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Taupō District Mayor returned for third term
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has been returned for a third term with a preliminary majority of almost 3000 votes.
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Extra opening hours and locations to return voting papers
NewsWith Election Day this Saturday, our Taupō, Turangi and Mangakino customer service centres will all be open from 9am to noon.
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Sarah cycles into new role
NewsWe have a new road safety coordinator to help spread the message around safer driving habits and what to lookout for on our roads around the Taupō District.
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New intersection layout completed
NewsThis week marked the changes to the right of way at the intersection of Napier Road, Arrowsmith Avenue and Kiddle Drive.
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AC Baths improvements
NewsFurther improvements will soon get underway at the AC Baths, following approval by council for a new private pool area.
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Confirmed measles case in Taupō.
NewsToi Te Ora Public Health has advised us of a confirmed measles case in Taupō.
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New market finds home at Northcroft Domain
NewsNorthcroft Domain will be home to a new Saturday morning market from next year.
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Lake Terrace now open
NewsLake Terrace is now open to all traffic, following three months of major infrastructure repairs as a result of a washout event in July.
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Nominations open for Youth Awards
NewsDo you know an impressive young person who has achieved great things this year? Now is your chance to nominate them for the annual Taupō District Youth Awards.
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Voting to get underway on September 20
NewsVoting in local body elections will start on September 20, with voting documents being sent to all enrolled voters between September 20 and 25.
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Turangi-Tongariro financial report released
NewsA public meeting has been held in Turangi to inform the community about the results of an independent financial and rating analysis for the ward.
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Taupō customer experience among best in the country
NewsTaupō District Council has been named one of the top council’s in the country for customer experience.
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Exhibition to showcase artwork from Tongariro Prison
NewsA new exhibition at Taupō Museum showcases the artwork created by prisoners of Tongariro Prison.
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Spring has Sprung exhibition comes to Taupō Museum
NewsAn exhibition of work by members of the Taupō Embroiderers’ Guild comes to the museum from September 21 – October 28.
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Council staff get their hands dirty for a good cause
NewsStaff from Taupō District Council have been out in force today, picking up litter as part of Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week.
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Lake Terrace re-opening to be in stages
NewsThe re-opening of Lake Terrace will now take place in stages to allow for further testing along the new water main.
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Master Plan to develop Waiora House site
NewsThe development of a master plan for the Waiora House site on Spa Road has been approved, following the demolition of the building.
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Lake Terrace to reopen next week
NewsThe part of Lake Terrace closed following the major wastewater spill in July will reopen next Saturday, September 14.
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Taupō hosting Jock Hobbs Memorial rugby tournament
NewsOwen Delany Park and the wider Taupō District again play host to the Jock Hobbs Memorial Under-19 rugby tournament from September 8 – 14.
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Public meeting to disclose Turangi financials
NewsA public meeting will be held in Turangi on Tuesday, September 17, to inform the community about the results of the independent financial and rating analysis it requested in February.