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Kinloch / Whakaroa water supply update
NewsThe Kinloch / Whakaroa water supply has remained clear of E.coli over the past two days of testing.
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Boil water notice remains in place for Kinloch / Whakaroa residents
NewsCouncil is asking residents on the Kinloch / Whakaroa water supply to continue to boil water for the next two days, following a positive E.coli reading as part of routine testing yesterday.
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E.coli presence in Kinloch/Whakaroa water supply
NewsToday’s monitoring results of the Kinloch/Whakaroa water supply have confirmed a presence of E.coli in the Kinloch/Whakaroa water supply.
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Council strengthening relationships with local Iwi partners
NewsCouncil is strengthening its relationship with local Iwi partners through the inclusion of Māori representatives on five council committees this triennium.
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Level one water restrictions now in place
NewsTaupō District residents are being asked to restrict sprinkler use to alternate days as level one water restrictions come into place today.
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New exhibition to showcase Tūwharetoa artists
NewsTaupō Museum is excited and honoured to bring together an exhibition about our moana, Taupō-Nui-ā-Tia, with new art works created by 15 contemporary Tūwharetoa artists.
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Further safety measures to be introduced at intersection
NewsTaupō District Council is introducing further safety measures at the new Arrowsmith / Kiddle / Napier Road intersection, following a post construction audit to see how the changes were working.
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Nominations still open for TTCB by-election
NewsThere is now under two weeks left to get your nominations in for the Turangi Tongariro Community Board by-election.
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Investigation findings into Lake Terrace spill welcomed
NewsTaupō District Council has welcomed the Waikato Regional Council’s decision not to prosecute over the wastewater spill into Lake Taupō in July.
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Council building scope change cuts cost by at least $5 million
NewsCouncil yesterday revisited its plan to build two levels of underground parking when it develops its new administration building, and instead will seek options for just one level of parking.
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Great Lake Walkway upgrade gets underway next month
NewsConstruction on the Great Lake Walkway upgrade will begin next month, with council giving the project the green light following detailed design, tender and consultation processes.
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Freedom camping ambassadors return over summer
NewsFreedom camping ambassadors will be out and about helping campers at freedom camping sites like Hipapatua (Reid’s Farm) as well as other camping sites and reserves across the district this summer.
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New reservoir for Motuoapa
NewsThe new Motuoapa Water Reservoir is now complete and supplying residents.
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70.3 is here!
NewsAll the training draws to a close as we experience another IRONMAN 70.3 Taupō event this weekend.
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Revaluation of property in Taupō District revealed
NewsA revaluation of property in the Taupō District has revealed a 20.8 per cent increase in total capital value since 2016 to a total of $18.928 billion.
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Council committee structure and portfolios confirmed
NewsTaupō District Council has confirmed its committee structure and portfolios for the next three years.
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Something for all cyclists at Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge
NewsWe’re delighted to welcome cyclists from all over the country to New Zealand’s largest cycling event, the BDO Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
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Turangi By-election
NewsA by-election period will begin next week for the Tongariro subdivision of the Turangi Tongariro Community Board.
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Joan Williamson Rose Gardens reaches milestone
NewsLocated within the South Tongariro Domain, the Joan Williamson Rose Garden is celebrating 40-years since opening in 1979.
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Huka Falls Road to be closed periodically
NewsHuka Falls Road will be periodically closed to through traffic for three weeks from November 25 between 6am – 5.30pm, Monday – Saturday to allow for a footpath extension.