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Miro Street resurfacing back on track
NewsAn extensive programme to resurface parts of Miro street will begin next Monday, August 24.
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Tree vandalism must stop - zero tolerance from council
NewsTaupō District Council is calling for unlawful tree felling on council land to stop, following a number of deliberate acts of vandalism in the past few months.
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Help shape our future Taupō District!
NewsWhat’s our future, Taupō District? That’s the question we are now asking the community to think about, and provide feedback on, to help inform the development of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.
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Vandalised trees in Nukuhau being removed
NewsOver 50 trees in the Brentwood Avenue stormwater gully are being removed following a chainsaw attack that saw the trunks compromised with deep cuts and in some cases, just short of toppling over.
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Transformation of Taupō Town Centre underway on Monday
NewsThe transformation of the Taupō Town Centre will get underway on Monday with the redevelopment of the intersection of Ruapehu and Tuwharetoa Streets.
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2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship coming to Taupō, New Zealand
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has today welcomed the announcement that the district will host the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships.
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Call for feedback on draft Transport Strategy
NewsTaupō District Council is calling for feedback on its draft Transport Strategy, to better understand the community’s transport services and infrastructure needs.
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Taupō Marathon hits this weekend
NewsFollowing a busy school holiday period for the Taupō District, retailers and other businesses are preparing for another influx of visitors, with the Taupō Marathon set to take place this Sunday.
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Transformation of Taupō CBD set to start next month
NewsA $20 million transformation of Taupō’s Central Business District is set to get underway following a successful application to the Government’s ‘shovel ready project’ fund.
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Further safety measures soon to be added to intersection
NewsFollowing feedback from the community, further safety measures will be added as soon as practicable to the Kiddle Drive / Arrowsmith Avenue / Napier Road intersection.
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Great Lake Pathway bringing improved lake access
NewsWhen work is completed on the Lake Terrace section of the Great Lake Pathway, residents will also find it easier to get down to the lake.
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New reservoir valve to boost resilience
NewsA new control valve is being installed at the Titoki Ave reservoir in Taupo to ensure the water supply can be isolated promptly in the event of a major pipeline failure.
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Temporary digital sign boards at intersection to be removed
NewsFollowing the school holidays, the temporary digital sign boards at the Arrowsmith Avenue / Napier Road / Kiddle Drive intersection will be removed.
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Tongariro Playground Redevelopment - Thanks for your feedback!
NewsThank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Tongariro Domain Playground Redevelopment.
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Turangi-Tongariro Community Board vacancy to be filled by appointment
NewsThe Turangi-Tongariro Community Board has passed a resolution confirming the Board’s intention to appoint Mr Te Takinga New to the extraordinary vacancy for the Tongariro Subdivision.
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Plan highlights opportunities to regenerate the Taupō District
NewsA community-led recovery plan, which aims to support the regeneration of the Taupō District in a post-COVID-19 context, has now been finalised.
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Local architects chosen for airport development
NewsLocal architectural firm Stephenson and Turner has been chosen to design Taupō’s new airport terminal building.
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Fees and Charges 2020/21
NewsAs it is now July 1, the fees and charges schedule for 2020/21 is now in place. Council voted to keep the schedule the same as last year, except where legislation required a change.
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Whareroa private plan change decision reached
NewsA panel of independent commissioners has approved the rezoning of land in Whareroa North from Rural to Residential, as part of a private plan change application by The Proprietors of Hauhungaroa No 6.
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$20 million Government injection for CBD transformation
NewsTaupō’s Central Business District is set to be transformed following today’s announcement that Taupō District Council has been granted $20 million from the Government’s Infrastructure Reference Group.