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Turangi Street Revitalisation Project right on track
NewsWith tree felling and stump grinding on Hingaia Street completed by local contractors PKV, it's now time for our Downer team to step in and start pouring new kerbing and channelling.
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Dog registrations are due next week
NewsQuick reminder that it’s time to renew your dog registration. These are due by Thursday, July 1.
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Taupō District Mayor to take short leave of absence
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is taking a short leave of absence, following treatment in Auckland.
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Taupō District Council votes to introduce the living wage
NewsTaupō District Council has voted to introduce the living wage, as part of its deliberations on the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.
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Exhibition celebrates new beginnings with te whare pora
NewsA new exhibition showcasing te whare pora (the art of weaving) will launch at the Taupō Museum this Saturday.
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A natural undertaking - information session
NewsTaupō Cemetery will soon be offering natural burials. If this is something you’re interested in learning more about, come along to our information session this week.
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Tongariro Playground upgrade about to get underway
NewsIt's a big thumbs up for the Tongariro South Playground upgrade from local primary school students.
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Nominations for TTCB by-election open tomorrow
NewsTaupō District Council is holding a by-election to fill a vacancy on the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board (TTCB), following the resignation of Ian Ashmore.
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Second stage of Acacia Bay water connection gets underway
NewsThe second stage of the project to connect Acacia Bay and Mapara residents to the Taupō water supply is getting underway, with upgrades to the watermains on either side of Control Gates Bridge.
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Wastewater overflow on Ferry Rd / Redoubt St
NewsA wastewater overflow has unfortunately occurred on Ferry Rd / Redoubt St this evening.
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Dogs potentially at risk from lake algae
NewsOur recent low lake levels have led to an algae called Nostoc presenting a potential threat to our beloved canine companions.
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New lease agreement sees public access maintained at Rangatira Point
NewsThe iconic Rangatira Point lake edge walking track will continue to be open to the public, following the signing of a 20-year lease agreement with landowners Rangatira Point Block Inc.
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Reminder to Kinloch residents to reduce water use during peak times
NewsWith the Queen’s Birthday long weekend coming up and tourists travelling to enjoy our beautiful district, a quick reminder to Kinloch residents and visitors to reduce indoor water use where possible.
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Sewer line inspections making great progress
NewsThe ongoing sewer line inspection programme, which gives us a better understanding of the overall condition of the network and helps highlight any possible future blockages, is making great progress.
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Have your say on the Taupō catchment
NewsWe want your feedback for Te Kaupapa Kaitiaki, a draft plan aimed at protecting Lake Taupō for current and future generations.
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Taupō District Council and WRC approve funds to protect Lake Taupō
NewsTaupō District Council and Waikato Regional Council (WRC) have today approved funding to continue the Lake Taupō Protection Trust to further protect the water quality of Lake Taupō.
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Superloo to close for spruce up
NewsThe Taupō Superloo, cnr Tongariro St and Storey Pl, will be closed next week for maintenance and refurbishment.
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Taupō Museum to partly close for painting
NewsFrom Thursday May 27, the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery’s Lake Gallery will be closed for two weeks for repainting.
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People-friendly spaces on the way for town centre
NewsFeedback from the community is helping to shape the transformation of the town centre as council finalises its plans for the Taupō Town Centre Transformation project.
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Water main upgrade fast tracked for Acacia Bay Road
NewsA water main upgrade for Acacia Bay Road near the Te Urunga Place intersection has been fast tracked following a series of water main breaks.
