Taupo District Council - Latest News [Page 2]
Myth And Mystery Collide At Taupō Museum
Friday, 18 October 2024, 12:43 pm | Taupo District Council
Step into a world of myth and mystery at Taupō Museum’s newest exhibition Mythery. More >>
Charged Up For Free Battery Recycling
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 2:50 pm | Taupo District Council
To avoid injuries, or worse, to our kerbside collectors and landfill operators, batteries should not be put in any kerbside or public rubbish and recycling bins. More >>
Mayoral Community Awards: It’s Time To Nominate Local Legends
Monday, 14 October 2024, 1:22 pm | Taupo District Council
Nominations are now open, so if you know someone who works behind the scenes, often doing unpaid voluntary work over long periods to improve community wellbeing, it’s time to nominate them. More >>
Service With A Smile - Taupō District Council’s Ranger Of The Year
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 3:53 pm | Taupo District Council
Last week Liam was named Kaitiaki o te Tau - Ranger of the Year, an annual award given to the member of the parks and reserves team who best represents Council’s values. More >>
Council Adopts Long-term Plan
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 5:16 pm | Taupo District Council
The plan then went through a rigorous check by auditors from Audit New Zealand who have issued an unqualified audit opinion on the plan, which provides assurance to the community that the plan provides a reasonable basis for long-term decision-making ... More >>
Emergency Management Guide: A Must-Have For Any Emergency
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 3:49 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District emergency management advisor Hayley Nicholson says a lot of whānau and communities are doing a great job of getting themselves prepared, but there are still plenty of households out there who have yet to get around to it. More >>
Exciting Opportunities Are On The Horizon For Rangatahi In Tūrangi
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 2:34 pm | Taupo District Council
Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Community Employment Programme is a nationwide partnership between Local Government New Zealand and the Ministry of Social Development that has a strong focus on getting young people into sustainable employment. More >>
Waste Minimisation Made Easy At The Click Of A Button
Monday, 23 September 2024, 10:52 am | Taupo District Council
A waste minimisation grant from Taupō District Council has enabled the app to expand and waste minimisation officer Shannon Hanson is proud to be supporting local. More >>
No Time To Waste This Clean Up Week
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:37 pm | Taupo District Council
More than five trillion pieces of rubbish in the ocean alone is one sign it’s time to get stuck into Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Clean Up Week. More >>
Thought-Provoking Exhibition Comes To Taupō Museum
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 4:37 pm | Taupo District Council
Playing off the phrase “memento mori” which expresses the inevitability of death, the Californian artist reimagines Aotearoa as a land of rebirth and harmony, bringing back the giant moa from extinction to symbolise those loved and now lost. More >>
Have Your Say On The Draft Motutere Reserve Management Plan
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:47 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council is asking the community to have its say on the draft Motutere Reserve Management Plan. More >>
Some Superheroes Don't Wear Capes, They Volunteer
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:31 am | Taupo District Council
“It’s an opportunity to support your hometown and watch the best triathlon athletes in the world.” More >>
Diverse Voices In Print To Shine At Taupō Museum
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:46 pm | Taupo District Council
Piata says this will be a great opportunity for the community to check out some truly unique artwork. More >>
Taupō District Council Retains Māori Ward, Poll To Be Held At 2025 Election
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:50 pm | Taupo District Council
While the existing Māori ward will remain in place for the 2025 election, the poll outcome will apply to the 2028 and 2031 elections. More >>
Council Keeping Options Open On New Water Reforms
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 3:54 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council has today agreed to keep its options for future water services open, including the possibility of joining with neighbouring councils to deliver water services. More >>
Council Confirms Options And Projects In Its Long-term Plan
Monday, 12 August 2024, 11:47 am | Taupo District Council
After a huge amount of public feedback and two full days of deliberating, Taupō District councillors have made a range of decisions in relation to the council’s Long-term Plan. More >>
Asbestos Discovered In Landfill Concrete Stockpiles
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 3:31 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council is testing its stockpiled waste concrete after asbestos was discovered in dumped concrete at Broadlands Road Landfill. More >>
Giving Pre-loved Artwork A New Life At Taupō Museum
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 3:16 pm | Taupo District Council
More than 50 pieces of pre-loved artwork, ranging from paintings to bronze, ceramics and pottery, will be on display and for sale at Taupō Museum’s Main Gallery from Saturday 10 August to Monday 16 September. More >>
Council To Slice Its Rates Pie Differently This Year
Monday, 5 August 2024, 6:24 pm | Taupo District Council
For people struggling to pay their rates, the Department of Internal Affairs administers a rates rebate scheme. A link to this is on the council’s website at www.taupo.govt.nz/rates. More >>
Volcanic Plateau Inspires New Exhibition At Taupō Museum
Monday, 22 July 2024, 1:55 pm | Taupo District Council
Having taught in Tūrangi and Taupō, Jodie is now a part-time teacher and part-time artist, developing her work by drawing with fire. Literally. More >>