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Have Your Say On The Mangakino Lakefront
Friday, 20 January 2023, 2:22 pm | Taupo District Council
Taupō District Council staff will be holding engagement events on the lakefront redevelopment, on 4 and 7 February. District parks manager Greg Hadley says there will be a draft plan available for guidance at these engagement events, but it is ... More >>
Help Us Help You: The Highs And Lows Of Working In A Council Contact Centre
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 1:18 pm | Taupo District Council
“I never get over talking to people who are registering a new puppy. One of my all-time favourites was a young guy who had just adopted his first dog, a little rottweiler puppy he was going to name Thor. The absolute joy and excitement in his ... More >>
Knock Knock Knocking On Council’s Door
Friday, 6 January 2023, 6:32 pm | Taupo District Council
“I’m learning a lot from my studies, but I’m learning way more in the workplace.” That’s according to Grace Mitchell, a university student returning to Taupō for the summer. Grace, who is studying for a Bachelor of Science in environmental science ... More >>
Taupō District Council Chief Executive Taking Up Role In New Plymouth
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 3:04 pm | Taupo District Council
Departing Taupō District Council chief executive Gareth Green says he’s excited about the new challenges he’ll be tackling at the helm of the New Plymouth District Council. Mr Green, who has been with the Taupō District Council for 17 years and ... More >>
Increased Risk To Lake And River Users Due To Record Water Levels
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 6:36 pm | Taupo District Council
Higher lake levels in Lake Taupō and stronger flows in the Waikato River have prompted calls for swimmers and river and lake users to take extra care this summer. Lake Taupō Harbourmaster Jamie Grant says that with the Waikato River currently running ... More >>
Toilet Entry Now Free At The Iconic Taupō Superloo
Monday, 28 November 2022, 2:57 pm | Taupo District Council
The days of searching for loose change before using Taupō’s Superloo are over. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2211/514019f20ff01794f5f0.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> While users previously had to ... More >>
Lifeguarding Not Just About Speedos And CPR
Monday, 28 November 2022, 11:30 am | Taupo District Council
Our local lifeguards come from all walks of life and apply for a variety of reasons, but a common theme is the desire to connect with people and give back to the community. Suzanne Watson is Taupō District Council’s lifeguard operations team lead, responsibile ... More >>
Staying Fit Not Just For The Kids
Friday, 25 November 2022, 9:38 am | Taupo District Council
Masters’ Club Classes are sharing the joy in staying fit and healthy at all ages. If you visit the Taupō Events Centre in the morning you might hear a hubbub of voices and laughter coming from the courts. It’s not children’s sports, it’s the Masters’ ... More >>
White Ribbon Riders Roar Into Taupō
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 6:59 pm | Taupo District Council
Heard the throaty rumble of a large group of motorbikes around Taupō today? It’s the White Ribbon riders who roared into town this morning, bringing with them a positive message of hope. November is White Ribbon Month, marking the campaign to end family ... More >>
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 >>
