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Winter school holiday fun in the Taupō District
NewsThese July school holidays are all about family fun, and with so much to do, you won’t have any trouble wearing the kids out on a wintery day!
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Matariki and what's on this weekend
NewsThere are a number of ways for you to get involved and celebrate Matariki this year right across the rohe.
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Taupō District swim schools making a platinum splash
NewsTaupō District Council’s swim schools have been awarded platinum status by Swimming NZ.
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New roundabout on Wairākei Drive is now fully open
NewsCamex Civil and their team have been putting in the hard mahi and we’re so grateful to them for making this intersection much safer.
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Council’s collaborative spirit shines with award-winning Waiora House
NewsThat collaborative spirit was celebrated on Thursday night when Taupō's Waiora House won the BERL Award for Excellence in Collaborating for Results at the Taituarā Excellence Awards.
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Decisions on Plan Changes 38 and 40-43
NewsCouncil has now adopted and notified the Commissioner Decisions on Plan Changes 38 and 40-43.
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Unique Taupō number plates for sale
NewsWhen we say we're doing everything we can to keep costs down in the draft Long-term Plan 2024-34, we mean it.
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Bag It or Bin It, Taupō District?
NewsTaupō District Council wants feedback on the future of kerbside rubbish collection in the district.
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Looking after the place we love: Have your say on the Long-term Plan
NewsTaupō District Council is working on a plan to look after the place we love for the next 10 years.
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Matariki magic at Taupō Museum
NewsFrom Saturday 15 June, the Taupō Museum is the place to be for anyone wanting to celebrate Matariki and enjoy some unique artwork.
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Te Kapua Tākaro in Tūrangi wins big
NewsThe newly built papa tākaro (play space) in Tūrangitukua Park has picked up three prestigious national awards.
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Tenders open for council suppliers
NewsDo you want to be a supplier for Taupō District Council during the next three years? Then sign up now!
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Taupō District Council submission opposes Māori wards amendment bill
News“Kua tawhiti kē tō haerenga mai, kia kore e haere tonu. He nui rawa ō mahi kia kore e mahi tōnu. We have come too far not to go further. We have done too much not to do more”.
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Former Tall Black opens Mangakino basketball court
NewsIt was smiles all around as the new Mangakino basketball court proved to be a slam dunk with the community on Saturday.
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Road Safety Week 2024: Be a road safety hero
NewsSee a crashed car being dissected by firefighters, talk to local road safety heroes, and learn how everyone can help make journeys safer at a Road Safety Week event this Sunday.
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Basketball royalty to attend Mangakino basketball court opening
NewsNew Zealand basketball royalty will be in attendance when Mangakino’s brand-new basketball court is unveiled.
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Tackling trash on Earth Day
NewsThe sun was shining on about 60 people who turned up to celebrate Earth Day 2024 with the council-organised lakefront litter pick-up.
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Feedback sought on Taupō District Council Traffic Bylaw
NewsTaupō District Council is reviewing its Traffic Bylaw and is inviting the community to provide feedback.
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Top tips for burning smoke-free this winter
NewsIs there anything better than warming up next to the fire on a cold winter night?
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Council agrees to progress housing project on East Urban Lands
NewsTaupō District deputy mayor Kevin Taylor has hailed a council decision yesterday as a significant step forward in addressing the Taupō District’s severe housing shortage.
