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Representatives sought for council committees
NewsTaupō District Council is seeking expressions of interest for external representatives on several of its committees.
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Pathway planting in full swing
NewsIf you’ve driven along the East Taupo Arterial Highway in recent weeks you will have seen local contractors Arco Environmental hard at work planting the garden beds beside the new shared pathway.
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The grass is always greener for lawn mowing reserve rangers
NewsDid you know Taupō District Council’s 14 reserve rangers are responsible for mowing 973 ha worth of grass between them?
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Taupō Regional Destination Management Plan: Time for Action
NewsThe Taupō Regional Destination Management Plan is on track to deliver a tourism model which gives back to the people, their culture and the environment.
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Taupō learners taking the driver’s seat
NewsMore than 120 local drivers now have their restricted or full driver’s licences thanks to Taupō Learning Centre and a Taupō District Council partnership agreement grant.
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New Roberts Street spaces proving popular
NewsWith paving largely completed in front of the businesses on Roberts St, locals and visitors got a taste of summer over the long weekend, as well as what the Town Centre Transformation will look like.
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Kinloch summer hui
NewsTaupō District Council is inviting the Kinloch community to attend the Kinloch Summer Hui public meeting on 24 November.
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The final count: Taupō District voter turnout for 2022 election
NewsThe make-up of councils all over New Zealand has been decided in the 2022 local elections. In terms of voter turnout, how did the Taupō District fare?
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New Taupō District Council sworn in
NewsTaupō District Council’s mayor and councillors have officially assumed their duties after being sworn in at a ceremony at the inaugural council meeting yesterday.
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Woven legacy of love by Tāne Lawless
NewsTaupō artist Tāne Lawless is using spray cans and a paintbrush to honour his wildlife-worshiping mum and other beloved women in his life.
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Councillor Kevin Taylor appointed Deputy Mayor
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has appointed Taupō ward councillor Kevin Taylor as deputy mayor.
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New pump track at Crown Park a community effort
NewsMany hands have made light work of the new cycle pump track at Crown Park.
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Formal consultation opens on District Plan changes
NewsTaupō District Council is asking for public feedback on a series of proposed changes to the Taupō District Plan.
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A mix of new and familiar faces as election results finalised
NewsWith all votes counted, the 2022 Taupō District Council election results have been finalised.
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Record month of adoptions at Taupō Pound
NewsWhen it comes to getting animals adopted, the team at the Taupō Pound is like a dog with a bone.
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The progress results for the 2022 Taupō District elections
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has been returned for a fourth term in today’s local body elections, with a progress result of 5215 votes.
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Final stage of airport carpark upgrade gets under way
NewsThe final stage of the Taupō Airport carpark upgrade is now under way and travellers are being urged to give themselves a little extra time to catch flights.
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Speed Management Plan adopted to keep Taupō District road users safe
NewsTaupō District Council has adopted an interim speed management plan aimed at keeping road users safe.
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Library school holiday fun
NewsThere’s lots of fun, free activities for kids and teens over the school holidays at our libraries in Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino, with craft bags and in-library activities.
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Have your say on the Easter Sunday trading policy
NewsTaupō District Council’s Easter Sunday Trading Policy is being reviewed and members of the public will have their say.
