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Candidates confirmed for 2019 elections
NewsNominations have now closed for the 2019 local authority elections to be held on October 12.
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Good progress on Lake Terrace repair
NewsGood progress has been made on the Lake Terrace repair, with a 130 tonne crane returning to the work site this week for the final heavy lifting.
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Turangi footpath restoration coming
NewsNext week marks the beginning of a project to spruce up the footpath in the Turangi Mall.
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Final health clearance for lake front
NewsA final health clearance has been given for the lake front following July’s wastewater spill after Toi Te Ora Public Health have advised they are happy with monitoring results.
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Charter Parade 2019
NewsCadets and officers from the New Zealand Army will march down the streets of central Taupō next weekend for the 21st annual Charter Parade.
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Improvements to intersection of Kiddle, Arrowsmith and Napier to begin
NewsThe intersection of Kiddle Drive, Arrowsmith Avenue and Napier Road is about to be changed to make it safer for school children, cyclists, pedestrians and cars.
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Step into the Small Worlds of fibre artists
NewsLocal art group Fibres Unlimited is bringing its exhibition Small Worlds to Taupō Museum from this weekend.
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Prospective councillors urged to come forward before Friday
NewsWith just two days until nominations for local body elections close, no nominations have yet been received for the Turangi and Taupō East Rural wards.
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Lake Terrace road closure extended as repairs enter second phase
NewsThe road closure on Lake Terrace will be extended to Titiraupenga Street on Monday for two weeks as repairs to the washout enter the second phase.
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Turtle Pools aqua wall opens
NewsThe Turangi Turtle Pools has a new aqua wall and local kids are loving it.
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Turangi pipe renewals nearly complete
NewsAn extensive programme of water and wastewater pipe renewals in Turangi and Tokaanu is nearing completion.
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Council makes commitment to a smokefree district
NewsTaupō District Council has agreed to adopt the Smokefree/Auahi Kore District Wide Action Plan, signalling its commitment to creating a smokefree district in the future.
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Council pledge donation toward vital heart monitoring equipment
NewsTaupō Hospital is one step closer to the purchase of critical heart monitoring equipment after Taupō District Council agreed to make a donation toward the cause.
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Chief executive calls for a stop to hurtful comments on social media
NewsTaupō District Council chief executive Gareth Green has called time on social media trolls, imploring the community to put a stop to vitriolic behaviour.
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Pre-election Report now available
NewsTaupō District Council’s Pre-election Report is now available to view ahead of the elections this October.
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Crown Road re-opens
NewsCrown Road is now open after repairs to the road have been completed, following a subsidence incident earlier this month.
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Dog registrations now overdue
NewsDog owners who have not yet registered their canine companions have until next Thursday, August 1, to do so without attracting a late fee.
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New sewer pipe install a success – water restrictions lifted
NewsThe new Lake Terrace sewer pipe was successfully installed and connected overnight meaning residents could return to normal water usage.
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Stormwater separator to be included in Lake Terrace rebuild
NewsA new stormwater separator will be installed near the Lake Terrace and Tongariro Street intersection as part of repair work being carried out following the recent washout.
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Lights switched on at northern gateway into town
NewsNew traffic lights at the intersection of Wairakei Drive and Norman Smith Street went live yesterday, and they are now being closely monitored.
