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#LOVETAUPO sign to get a spruce up
NewsTaupō’s iconic #LOVETAUPO sign on the lakefront is about to get a spruce up, in time for the busy holiday period.
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First phase of terminal upgrade underway at Taupō Airport
NewsThe first phase of the Taupō Airport terminal upgrade is now underway, with the laying of new wastewater and water pipes.
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Upgrade of Mangakino Rugby Club to sports clubrooms confirmed
NewsThe refurbishment of the Mangakino Rugby Club will soon get a new lease of life as the town’s sports clubrooms, with work scheduled to begin in early 2021.
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Speak with a Councillor – drop-in sessions
NewsWe’re hosting drop-in sessions for the community to talk with local Taupō Ward Councillors. Come along, ask questions and share your thoughts.
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Resealing work on Wairakei Drive next week
NewsA section of Wairakei Drive will be resealed with a waterproof layer next week, to make it safer for road users.
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Heavy rainfall causes overflow
NewsHeavy rain this afternoon has caused a wastewater overflow near the intersection of Norman Smith Street and Wairakei Drive.
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Council votes to introduce Māori wards
NewsTaupō District Council has voted to introduce Māori wards for the 2022 and 2025 local body elections, with Mayor David Trewavas calling it a landmark decision.
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Herbicide spraying in the Taupō District
NewsSportsgrounds, parks and reserves around the Taupō District will be sprayed with herbicide from now until April as part of our annual maintenance programme.
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Help clean up and get free pancakes!
NewsIf you’re looking for a way to help out the community and get a bellyful of tasty pancakes at the same time – we have the solution for you!
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Upgrade of Horomatangi and Ruapehu intersection to get underway
NewsThe next phase of the Taupo Town Centre Transformation project will soon get underway, with the upgrade of Horomatangi and Ruapehu streets intersection scheduled to begin at the end of this month.
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Birch Street work to begin Thursday
NewsUrgent sewer renewal work will begin in the Birch Street cul-de-sac and Lower Napier Road area on Thursday, November 19.
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Street display puts focus on road safety
NewsUngiven gifts are adorning Heuheu Street in Taupō this week, as a sign of remembrance for those who lost their lives on our district’s roads last year.
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Polish up your cycling skills
NewsWe’re running two cycling courses for our community this month – and they’re free to attend!
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Decision made on funding of Five Mile Bay water
NewsFive Mile Bay residents will soon have the opportunity to access treated drinking water, following a Council decision this week on how it will fund the project.
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Road reopens to traffic at upgraded intersection
NewsThe transformation of the intersection of Ruapehu and Tūwharetoa streets is almost complete, with the road reopening to through-traffic last night, and only minor finishing touches to go.
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ReTweet: an eggcellent bird-themed exhibition
NewsFollowing Re-Cycle 2017, the award-winning Dog Show exhibition in 2018 and last year’s CATalogue exhibitions Taupō Museum is excited to present its next instalment – ReTweet – a bird-themed exhibition
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Frontline services to merge with district iSites in Taupō and Turangi
NewsTaupō District Council’s frontline customer services and the iSite visitor centres will merge as of next Monday, November 2 with both services offered from the same location in both Taupō and Turangi.
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Calling all civic-minded Turangi residents
NewsHave you ever thought about helping out with Civil Defence in Turangi? Now is your chance!
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Improvements on the way for Paetiki shops
NewsThe Paetiki shops and surrounding roads are about to get a $200,000 makeover to make it a safer, more attractive and more user-friendly environment.
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AC Baths pools closed following suspected medical event
NewsEmergency services were called to the AC Baths around midday today after a swimmer was pulled from the 25 metre indoor pool following a suspected medical event.
