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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

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2020

Date Articles
Dec 24 Connect special edition, message from the mayor, Holiday customer service hours, kerbside collections, and more.
Dec 17 Water restrictions now in place, Posts popping up on the lakefront to measure sand movement, AC Baths sauna is back in action.
Dec 10 First phase of terminal upgrade underway at Taupo Airport, LoveTaupo upgrade underway, The Great Christmas Hunt on Horomatangi.
Dec 3 Wairakei Drive to be resealed this week, Upgrade of Mangakino Rugby Club to sports clubrooms confirmed, Woofs all round as dog pound empty for over a week.
Nov 26 Council votes to introduce Maori Wards, Wairakei Drive to be resealed next week, Intersection upgrade now underway, Help clean up and get free pancakes.
Nov 19 Roundabout coming for intersection of Horomatangi and Ruapehu, Birch Street work gets underway today, Herbicide spraying in the Taupo District.
Nov 12 Step up for Safe Streets, Control Gates Bridge one-lane closure, Polish up your cycling skills.
Nov 5 Road reopens at upgraded intersection, Fundraising opportunity in Mangakino, Newly relocated customer service now open.
Oct 29 A makeover for Paetiki shops, New customer service centre opening Monday, Last chance to check out the museum's Graffiato exhibition.
Oct 22 Poo and spew closes pools 10 times in eight days, Mapara Road footpath proving popular, Watch out for motorcycles.
Oct 15 Domestic flights increased for the district, Time is running out to apply for summer licences, Free composting workshops are here.
Oct 9 Have your say on the keeping of animals, birds and bees, Tuwharetoa-Ruapehu intersection update, Graffiato comes to the museum.
Oct 1 Intersection spruce up taking shape, Mangakino sewer network upgrade nears completion, Share our pathways with care.
Sept 24 Tongariro South Domain playground postponed, Water main breaks prompt revised renewal schedule, AC Baths indoor 25-metre pool update.
Sept 17 Graffiato to be celebrated at Taupo Museum, Mapara Road footpath update, Have your say about Five Mile Bay's water.
Sept 10 Great Lake Pathway rocks, Panel to consider zipline proposal, Sewer maintenance and assessment begins in Taupo industrial area.
Sept 3 Iconic Rangatira Point walking track remains open to the public, Scooters granted one-year permit, $8.3 million in government funding for important water infrastructure upgrades.
August 27 Miro Street resurfacing back on track, Nukuhau boat ramp rail removal, Zero tolerance from council for tree vandalism.
August 20 Have your say on the future of our district, Camex to embark on more projects in Taupo District, Positive signs from Paymark.
August 13 Transformation of Taupo Town Centre underway, It's time to get creative, 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship coming to town.
August 6 Transformation of Taupo CBD set to start this month, Planting day a success, Have your say on Council's draft Transport Strategy.
July 30 Taupo Marathon hits this weekend, Great Lake Pathway bringing improved lake access, Further safety measures to be added to intersection.
July 23 Tongariro Domain playground redevelopment update, Reminder to road users to drive to the conditions, New reservoir valve to boost resilience
July 16 Urban HQ proposal for Turangi, Software saves at wastewater treatment plant, Take the challenge.
July 9 $20 million investment in CBD upgrades, Building consent numbers encouraging, Local architects chosen for airport development.
July 2 Property revaluations and changes to rates, Investment in the district, Changes to ratepayer subsidised services and activities
June 25 Great Lake Pathway project reaches Lake Terrace, Share your lockdown story for Matariki, Merger of Council Customer Services and i-SITES
June 18 Community spirit shines through, Popular e-bike courses return, Gearing up for Plastic-free July.
June 4 Get your blue dog registration tag now, Good progress on new retaining walls, Second stage of Huka Falls Road pathway underway.
May 28 Reopening of Mt Ruapehu, Waterfront palm gets a new home, Help shape the future of our district.
May 21 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.

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