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Looking for love and litter - this Sunday!
NewsDon’t forget our mix and mingle litter pick-up event coming up on Sunday!
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Lane closures on Tongariro Street next week
NewsOur contractors are back on the tools on Tongariro Street as the Taupō Town Centre Transformation ramps up again!
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Taupō wins most beautiful large town title
NewsTaupō has been named the most beautiful large town in the country at the annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards on Thursday night.
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Taupō Airport upgrade flying ahead
NewsGreat progress has been made on the Taupō Airport carpark upgrade, with the new seal in place and line marking complete.
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Printmakers’ community grant funds children’s art workshops
NewsA group of dedicated artists plus a Creative Taupō community grant came together to equal a fun kids’ experience at last year’s Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival.
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Legendary readers enjoy books over summer
NewsCongratulations to the 155 legendary readers from across the district who took part in the 2021/2022 Taupō District Libraries Zeus’ Summer Reading Challenge.
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Practical driver’s licence training funded by council
NewsPeople in the Taupō district will now find it smoother to get their practical driver licences after a community grant from Taupō District Council allowing the leasing of a training car.
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Val Raymond’s legacy exhibition to transform Taupō Museum galleries
NewsAn extraordinary selection of the very diverse artwork of the late New Zealand artist Val Raymond is being exhibited in Taupō to honour and celebrate her life’s work.
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Road upgrade for Miro Street
NewsWork to rehabilitate the section of Miro Street between the Crown Road intersection and No. 30 (Taupo Smash Repairs) begins on 1 February.
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Looking for love and litter on the lakefront
NewsLooking for love? Looking to make new friends? Or already happily loved-up and just looking to make a difference to Taupō?
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Transformation project improves CBD access
NewsThe first stage of the Taupō Town Centre Transformation on Tongariro Street is complete, and Access Taupō members are looking forward to the next stages.
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Community grants applications now open
NewsAre you involved in the arts in the Taupō District or the manager or coach of a youngsters’ sports team? Our latest round of community grants is open now and run until Friday 18 February.
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Taupō District moves to Red
NewsIn line with the Government’s COVID-19 directive, Taupō District Council facilities are now operating under the Red traffic light setting to help slow the spread of Omicron.
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Spending soars in Taupō District over Christmas/New Year period
NewsA large number of summer visitors to the Taupō District has been a welcome economic boost, says Mayor David Trewavas.
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Emergency conserve water notice for Turangi and Tokaanu
NewsResidents in Turangi and Tokaanu are being urgently asked to only use water for essential purposes.
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Calls for care on Waikato River float trips
NewsThe rise in popularity of river floats on the Waikato River at Taupō has sparked calls for people to be aware of the risks.
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Hole in One partial reserve management plan review
NewsA partial review of the Tapuaeharuru Bay Reserve Management Plan, relating to the Taupō lakefront’s Hole in One golf operation opens this Friday 14 January.
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Taupō district water use soars
NewsHigh visitor numbers and hot temperatures have meant water use in the Taupō District has doubled in the last three weeks, with some of the district’s water treatment plants close to capacity.
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Traffic lights are on at the Spa Road/Tītīraupenga Street intersection
NewsThe road seal is done, the line markings are in place and the new traffic lights are up and running at the Spa Road/Titiraupenga Street intersection!
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Changes to Taupō District Plan Carparking Requirements
NewsThe National Policy Statement Urban Development (NPSUD) was gazetted by central government in 2020 and requires local authorities to make changes to their district plans.
