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Taupō District scoops three finals spots in 2023 Beautiful Awards
NewsTe Ātea has been selected as a finalist for Kiwis’ Choice, Tūrangi is a finalist in the Most Beautiful Small Town and Taupō in the Most Beautiful Large Town categories of the 2023 Beautiful Awards.
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School’s out! Spring into the holiday fun in Taupō District
NewsEnjoy a host of family-friendly activities these school holidays that'll put a real spring in your step.
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Canvassing the Central Plateau with Taupō Museum
NewsIf you have ever dreamed of seeing your artwork displayed in an exhibition and you are inspired by the Taupō District and Central Plateau, Taupō Museum has the opportunity for you.
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Tūwharetoa Taiopenga Kapa Haka Festival next week
NewsThe Taupō District proudly welcomes everyone for the annual Ngāti Tūwharetoa Taiopenga Kapa Haka Festival, from Tuesday 12 September to Thursday 14 September.
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Final stage of Taupō Town Centre Transformation approved
NewsThe final stage of the three-year Taupō Town Centre Transformation has been approved, with an overhead lighting feature planned for lower Tongariro Street and the entrance to Roberts Street.
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Make waste history: A wizard idea taking off in Taupō
NewsNever mind the roses, smell the coffee! Local cafés have joined the fight to reduce waste with the help of Waste Wizards, recent recipients of a Waste Minimisation Grant from Taupō District Council.
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Teach a woman to fish, she’ll make lifelong friends
NewsWomen anglers have found reel confidence at a fishing tournament, with help from a Taupō District Council Community Sports Grant.
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Be a paw-fect pet parent and control your pooch
NewsWhile a self-walking dog may seem like a good time-saver, it is important that dog owners in the Taupō District control their pets.
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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.
