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Final Touches Being Put On Popular Crown Park Project
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 10:05 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō’s Crown Park Cycle Skills and Pump Track has proven to be a popular community asset and now the final pieces of the puzzle are going in. Since mid-February, Taupō District Council has been installing seating, rubbish and recycling bins, and in ... More >>
Taupō District Councillors Approve First Pieces Of Art On New Sculpture Trail
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 8:05 pm | Taupo District Council
The first two pieces of art to be installed at Taupō’s new sculpture trail have been approved by councillors. The council does not choose the sculptures – that is the job of the Taupō Sculpture Trust, but it does have to approve their installation. ... More >>
Taupō Museum Hosts Stunning Space Showcase
Monday, 8 January 2024, 11:18 am | Taupo District Council
The latest interactive exhibition at Taupō Museum is truly out of this world. The museum is hosting the Tūhura Tuarangi - Aotearoa in Space showcase from 11 January to 6 February. Take a break from that scorching Taupō sun and check out the hands-on ... More >>
Loving Our Stormwater Gullies
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 1:22 pm | Taupo District Council
The many gullies in the Taupō District, particularly those in urban areas, play an important role in stormwater management. Good stormwater management is important as it can help prevent homes from being flooded during heavy rainfall events. Thanks ... More >>
Decision Released On Plan Change To Allow Greater Building Coverage
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 9:32 am | Taupo District Council
A 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. Plan Change 39 – Residential Building Coverage proposes to increase ... More >>
Ironman 70.3 Races Into The Taupō District
Monday, 4 December 2023, 1:31 pm | Taupo District Council
This year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Taupō, on Saturday 9 December, sees about 1300 competitors swim, cycle and run across the district, rounding out another bumper year of events for the rohe. Local schools and sports clubs are among the 500 volunteers who help ... More >>
Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge: Pumped Up For Action
Monday, 20 November 2023, 10:28 am | Taupo District Council
The 45th Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge sees about 5000 competitors descend on the district to take on New Zealand’s most prestigious cycling event. Taupō District Council senior customer services officer Kevin Collins has borrowed a bike from library ... More >>
Taupō District Council’s Award-winning Customer Service
Friday, 17 November 2023, 9:23 am | Taupo District Council
The awards keep coming for the Taupō District, with council’s customer relationship experience receiving national recognition at the ALGIM Awards. The Customer Relations team picked up the award for Project of the Year, and council was also recognised ... More >>
Tradie Breakfasts: Wiping Out Waste
Monday, 13 November 2023, 1:53 pm | Taupo District Council
Start your day with a free coffee, served with a side of expert knowledge in reducing waste, at the Tradie Breakfast series. New Zealand generates more than 17 million tonnes of waste per year, of which almost 75 per cent ends up in landfill. Timber ... More >>
Taupō Wins Supreme Award At Beautiful Awards 2023
Friday, 10 November 2023, 11:09 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas says he’s absolutely delighted after Taupō town won the Supreme Towns & Cities Award at the Beautiful Awards in Wellington last night. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2311/a90dba10fd947a5782e1.jpeg" ... More >>
New Playgrounds On The Way In Taupō
Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 11:00 am | Taupo District Council
From swings and slides to flying foxes and monkey bars, local community members have played a key role in upcoming playground renewals. Work on new playgrounds at Mere Road Reserve and Lakewood Reserve in Taupō both begin in the next month after ... More >>
Then And Now: A Collection Of Creativity From Tūrangi
Monday, 16 October 2023, 12:07 pm | Taupo District Council
Visiting a community art exhibition offers a unique window into a world of creativity and imagination produced by local artists. That will certainly be the case at Taupō Museum’s Then and Now exhibition, from 21 October to 3 December, which includes ... More >>
Recycling Week: Keep Calm And Recycle
Monday, 16 October 2023, 9:47 am | Taupo District Council
Going green benefits us now and in the future, and Taupō District Council has useful tips to help everyone improve their recycling efforts. Taupō and Tūrangi are worthy finalists in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards. One way the community can work ... More >>
Local Legends Celebrated With Mayoral Community Awards
Friday, 6 October 2023, 12:15 pm | Taupo District Council
Every thriving, connected community is built on a foundation of selfless people who work tirelessly to enhance the place they live. The Taupō District is blessed with many of these types of people and on 29 September, a group of local legends ... More >>
Shared Love Of Art Leads To Friends Who Paint Exhibition
Thursday, 5 October 2023, 1:22 pm | Taupo District Council
A pair of artists are preparing to demonstrate what can be accomplished through a shared passion and friendship at Taupō Museum. The Friends Who Paint exhibition is the culmination of an 18-month journey by Taupō artists Wendy O’Callaghan and ... More >>
New Committee To Oversee The Future Of Motutere Reserve
Friday, 29 September 2023, 4:31 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council has committed to working with local hapū on the future management of a popular lakeside reserve. A committee made up of Taupō District councillors and Ngāti Te Rangiita representatives has been established to oversee ... More >>
Make Waste History: A Wizard Idea Taking Off In Taupō
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 2:19 pm | Taupo District Council
Never mind the roses, smell the coffee! Local cafés have joined the fight to reduce waste with the help of Waste Wizards, recent recipients of a Waste Minimisation Grant from Taupō District Council . The Again Again app is a nationwide initiative to ... More >>
Final Stage Of Taupō Town Centre Transformation Approved
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 4:27 pm | Taupo District Council
The final stage of the three-year Taupō Town Centre Transformation has been approved, with an overhead lighting feature planned for lower Tongariro Street and the entrance to Roberts Street. The lighting feature is the last major element that was planned ... More >>
‘Everyone Has A Story To Tell’ Fascinating Photography On Display At Taupō Museum
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 4:26 pm | Taupo District Council
Jellicoe Exhibition David Cook went to art school in the 1980s with the goal of becoming a painter or designer, however, once he got a camera in his hand a love for photography blossomed. Cook, whose exhibition Jellicoe & Bledisloe: Hamilton ... More >>
Māori Language Immersion Lessons To Mark Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori
Friday, 1 September 2023, 4:24 pm | Taupo District Council
Immerse yourself in the world of te reo Māori and kōrero (speak), waiata (sing) and pānui (read) in te reo throughout 11 to 17 o Hepetema (September) as we celebrate the language in schools, workplaces and homes throughout Aotearoa. The annual campaign ... More >>
