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Taupō District Council chief executive taking up role in New Plymouth
NewsDeparting Taupō District Council chief executive Gareth Green says he’s excited about the new challenges he’ll be tackling at the helm of the New Plymouth District Council.
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Increased risk to lake and river users due to record water levels
NewsHigher lake levels in Lake Taupō and stronger flows in the Waikato River have prompted calls for swimmers and river and lake users to take extra care this summer.
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Reminder: Taupō District reserves are not motocross tracks
NewsAs we head into the summer holidays and the Taupō District’s population swells, it is important to remember to keep motorbikes off reserves.
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New Year's Eve Big Bang Fireworks Display
NewsOn Saturday 31 December 2022, Taupō District Council in partnership with Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board and Blue Light Taupo will be holding its annual New Year’s Eve Big Bang Fireworks Display.
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Roberts Street crews hard at work in countdown to Christmas
NewsThe weather has been pretty mixed, but with all the major prep work done, the construction team on the Taupō town centre lakefront has been hard at it in the lead up to Christmas.
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Council secures funding for cycleway link
NewsCycling will soon be safer in Taupō, with the Taupō District Council securing funding from Waka Kotahi to build a cycleway linking Acacia Bay to Spa Road.
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Progress on Tūrangitukua Park sports facility
NewsLivingstone Building – the team doing the mahi at Tūrangitukua Park – has been dealing with four seasons in a day recently but is still making great progress on the new sports facility project.
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Cycle of life: Bike repair workshops teach next generation of cyclists
NewsTaupō is a haven for cyclists, with our famous Great Lake Trails, Craters Mountain Bike Park, extensive shared pathways and much more.
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Update on the Kuratau foreshore
NewsLocals will be aware that several metres of lakeshore reserve have been lost between the tennis court at the end of Parehopu Street and Motutaiko Street.
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Safety concerns at Wharewaka Point
NewsEveryone's feeling a bit shaken up by our 5.6 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday night. One of the most visible signs is the damage to the beach area at Wharewaka Point.
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Revaluation of property in Taupō District released
NewsA revaluation of property in the Taupō District has revealed a total capital value of $30.5 billion, a 54 per cent increase since 2019.
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Toilet entry now free at the iconic Taupō Superloo
NewsThe days of searching for loose change before using Taupō’s Superloo are over.
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Lifeguarding not just about speedos and CPR
NewsOur local lifeguards come from all walks of life and apply for a variety of reasons, but a common theme is the desire to connect with people and give back to the community.
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Staying fit not just for the kids
NewsMasters’ Club Classes are sharing the joy in staying fit and healthy at all ages.
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Plenty to celebrate in annual dog control report
NewsMore than 150 dogs rehomed and a dog registration rate of 98.2 per cent are just some of the highlights in the latest Taupō District Council annual dog control report.
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White Ribbon riders roar into Taupō
NewsWhite Ribbon riders who roared into town this morning, bringing with them a positive message of hope.
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Reused and recycled Creepy Crawlies find new home at Taupō Museum
NewsCats, dogs, birds, bicycles and aquatics, the Taupō Museum’s annual reused, recycled exhibition themes always invite a wide range of creative interpretations.
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Raising the roof in Tūrangi
NewsThanks to everyone who joined us last Wednesday in Tūrangitukua Park to celebrate raising the roof of the new sports facility.
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Taupō District Council supports community with free period products
NewsTaupō District Council has teamed up with the Ministry of Education to help hundreds of people in the district access free period products.
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Restoration project future-proofs Opepe waka
NewsAn important restoration project has ensured the Opepe waka, the centrepiece of the Tūwharetoa Gallery at the Taupō Museum, can be admired for years to come.
