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Myrtle rust prompts tree removal on domain
NewsAn outbreak of myrtle rust in a number of council gardens has prompted the removal of a hedge on Tongariro Domain near the rose garden.
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Hydroslides to be upgraded at AC Baths
NewsThe two hydroslides at the AC Baths are being upgraded and will include exciting new features.
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Taupō takes some top honours in IRONMAN athletes’ choice awards
NewsThe Taupō District is proving to be the place to be in IRONMAN circles following the release of the 2018 Athletes Choice Awards.
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Taupō vigil to be held in memory of Christchurch victims
NewsA vigil will be held in Taupō on Wednesday night in honour of the 50 people who lost their lives in the Christchurch shootings last Friday.
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Community input sought on rural sector
NewsThe Taupō District Plan is being reviewed and community input is being sought on the rural sector.
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One Cup launched to reduce coffee cup waste
NewsTaupō District Council is partnering with a local business to tackle the increasing problem of disposable coffee cups going to landfill.
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Waiora House main building to be demolished
NewsThe main building at Waiora House is to be demolished.
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Water restrictions lifted for Taupō District
NewsWater restrictions have been lifted for the Taupō District.
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Wastewater spill prompts renewed calls for user responsibility
NewsA wastewater spill last night has prompted renewed calls for the community to take better care at what they are putting down drains.
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Stormwater device to filter water for Turangi wetland
NewsA stormwater filtering device being installed in Turangi’s Kohineheke Reserve will help prevent sediment, oil and debris from entering the wetland ecosystem.
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Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand: 35 years young!
NewsThis year’s Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand marks the 35th anniversary of the iconic IRONMAN New Zealand event.
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AC Baths reaches capacity in summer holidays
NewsThe AC Baths hit a record for the summer of 2018/19 last month with over 1200 people through the facility in one day.
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Progression coming to Taupō Museum
NewsPrintmaker Maggie Dawson and potter Marita Green are sharing Taupō Museum's main gallery space with their exhibition, Progression, which opens on Friday.
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Cooperative effort makes for calmer holiday season
NewsThe Taupō District saw a marked reduction in police call outs and arrests over the holiday season despite large numbers of visitors to the area.
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Spend in Turangi up last quarter
NewsOver $17 million was spent in the Turangi area in the three months to December, with spend up 7.5% compared to the same period the previous year.
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New mural for Otumuheke
NewsA new mural now welcomes visitors to the Otumuheke Stream bathing area after it was created this week by popular Taupō artist Gary Bennett.
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Turangi to host Inter-Council Sports Tournament
NewsThe spotlight will be on Turangi next month when it hosts over 400 local government staff from around the country for the Inter-Council Sports Tournament.
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Representation review to determine council seats
NewsThe Local Government Commission will be in town this week to hear an objection to Taupō District Council’s proposed representation model.
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Kerb to be replaced in Turangi
NewsSections of kerb and gutter are being replaced in Te Rangitautahanga Road in Turangi town centre to ensure the roadside remains attractive and functional.
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Tuwharetoa Street carpark chosen as preferred site for administration
NewsTaupō District Council today chose a council-owned building on the Tūwharetoa Street carpark as the preferred site for its administration building.