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Connect Weekly

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Get a weekly wrap of the latest council and community news, important dates and information about what's on in our weekly Connect e-newsletter. It’s all in one easy-to-read email, sent every Friday!

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Connect print edition

The print edition of Connect Weekly is included in a local newspaper, with all copies available in PDF format in the table below.

2020

Date Articles
May 20 Taupo District rolling out the welcome mat, Libraries now open at Alert Level 2, Award-winning potter to launch exhibition at Taupo Museum.
May 14 Council facilities reopening at Alert Level 2, Landfill and transfer stations now accepting recycling, Sector-led recovery plan for Taupo District underway.
May 7 Kerbside recycling and transfer stations, Level 3 at Council - what is changing, Major construction projects now resumed at Alert Level 3.
Apr 3 Thank you Taupo District, Community support, COVID-19 - our district response, Want to help.
Mar 27 Mayor calls for Taupo District to help slow spread of COVID-19, All community facilities closed until further notice, All capital projects postponed.
Mar 20 COVID-19 and our community, Cancellation of events, New hoop for Brice Street reserve.
Mar 13 Thank you IRONMAN, Rotary donate Lego to library, Next section of Great Lake Walkway upgrade underway.
Mar 6 Ironman New Zealand comes to town, Ironman road closures, Taupo District welcomes $5.87M boost for airport re-development.
Feb 28 Traffic solution at intersection on the way, Revised design scope for council administration building, IRONMAN road closures, New Kiwis welcomed at citizenship ceremony
Feb 21 Taupo district one of the first to use environmentally friendly road resurfacing product, Sewer lining renewals in Richmond Heights, Looking good comes to Taupō Museum.
Feb 14 All council facilities now breastfeeding friendly, Waste minimisation grant, Major road works at Bulli Point.
Feb 7 Ironman logo for 2020 World Championships revealed, Water mains and wastewater renewals get the green light, Marking a decade of service to Civil Defence.
Jan 31 Waitangi Taupo Moana Festival returns to Taupo, Take care with dogs in cars, Checking for toxic algae in our waterways, Cycle training a success.
Jan 24 Smoke free Taupo, Great Lake Walkway works underway, Five of the best for Summer Concert.

2019

Date Articles
Dec 20 Great Lake Walkway upgrade gets under way next month, Mayor's message, Taupo safe trade zone, Christmas info and hours.
Dec 13 Taupo District revaluations completed, Investigation findings into Lake Terrace spill welcomed, Christmas Parade road closures.
Dec 6 70.3 is here, New reservoir for Motuoapa, Freedom camping ambassadors return over summer.
Nov 29 Cycle Challenge rolls into town, Portfolios and committee structures announced, Whareroa Plan change submission period extended.
Nov 22 Joan Williamson Rose Gardens reaches milestone, Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge road closures, Section of Huka Falls Road to be closed periodically.
Nov 15 In-berm parking update, Reduce waste this Christmas, Older driver workshops, Litter pick-up event.
Nov 8 Family-friendly market coming to Northcroft Domain, New council and community board officially sworn in, New Kinloch access road open.
Nov 1 New relationships specialist to support district-wide engagement, Taupo Community Patrol, Take the lead.
Oct 25 Electric scooters trial gets underway, Margaret Sweeney achievers recognised, Extra signage for Kiddle Drive and Arrowsmith Avenue intersection.
Oct 18 Taupo District Mayor returned for third term, Expressions of interest sought for council land and buildings, Next week is Recycling Week
Oct 11 Last chance to vote, Are you ready to ShakeOut?
Oct 4 AC Baths improvements, Sarah cycles into new role, New intersection layout completed.
Sep 27 New market finds home at Northcroft Domain, Composting workshops return, Holiday fun, Make your vote count.
Sep 20 Next chapter for Maggie Stewart, Make your vote count, Turangi-Tongariro financial report released, Youth award nominations open.
Sep 13 Conservation week in Taupo, Master plan to develop Waiora House site, Improvements to intersection, Public meeting to disclose Turangi financials.
Sep 6 Taupo hosting Jock Hobbs Memorial rugby tournament, Changes for Taupo District Libraries, Retirement beckons for long-serving councillor.
Aug 30 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week, Turangi Library to close for upgrade, Bikes are Back.
Aug 23 Council partners with Holden Street Smart, Turangi footpath restoration coming, Charter Parade.
Aug 16 Margaret Sweeney Challenge reaches halfway point, Road closure extended to Titiraupenga Street, Working towards a smokefree Taupo District, New computers for Taupo Library.
Aug 9 Wastewater break update, Turangi tree removal, Second phase of Waka Tiwai restoration underway.
Aug 2 Turtle Pools climbing wall open, Vote 2019 - have your say, Waste minimisation on track.
July 26 Northern gateway into town - the lights are on, New sewer line connection completed, Top technology used on Crown Park project, Animal expertise for Turangi.
July 19 Bike programme flourishing, New look for AC Baths swim instructors, Lake Terrace is still open, Election nominations now open.
July 12 Thank you to all, Your water savings tips, Country roads colouring competition.
July 5 Another exciting library and museum program coming, Opt-in for email, Do you have a vision for a market in Taupo?
June 28 Ever thought about serving your community at Council?, Plastic Free July nears, Swim challenge coming to AC Baths.
June 21 Where would be without our library volunteers, Whangamata Road improvements underway, Northern corridor improvements ahead of schedule.
June 14 We will soon have a new home, Early bird entries open for cyclists, A catastrophe is coming.
June 7 Detours in place for northern gateway work, Lighting improvements at Hickling Park, Aquatic climbing wall for Turtle Pools.
May 31 Greenstone brings an Idol (or five) to town, It's time to register your dog, Northern corridor work moves toward Taupo town centre.
May 24 Northern corridor works take shape, Waiora house update, Have your say on water.
May 10 Gearing up for November 2020, No more single-use plastic bags, Beautification in action.
May 3 Hipapatua closed for maintenance, Road safety week, Event Centre deck upgrade.
April 26 Fees and charges - have your say, Composting, Otumuheke comes up trumps, time to slow down on the hill.
April 19 Cenotaph upgrade, Taupo District ANZAC Services, Easterfest hits Taupo.
April 12 Earth Day litter pick-up, Holiday fun, Mayor greets UAE bikers
April 5 New bin design for dog owners, Rockwall locals weekend, Talk to us about the new council building.
March 29 Sharing the Lions Walk, Building consultation, Be careful on our rural roads.
March 22 IRONMAN New Zealand proves popular with athletes, Reaching out to Christchurch, One Cup, many uses.
March 15 Community input sought on rural sector, Mangakino to host wakeboarders, Road repairs and upgrades.
March 8 Turtle Pools and AC Baths repeat prestigious performances, Happy Birthday to Taupo Museum.
March 1 IRONMAN New Zealand 35 years young, Athletes win unique cultural experience, Letters from children inspire athletes.
February 22 New mural for Otumuheke, Composting workshops, Brief run, The Small Print.
February 15 Tuwharetoa Street preferred site for admin' building, Wairakei Drive target of vandals, It's Great Lake Relay time again.
February 8 Back-to-school road safety, New innovation from Downer, In the neighbourhood.
February 1 Single use plastic bags, Waitangi party at Pukawa, Another successful library programme.
January 25 It's Summer Concert time again, Another year in paradise, Opepe Waka project takes shape.

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