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Punarua: Weaving work honours legacy of Tūwharetoa knowledge holders
NewsTaupō Museum is set to unveil Punarua, possibly the largest piupiu ever created, in its Aotearoa debut following a standout international premiere at the prestigious 2024 Biennale of Sydney.
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Tūrangi toilet rebuild brought forward
NewsA rebuild of the public toilet block on Te Rangitautahanga Road in Tūrangi, originally scheduled for the second half of 2026, has been brought forward to this year.
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Suzy Cato is coming to town!
NewsShe’s a Kiwi icon, a national treasure, and a true legend of children’s entertainment – and now Suzy Cato is bringing her magic to Taupō and Tūrangi for a special story-time event!
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Council workshop explores options for second river crossing
NewsA council workshop yesterday discussed the results of a study and modelling on congestion across Control Gates Bridge and possible options for further investigation.
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Sign up for the Big Swim for free pool entry
NewsTaupō’s AC Baths and Tūrangi’s Turtle Pools are offering free entry throughout June for anyone who signs up to the Coastguard Big Swim.
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Road Safety Week is this week - let's make it count
NewsOn Monday 12 May, Road Safety Week commenced around New Zealand. The week is about celebrating our road safety heroes and recognising how we could do better with our driving every day.
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Precautionary water notice for Mangakino community
NewsA routine inspection this afternoon led to the discovery of a dead rabbit in a Mangakino water reservoir.
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Proposed average rates increase for Taupō district
NewsTaupō district councillors have had some tough decisions to make to keep the rates figure at or near the 8.3 per cent forecast for the financial year beginning 1 July 2025.
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Council begins consultation on government’s water reforms
NewsGovernment-led water Local Water Done Well reforms mean all New Zealand councils must work with their communities to decide the future of their water services.
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Taupō Events Centre Stadium to reopen Monday 5 May
NewsJoin us to celebrate the reopening of Taupō Events Centre Stadium on Monday 5 May.
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Tūrangi’s Turtle Pools to temporarily close for planned maintenance
NewsTūrangi’s Turtle Pools will be closed from Monday 5 May to Sunday 25 May while planned maintenance work is carried out.
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Taupō delights as locals and visitors enjoy Supercars weekend
NewsAnother vibrant weekend in Taupō saw thousands of people watch the ITM Taupō Super 440 leg of the Repco Supercars Championship.
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Supercars gearing up for Track to Town
NewsThe ITM Taupō Super 440 is almost here and this Thursday 10 April sees the return of the hugely popular Track to Town.
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Have your say on bylaw and policy reviews
NewsWe’re reviewing bylaws related to trade waste and water supply and as part of the review, we want to know what you think of the proposed bylaws.
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Wastewater overflow reaches lakefront opposite Rifle Range Road
NewsUPDATE: Results from daily sampling have shown the water quality is within safe levels. The No Swimming signage is being taken down from the area.
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Explore the stories of our lives and our spaces at Taupō Museum
NewsArtist Gillian Cronin loves to tell stories with her paintings; and the story that has interested her lately has been of how the spaces we live in can enhance, restrict or even isolate our lives.
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Media Statement: Tūrangi tree investigation summary
NewsAn independent review has found a misunderstanding was behind the accidental near-felling of a protected tree in Tūrangi last November.
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Taupō finds recipe for success with IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas says the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event in December was a resounding success beyond expectations.
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Trees mistakenly felled on Kinloch Road
NewsA number of trees were mistakenly felled on Kinloch Road on Wednesday last week.
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Together in Stitch – Waikato embroidery guilds cut from the same cloth
NewsThe Taupō Embroiderer’s Guild and South Waikato Embroiderer’s Guild will display works that are a labour of love in this upcoming exhibition.
