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Record numbers make a splash at Mangakino Pool
NewsRecent refurbishments and removal of the entry fee made Mangakino Community Pool a popular destination this summer, with record numbers of swimmers taking a dip.
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Miro Street upgrade on hold
NewsWork on the Miro Street road surface upgrade between the Crown Road intersection and No. 30 (Taupō Smash Repairs) has been put on hold until later in the year.
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Speed management plan opens for feedback
NewsTaupō District Council is proposing speed limit changes throughout the district to help keep all people safer on its roads and streets.
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Council calls for community feedback on Annual Plan
NewsCommunity feedback is being called for to help shape the Taupō District Council’s plans and priorities for the next 12 months.
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New terminal takes shape
NewsTaupō Airport’s new terminal building is starting to take shape, with the steel frame and roof nearly completed.
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My Vaccine Pass requirements to be relaxed at venues and facilities
NewsTaupō District Council will relax My Vaccine Pass requirements at a number of its venues, offices and facilities across the district from Monday, 14 March 2022.
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Turangi street revitalisation project back in full swing
NewsDespite disruptions caused by COVID-19 restrictions and some very uncooperative weather, the Turangi Street Revitalisation project is making great progress.
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Taupō district social services hub Waiora House to rise again
NewsThe Taupō district’s much-loved social services hub, Waiora House, is set to make a reappearance on its iconic Spa Road site.
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Covid care with our dogs
NewsWith Covid in our community, Taupō District Council suggests it’s best for all our dog owners to keep their pooch on a lead in spaces where they need to be.
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A worm welcome for waste grants funding at local motel
NewsGuests staying at Taupō motel Bella Vista are helping keep some of the motel’s permanent residents well-fed, thanks to a grant from Taupō District Council.
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Community input sought on new Turangi playground
NewsThe Turangi community is being asked for input on a new papa tākaro (playground) to be built at Te Kapua Park.
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Have your say on Taupō lakefront hole in one
NewsCouncil has received an application from Taupō Moana Group Holdings Limited to develop the Hole in One site they occupy on the Taupō lakefront and we want to hear your thoughts on their proposal.
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Change in opening hours at AC Baths this weekend
NewsDue to reduced staff numbers there will be a change in the opening hours this weekend (5-6 March) at the AC Baths. On both Saturday and Sunday, the AC Baths will be open between 8am and 4pm.
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Request to rezone land in Nukuhau moves forward
NewsTaupō District Council has voted to accept a panel’s recommendation to approve a private plan change request to rezone land in Nukuhau.
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Council’s facilities and services with Omicron in the community
NewsWith Omicron cases continuing to rise in the community, council’s services and facilities will likely be affected as positive cases and self-isolation situations inevitably arise..
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Water restrictions lifted across the district
NewsWater restrictions put in place across the district over the busy summer period have now been lifted.
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Minister drops in on airport project
NewsThe redevelopment of Taupō Airport is well underway and last Tuesday Tourism Minister Stuart Nash called in to take a look.
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Full steam ahead on Miro Street upgrade
NewsOur contractor Downer have been making the most of the fine weather with excellent progress on the upgrade to the Miro Street road surface.
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New mural raising awareness
NewsTaupō newest mural is not only brightening up Tongariro Street but raising awareness of one of our most endangered – and overlooked – native birds.
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Mayor pleased to host women’s Super Rugby in Taupō
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has welcomed today’s announcement from New Zealand Rugby that Taupō and Hamilton will co-host the maiden edition of the women’s Super Rugby competition.
