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Taking street art to the Gallery
NewsSome of New Zealand’s street art originators are exhibiting new works at Taupō Museum from next weekend.
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Tītīraupenga/te Heu Heu closure extends due to COVID
NewsThe nasty weather didn’t stop the team working on the Tītīraupenga/te Heu Heu intersection, but COVID restrictions certainly have.
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Kiddle Drive Roundabout on the Way
NewsWork on improving the Napier-Kiddle-Arrowsmith intersection will get underway in November with the construction of a roundabout.
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Tītīraupenga Street upgrade picks up pace
NewsThe Te Heu Heu/Tītīraupenga Streets intersection will be closed next week to speed up work on the Taupō Town Centre Transformation upgrade.
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Pihanga Road upgrade complete
NewsThe upgrade to the Pihanga Road centre island is now finished, with new kerbing and channeling complete and landscaping installed.
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Holiday fun with Taupō District Libraries
NewsOur libraries in Taupō, Turangi and Mangakino have craft grab-bags available, loaded with pre-prepared materials, to help keep your tamariki entertained!
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Mayor welcomes new date for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has welcomed today’s announcement from IRONMAN confirming the Taupō District will host the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in 2024.
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Good work continues on Great Lake Centre
NewsFollowing bad weather and a break to allow the Winter Festival to proceed, work is back underway on the Great Lake Centre.
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Council urges slower, more considered approach to Three Waters Reform
NewsAfter looking carefully at the Government’s controversial Three Waters proposal and surveying its community, Taupō District Council is requesting an immediate stop to the Three Waters programme.
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New terminal to tell Taupō District story
NewsAs well as creating a higher capacity and more future-proofed facility, the aim of the Taupō Airport upgrade project is to provide a unique and memorable gateway to our district.
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Council survey results on three waters
NewsThank you to everyone who took part in council’s online survey on the Government’s proposed Three Waters reform.
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Taupō East Rural Representative Group seeks community representative
NewsExpressions of interest are being sought for a community representative on the Taupō East Rural Representative Group.
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AC Baths swim-area BBQ to go
NewsThe AC Baths covered BBQ area is to be removed to boost safety at the facility. The covered BBQ was located behind the “bombing island” near to the deeper end of the leisure pool.
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Kia Kaha Auckland from the Taupō District
NewsKia Kaha Auckland! That's the message from the Taupō District to Auckland as part of a new campaign, launched today.
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Representation changes proposal moves ahead
NewsTaupō District Council will now put forward its preferred representation arrangements for the next two local government elections in the district.
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New date for Taupō Summer Concert
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is excited to welcome back the popular Taupō Summer Concert in March 2022.
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Council facilities reopening at Alert Level 2
NewsAt Alert Level 2, Taupō District Council’s community facilities will progressively reopen from Wednesday 8 September, with restrictions in place to help reduce the potential spread of Covid-19.
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Turangi replanting programme gets underway
NewsWith spring here, and under the move to Level 3, our contractor is set to start replacing trees removed in the Turangi Street Revitalisation Project.
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Call for community views on government’s proposed Three Waters Reform
NewsTaupō District Council is calling for the community to share their views on the future of three waters by completing a short survey.
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Alert Level 3 changes for council facilities and services
NewsFrom Wednesday 1 September, the Taupō District moves to Alert Level 3. The majority of council facilities must remain closed at this level.
