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National award for a collaboration helping families buy first home
NewsMedia ReleasesA local partnership aimed at helping working families into their homes has won a collaboration award - its second this year.
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Tūrangi Reserves Management Plan wins national award
NewsThe Tūrangi Reserves Management Plan, a partnership between Ngāti Tūrangitukua Charitable Trust and Taupō District Council has won an award at the Tuia Pito Ora NZ Landscape Architecture Awards 2026.
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Supercars 2027 dates announced
NewsThe ITM Taupō Super 440 will return to the Taupō district on Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027.
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Stay healthy at Masters' Fitness classes
News“I love playing sport, but I can be quite lazy when it comes to doing exercises.” Sharon has been going to the Masters’ fitness classes at Taupō Events Centre for years.
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Celebrate safely this Guy Fawkes
NewsWith Guy Fawkes on this week, please spare a thought for the animals of Taupō District.
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New lease of life for Taupō’s Great Lake Centre
NewsThe Great Lake Centre is the district’s number one year-round events venue for musicals, conferences, concerts, shows, sports and community events.
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Taupō District Council to request non-elected member voting exceptions
NewsMedia ReleasesTaupō District Council will write to central government asking for non-elected members on three of its eight committees to retain their voting rights.
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Water mains renewals for Rainbow Point
NewsIf you've been at Aubrey Crescent Reserve recently you will have noticed a big blue addition to the grass - don't worry, it's not permanent!
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New transport initiative connects Mokai to Taupō
NewsMedia ReleasesPeople living at Mokai can now get to services in Taupō more easily, thanks to a new free transport service.
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Improvements for Two Mile Bay Reserve
NewsTwo Mile Bay Reserve, which is frequently used for overflow car and boat trailer parking, is having an upgrade to reduce dust and improve safety.
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New Tūrangi public wharepaku arrives this week
NewsYou may have noticed some activity recently at the site of the old wharepaku (or public toilets) in Tūrangi. The old facility has now been removed, making way for a brand-new public amenity.
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New Motuoapa Water Treatment Plant formally opened
NewsLocal residents and hapu joined elected members and the council project team today to formally open the new Motuoapa Water Treatment Plant.
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Taupō housing partnership Oroko Rise wins award
NewsNational award for a collaboration that’s helping families buy their own home.
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Young voices take the stage in district debate
NewsKai and Kōrero event gives rangatahi a seat at the table.
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Recycle right and get rewards
NewsIt’s New Zealand Recycling Week from Monday 19 October which offers a great reminder to keep sorting out your kerbside recycling.
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Taupō Ultramarathon this weekend
NewsRunners, walkers and support crews will be in the district on Saturday as the Taupō Ultramarathon returns, showcasing some of the region’s most spectacular landscapes.
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Wednesday Challenge a hit at Hilltop School
NewsA whopping 582 students at Hilltop School joined the Wednesday Challenge this week, arriving by bike, scooter, roller-skates, on foot – and even on horseback!
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Turn your scraps into garden gold and win
NewsIf you are keen to reduce waste and grow healthier gardens, come along and learn the basics of composting at a free community workshop later this month.
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New self-service checkout machines coming to our libraries
NewsNew self-service checkout machines are coming to our Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino libraries, making it even easier to borrow your next great read.
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Should there be fewer pokie machines in the Taupō District
NewsTaupō District Council is seeking community feedback on proposed changes to its Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venues Policy.
