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December 2022
December 15 (586KB)	Council secures funding for cycleway link Roberts Street progress
December 8 (287KB)	Crown Park cycle track renewal underway Ready to launch: Summer reading programme returns Road closures for Ironman event this weekend
December 2 (513KB)	Lifeguarding is not just about speedos and CPR Inspirational astronaut touches down in Taupō Reminder: We are still on the look out for Council Committee representatives
November 2022
November 17 (320KB)	Representatives sought for council committees Tongariro Street reseal begins Don't forget! Rates due Monday
November 10 (300KB)	ETA Shared Pathway planting in full swing Destination management plan Time to do your part: help save water this summer
November 3 (PDF 290KB)	Council grant opens doors for drivers Children's area gets a makeover The final count: Taupō district voter turnout for each ward in the 2022 local election
October 13 (PDF 362KB)	Taupō District Council preliminary election results New pump track at Crown Park a community effort Record month of dog adoptions at the Taupō pound Community sports grants open You can help us to help you
October 6 (PDF 1700KB)	Final stages of airport carpark upgrade gets underway A spoooooky halloween reading challenge Motuoapa drinking water supply extension Bird area water main replacement ahead of schedule School holiday grab bags
September 2022
September 29 (PDF 409KB)	New parking charges to come into effect at Taupō airport Speed management plan adopted to keep road users safe Have your say on the Easter Sunday trading policy 7000 trees for Mangakino
September 22 (PDF 301KB)	Taupō District Council local government elections - what you need to know
September 15 (PDF 300KB)	Taupō Great Lake Centre is thirty and thriving Wet winter affects road works Upgrade coming for Crown Park cycle track One step closer to the finish line on Roberts Street Queen Elizabeth ll memorial day venue closures You can help us to help you
August 2022
August 25 (PDF 395KB)	Three-legged rodent exterminator finds new home Grab a black crate for your glass recycling New district sampling stations Public input sought on Council workshops Chance to get creative at library brick club
August 18 (PDF 387KB)	Regional fund brings new golf event to Taupō New water mains for Kinloch Candidates confirmed for 2022 local government elections Concept designs for new Tūrangi playground complete
August 4 (PDF 340KB)	Council gets top marks in independent assessment Get election nominations in Free better banking and financial well being workshops Waiora House concrete foundations have been poured
July 2022
July 21 (PDF 322KB)	Defender stops the nasties reaching our waterways Thermal twist for toddler time Matariki donations shared with the community Nominations open for local government elections
July 14 (PDF 321KB)	New Mobile hoists make pools accessible to all Are you, or someone you know, unable to get to the library Te Kaupapa kaitiaki consultation - have your say! Bore issue causes reduced pool temperatures
June 2022
June 30 (PDF, 523KB)	Whopping 89 percent waste reduction at Cozy Corner Doggie rego is due Marking a milestone of the ETA shared pathway Our beautiful walkway wins
June 23 (PDF, 310KB)	Mangakino local is parks person of the year Celebrate Matariki in the Taupō district Kinloch wastewater plant up and running
June 16 (264KB)	Mana Whakahono signing signals new dawn Work begins on final phase of town centre transformation Matariki activities We want your views
June 9 (PDF, 458KB)	Te Aho Tapu Hou exhibition celebrates Maori designer What do you stand for? New car parking restrictions on Tongariro Street District Plan review submissions close next week Planning ahead for emergencies
June 2 (PDF, 294KB)	Greening Taupo Day Attention all rural residents and property owners New Titiraupenga Street intersection open to traffic Council and Ngāti Tūrangitukua win national award Winter driving is different
May 2022
May 26 (PDF, 380KB)	Milestone for Taupō Town Centre Transformation Need help with your tech? Major overhaul finished at Kinloch Wastewater Plant District Plan proposed changes: a case study Vote22 campaign encourages people to stand
May 19 (PDF, 444KB)	A vivid demonstration at road safety day event Play on words group arrives New Lake Terrace intersection on the way Blessing marks start of sports facility construction Bunnings Warehouse Super Rugby U20 tournament
