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Council’s COVID relief changes
NewsTaupō District Council is taking immediate measures to reduce the COVID-19 lockdown's impact on our community.
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Representation Review hearings on
NewsNext Tuesday council holds public hearings from submitters on its initial proposal for representation arrangements for our ward boundaries, councillor numbers and community boards.
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Taupō District Council continuing to work with IRONMAN on new date
NewsFollowing today’s announcement by IRONMAN to postpone the Taupō edition of IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, Mayor David Trewavas said he is confident the district would take the news in its stride.
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Council facilities and services at alert level 4
NewsWith Alert Level 4 to come into place from 11.59pm tonight for at least three days, please be aware all Taupō District Council community facilities will be closed from tomorrow, Wednesday August 18.
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Taupō district gains $1M in regional tourism funding
NewsDestination Great Lake Taupō (DGLT) has been granted $1M in government funding to help boost its efforts to promote and co-ordinate tourism in the region.
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New playground opens on Raupō Reserve
NewsA new playground on Raupō Reserve is now up and running and local tamariki are already putting it through its paces.
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Applications for the waste minimisation fund are now open!
NewsTen thousand dollars’ worth of waste minimisation grants can be sought through a council fund that helps individuals and organisations reduce waste.
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Looking forward to safer streets
NewsThe Taupō Town Centre Transformation project is bringing some exciting changes to our town, including safer pedestrian and cycling access for Taupō Primary School.
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Here comes the honey!
NewsFood banks throughout the district will soon be substantially sweeter thanks to the busy bees of the central plateau.
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Tongariro playground update
NewsWork on the Tongariro South Domain playground is progressing at pace, with the representations of our mountains and waterways taking shape and starting to tell the story of our district.
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Speak with a Taupō District Councillor – drop-in session
NewsHave you got something on your mind you’d like to talk to your elected members about? Join us for a drop-in session with our Taupō ward councillors on Thursday, August 12 from 9.30am.
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Selected paintings from Gilli Sutton Estate collection to go on sale
NewsAn eclectic selection of paintings from the Gilli Sutton collection is being released for sale by tender, with the proceeds to be used to support future young artists.
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Taupō’s Natural Burial zone formally certified
NewsA new natural burial zone recently opened by the Taupō District Council has now been certified by the Natural Burials organisation.
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Taupō ETA project formally opens
NewsA blessing on Friday marked the beginning of a new shared pathway project alongside the Taupō ETA from the Airport Roundabout off Lake Terrace and Anzac Memorial Drive to Centennial Drive.
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Turangi Street Revitalisation Project making good progress
NewsThe Turangi Street Revitalisation Project is progressing well and the Turangi Tongariro Community Board have approved an additional package of work to be added to the project.
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Runners hitting the pavement this weekend
NewsFollowing a busy school holiday period for the Taupō District, shops, cafes and restaurants are preparing for another surge of visitors, with the Taupō Marathon set to take place this Saturday.
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Mangakino Sports Hub is officially open!
NewsThe new Mangakino Sports Hub was opened last weekend with a community gathering and celebration.
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Statement from the Mayor
NewsYou may be aware that the Government is proposing some significant changes to how Three Waters (drinking water, wastewater and stormwater) are managed in New Zealand.
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From clay we are made and breathe – new “Al2O3 2SiO2 2H2O” exhibition
NewsThe exciting diversity of the world of New Zealand pottery will be showcased in an exhibition running from early next month at the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.
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Construction work ramps up on Taupō Town Centre Transformation project
NewsA key piece of the puzzle for the Taupō Town Centre Transformation project is about to get underway, with the upgrade to Tongariro Street set to begin next week.
