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First baby born in original maternity hospital visits Waiora House
NewsWith the opening of the new Waiora House just around the corner, it was perfect timing to give the first baby born in the original maternity hospital, a sneak peek of the fantastic new building.
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Most popular dog names in the Taupō District revealed
NewsThere are few bonds more special than that between human and dog, but have you ever wondered how unique the name you bestowed upon your canine companion is?
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The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Trophy Tour is coming to Taupō!
NewsThe FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ original trophy is heading on its Waikato ‘tiki tour’ and making its way to Taupō!
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Council wraps up hearings on draft Annual Plan 2023-24
NewsFollowing community input, the Taupō District Council mayor and councillors have finalised the outcomes of the draft Annual Plan 2023-24.
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New chief executive appointed to Taupō District Council
NewsNewly-appointed Taupō District Council chief executive Julie Gardyne says she’s excited about taking the Taupō District forward in her new role.
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Take it easy at Tapuaeharuru
NewsTaupō Police and Towncentre Taupō are giving drivers a friendly reminder that it’s 10km/h on Roberts Street – with a free coffee voucher for those doing the right thing and sticking to the limit.
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138 submissions received on the draft Annual Plan 2023-24
NewsTaupō District Council has received 138 submissions on its draft Annual Plan 2023-24.
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Speed reductions for schools and CBDs
NewsFollowing a public consultation programme in 2022, speed limits around schools throughout the Taupō District and within the Tūrangi and Taupō CBDs will be reduced from 50km/h to 30km/h.
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New Deputy Chair for Tongariro Representative Group
NewsKaram Fletcher is the new deputy chair of the Tongariro Representative Group.
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Crown Park Cycle Skills and Pump Track open for action!
NewsThanks to the generosity of a local Taupō family, Crown Park now has an exciting new sealed pump track.
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Great Lake Centre carpark tree maintenance next week
NewsAttention Great Lake Centre carpark users: Some of the parks will be unavailable for a short period next week.
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Coffee catch-ups with the Mayor and acting chief executive
NewsTaupō District Council's Mayor and acting chief executive are inviting members of the public to join them for a hot drink and a catch-up at Fine Fettle Cafe next week.
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Smooth skating on the way at Taupō Skatepark
NewsTaupō District Council is asking Taupō Skatepark users to put their kickflips, ollies and grinds on hold while some much needed repairs and improvements are completed.
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Chance meeting leads to 17-year-old’s first solo exhibition
NewsA chance meeting between Taupō Museum exhibitions officer Kerence Stephen and budding artist Jay-De (Jay) Aplin has resulted in the 17-year-old having his first solo exhibition of work.
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New sports facility Te Mataapuna officially opened in Tūrangi
NewsTūrangi’s new sports facility Te Mataapuna was blessed and officially opened today at Tūrangitukua Park.
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Work underway on new papa tākaro
NewsThe work site for the new papa tākaro (playground) at Te Kapua Park has been blessed and construction is expected to get under way in the coming weeks.
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Have your say on the destination brand for the Taupō region
NewsDestination Great Lake Taupō is launching a project to bring together the region’s individual identities and gems, to ensure the brand is reflective of the entire rohe.
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Chris McSkimming’s art journey Odyssey opens at Taupō Museum
News“My art is my story, the story is in the art…without the story, the journey, the troubles and life experiences, it’s just a bunch of pictures.”
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Join us to mark the Coronation of King Charles III
NewsTo celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King, Mayor David Trewavas will be planting a tree in Tongariro South Domain at 10am this Saturday 6 May.
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Huka Honey Hive’s waste diversion efforts are worth buzzing about
NewsA local Taupō business is working towards a level of waste minimisation as golden as the honey it sells.
