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Cyclone Gabrielle update - be prepared
NewsThe latest info from MetService New Zealand is that this could be a widespread and significant weather event for central and northern parts of New Zealand.
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Road closures for Kinloch Triathlon Festival
NewsThe iconic Kinloch Triathlon Festival is back this weekend and to deliver a safe course for the athletes there are a couple of road closures scheduled on Sunday 12 February.
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Fibre art to thrill with two exhibitions at Taupō Museum
NewsFibre art is thriving in the Taupō District with two local groups opening exhibitions at the Taupō Museum this month.
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Sky’s the limit for new Airport Terminal
NewsTaupō Airport’s new terminal is complete, has been blessed, and has welcomed its first passengers.
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Central government continues to drive forward three waters reform
NewsTaupō District Council are opposed to the current model. We are working hard to review the two new Bills and will provide a submission to the Select Committee.
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Change of venue for Waitangi Tūwharetoa ki Pukawa Festival
NewsThe Waitangi Tūwharetoa ki Pukawa 2023 organising committee has changed the venue for the Festival due to the impact of recent weather.
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Musical double whammy for Taupō town this Waitangi Weekend
NewsWith two incredible international gigs at Taupō Amphitheatre at Riverside Park – Taupō Summer Concert and DJ Fatboy Slim - expect delays and plan your trip!
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Win a bike helmet featuring your own design!
NewsCalling all creative kids! Design your own helmet and it could be brought to life by a professional artist.
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Looking for love and litter
NewsLooking for love? Looking to make new friends? Or just looking to make a positive difference to your community? The 'Looking for love and litter’ is the event you’ve bin waiting for!
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Get ready - be prepared
NewsThe heavy rain and flooding that has impacted so many people around the North Island this long weekend is a reminder for us to all be prepared.
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Impact of heavy rain felt across the district
NewsAnyone ready for summer yet?! This certainly hasn’t been the long weekend many of us would have been looking forward to, weather-wise!
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The Waitangi Tūwharetoa ki Pukawa Festival is back
NewsGet along and enjoy an awesome lineup of entertainment and activities for the whole whānau at the stunning Pukawa Lakefront Reserve on the southern shores of Lake Taupō.
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Temporary change of opening hours at AC Baths
NewsHeads up on a change of opening hours at the AC Baths throughout February and March.
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New northern lake engagement partner eager to help
NewsGillian Smith will help connect community groups and organisations to give these smaller communities and interest groups a greater voice in Council’s planning and delivery of services.
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Back to work on Roberts Street
NewsWe’re back! After a well-deserved break over Christmas and New Year, our Camex team are back on the lake front for the final stage of the Taupō Town Centre Transformation.
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Have your say on the Mangakino Lakefront
NewsPeople of Mangakino, it is time to have your say on the future of your lakefront.
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Water connection upgrades coming soon for Atiamuri and Whakamaru
NewsTaupō District Council will be upgrading water connections at properties throughout Atiamuri and Whakamaru in the coming weeks.
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Home composting workshops in 2023
NewsThe new year is here and it’s a great time to learn how to compost!
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The highs and lows of working in council contact centre
NewsFrom helping register a newly-adopted dog to dealing with a complaint about rubbish collection, the helpful team in the Taupō District Council’s contact centre deals with it all.
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Summer students kickstarting careers with Taupō District Council
News“I’m learning a lot from my studies, but I’m learning way more in the workplace.”
