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Town centre transformation reaches next phase
NewsAn important phase in the transformation of the Taupō town centre will get underway this month, with the upgrade of Titiraupenga St set to begin from Monday, April 12.
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Taupō District Mayor welcomes trans-Tasman travel bubble
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has welcomed today’s announcement from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirming a trans-Tasman travel bubble starting from Monday, April 19.
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Government funded infrastructure projects get underway
NewsSeveral major infrastructure works that received central government funding for ‘shovel ready’ projects are getting underway around the district.
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Private pools upgrade near completion
NewsThe upgrade to the AC Baths private pools is now nearing completion after a few interruptions created by Covid-19 restrictions.
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Five Mile Bay water infrastructure tracking well
NewsProgress on the installation of new water infrastructure for Five Mile Bay is on track to be completed on budget and on time at the end of this month.
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Earth Day litter pick-up
NewsJoin our team as we celebrate the 51st International Earth Day with a lakefront clean-up!
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Enjoy Easter in the Taupō District
NewsHave you heard about all the cool events and activities happening around our district this Easter? There’s something for everyone, so get out and support local these holidays.
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Resealing work on Spa Road starts Sunday
NewsIt’s a busy weekend on our roads with IRONMAN New Zealand in town, and on Sunday, March 28 our contractor will begin resealing work on Spa Road.
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IRONMAN New Zealand is nearly here!
NewsAnother epic IRONMAN event is set to hit our district tomorrow, and we can’t wait!
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Council appoints three new DGLT board members
NewsTaupō District Council has made three appointments to the governance board of its regional tourism organisation Destination Great Lake Taupo (DGLT).
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Man fined for felling tree on council land
NewsA man who cut down a tree on council land in Taupō has been convicted and fined at Taupō District Court this week.
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New executive leadership team at Taupō District Council
NewsChief executive Gareth Green has announced the appointment of a new executive leadership team at Taupō District Council.
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AC Baths' leisure pool to close for maintenance temporarily
NewsThe AC Baths’ leisure pool and hydroslides will close for 10 days from 2pm this Sunday, March 21 for maintenance.
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Long-term Plan information sessions are headed your way
NewsOur team, along with elected members, will be getting out and about in the community across the district to talk with you in person about the LTP and answer any questions you may have.
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Te Awa Reo – a river’s history meets art
NewsScience and art will collide in a new exhibition heading to the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery this autumn.
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New bike repair station for Taupo lakefront
NewsIf you’ve ever had a puncture or needed to adjust your bike mid-ride, you know what a pain it can be – so we’ve come up with a solution!
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Submissions open now for Long-term Plan
NewsKey decisions affecting the priority and direction of Taupō District Council over the next 10 years are now open for public consultation.
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Have your say on tourism in the Taupō District
NewsYou can have your say on tourism in the Taupō District by completing a survey from Destination Great Lake Taupō
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Public meeting in Turangi
NewsDo you want to hear about what activities the council has planned for Turangi?
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Speak with a Councillor – drop-in session
NewsHave you got something on your mind you’d like to talk to your elected members about?
