Taupo District Council

On Monday 4, May 2009 the Council decided to appeal the decision of Justice Ailsa Duffy dismissing the Council's application to overturn Environment Bay of Plenty's decision to relocate its headquarters to Tauranga.

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TURANGI — The annual maintenance clean of Turangis town structures and mall pavement will be carried out over the next 10 days.

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TURANGI — Turangi’s spectacular autumn display is now fading and the massive clean up of the leaf-drop from more than 1800 street trees is scheduled to commence this week.

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TAUPO — Construction of the East Taupo Arterial is well underway with the timing of works designed to minimise disruption to local tourist operators.

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TAUPO — Some innovative ideas for a new look Taupo CBD were presented to and discussed by Taupo District Councillors last Friday and options are now available, showing what our town could be like in years to come.

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TAUPO — Council is hosting some question and answer sessions in Taupo, Turangi and Mangakino to provide residents with an opportunity to enquire and provide feedback on the draft water supply bylaw currently out for public consultation.

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TAUPO — It’s time to celebrate and acknowledge our youth with the ‘Class of 09 Youth Republic Youth Festival’ being held during national youth week in May.

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TAUPO — A group of visitors from Taupo’s Chinese sister-city, the Municipal of Suzhou, visited the district last week.

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CENTRAL PLATEAU — The Turangi/Tongariro Community Board is speaking out on behalf of its community on a number of environmental issues.

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TAUPO — To make life easier for library users, you can now return your library book to any Taupo District Library – not just the one you got it out from.

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TAUPO — At yesterday’s Council meeting a contract tender was accepted from a local construction company for the new Dog Pound and SPCA building to be constructed, allowing works to begin as early as next week.

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TAUPO — Three days have been set aside in June for hearing of submissions to a draft Lake Taupo Erosion and Flood Strategy.

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TAUPO — The new look, bright blue bus - the Taupo Connector - has arrived and is now on the road.

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TAUPO — As part of its on-going commitment to actively seek public opinion and involvement, the Taupo District Council is to conduct a survey of its residents and ratepayers.

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TAUPO — Key agencies led by Taupo District Council have joined forces and put in place a plan to make the Taupo district a safer place by reducing injury, preventing crime and improving safety in all areas.

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Genesis Energy Turangi Aquatic Centre has been extra busy over the school holidays with locals and visitors making regular use of the recently upgraded facilities.

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TAUPO — Taupo District Council will begin to replace the remaining flagstones with Holland pavers in Tuwharetoa Street next week (20 April 2009).

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Mayor Rick Cooper and Council CEO Rob Williams will be at Sierra to catch up with the community on Wednesday 15 April.

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TAUPO — Taupo Venues have recently launched their new website to provide the community with interactive and current information about Taupo’s local recreational venues.

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After considering the extensive submissions received on District Plan Change 23 regarding the Mapara Valley Structure Plan Area, Council has notified decisions to the plan change.

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TAUPO — Last night on TV2, the Unison Taupo Lakers fought a fierce battle in the final of Top Town, gaining Taupo the title of New Zealand’s Top Town.

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TAUPO — Get down to the AC Baths this Sunday (5 April) from 5pm to watch the final of Top Town and to see if the Unison Taupo Lakers can prove that Taupo is the Top Town in New Zealand.

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TAUPO — Yesterday, his Worship the Mayor Rick Cooper welcomed 19 new citizens to New Zealand at an official citizenship ceremony.

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TAUPO — Last week Taupo District Councillors listened to members of the community provide feedback on the draft ten year plan ‘Towards 2019’.

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TAUPO — Youth Ambassador Marcus Akuhata-Brown was recently in Taupo to motivate and inspire our young people and community groups and organisations who work with young people as part of Council’s Community Development Youth Action Plan.

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TAUPO — Engineering experts from around New Zealand are in Taupo this week attending an engineering conference and looking at Taupo districts state of the art wastewater treatment systems. Engineering experts from around New Zealand are in Taupo this week attending an engineering conference and looking at Taupo districts state of the art wastewater treatment systems.

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TAUPO — The Unison Taupo Lakers have won a place in the finals of Top Town 2009.

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TAUPO — Time is running out for members of the community to have their say about the draft Sale of Liquor policy currently out for consultation.

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TAUPO — As part of Earth Hour 2009, the Taupo AC Baths and the Events Centre will be giving away free eco bulbs, thanks to Energymad.

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TAUPO — Don’t miss the Unison Taupo Lakers live again this Sunday night on TV2 at 7.30pm, battling it out against Ashburton and the wildcard team for a place in the Top Town final.

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TAUPO — Mayor Rick Cooper and Council CEO Rob Williams will be at Sierra to catch up with the community on Wednesday 25 March.

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Sign up to take part in the worlds fastest growing environmental event and go into the draw to win a brand new Toyota Prius.

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TAUPO — Councillors were very pleased with the response from the public to the draft ten year plan ‘Towards 2019’ with nearly 300 submissions received and a high number of positive feedback on some of the proposed activities.

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TAUPO —   On Wednesday 18 March 2009, thousands of people across New Zealand will be leaving their cars at home and walking to work with friends, family and colleagues - why not dig out your sneakers and join them!   Walkers can pop into Kaimanawa Reserve on Rifle Range Road between 8 and 9am on Walk2Work day to collect their free breakfast and go into the draw to win a spot prize.

