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Decisions made on our Long-term Plan
NewsAfter a huge amount of feedback (1418 submissions) and two full days of deliberating, our councillors have made important decisions on our Long-term Plan.
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Giving pre-loved artwork a new life at Taupō Museum
NewsA new piece of art can transform a room and Taupō Museum’s pre-loved art sale is the perfect opportunity to find a stunning piece of art that needs a new home.
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Council to slice its rates pie differently this year
NewsRatepayers who normally pay their Taupō District Council rates every quarter will instead pay only three instalments in the current rating year.
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Council stays with kerbside rubbish bag collection service
NewsFollowing extensive community consultation, Council has resolved to continue with the existing kerbside rubbish bag collection service.
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Taupō Marathon runs into town next weekend
NewsA big Taupō District welcome to everybody coming to town for the Taupo Marathon on Saturday 3 August.
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Volcanic plateau inspires new exhibition at Taupō Museum
NewsJodie Appleton’s first solo exhibition, From the Ashes, explores what has risen following the eruptions across the volcanic plateau that formed our region.
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Unsealed section of Lake Road to close for upgrade
NewsFrom Monday 22 July we are upgrading the unsealed section of Lake Road adjacent to Lake Maraetai.
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Lake Terrace infrastructure progressing well
NewsThe new water and wastewater infrastructure along Lake Terrace is well on track, with nearly a kilometre of pipe installed so far.
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Supercars racing back to Taupō in 2025
NewsTaupō will host the 2025 ITM Taupō Super400 between 11 to 13 April at the world-class Taupō International Motorsport Park.
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Recycle vapes at your nearest recycling station
NewsWe’re now accepting vapes at our battery recycling stations throughout the district.
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Winter school holiday fun in the Taupō District
NewsThese July school holidays are all about family fun, and with so much to do, you won’t have any trouble wearing the kids out on a wintery day!
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Matariki and what's on this weekend
NewsThere are a number of ways for you to get involved and celebrate Matariki this year right across the rohe.
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Taupō District swim schools making a platinum splash
NewsTaupō District Council’s swim schools have been awarded platinum status by Swimming NZ.
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New roundabout on Wairākei Drive is now fully open
NewsCamex Civil and their team have been putting in the hard mahi and we’re so grateful to them for making this intersection much safer.
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Council’s collaborative spirit shines with award-winning Waiora House
NewsThat collaborative spirit was celebrated on Thursday night when Taupō's Waiora House won the BERL Award for Excellence in Collaborating for Results at the Taituarā Excellence Awards.
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Decisions on Plan Changes 38 and 40-43
NewsCouncil has now adopted and notified the Commissioner Decisions on Plan Changes 38 and 40-43.
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Unique Taupō number plates for sale
NewsWhen we say we're doing everything we can to keep costs down in the draft Long-term Plan 2024-34, we mean it.
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Bag It or Bin It, Taupō District?
NewsTaupō District Council wants feedback on the future of kerbside rubbish collection in the district.
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Looking after the place we love: Have your say on the Long-term Plan
NewsTaupō District Council is working on a plan to look after the place we love for the next 10 years.
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Matariki magic at Taupō Museum
NewsFrom Saturday 15 June, the Taupō Museum is the place to be for anyone wanting to celebrate Matariki and enjoy some unique artwork.
