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Work starts on south end of Tongariro Street
NewsWith the bus stop back in place, the shared pathway done and just one section of kerbing still to be poured near the Superloo, work on the northern half of Tongariro Street is drawing to a close.
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Council entering negotiations for housing infrastructure funding
NewsMayor David Trewavas has welcomed news that Taupō District Council is one of 35 groups selected to negotiate with Kāinga Ora for access to money from its Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.
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Taupō District Council and Tūwharetoa give green light on new building
NewsTaupō District Council and Te Whare Hono o Tūwharetoa Limited Partnership have agreed on key commercial terms for a proposed new building in Taupō town centre.
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“Hole in One” partial reserve management plan review complete
NewsA partial review of the Tapuaeharuru Bay Reserve Management Plan, relating to the Hole in One golf operation on the Taupō lakefront, has been completed by the Reserves and Roading committee.
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Composting with our tiniest tamariki
NewsMy Treehut Early Learning Centre is growing more than young minds thanks to their involvement with the Taupō District Council Resource Wise Schools Programme.
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Great Lake Centre RAT Distribution Site Closed
NewsThe Covid-19 RAT distribution centre operating out of Taupō’s Great Lake Centre closed this week, with Lakes DHB’s Covid-19 testing station at Miro Street now the sole supplier of the tests.
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Making roads while the sun shines.
NewsIt’s been a busy few weeks on the Lake Terrace/Tītīraupenga Street intersection with our contractors making the most of the good weather to prepare for the installation of the new road layout.
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Reuse, recycle, repurpose at Taupō Airport
NewsTaupō Airport Authority is making sure that as much of it's old terminal as possible will be repurposed instead of heading to landfill.
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Mana Whakahono signals new dawn for Tūrangi township
NewsA ground-breaking Mana Whakahono partnership agreement between Taupō District Council and Ngāti Tūrangitukua was approved at this afternoon’s council meeting.
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It’s a SELL OUT!
NewsUnfortunately, all our library craft grab-bag, bags have been grabbed…bagged
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Mayor welcomes move to orange traffic light setting
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has welcomed today’s announcement that all of New Zealand will move to the orange traffic light setting from 11.59pm tonight.
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Lake Terrace work site blessed
NewsA blessing has been held to mark the removal of an oak tree at the Lake Terrace/ Tītīraupenga Street intersection and to ensure the safety of all those working around the site.
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Free craft grab bags available from libraries
NewsOur Taupō District Libraries have some activities lined up to keep the youngsters happy. The current Omicron outbreak means that the libraries can’t offer the usual in-person holiday programmes.
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Grant helps Karate juniors step up
NewsA community sports grant from Taupō District Council has helped Tūrangi Karate Club’s junior members take their karate learning to a whole new level.
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Synapse exhibition inspired by nature
NewsDeep dark oceans, bright mysterious nebulas, the overgrown seduction of the jungle – all things brought together by artist Bode Klein in his new exhibition Synapse.
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Climbing club takes teens to new heights
NewsAre you looking for a fitness-focused activity to keep your teenagers occupied a couple of evenings each week? The Stalactites Climbing Club might just be the activity your family is looking for!
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Mana Whakahono agreement heads towards fruition
NewsAfter several years of working closely together, Taupō District Council has finalised a draft Mana Whakahono partnership agreement with Ngāti Tūrangitukua
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New Acacia Bay and Mapara water connection goes live next week
NewsAcacia Bay and Mapara residents will soon be connected to the Taupō town water supply.
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Oceania Triathlon Cup in Taupō on Sunday
NewsThe elite of New Zealand’s triathlon athletes will be battling it out at the 2022 Oceania Triathlon Cup in Three Mile Bay, Taupō on Sunday.
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New roundabout on Tongariro Street opens tonight
NewsThe new roundabout on Tongariro Street is in place and will open to traffic tonight.
