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Earlier closing time on weekdays to continue at AC Baths
NewsThe earlier closing time of 7pm on weekdays at the AC Baths that’s been in place over February and March will be extended until the end of May 2023 due to a shortage of available lifeguards.
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The Thrill of Flying lands at Taupō Museum
NewsAward-winning potter Fiona Tunnicliffe will present another group of exciting creations at the Taupō Museum as part of her Thrill of Flying exhibition, opening on Saturday 1 April.
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Taupō District Plan changes open for further submissions
NewsFurther submissions are now open on a series of changes to the Taupō District Plan.
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Some forests remain closed due to Cyclone Gabrielle
NewsWith safety paramount, Taupō District Council is reminding residents and visitors to the district that some forests remain closed due to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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New speed limits: Getting to school just got safer
NewsIn an effort to ensure children are safe to walk, bike, or scooter to school, Taupō District Council is introducing lower speed limits of 30km/h around many of the district’s schools.
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Taupō Town Centre Transformation officially opened
NewsThe Taupō Town Centre Transformation (TTCT) project and new Airport Terminal have been blessed by local hapu and officially opened.
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Discy business: Sharing disc golf with schools thanks to grant
NewsTaupō Disc Golf Club has been equipping young people from Taupō with skills and techniques to help them play a great game.
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Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge have waste management practices tied down
NewsCycle Challenge was one of the six recipients of a Waste Minimisation Fund Grant which provide funding to individuals, community groups and organisations with innovative ideas to minimise waste.
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Former mayor Joan Williamson ‘left a huge mark’ on the Taupō District
NewsMedia ReleasesTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has paid tribute to the district’s first mayor Joan Williamson QSO JP, who died yesterday afternoon aged 92.
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New era of partnership for Tūrangi
NewsThe inaugural meeting of the newly established Tūrangi Co-Governance Committee, created by Mana Whakahono partners Ngāti Tūrangitukua and Taupō District Council, was held on Wednesday 1 March.
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Work begins on new weighbridge at Tūrangi Transfer Station
NewsOur contractors Atrax Group NZ and TR Construction have kicked off work on the new weighbridge, which should be operational by early May.
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The iconic IRONMAN New Zealand race is back in Taupō this weekend!
NewsThe main race day is Saturday 4 March, but please be aware of the various road closures that will be in effect at times between 7am Friday 3 March to 2.30am Sunday 5 March.
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Census information helps Taupō District plan ahead
NewsTaupō District Council is asking locals to help it plan for the future by ensuring they join in Census Day on Tuesday 7 March.
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Oceania Triathlon Cup in Wharewaka
NewsGet ready to see lots of athletes getting amongst it in our beautiful back-yard over the next few weeks - first up is an exciting weekend of triathlon activity in Wharewaka.
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Lake Terrace closed on Sunday for Ironkidz event
NewsLake Terrace will be closed between Ruapehu Street and Mere Road from 6am to 2pm on Sunday 26 February.
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Hope in an Envelope
NewsTaupō District Libraries are helping to spread words of encouragement and love to the most vulnerable of those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, the children.
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Massive clean-up operation continues
NewsIn the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle you will have seen plenty of fallen and damaged trees.
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Free disposal of green waste extended
NewsIt was great to see lots of people take up the opportunity of getting rid of their green waste at our transfer stations while it was free last weekend.
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Finding the way forward for recreation and sport in the Taupō District
NewsTaupō District Council is looking for community feedback on a set of principles to help guide its future decisions about recreation and sport planning and investment.
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Cyclone Gabrielle by the numbers and a look at some of the carnage
NewsWe’ve collected some of the stats which show, even though the Taupō District got off comparatively lightly, the epic recovery task the team faced following Cyclone Gabrielle.
