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Matariki magic at Taupō Museum
NewsFrom Saturday 15 June, the Taupō Museum is the place to be for anyone wanting to celebrate Matariki and enjoy some unique artwork.
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Te Kapua Tākaro in Tūrangi wins big
NewsThe newly built papa tākaro (play space) in Tūrangitukua Park has picked up three prestigious national awards.
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Tenders open for council suppliers
NewsDo you want to be a supplier for Taupō District Council during the next three years? Then sign up now!
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Taupō District Council submission opposes Māori wards amendment bill
News“Kua tawhiti kē tō haerenga mai, kia kore e haere tonu. He nui rawa ō mahi kia kore e mahi tōnu. We have come too far not to go further. We have done too much not to do more”.
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Former Tall Black opens Mangakino basketball court
NewsIt was smiles all around as the new Mangakino basketball court proved to be a slam dunk with the community on Saturday.
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Road Safety Week 2024: Be a road safety hero
NewsSee a crashed car being dissected by firefighters, talk to local road safety heroes, and learn how everyone can help make journeys safer at a Road Safety Week event this Sunday.
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Basketball royalty to attend Mangakino basketball court opening
NewsNew Zealand basketball royalty will be in attendance when Mangakino’s brand-new basketball court is unveiled.
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Tackling trash on Earth Day
NewsThe sun was shining on about 60 people who turned up to celebrate Earth Day 2024 with the council-organised lakefront litter pick-up.
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Feedback sought on Taupō District Council Traffic Bylaw
NewsTaupō District Council is reviewing its Traffic Bylaw and is inviting the community to provide feedback.
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Top tips for burning smoke-free this winter
NewsIs there anything better than warming up next to the fire on a cold winter night?
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Council agrees to progress housing project on East Urban Lands
NewsTaupō District deputy mayor Kevin Taylor has hailed a council decision yesterday as a significant step forward in addressing the Taupō District’s severe housing shortage.
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We are (re)loving it at the Taupō Repair Café
NewsStuffed toys, a wooden carving, a suitcase, a chainsaw and a spatula were among the 58 items given a new lease on life at Taupō’s first Repair Café.
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Supercars zoom across the finishing line
NewsTens of thousands of people flocked to Taupō to be part of the first ever ITM Taupō Super400 leg of the Repco Supercars Championship.
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Cultural welcome and local design inspire Supercars’ drivers
NewsSupercars drivers were welcomed to the Taupō District today at a pōwhiri led by local tangata whenua at Taupō International Motorsport Park.
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Taupō Wastewater Treatment Plant celebrates 50th anniversary
NewsFamiliar faces, councillors, and a homemade cake were on hand last week at the Taupō Wastewater Treatment Plant to celebrate 50 years of looking after the place we love.
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2024 Anzac Day services: we shall remember them
NewsAll are invited to attend Anzac services and parades throughout the Taupō District on Thursday 25 April 2024.
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Supercars motor into Taupō District next week!
NewsInternational racing speeds into the district next week with the Taupō Motorsport Park hosting the Repco Supercars Championship.
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Wastewater overflow in Acacia Bay
NewsThere has been a small wastewater overflow due to a blockage at Demar Rise in Acacia Bay which has made its way through the storm water network into the lake.
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Oceania Triathlon Championships hits Taupō this Sunday
NewsOceania Triathlon Championships Taupō 2024 are back this Sunday 14 April.
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Celebrate the role of museums at Taupō Museum
NewsMovies, tours and an open day are just some of the activities that Taupō Museum has organised as part of the Museums & Galleries Matter campaign.
