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Wastewater treatment plant tour a lesson in sustainability
NewsStudents explore the full water cycle from treatment to sustainability.
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Calls for expressions of interest for Taupō farmers and craft market
NewsCalls for expressions of interest are sought from anyone interested in running the vibrant farmers’ and craft market in Taupō, with the lease for the current market expiring on 30 April 2026.
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New concrete path on the way for Spa Park
NewsOtumuheke Stream track at Spa Park is being concreted from top to bottom - all 228 metres of it!
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Working toward zero-waste at events in Taupō District
News“We couldn’t be prouder to see this come together the way it did,” says Kate Gislason, founder of Without Waste.
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New council sworn in
NewsThe new Taupō District Council has been sworn in and the deputy mayor appointed.
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Taupō Woodworkers Guild shaking off the dust
NewsThe Taupō Woodworkers Guild successfully applied for funding from a community grant to purchase a ceiling-mounted dust extractor for their workshop.
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New exhibit at Taupō Museum transforms the everyday into art
NewsStarting this Saturday, 1 November, Taupō Museum premieres Fusion: A Harmony Reclaimed, a new exhibition showcasing the unique work of local sculptor Paul G.
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Council opening hours over Labour weekend
NewsGet a summary of opening hours across council facilities on Labour Day, Monday 27 October.
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Cybersecurity incident at Taupō District Council
NewsTaupō District Council has today experienced a cybersecurity incident involving a phishing email sent from a council email address.
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Harbouring feelings of love: Taupō artists reimagine the waterfront
NewsTaupō Museum is proud to present Beyond the Surface: Taupō Harbour Reimagined, a new exhibition by the Taupō Mixed Media Artists, opening in the Main Gallery from 25 October to 8 December.
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New roundabout now open on Crown and Taharepa roads intersection
NewsThe new roundabout at the intersection of Crown and Taharepa roads is now open with a smoother flowing traffic layout that is safer for drivers, pedestrians and the nearby school.
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Final results in Taupō District Council elections
NewsThe final results in the Taupō District Council elections have been released, with two changes from the progress results announced last Saturday.
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First homes for sale at Oroko Rise
NewsHomes to be built in the first stage of Taupō District Council’s innovative new residential development at Taupō South are now on the market.
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Take part in the Civil Defence drill
NewsShakeOut 2025 is New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, happening later this week, on Thursday 16 October at 9.30am.
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John Funnell elected as Mayor of Taupō District
NewsPreliminary results in the local government elections show that John Funnell has been elected as the new mayor of the Taupō District.
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Progress results for Taupō District Council elections
NewsProgress results for the 2025 Taupō District Council elections show John Funnell has been elected as the new mayor of Taupō District, with a progress result of 4575 votes.
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Retiring councillors sign off from service
NewsA combined 30 years of service to the Taupō District Council and its communities came to an end yesterday as three councillors attended their final council meeting.
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Taupō District Council acknowledges passing of Tā Tumu Te Heuheu
NewsWith immense sadness we acknowledge the passing of Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tukino VIII, Ariki of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
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Government accepts council’s Water Services Delivery Plan
NewsThe Government has accepted Taupō District Council’s Water Services Delivery Plan, which sets out how the council intends to deliver water services over the next 10 years.
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Action packed Spring School Holidays in Taupō District
NewsThere's heaps going on these Spring School Holidays to keep the kids (and adults) entertained.
