Community
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Cemeteries
Cemeteries play an important role in our community, serving as a place where loved ones are laid to rest, and where family, friends and loved ones can come to reflect, celebrate and remember.
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Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. You can take steps to be prepared.
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About Our District
The Taupo District is an extraordinary place to live, work and raise a family.
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Age-friendly Taupō District
We are working towards making the Taupo District more age-friendly for our older residents
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Alerts
Find details here of any alerts currently in place around the Taupō District for road works and closures, water-related issues or restrictions, and more.
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A to Z services
An A-Z list of our services.
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Beautiful Taupō
Taupō was named the most beautiful large town in the country at the 2021 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.
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Business and Economy
Find out more about the leadership role council has in facilitating the development of the district’s economy.
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Citizenship ceremonies
Citizenship ceremonies are held by Taupō District Council on behalf of the Department of Internal Affairs to welcome new citizens to New Zealand and confirm their citizenship.
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Community funding and grants
Learn about the funding opportunities available through Taupō District Council to support communities across the Taupō district.
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Community partnerships
Learn about the partnership opportunities we have available to help elevate your business impact and support your local community,
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COVID-19 information
Information and updates about COVID-19.
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Events and Venues
Find out what's on in the Taupo District, details about our event venues and what we require when planning to hold an event in our District.
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Graffiti
What to do if your property is damaged by tagging, tips on removing graffiti and how to deter future damage.
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Libraries
There is something for everyone at our district libraries in Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino.
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Mayoral Community Awards
The Mayoral Community Awards recognises those who have done something extraordinary for their community.
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Public toilets
Information about public toilet locations in the Taupō District, the Superloo opening times and available facilities.
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Taupō Safe District
Making Taupo District a safer place to live, work and play.
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Sculptures and public art
The Taupō Sculpture Trust is dedicated to providing contemporary sculpture for public spaces around the Great Lake, to enhance the urban environment and to further support the creative arts in NZ.
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Taupō District Friendship and Sister Cities
Taupo enjoys Sister City relations with Noumea in New Caledonia, Suzhou in China and Hakone in Japan.
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Taupō Museum
Explore Taupō Museum and experience the Kiwiana caravan, enjoy the tranquil Ora Garden of Wellbeing and discover our award-winning collections and exhibitions.
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Youth
Taupō District Council facilitates and supports delivery of a number of initiatives to improve opportunities for youth to fully participate in our communities.