May 12 (PDF, 371KB)	Work starts on south end of Tongariro Street Tech Week is coming Council negotiating for infrastructure funding Solid progress at new Lake Terrace intersection Taupō Road Safety event to showcase emergency services
May 5 (PDF, 353KB)	Rolling out the red carpet on Titiraupenga Street Have you got a teen who loves to read? A happy end at museum's pre-loved art sale Road Safety Day New community grant open
April 2022
April 28 (PDF, 202KB)	Mana Whakahono signals new dawn for Turangi Multi-tasking on town centre transformation Reuse, recycle and repurpose at Taupō Airport Great Lake Centre RAT distribution site closed
April 21 (PDF, 180KB)	Climbing club takes teens to new heights Rubbish collection and council services on ANZAC Day ANZAC Day services around the Taupō District Earth Day Bread Bag Challenge
April 14 (PDF, 263KB)	New exhibition Synapse showing at Taupō Museum Grant helps club step up Easter opening hours at council facilities Easter fatigue stop Kids book sale at Taupō Library
April 7 (PDF, 250KB)	Three key projects coming to Mangakino Big week on Tongariro Pre-loved art sale returns to Taupō Museum Between the covers at Taupō Library
March 2022
March 31 (PDF, 293KB)	Lake Terrace transformation getting underway Important road maintenance starts next week Site blessing allows Waiora House rebuild to start Free home composting workshops
March 24 (PDF, 232KB)	Have your say on our Annual Plan 2022-23 Miro Street upgrade on hold Making our roads safer for everyone Tamamutu/Titiraupenga work almost complete
March 17 (PDF, 3MB)	Annual Plan 2022-23 It's time to have your say
March 10 (PDF, 614KB)	Council staff step up to help with RATs A worm welcome at Taupō Motel Bella Vista It's official - parks are good for you! Resealing while the sun shines! Pre-loved Art Sale
March 3 (PDF, 349KB)	Have your say on Taupō Lakefront Hole in One Turangi street revitalisation back in full swing Water restrictions lifted across the district Acacia Bay tracks closed Community grants open now
February 2022
February 24 (PDF, 385KB)	Testing efforts ramped up after COVID case Council embracing EVs, Hybrids and e-Bikes Town Centre Transformation continues under COVID precautions Community leaders share their vaccination stories Concrete progress in airport upgrade
February 17 (PDF, 280KB)	Val Raymond exhibition to transform Taupō Museum Taupō Airport upgrade flying ahead Rates reminder The ultimate romantic litter pick up Call for rubbish ideas Keep an eye out for cyclists
February 10 (PDF, 377KB)	Council helps people get on the road Toddler time back at Taupō Library Playground temporarily closed for tree maintenance Summer students take the most of opportunities Legendary readers enjoy books over summer
February 3 (PDF, 333KB)	Kia ora Marama - our new southern lake communities engagement partner Water use soars over long weekend Tongariro Street work restarts this week Nearly there at Kiddle Drive roundabout Looking for love and litter
January 2022
January 27 (PDF, 334KB)	Taupō District moves to Red Level 1 water restrictions in force Tongariro Street changes improve access Turangi street revitalisation project back Community grants applications now open

Connect 2021

December 2021
December 16 (PDF, 379KB)	Keeping minds and bodies active at playgrounds Temporary roundabout for Tongariro Street Summer's here on Tongariro Street New click and collect service from Taupō District Libraries
December 9 (PDF, 347KB)	Taupō's newest traffic lights project wraps up Covering your load means less litter Weird, wonderful and repurposed - Quixotic Aquatic opens at Taupō Museum Vaccine requirements at council facilities and venues
December 2 (PDF, 497KB)	Acacia Bay water main nearly done Mangakino pool painting project begins Senseless tree damage at Whakamaru Quirky Kiwiana in Taupō Museum's newest exhibition Titiraupenga Street transformation moves north Lake Maraetai closed for weed harvesting
November 2021
November 25 (PDF, 391KB)	New timing for Tongariro Street lights Heads up for cyclists this weekend Revised layout for Spa Road roundabout Summer Reading Programme A taste of summer council work for students
November 18 (PDF, 368KB)	Testing efforts ramped up after COVID case Council embracing EVs, Hybrids and e-Bikes Town Centre Transformation continues under COVID precautions Community leaders share their vaccination stories Concrete progress in airport upgrade
November 11 (PDF, 357KB)	Tongariro Street upgrade transforms cafe's outdoor dining space New Stag Park dump station opens Work to being on Kiddle Drive roundabout Lights, camera, action! Rates reminder
