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A bit of Kiwiana with The Experimental 200s
NewsA new exhibition that explores what it is that makes us Kiwis will open at the Taupō Museum next month.
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Phase two of Horomatangi & Ruapehu streets roundabout to get underway
NewsThe second phase of the Horomatangi Street and Ruapehu Street intersection will get underway next Tuesday, February 2.
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One lane road closure on Norman Smith St next week
NewsA main access road into Taupō from Nukuhau and Acacia Bay is scheduled to have one lane closed temporarily to allow Unison to carry out maintenance next week.
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Number 5 plastics to be recycled in Taupō District
NewsThe collection of number 5 plastics will soon resume in the district, providing the opportunity to save up to 35 tonnes of waste from landfill each year.
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Mangakino residents asked to limit water use
NewsMangakino residents are being asked to conserve water on Tuesday January 26 and Wednesday January 27, 2021, due to urgent maintenance work on the water supply network.
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Feedback sought on proposed bylaw changes
NewsFeedback is being sought from the community on a range of Taupō District Council draft bylaws.
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Road sign vandalism causing safety hazard
NewsDamage to Taupō District road signs is causing a safety hazard for road users after a spate of vandalism over the past few months.
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Sale of Lake Terrace site confirmed
NewsThe sale of the site of the old council building at 72 Lake Terrace has been confirmed with the proposed construction of a four-star accommodation development in the pipeline.
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Taupō welcomes visitors as summer holiday hotspot
NewsIt’s been a bumper Christmas and New Year summer break for the Taupō District with bustling events, packed retail stores and cafes, as well as thousands enjoying the AC Baths facilities.
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Stormwater separator to be installed at Hawai Reserve
NewsAn upgrade to the stormwater system near Two Mile Bay will get underway this week, with the aim of improving the quality of stormwater discharges to the lake.
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Cycle day for Taupō families
NewsAre you looking for ways to encourage the kids to get out on their bikes in our beautiful district? Why not head along to a family cycle day being held next week.
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Taupō District welcomes government funding of $3.75m to support events
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas has welcomed the announcement from Tourism Minister Stuart Nash outlining $3.75m in government funding to support events that will encourage visitors to Taupō
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Huka Falls Road path complete
NewsWork on the second stage of the footpath to Huka Falls carpark has been completed in time for the peak visitor season.
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New social development hub gets green light for design
NewsA new social development hub for Taupō is one step closer, following a council decision this week to approve additional funding of $250,000 for design of the building.
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Level 1 water restrictions now in place
NewsTaupō District residents are being asked to use their sprinklers on alternate days, with Level 1 water restrictions in place from today, Wednesday December 16.
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Positive outcomes from collaborative community plan
NewsFollowing six months of collaborative work, the Regenerate Taupō District team and wider agencies and organisations, have seen positive impacts across the community.
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Transfigured: a display to challenge people’s idea of art
NewsA new art exhibition at Taupō Museum will “challenge people’s idea of what art is” with a contemporary collection of digital art opening next week.
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Newly refurbished sauna at AC Baths now open
NewsThe sauna area at the AC Baths reopened today, following an extensive makeover to create a better experience for users.
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Mapi gets an upgrade
NewsOur online mapping tool the community can access online, Mapi, is getting an upgrade this summer and will be live in January.
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Just planting remaining to finish Paetiki shops upgrade
NewsContractors have finished their makeover of the Paetiki shopping area with just planting to go in the new garden area.
