wider Taupō District again play host to the Jock Hobbs Memorial Under-19 rugby tournament from September 8 – 14.
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Public meeting to disclose Turangi financials
NewsA public meeting will be held in Turangi on Tuesday, September 17, to inform the community about the results of the independent financial and rating analysis it requested in February.
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Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week
NewsIt’s almost that time of year again when people all across Aotearoa spend some time cleaning up beaches, picking up litter, removing graffiti, planting trees and much more.
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Oakdale Drive construction to start next week
NewsOakdale Drive in Kinloch will be closed to through traffic from Monday as work begins to complete the connection through to Whangamata Road.
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Radio frequency identification upgrade for libraries
NewsRadio frequency identification technology is to be installed in Taupō and Turangi libraries.
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Troublesome Turangi trees to be removed
NewsUp to 70 trees in Turangi streets are to be removed before their roots impact on infrastructure or cause other damage.
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Lake Terrace repairs entering final stages
NewsLake Terrace between Ruapehu and Titiraupenga Streets has reopened as the lake front repairs enter the final stages.
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Otumuheke a finalist in Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards
NewsLess than a year after Taupō won the Most Beautiful Large Town award, Otumuheke Hot Stream has been chosen as a finalist in the Beautiful Awards 2019.
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Turangi Library to close for upgrade
NewsTurangi Library will be closed from 1pm on Saturday, August 31 as work gets underway on an upgrade that will include a new entrance, lighting, carpeting and issuing desk.