November 4 (PDF, 374KB)	3 Waters reform hugely flawed Story Place tree trim Tongariro toilets makeover Free cycling skills course for women Besley Park dog change
October 2021
October 28 (PDF, 350KB)	Innovative technology implemented in ETA project Summer studentships Kinloch water treatment set to improve Mangakino/Pouakani community grants State Highway road repairing and resealing
October 21 (PDF, 430KB)	New Tongariro playground is a go Street art comes to the museum gallery Town Centre Transformation proceeds apace What's open Labour weekend Pick or treat Halloween litter pick up
October 14 (PDF, 441KB)	Town Centre Transformation treks on Kinloch wastewater treatment plant upgrade nearing completion Looking after the place we love Super shot Saturday
October 7 (PDF, 388KB)	Kiddle Drive roundabout on the way School holiday story competition Brodie knows road safety Council composting worms to wriggle on Quixotic Aquatic
September 2021
September 30 (PDF, 423KB)	Halt to Three Waters Reform urged Bring on 2024 Titiraupenga Street upgrade picks up pace Free home composting workshops Holiday fun at Taupō District Libraries
September 23 (PDF, 419KB)	Council survey results on Three Waters Water mains upgrade gets underway in Richmond Heights New terminal to tell Taupō District story Pick or Treat Halloween Litter Pick-up
September 16 (PDF, 307KB)	Town centre transformation taking shape on Tongariro Representation Review outcome AC Baths swim-area BBQ to go Margaret Sweeney award date update
September 9 (PDF, 365KB)	Council services at Alert Level 2 Call for community views on Government's proposed Three Waters Reform Community grants Work underway for Turangi Pihanga Road Thank you essential workers
September 2 (PDF, 329KB)	Council services at Alert Level 3 Call for community views on Government's proposed Three Waters Reform Reaching out E-books for all Drive-through Covid-19 vaccinations in Taupō
August 2021
August 26 (PDF, 402KB)	Stay safe all, and stay the course Kerbside collections update Book lovers behold Keep connected Golden rules for Alert Level 4
August 19 (PDF, 502KB)	Exciting town centre transformation moves apace Paving the way on Mapara Road Representation Review hearings on Mangakino Public Meeting
August 12 (PDF, 405KB)	Looking forward to safer streets New playground opens on Raupō Reserve Natural Burial zone given thumbs up Rates reminder Waste Minimisation funding opportunity
August 5 (PDF, 396KB)	Transformation project shaping the future Tongariro playground coming to life Here comes the honey! Gilli Sutton collection paintings to go on sale
July 2021
July 29 (PDF, 543KB)	Construction work ramps up on Taupō Town Centre Transformation project Titiraupenga Street upgrade moves to te Heuheu Street Mangakino Sports Hub is officially open Pottery exhibition fires up
July 22 (PDF, 431KB)	Acacia Bay Road water connection tracking well Stage two of Turangi Street Revitalisation Project getting underway Public meeting in Turangi Swimming sessions take off Reminder partnership agreements and grant distributors applications due soon
July 15 (PDF, 599KB)	Downstream Defenders fighting the good fight Reminder to flush your taps Have your say on off-lead dog areas in Acacia Bay Plastic Free July workshop
July 8 (PDF, 977KB)	Turangi locals helping to shape the town AC Baths private pools reopen after upgrade Applications for recreational activity on our reserves now open Applications for partnership agreements and grant distributors now open Holiday fun at the libraries Library book sale
July 1 (PDF, 283KB)	Taupō District Council adopts Long-term Plan Locals on the tools as part of Taupō Airport upgrade Representation Review starts soon Matariki ki Taupō
June 2021
June 24 (PDF, 354KB)	Council votes to introduce living wage Horomatangi Street intersection next up for transformation Taupō district taking Te Reo Māori to the streets Thanks to our hard working volunteers
June 17 (PDF, 2MB)	Tongariro Playground upgrade about to get underway Nominations for Turangi-Tongariro Community Board are open Exhibition celebrates new beginnings with te whare pora New pedestrian islands for Lake Terrace
June 10 (PDF, 3MB)	Proud to be a part of transformation Be careful when taking your dog to the lake Second stage of Acacia Bay water connection getting underway A natural undertaking - information session Lawbreakers by the lake
June 3 (PDF, 2MB)	New lease agreement sees public access maintained at Rangatira Point Facilities opening hours for the long weekend Free e-bike cycling skills course A reminder to Kinloch residents to reduce indoor water use during peak times Be prepared with our free winter vehicle packs Speak with a councillor drop-in session
