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Town Centre transformation continues under COVID precautions
NewsIt’s still full steam ahead on Tongariro Street, with our contractors masking up and observing COVID precautions to make sure work continues.
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Turangi water main upgrade complete
NewsThe Turangi water mains renewal programme has been completed ahead of schedule, despite restrictions around COVID-19 and associated disruptions to the supply chain.
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Testing efforts ramp up after COVID cases
NewsIt’s been a week since news of the Taupō District’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 and in that time locals have turned out in droves at both ends of the lake to be tested.
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Be a road safety hero
NewsOur friends over in the UK have been celebrating road safety week this week, so we thought we'd jump on board and make it international!
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Calls for people to get vaccinated & tested as COVID found in Turangi
NewsCOVID-19 has spread to Tūrangi with one case reported today and locals are being urged to get tested if they have any symptoms.
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Bridge down to one lane on 17 November
NewsTraffic flow on Control Gates Bridge will be reduced to one lane, with stop/go management in place, overnight from 8pm on Wednesday, 17 November to 5am on Thursday, 18 November.
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Young authors impress with creative ideas
NewsLibrarians dressed as goblins, a living tree to sit and read in, and events where children dress as favourite book characters meant the district’s tamariki had plenty of fantastic ideas to share.
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Confirmed case of Covid-19 in Taupō
NewsFollowing yesterday’s news, we have now had confirmation from the Medical Officer of Health that there is a confirmed case of Covid-19 in Taupō.
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Lights, camera, action!
NewsAll the hard work in Tītīraupenga Street comes to fruition next week when the permanent traffic lights are switched on!
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Calls to get vaccinated & tested as covid found in wastewater
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is calling for everyone to keep safe, get tested and vaccinated, following the announcement that COVID-19 has been found in the Taupō wastewater system.
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Council embracing EV's, hybrids and e-bikes
NewsTaupō District Council is embracing more eco-friendly modes of transport and equipment with the addition of EVs, hybrids and e-bikes to its fleet.
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Work to begin on Kiddle Drive roundabout
NewsWork on improving the Napier-Kiddle-Arrowsmith intersection begins on Monday 15 November. The work will see the existing intersection replaced with a new roundabout.
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Concrete progress in airport upgrade
NewsThe construction of the new Taupō Airport terminal is well underway, with the foundation poured and framing going up. The new terminal will be approximately twice the size of the existing building.
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Tongariro Street upgrade transforms cafe's outdoor dining space
NewsCafé Ninety Nine owners Kay McGeough and Darren Edge say they’re delighted with a new outdoor dining space outside the café that’s been created by the Taupō Town Centre Transformation work.
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Story Place tree trim
NewsTree maintenance work begins tomorrow, Friday 5 November on the Seddon Oak located in Story Place.
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Health warnings issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai
NewsA health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai. Samples taken from both lakes by Waikato Regional Council have confirmed a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
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Residents on River Road water scheme asked to conserve water
NewsNormal water supply has been restored to residents on the River Road water scheme, following a water main break last night.
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Health warning issued for Lake Ohakuri
NewsToi Te Ora Public Health media release: A health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri following a suspected bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
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Kinloch water treatment set to improve
NewsDesign work for a new water treatment plant for Kinloch is nearly complete and construction of the plant is expected to get underway next year.
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Dogs to be on leads at Besley Park
NewsThe Taupō District Council Control of Dogs Bylaw 2021 has been updated following a review period, public consultation and consideration of the feedback.
