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Dog registration forms on the way
NewsDog registration forms are being sent out next week so you will be able to register your pooch (or pooches) for the 2020-2021 year.
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Reopening of Mt Ruapehu welcome relief for Central North Island region
NewsTaupō District and Ruapehu Mayors David Trewavas and Don Cameron are calling the reopening of Whakapapa and Tūroa skifields this winter a welcome relief for their tourism sectors.
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Award-winning potter to launch new exhibition at Taupō Museum
NewsAward-winning potter Fiona Tunnicliffe will present another group of exciting creations at the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery, when we reopen on Monday 18 May.
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Domestic flights back in the air next week
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is excited to welcome back domestic flights to the district next week.
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IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships moved to 2021
NewsIRONMAN has today announced it will defer its IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Taupō, planned for November 28 and 29, until early next year.
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Taupō District Mayor rolls out the welcome mat
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is today rolling out the welcome mat for all New Zealanders, as the country’s battle against COVID-19 moves into alert level two and regional travel resumes.
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Council facilities to progressively reopen at Alert Level 2
NewsAs a result of the government’s move to Alert Level 2, the majority of Taupō District Council’s community facilities will be progressively reopening, with restrictions in place.
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Sector-led recovery plan for Taupō District now underway
NewsA new sector-led working group has been brought together to address the effects of COVID-19 and develop a recovery plan for the Taupō District.
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Sewer overflow near Two Mile Bay boat ramp
NewsA sewer pipe blocked by wet wipes and sanitary items has caused an overflow into the lake beside the Two Mile Bay boat ramp.
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Phone & Collect service now temporarily available at the libraries
NewsIt’s good news for book-lovers, with a free, contactless Phone & Collect service now temporarily available during Alert Level 3 at Mangakino, Taupō and Turangi Libraries.
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Great Lake Walkway update
NewsThe upgrade of the Great Lake Walkway shared path has kicked back into gear this week, following the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 shutdown.
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Miro Street upgrade to get underway
NewsMajor road works on Miro Street will get underway this week, having been delayed due to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions.
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Final stage of Mangakino sewer relining to get underway
NewsThe final stage of a major upgrade to Mangakino’s sewer network will get underway this month.
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Council hits pause on projects in bid to save money
NewsTaupō District Council has decided to halt a number of key projects programmed for this financial year as it moves to reduce the effect of COVID-19 on its hard-hit community.
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Taupō Airport open for essential services at Alert Level 4
NewsTaupō Airport Authority is reminding the community that the Taupō Airport remains fully operational for essential services at Alert Level 4.
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Kerbside recycling to be gradually reintroduced at Alert Level 3
NewsKerbside recycling services will be gradually reintroduced across the Taupō District from Tuesday 28 April, when we move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3.
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Don’t blow the halftime lead – we’re still at level four
NewsThe announcement of what will happen when New Zealand moves to Alert Level 3 shouldn’t change how we behave under Alert Level 4.
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Council bids for Government funding to help kick start economy
NewsTaupō District Council has made an application for $316 million of Government funding in a bid to kick start the economy post COVID-19.
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New fees and charges adopted for 2020/21
NewsTaupō District Council has adopted the new fees and charges schedule for 2020/21, voting to keep the schedule the same as the 2019/20 year, except where legislation required a change.
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Council supporting commercial and community tenants
NewsTaupō District Council is looking to support its commercial and community tenants with a lease fee waiver over the next few months, to help ease the burden of the COVID-19 shutdown.