May 2021
May 27 (PDF, 620KB)	People-friendly spaces on the way for town centre Have your say on the Taupō catchment Putting Taupō on the map Instinctively Inherent - must-see exhibition at Taupō Museum
May 20 (PDF, 350KB)	Community helps shape long-term plans and priorities for the district Water main upgrade fast tracked for Acacia Bay Road Upgrades to water quality across the district Paetiki shopping centre work complete Keep your load strapped and secure
May 13 (PDF, 827KB)	Road Safety Week urges people to slow down Good progress on Taupō Town Centre Transformation Results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election Mangakino Sports Clubroom update New water main nears completion
May 6 (PDF, 422KB)	Taupō locals shaping their town Bylaws adopted after consultation with the community Footpath upgrades getting underway around the district Building more resilient water infrastructure for Turangi
April 2021
April 29 (PDF, 583KB)	Māori wards to be introduced Further work required on the paths surrounding Paetiki shops Update on the AC Baths private pools Work to commence on the Great Lake Centre Mangakino Street upgrades nearing completion
April 22 (PDF, 306KB)	ANZAC services – we will remember them Destination playground for Turangi in the works Community urged to play it safe around Taupō Airport Voting now open for Turangi-Tongariro Community Board by-election
April 15 (PDF, 400KB)	Taupō Town Centre Transformation - Titiraupenga Street upgrade underway Government funded infrastructure projects in full-swing Kinloch residents urged to temporarily reduce indoor water use during peak times Holiday fun at the library
April 8 (PDF, 374KB)	Long Term Plan – just one week left to have your say Blessing marks beginning of Titiraupenga Street upgrade AC Baths looking for a fulltime lifeguard Earth Day this weekend Mapara Road footpath extension gets underway
April 1 (PDF, 767KB)	Enjoy Easter in the Taupō District Private pools upgrade near completion AC Baths leisure pool now open Long-term Plan – two weeks left to have your say Taupō Town Centre Transformation – people with passion
March 2021
March 25 (PDF, 328KB)	IRONMAN New Zealand is nearly here Acacia Bay to join Taupō water scheme Long-term Plan drop-in sessions for the coming weeks Not a public library user? Do our survey! Rubbish and recycling changes for Easter
March 18 (PDF, 516KB)	Long-term Plan information sessions are headed your way Have your say on pedestrian malls proposed for Taupō town centre Have your say on Māori wards AC Baths' leisure pool to close for maintenance temporarily
March 11 (PDF, 547KB)	Have your say on the future of our district Speak with a councillor: drop-in session next week in Taupo Public meeting in Turangi next week New bike repair station for lakefront Horomatangi intersection update
March 4 (PDF, 368KB)	IRONMAN 2021 postponed due to Covid-19 AC Baths leisure pool to close temporarily for maintenance Less than a week to get nominations in for by-election Apply now for a waste minimisation grant – up to $5000 available! Applications for community sports and social services grants open now
February 2021
February 25 (PDF, 678KB)	IRONMAN New Zealand is nearly here! Ironkidz road closures this weekend Kinloch wastewater treatment plant upgrade underway Community ambassadors proving popular Pihanga playground open for play! Time running out to have your say on Nukuhau rezone request
February 18 (PDF, 385KB)	Mapara Road footpath extension to begin later this month Upgrades to stormwater systems in Turangi and Taupō to get underway Pedal your e-bike over here Taupō to get new charging stations for electric vehicles Rates instalment reminder
February 11 (PDF, 436KB)	Horomatangi and Ruapehu intersection transformation continues Water mains renewals progressing well Two exhibitions at our museum Five Mile Bay water connection work underway
February 4 (PDF, 597MB)	Have your say – submissions open on request to rezone land in Nukuhau Mangakino water supply pipeline replacement underway Don’t forget – you can now recycle #5 plastics Long weekend reminders New online mapping tool now live Every drop counts - level 1 water restrictions district wide
January 2021
January 28 (PDF, 469KB)	Taupō Summer Concert all go for this long weekend Now recycling #5 plastics Phase two of Horomatangi roundabout to get underway Have your say on proposed bylaw changes

Connect 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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