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Community helps shape long-term plans and priorities for the district
NewsTaupō District Council is now finalising its Long-term Plan 2021-2031, following a month of consultation and engagement with the community.
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Mangakino sports clubroom update
NewsWork is underway on the transformation of the Mangakino sports clubroom which will see a new kitchen, an internal fit out of toilets, showers and changing rooms, as well as a completely new roof.
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Art project lights up Taupō as part of Road Safety Week 2021
NewsThe Taupō lakefront will light up next week to raise awareness of the importance of road safety in our district.
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Final results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election
NewsFinal results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election have been released, with George O’Connor Patena confirmed to fill the vacant Tongariro Subdivision seat.
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Building more resilient water infrastructure for Turangi
NewsThe Turangi water mains renewal programme is to be extended, with a further 3.5kms of mains to be installed this year.
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Progress results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election
NewsProgress results for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board By-election (Tongariro Subdivision) have been released.
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Footpath upgrades getting underway around the district
NewsA series of footpath upgrades will soon get underway in Waitahanui, Tauranga-Taupō and Whakamaru.
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Reserve vandalism hugely disappoints
NewsTaupō District Council is calling for local residents to be vigilant following vandalism at the Pihanga Reserve Playground at the weekend.
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Acacia Bay Water main break & wastewater spill
NewsUnfortunately there has been a water main break at Acacia Bay and some residents are without water. Water from the main break has also entered one of our wastewater pump stations.
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Wilding pines pest control at Rangatira Point
NewsAcacia Bay’s Rangatira Point track will be closed for several days from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 4) to allow felling of wilding pines near the walkway.
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Voting for the Tongariro Ward seat closes next week
NewsVoting is open to decide who will fill the vacant Tongariro Ward seat on the Turangi Tongariro Community Board.
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New Exhibition Keeps Art in the Family
NewsFather-and-son John and Richard Boyd-Dunlop will showcase their bold and colourful contemporary art in the collectively titled exhibition “Instinctively Inherent” at the Taupō Museum from 8 May.
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Community urged to play it safe around Taupo Airport
NewsA recent incident with a kite entering airspace used by emergency services has highlighted the need for the community to be mindful around Taupō Airport.
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Bylaws adopted after consultation with the community
NewsTaupō District Council has adopted a range of bylaws after feedback from the community.
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Council confirms decision to introduce Māori wards
NewsTaupō District Council has today confirmed its decision to introduce Māori wards for the 2022 and 2025 local body elections.
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Road resurfacing and testing being carried out next week
NewsPlease be aware of the following road resurfacing and pavement testing being carried out in Taupō next week.
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Water supply shutdown in Mangakino next week
NewsWe’ll be changing over to the recently installed watermain on Monday, April 19 and Tuesday, April 20 and while this work is taking place, several local streets will be without water supply.
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Voting now open for Turangi-Tongariro Community Board by-election
NewsVoting is now open to decide who will fill the vacant Tongariro Ward seat on the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board.
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He papa tākaro hou mo Turangi -New destination playground for Turangi
NewsTurangi Te Kapua Park is set to welcome a new destination papa tākaro (playground) currently in development thanks to a partnership between Ngāti Turangitukua and Taupō District Council.
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Water restrictions lifted
NewsWater restrictions have been lifted for the Taupo District. Now that the district is through the peak summer period, water demands have been reducing.
