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Final results in Taupō District Council elections
NewsThe final results in the Taupō District Council elections have been released, with two changes from the progress results announced last Saturday.
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First homes for sale at Oroko Rise
NewsHomes to be built in the first stage of Taupō District Council’s innovative new residential development at Taupō South are now on the market.
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Take part in the Civil Defence drill
NewsShakeOut 2025 is New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, happening later this week, on Thursday 16 October at 9.30am.
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John Funnell elected as Mayor of Taupō District
NewsPreliminary results in the local government elections show that John Funnell has been elected as the new mayor of the Taupō District.
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Progress results for Taupō District Council elections
NewsProgress results for the 2025 Taupō District Council elections show John Funnell has been elected as the new mayor of Taupō District, with a progress result of 4575 votes.
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Retiring councillors sign off from service
NewsA combined 30 years of service to the Taupō District Council and its communities came to an end yesterday as three councillors attended their final council meeting.
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Taupō District Council acknowledges passing of Tā Tumu Te Heuheu
NewsWith immense sadness we acknowledge the passing of Tā Tumu Te Heuheu Tukino VIII, Ariki of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
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Government accepts council’s Water Services Delivery Plan
NewsThe Government has accepted Taupō District Council’s Water Services Delivery Plan, which sets out how the council intends to deliver water services over the next 10 years.
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Action packed Spring School Holidays in Taupō District
NewsThere's heaps going on these Spring School Holidays to keep the kids (and adults) entertained.
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Global Games are back
NewsCrouch, touch, pause and engage with the Global Games at Taupō’s Owen Delany Park this Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 September.
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Voting in the local elections is now open
NewsVoting papers are being sent out to enrolled voters from 9 September and you can return your form by freepost. The last day to send your vote back by post is 7 October.
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Inclusive exhibition showcases community connection
NewsTaupō Museum is proud to present Inclusive, an exhibition opening on 6 September that celebrates creativity, community, and the boundless possibilities of art.
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Two community grants opening in September
NewsGood news if you're looking for funding - we've got two central government funds opening from 1 September until 4.30pm on 30 September.
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Stormwater works return to Tūrangi
NewsThe team in Tūrangi are back on the tools installing a high-tech piece of stormwater infrastructure in Te Rangitautahanga Rd.
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Paws and Pages comes to Taupō Library
NewsTaupō Library is introducing a new bi-monthly programme from Tuesday 2 September, that allows young readers to read stories to dogs.
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Important decision to make about Māori Wards in this year's election
NewsThis election requires you to make an extra decision.
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Colossal Squid exhibition comes to Taupō Museum
NewsThe popular Te Papa exhibition Colossal Squid Ngu Tipua opens at the Taupō Museum on 20 August and runs through until 20 October.
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Vote for Taupō in New Zealand's favourite event competition
NewsVoting is now open for New Zealand's Favourite Event 2025 and last December's VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō District is in the running.
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Final candidates revealed for Local Government Elections 2025
NewsNominations are now closed and names of all the candidates standing in the local government elections have been published.
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Property revaluations coming in 2026
NewsNew valuations should be issued by the end of May 2026, with an effective date of 1 September 2025.
