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New Kinloch water treatment plant is open
NewsCapable of producing 5000 cubic metres of drinking water per day, Kinloch’s new water treatment plant is officially open and operating.
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Taking fitness to the next level at Taupō Events Centre
NewsThe Taupō Events Centre’s fitness and activities team recently gained accreditation for their Keep on your Feet programme offering tailored fitness courses for those over retirement age.
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Get your jingle bells on Taupō District, Santa’s coming!
NewsGet ready for the magic of Christmas with Santa parades and festivals happening around the district in December.
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Giving old stationery a new lease of life
NewsDonate your unwanted stationery and we’ll revive them to donate to local schools and tamariki.
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New look for online mapping service
NewsTaupō District Council’s online mapping service, known as Mapi, has been upgraded onto a more stable, modern and mobile-responsive platform.
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Community grant helping Active Arts Taupō make beginner pottery easier
NewsActive Arts Taupō successfully applied for funding for for kiln maintenance and to purchase essentials that will help beginner potters make beautiful and functional pieces.
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2025 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge rides into town
NewsLake Taupō Cycle Challenge is taking place on Saturday 29 November. Taupō District Council continues to proudly support and host this fantastic event since its inception in 1977.
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Safe disposal bins in place for recalled coloured sand products
NewsTaupō District Council has set up free dedicated drop-off bins at the Taupō and Tūrangi Landfill and Transfer Stations for the community needing to safely dispose of recalled coloured sand products.
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Meet Kathleen from our award-winning swim school team
NewsMeet Kathleen Tapuke-O'Neal, one of our award-winning swim school team at the AC Baths.
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Wastewater treatment plant tour a lesson in sustainability
NewsStudents explore the full water cycle from treatment to sustainability.
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Calls for expressions of interest for Taupō farmers and craft market
NewsCalls for expressions of interest are sought from anyone interested in running the vibrant farmers’ and craft market in Taupō, with the lease for the current market expiring on 30 April 2026.
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New concrete path on the way for Spa Park
NewsOtumuheke Stream track at Spa Park is being concreted from top to bottom - all 228 metres of it!
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Working toward zero-waste at events in Taupō District
News“We couldn’t be prouder to see this come together the way it did,” says Kate Gislason, founder of Without Waste.
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New council sworn in
NewsThe new Taupō District Council has been sworn in and the deputy mayor appointed.
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Taupō Woodworkers Guild shaking off the dust
NewsThe Taupō Woodworkers Guild successfully applied for funding from a community grant to purchase a ceiling-mounted dust extractor for their workshop.
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New exhibit at Taupō Museum transforms the everyday into art
NewsStarting this Saturday, 1 November, Taupō Museum premieres Fusion: A Harmony Reclaimed, a new exhibition showcasing the unique work of local sculptor Paul G.
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Council opening hours over Labour weekend
NewsGet a summary of opening hours across council facilities on Labour Day, Monday 27 October.
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Cybersecurity incident at Taupō District Council
NewsTaupō District Council has today experienced a cybersecurity incident involving a phishing email sent from a council email address.
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Harbouring feelings of love: Taupō artists reimagine the waterfront
NewsTaupō Museum is proud to present Beyond the Surface: Taupō Harbour Reimagined, a new exhibition by the Taupō Mixed Media Artists, opening in the Main Gallery from 25 October to 8 December.
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New roundabout now open on Crown and Taharepa roads intersection
NewsThe new roundabout at the intersection of Crown and Taharepa roads is now open with a smoother flowing traffic layout that is safer for drivers, pedestrians and the nearby school.
