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Taupō District Council Supports Community With Free Period Products
Friday, 18 November 2022, 9:56 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council has teamed up with the Ministry of Education to help hundreds of people in the district access free period products. The Ministry of Education’s Ikura | Manaakitia te whare tangata initiative aims to provide free period products ... More >>
Representatives Sought For Council Committees
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 6:20 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council is seeking expressions of interest for external representatives on several of its committees. Representative groups and committees throughout the Taupō District are in need of community, business, Māori and marae representatives ... More >>
The Grass Is Always Greener For Lawn Mowing Reserve Rangers
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 5:54 pm | Taupo District Council
Did you know Taupō District Council’s 14 reserve rangers are responsible for mowing 973 ha worth of grass between them? That’s equivalent to about 1620 rugby fields. As we head into the depths of spring, and then summer, they have their work ... More >>
Taupō Regional Destination Management Plan: Time For Action
Monday, 7 November 2022, 6:31 pm | Taupo District Council
The Taupō Regional Destination Management Plan is on track to deliver a tourism model which gives back to the people, their culture and the environment. Following public workshops aimed at identifying regional issues and opportunities, our community ... More >>
New Taupō District Council Sworn In
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 7:15 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council’s mayor and councillors have officially assumed their duties after being sworn in at a ceremony at the inaugural council meeting today. Mayor David Trewavas and the 12 councillors, seven of whom are returning and five ... More >>
Councillor Kevin Taylor Appointed Deputy Mayor
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 6:51 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas has appointed Taupō ward councillor Kevin Taylor as deputy mayor. The appointment of Mr Taylor to the role is subject to confirmation at the first meeting of the new council, which will be held on Thursday 27 October. ... More >>
Formal Consultation Opens On District Plan Changes
Friday, 14 October 2022, 8:46 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council is asking for public feedback on a series of proposed changes to the Taupō District Plan. The District Plan is the community’s key document for managing the way people use their land, from rural areas and lifestyle blocks, ... More >>
A Mix Of New And Familiar Faces As Election Results Finalised
Friday, 14 October 2022, 11:00 am | Taupo District Council
With all votes counted, the 2022 Taupō District Council election results have been finalised. There are no changes to the make-up of the council from the progress results published on Saturday 8 October. Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas returns for ... More >>
Record Month Of Adoptions At Taupō Pound
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 11:41 am | Taupo District Council
When it comes to getting animals adopted, the team at the Taupō Pound is like a dog with a bone. In September, new homes were found for 27 dogs, almost a dog a day and a new record for a single month at the Taupō Pound. Pound keeper Taylor Hori ... More >>
The Progress Results For The 2022 Taupō District Council Elections Are In
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 6:58 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas has been returned for a fourth term in today’s local body elections, with a progress result of 5215 votes. Mayor David Trewavas said he is overwhelmed to be re-elected. “It’s an honour to be selected to once ... More >>
New Parking Charges To Come Into Effect As Taupō Airport Comes Of Age
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 4:13 pm | Taupo District Council
New parking charges will come into effect when Taupō Aiport’s new terminal opens; and reflect the growth of the airport and its surrounding business precinct. The new charges will help to maintain the newly-constructed airport carpark and terminal, ... More >>
Plateau Printmakers Make Impressions
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 10:34 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō Museum’s newest exhibition is bound to make an impression on its viewers. Plateau Printmakers is a group of local creatives and friends who share a common interest in the wonderful art of printmaking. They enjoy sharing their skills and ... More >>
Magnificent Modern Art Collection Showing At Taupō Museum
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 10:24 am | Taupo District Council
Peter Jarvis is known for his incredible collection of art and is giving the public a chance to admire more than 30 of his pieces in a new exhibition at Taupō Museum. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2209/ab3af1dced56d4f3c054.jpeg" ... More >>
7000 Native Trees Being Planted In Mangakino
Thursday, 22 September 2022, 11:59 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council is planting 7000 native trees in Mangakino, which will have a range of benefits for the local environment and wildlife. Council parks manager – open spaces Andrew Moor says the trees are being planted at three sites close ... More >>
Turtle Pools Maintenance Finished Ahead Of Schedule
Monday, 19 September 2022, 4:18 pm | Taupo District Council
Tūrangi’s Turtle Pools will reopen two days ahead of schedule and to celebrate locals will enjoy free access for a day. The pools have been closed to the public since 25 August for planned maintenance and will reopen on Saturday, 24 September ... More >>
Turtle Pools Maintenance Finished Ahead Of Schedule
Monday, 19 September 2022, 4:17 pm | Taupo District Council
Tūrangi’s Turtle Pools will reopen two days ahead of schedule and to celebrate locals will enjoy free access for a day. The pools have been closed to the public since 25 August for planned maintenance and will reopen on Saturday, 24 September ... More >>
Great Lake Centre Thirty And Thriving
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 12:06 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō’s Great Lake Centre has been the cornerstone of events in the region and was “the envy of other district councils” when it was built. From classical orchestras to heavy metal groups, trade shows and local musical and theatre groups, the centre ... More >>
Taupō Emergency Manager Rolls Up Sleeves In Nelson
Friday, 2 September 2022, 12:41 pm | Taupo District Council
During a natural disaster, the response often demands more from local civil defence emergency management than it can provide. In these situations, civil defence staff from throughout New Zealand may be deployed to help out. That was the case in Nelson ... More >>
How You Can Get Involved During Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori
Thursday, 1 September 2022, 10:21 am | Taupo District Council
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) is a chance to support and celebrate Māori language and culture. Between 12-18 September, the teams at Taupō District Council’s libraries and museum are collaborating with Rural Education Activities ... More >>
Taupō District Council Adopts Climate Change Directives
Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 10:39 am | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council has demonstrated its commitment to helping address climate change, adopting a set of directives and emissions reduction targets at its monthly meeting yesterday. The emissions reductions targets are based on a path to meeting ... More >>
