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Spa Road re-seal rescheduled
NewsThe Spa Road reseal work originally planned for Sunday has been rescheduled to tomorrow night (Tuesday).
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Our Garden of Earthly Delights coming to Taupo Museum
NewsFreelance artist and graphic designer Lianne Adams brings her unique, bespoke pieces to Taupō Museum, melding together strands of computer-based design and traditional art.
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Spa Road re-seal
NewsTwo blocks of Spa Road will be closed on Sunday night to allow some reseal work to take place.
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Spark upgrading infrastructure on Great Lake Centre
NewsNew Spark infrastructure will be installed on the Great Lake Centre to allow the telecommunications company to meet current demand.
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Random order for council candidate names
NewsThe 2019 Taupō District local authority elections will see candidates’ names listed on voting documents in random order.
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Council recognised at Sister Cities conference
NewsTaupō District Council has been nationally recognised for its efforts during a project around the 10th Anniversary Celebrations for the Suzhou and Taupō Sister City relationship.
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Taupō artist launches colourful autumn exhibition
NewsTaupō artist Connie Takarangi is launching an exhibition full of colour and recycled objects, textiles, paper and more at Taupō Museum next weekend.
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Financial analysis approved for Turangi
NewsA financial and rating analysis for Turangi has been approved by Taupō District Council to determine expenditure in the settlement after concerns were raised by residents.
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Green light given for northern corridor improvements
NewsTaupō District Council has given the green light for improvements to the northern access to town, including the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Norman Smith St and Wairakei Dr.
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District Plan change addresses future flood risk
NewsA District Plan change that takes into account potential flood hazards across the Taupō District has been adopted and will become operative on April 15.
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Poppy the pound dog set to make her debut
NewsThe compliance team’s resident pooch is being groomed for stardom in the Taupō District – with the energetic pup to become the district’s first dedicated education dog.
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Taupō District Council reappoints chief executive
NewsTaupō District Council’s chief executive Gareth Green has been reappointed to the top job for another five years.
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Myrtle rust prompts tree removal on domain
NewsAn outbreak of myrtle rust in a number of council gardens has prompted the removal of a hedge on Tongariro Domain near the rose garden.
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Hydroslides to be upgraded at AC Baths
NewsThe two hydroslides at the AC Baths are being upgraded and will include exciting new features.
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Taupō takes some top honours in IRONMAN athletes’ choice awards
NewsThe Taupō District is proving to be the place to be in IRONMAN circles following the release of the 2018 Athletes Choice Awards.
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Taupō vigil to be held in memory of Christchurch victims
NewsA vigil will be held in Taupō on Wednesday night in honour of the 50 people who lost their lives in the Christchurch shootings last Friday.
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Community input sought on rural sector
NewsThe Taupō District Plan is being reviewed and community input is being sought on the rural sector.
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One Cup launched to reduce coffee cup waste
NewsTaupō District Council is partnering with a local business to tackle the increasing problem of disposable coffee cups going to landfill.
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Waiora House main building to be demolished
NewsThe main building at Waiora House is to be demolished.
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Water restrictions lifted for Taupō District
NewsWater restrictions have been lifted for the Taupō District.