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Global Games are back
NewsCrouch, touch, pause and engage with the Global Games at Taupō’s Owen Delany Park this Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 September.
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Voting in the local elections is now open
NewsVoting papers are being sent out to enrolled voters from 9 September and you can return your form by freepost. The last day to send your vote back by post is 7 October.
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Inclusive exhibition showcases community connection
NewsTaupō Museum is proud to present Inclusive, an exhibition opening on 6 September that celebrates creativity, community, and the boundless possibilities of art.
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Two community grants opening in September
NewsGood news if you're looking for funding - we've got two central government funds opening from 1 September until 4.30pm on 30 September.
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Stormwater works return to Tūrangi
NewsThe team in Tūrangi are back on the tools installing a high-tech piece of stormwater infrastructure in Te Rangitautahanga Rd.
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Paws and Pages comes to Taupō Library
NewsTaupō Library is introducing a new bi-monthly programme from Tuesday 2 September, that allows young readers to read stories to dogs.
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Important decision to make about Māori Wards in this year's election
NewsThis election requires you to make an extra decision.
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Colossal Squid exhibition comes to Taupō Museum
NewsThe popular Te Papa exhibition Colossal Squid Ngu Tipua opens at the Taupō Museum on 20 August and runs through until 20 October.
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Vote for Taupō in New Zealand's favourite event competition
NewsVoting is now open for New Zealand's Favourite Event 2025 and last December's VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō District is in the running.
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Final candidates revealed for Local Government Elections 2025
NewsNominations are now closed and names of all the candidates standing in the local government elections have been published.
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Property revaluations coming in 2026
NewsNew valuations should be issued by the end of May 2026, with an effective date of 1 September 2025.
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Council defers JMA with Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board
NewsTaupō District councillors met today to consider whether or not to adopt a joint management agreement (JMA) with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
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Council adopts Water Services Delivery Plan
NewsIt was a milestone today for Taupō District Council as councillors moved to adopt the organisation’s new Water Services Delivery Plan and submit it to government.
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Taupō Marathon runs into town Saturday 2 August
NewsA huge welcome to everybody coming to the district the Taupō Marathon this Saturday 2 August.
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Final chance to stand in local government elections
NewsCandidate nominations for the local government elections close this week.
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New kids' area at Mangakino Library
NewsThe children’s area at the Mangakino Library has a new look with the addition of colourful walls, a reading tree and a book nook where the tamariki can dive into the world of stories and knowledge.
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Important tree works on Taupō Lakefront
NewsContractors working on behalf of the Taupō District Council will carry out essential tree removal as part of ongoing safety and environmental management efforts.
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Joy on display: Taupō Museum opens uplifting new exhibition
News“Every time I walk past that painting of yours, I smile,” a collector once told artist Lianne Adams. That single expression helped inspire the theme of Joy, the latest exhibition at Taupō Museum.
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Supercars drives boost for Taupō District
NewsThe ITM Taupō Super 440 leg of the Repco Supercars Championship in April 2025 brought a multi-million dollar boost to the local economy.
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Standing for Mayor or councillor? Nominations open today
NewsThinking of standing for local government this year? Candidate nominations for the local government elections are open now.
