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Get ready for the Summer Concert this weekend
NewsA warm welcome to the bands, fans, and everyone attending the Summer Concert this Saturday 24 January at the Taupō Amphitheatre, Riverside Park.
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District-wide revaluation coming soon
NewsWe expect to send out Taupo District's new property valuations in May.
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Temporary lane closure on Napier Road from 27 January
NewsWork has begun to reinstate the pedestrian footbridge and footpath near the Napier Rd/Arrowsmith Ave roundabout.
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Grab your free revived stationery
NewsMore than 6000 school stationery items have been donated by the local community for our Stationery Revive project.
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Taupō District Council Summer fun in the pools photo competition
NewsSubmit a photo of you having fun at the AC Baths, Tūrangi Turtle Pools or Mangakino Community pool and go into the draw to win prizes!
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Update on District Plan changes
NewsAfter applying for an exemption to the Government’s “Plan Stop” legislation, some of our District Plan changes have been approved, some approved in part and some declined.
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Le Currents returns to Riverside Park on 28 December
NewsThe annual Le Currents Music, Culture and Arts festival returns Sunday 28 December and this year is going to be epic!
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Meet the young winners of our Design Your Own Helmet Competition
NewsCongratulations to the winners of our Design Your Own Helmet Competition.
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Āta – A new exhibition by Delani Brown opens at Taupō Museum
NewsMedia ReleasesTaupō Museum is proud to present Āta, a powerful new exhibition from celebrated local artist Delani Brown, opening Saturday 13 December.
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First draft Joint Management Agreement information briefing coming up
NewsOur new Mayor and Councillors will be having a series of information briefings on it over the next few months, with the first one kicking off this month.
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World’s best triathletes returning to Taupō in 2026
NewsANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand will join the Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series as the opening race in 2026.
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New Kinloch water treatment plant is open
NewsCapable of producing 5000 cubic metres of drinking water per day, Kinloch’s new water treatment plant is officially open and operating.
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Taking fitness to the next level at Taupō Events Centre
NewsThe Taupō Events Centre’s fitness and activities team recently gained accreditation for their Keep on your Feet programme offering tailored fitness courses for those over retirement age.
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Get your jingle bells on Taupō District, Santa’s coming!
NewsGet ready for the magic of Christmas with Santa parades and festivals happening around the district in December.
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Giving old stationery a new lease of life
NewsDonate your unwanted stationery and we’ll revive them to donate to local schools and tamariki.
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New look for online mapping service
NewsTaupō District Council’s online mapping service, known as Mapi, has been upgraded onto a more stable, modern and mobile-responsive platform.
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Community grant helping Active Arts Taupō make beginner pottery easier
NewsActive Arts Taupō successfully applied for funding for for kiln maintenance and to purchase essentials that will help beginner potters make beautiful and functional pieces.
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2025 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge rides into town
NewsLake Taupō Cycle Challenge is taking place on Saturday 29 November. Taupō District Council continues to proudly support and host this fantastic event since its inception in 1977.
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Safe disposal bins in place for recalled coloured sand products
NewsTaupō District Council has set up free dedicated drop-off bins at the Taupō and Tūrangi Landfill and Transfer Stations for the community needing to safely dispose of recalled coloured sand products.
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Meet Kathleen from our award-winning swim school team
NewsMeet Kathleen Tapuke-O'Neal, one of our award-winning swim school team at the AC Baths.
