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Meet the team: water treatment lead Dwane
NewsMeet the team: every day, Dwane and the water treatment team ensure we have safe drinking water.
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Litter pick-up event nets New Year's haul
NewsVolunteers at our New Year’s Day Taupō Litter Pick-up collected a whopping 250kg of rubbish.
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Sunday Sessions at Te Ātea
NewsCome down to Taupō’s award winning lakefront space, Te Ātea, for live music, lawn games and good times.
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Taupō Museum hosts stunning space showcase
NewsThe latest interactive exhibition at Taupō Museum is truly out of this world.
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Community Ambassadors hit the streets
NewsTaupō’s new community ambasadors are out and about, helping locals and visitors alike to enjoy summer.
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A message from the Mayor
NewsOn behalf of the councillors and team at Taupō District Council, I wish you all the very best over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
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Big Bang Fireworks Display on New Year's Eve
NewsOn Sunday 31 December 2023, Taupō District Council in partnership with Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board and Temple Productions will be holding its annual New Year’s Eve Big Bang Firework Display.
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Help us stop the spread of gold clams
NewsWe need everyone, including visitors to the Taupō District, to play a part in stopping the spread of the invasive freshwater gold clam.
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Take care on the Waikato River this summer
NewsThe rise in popularity of river floats on the Waikato River at Taupō has sparked calls for people to be aware of the risks.
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Loving our stormwater gullies
NewsThe many gullies in the Taupō District, particularly those in urban areas, play an important role in stormwater management.
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Tūrangi Dambusters on the road with help from Taupō District Council
NewsIn Tūrangi, rugby league players are part of an incredible legacy. Founded half a century ago, the Tūrangi Dambusters Rugby League Club boasts four generations of players involved today.
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New and improved Taupō Skatepark now open
NewsThe Taupō Skatepark redevelopment is now complete and ready for skaters to grind, olly, and kickflip to their heart's content.
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Changes to Taupō traffic light sequences
NewsOur lakefront upgrade is virtually complete and we’re looking forward to celebrating the summer down at Te Ātea!
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Conserve water notice for Kinloch and Whakaroa residents lifted
NewsThe Conserve Water Notice for Kinloch and Whakaroa has been lifted.
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Decision released on plan change to allow greater building coverage
NewsA proposed plan change by the Taupō District Council will allow for increased building coverage on residential properties and reduce the amount of red tape for homeowners to deal with.
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Leisure pool at AC Baths temporarily closed
NewsThe AC Baths leisure pool has been temporarily closed due to a malfunction with a pool liner.
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Have your say on the Motutere Reserve Management Plan
NewsTaupō District Council is reviewing the Motutere Reserve Management Plan and wants to hear the community’s views and suggestions.
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Road closures for 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Taupō
NewsThe legendary IRONMAN 70.3 is racing into Taupō this Saturday 9 December 2023, with both the event village and finish line situated on Kaimanawa Reserve.
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Road closures for 2023 Santa Parade
NewsIt’s time to step into Christmas this Saturday 2 December with the festive Tremains Santa Parade!
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Biosecurity rule for Wake Boats on Waikato River
NewsBiosecurity New Zealand has put in place a new rule, called a Controlled Area Notice (CAN), for wake boats used on a stretch of the Waikato River.
