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Māori language immersion lessons to mark Te Wiki o te reo Māori
NewsImmerse yourself in the world of te reo Māori and kōrero (speak), waiata (sing) and pānui (read) in te reo throughout 11 to 17 o Hepetema (September) as we celebrate the language throughout Aotearoa.
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Waiora House opened and blessed
NewsA place where people can collaborate, connect and work together for the betterment of the community – that’s the vision behind the new Waiora House, which this morning opened its doors to the public.
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Calling all schools, teachers, and students in the Taupō District!
NewsIn the spirit of keeping our district beautiful, we are supporting Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week 2023 with a Clean Up Week all-schools competition between 16 to 22 September.
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Te papa tākaro hou ki Te Kapua Park nears completion
NewsIt was all hands on deck at Te Kapua Park recently, when playground specialists from local kura came by to check out the new papa tākaro (playground) and lend a hand with landscaping work.
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Upcoming events at Spa Thermal Park
NewsAttention Spa Thermal Park dog walkers and disc golfers.
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Bag it or bin it? Have your say!
NewsAs part of the Long-term Plan 2024-2034 pre-engagement process, we are looking at how we do kerbside waste and recycling collections and we want your feedback.
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Repco Supercars Championship coming to Taupō
NewsSupercars has announced that, with support from the New Zealand Government and Taupō District Council, the Repco Supercars Championship is coming to Taupō.
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What's in your future, Taupo District?
NewsWhat do you want to see – for you, for your community, for future generations?
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Keep truckin’ on: Helping truck drivers fight fatigue
NewsEvery day, Kiwi truck drivers cover hundreds of kilometres on our roads. Like all drivers, truck drivers need to stay fresh and alert for their own and others’ safety.
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Taupō Museum’s My Neighbourhood Photo Competition
NewsTaupō Museum is calling on young people across the rohe to photograph the everyday things they love about their neighbourhood.
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Explaining the rates increases
NewsIf you are a homeowner, you should have received your first rates invoice by email or post by now. We know many of you will be surprised to see the increases.
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Super award for council animal control team
NewsA new approach to connecting hopeful pound dogs with loving new owners has won the Taupō District Council animal control team a special award for engagement.
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The Bikes Are Back Motorcycle Festival rides into town this September
NewsTaupō District Council, Reduce the Risk and Ride Forever have come together for Motorcycle Awareness month to bring you The Bikes Are Back motorcycle event.
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Tools for life: Taupō Students learn basic bike maintenance
NewsTaupō students have learned how to take their biking up a gear at a Taupō District Council Basic Bike Maintenance course.
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Taupo Marathon returns this Saturday 5 August
NewsTo help keep everybody safe during the event there will temporary traffic control measures and speed restrictions in place.
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Mayoral Community Award nominations: Melissa is a mum on a mission
NewsWhen Taupō’s Melissa Humphrey first found out she had been nominated for a Mayoral Community Award, she was speechless.
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NZ Cross Country Champs return to Taupō
NewsAfter the success of last year’s event hosted in Taupō, the NZ Cross Country Championships and NZ Cross Country Relay Championships are returning to the beautiful Spa Thermal Park.
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Later closing times for Turtle Pools
NewsIf you like to get in a late-afternoon or early-evening swim during the week, we’ve got great news, with the Tūrangi Turtle Pools to close a little later on weekdays.
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Reflecting on the past and planning for the future with our new Ātea
NewsThe completion of Taupō’s new lakefront Te Ātea space gives us the perfect setting to celebrate Matariki - a time to reflect on the past, to celebrate the present, and look to the future.
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Predator control and planting days popular with Mangakino tamariki
NewsOver two days, students from Whakamaru and Mangakino schools planted 500 native plants and learned about tracking and trapping predators.
