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New cat on the block as three-legged rodent exterminator gets new home
NewsTaupō Pound’s expert rodent exterminator Floyd, who has had to take early retirement after a leg amputation, has found a new home.
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New water mains for Kinloch
NewsA $4 million project to upgrade water mains in Kinloch is now underway.
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Concept designs for new Tūrangi playground complete
NewsConcept designs for the new Tūrangi papa tākaro (playground) at Te Kapua Park are complete and construction is expected to get underway in the new year.
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Ombudsmen asks for public input on council workshops
NewsThe Chief Ombudsman is interested in the public’s views and experiences of Taupō District Council’s meetings, workshops, briefings and informal meetings.
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Tūrangi street revitalisation project making good progress
NewsThe ongoing project to revitalise Tūrangi streets is making good progress, with work currently underway in Raukura and Noni Streets and Patikura Place.
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Applications now open for waste minimisation fund
NewsIf you have a great idea on how to reduce waste, or reuse or recover materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill, our waste minimisation fund could help bring that idea to life!
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Regional fund brings new golf event to Taupō
NewsThe latest allocation of $1.3 million for 19 events throughout Waikato, Rotorua, Taupō and Ruapehu regions follows last year’s funding of $1.6 million for 15 events.
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Taupō Pound pooch pics prove perfect persuasion
NewsThe team at the Taupō Pound is barking up the right tree when it comes to rehoming dogs.
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Candidates confirmed for 2022 local government elections
NewsNominations have closed for the 2022 local government elections to be held on Saturday, 8 October.
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Tūrangitukua Park Community Sports Facility off to a solid start
NewsThe weather has been less than ideal but that hasn’t stopped our contractor Livingstone Building Limited from getting the new sports facility at Tūrangitukua Park off to a great start.
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Chromatic Offerings to Covid-19 inspired art: Lots to love at museum
NewsWith two new exhibitions opening, there are plenty of reasons for art enthusiasts to head to Taupō Museum.
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Temporary closure of Turtle Pools
NewsThe Turtle Pools in Tūrangi will be closed for a month for planned maintenance.
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Gone to Taupō: Golden addition to museum unveiled
NewsLocals and visitors alike have the chance to see an exhibit steeped in New Zealand art history at Taupō Museum.
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Taupō librarian takes ultramarathon in his stride
News“You’ve got to think big and dream big”. So says Taupō Library librarian Kevin Collins who put his money where his mouth is and completed a 100km run at the Taupō Marathon at the weekend.
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Airport bouncing back as passengers flock to Taupō
NewsThis year’s passenger numbers at the Taupō Airport are on track to be the highest since before the Covid-19 pandemic began.
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Roaming deer reported on Whangamata Road in Kinloch
NewsThere has been an increased presence of deer on Whangamata Road near the Kinloch Transfer Station.
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Local government election nominations closing soon
NewsTime is running out for those who want to put their hand up for a seat at the Council table.
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Seeking community views on the future of tourism
NewsDestination Great Lake Taupō has kicked off what general manager Jane Wilson describes as “possibly the most important piece of work for our tourism industry in the next ten years”.
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Concrete progress with Waiora House rebuild
NewsThe Waiora House rebuild has hit a major milestone this week, with the building’s foundation poured.
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Taupō Marathon this weekend
NewsA big Taupō District welcome to everybody coming to town for the Taupō Marathon this Saturday 6 August.