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TAUPO — Taupos new wastewater land disposal system in View Road was officially opened today and has been described as industry leading.

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TAUPO — Autumn is the ideal time to look at revamping your garden.

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TAUPO — Don’t miss the Unison Taupo Lakers live this Sunday night on TV2 at 7.30pm, battling it out to be named the Top Town in the country.

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TAUPO — At today’s Council meeting, Councillors gave the go ahead for the draft ‘Sale of Liquor’ policy to go out for community consultation.

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TAUPO — Judges had a hard time selecting one ‘Summer Snaps’ winner out of the 75 entries submitted, so two winners were selected to take away the top prizes.

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TAUPO — It was the end of an era as the old shed formerly used by the Rowing Club on Tupara Road was demolished today (24 February).

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TAUPO — Taupo Public Library will soon extend its opening hours by almost five hours a week to meet the needs of library users.

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TAUPO — If you have feedback on the draft ten year plan ‘Towards 2019’ or want to have your say about the future of the Taupo District, make a submission by this Friday 27 February.

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TAUPO — Mayor Rick Cooper wants the biggest turn out ever this week at the Mayoral Challenge ‘Go by bike’ day so pump up your wheels, dust off your helmet and get down to the Great Lake Centre this Wednesday (25 February).

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TAUPO — Mothers and Fathers get their own special day – now there is a day for kids too! National Children’s Day is being held on Sunday 1 March to celebrate, nurture and treasure our young ones.

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TURANGI — Turangi/Tongariro Service Centre Manager John Campbell has just celebrated 25 years as a Council employee.

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TURANGI — The National Trout Centre has been granted approval to connect to Taupo District Council’s wastewater network in Turangi.

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TAUPO — At this time of year, water use in the Taupo district is at its highest which puts extraordinary demand on the region’s water treatment and supply equipment.

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TAUPO — Mayor Rick Cooper and Council CEO Rob Williams will be back again this Wednesday 18 February for their monthly morning coffee sessions at Sierra.

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NEW PLYMOUTH — Sid is doing really well and is happy with his progress to date.

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TAUPO — Get the popcorn ready and make yourself comfortable in front of the TV this Sunday night to catch the first episode of Top Town and see our Unison Taupo Lakers Team in action.

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TAUPO — If your garden is looking particularly parched this summer, it might be time to re-evaluate what you’ve got planted.

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TAUPO — Public barbeques in prime lakefront locations are proving popular with those wishing to enjoy an al fresco dinner on Taupo’s lake edge.

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TAUPO — There are just a few days left to get your clever camerawork into the Taupo District Council Summer Snaps competition.

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TAUPO — Superheroes was the theme of Taupo Librarys Summer Reading Programme which empowered dozens of children to keep reading during the school holidays.

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TAUPO — Sid departed Taupo on Waitangi Day and travelled 960km's, flying for 7 hours.

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TAUPO — Preparatory work for the East Taupo Arterial (ETA) roading project is well underway with the completion of the new wastewater land disposal site at View Road and the removal of trees from the planned route.

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TURANGI — Visitor numbers at the Genesis Energy Turangi Aquatic Centre continue to rise with a surprising number of adults also making use of the facilities.

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TAUPO — Local Taupo resident Sid Lane will be undertaking a once in a lifetime challenge this month in his gyrocopter to raise money for cancer.

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TAUPO — Exuberant dogs and their owners enjoyed an excellent day at Riverside Park last Saturday for the 17th annual ‘Dogs are Fun’ event.

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TAUPO — Dig out the bike pump, dust off the helmet and get rolling – BikeWise month is here! For the month of February 2009 pedal-pushers of all ages, shapes and sizes will get behind a nationwide campaign to get more Kiwis on their bikes and celebrate what is becoming a way of life for many.

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TAUPO — Local youth entertainers will be performing down at Riverside Park during the long weekend, providing FREE entertainment for visitors and residents.

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TAUPO — Council will be visiting holiday settlements at the southern end of the lake over Waitangi Weekend to provide information and get comments on three key projects.

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TAUPO — Outdoor water use in the summer puts real demands on the water system for treatment and supply.

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TAUPO — Taupo District Council’s Principal Rural Fire Officer is warning residents to be aware of the dry weather as it is forecast to continue through until mid February.

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TAUPO — Taupo District Council and Environment Waikato are introducing new and improved bus routes and are encouraging residents to try the improved service out for free on Tuesday 3 February.

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TAUPO — Arts and cultural projects in the Taupo district have the opportunity to receive grants as Creative Taupo welcomes applications for its six-monthly funding distribution.

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TAUPO — Over the next month, Council will be busy with ‘Towards 2019’ roving consultation sessions in Turangi, Mangakino, Riverside Park, Roberts Reserve, Lake Terrace, Acacia Bay, Omori, Motuoapa, Kinloch, at Taupo and Turangi Libraries, the Taupo Events Centre and at the Flying Proms.

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TAUPO —  After a year of planning, a historic agreement will be signed between iwi and local government next Saturday [17 January] when TaupM District Council grants Ng
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KINLOCH — Five members of Taupo’s Civil Defence Emergency Response Team were in action last night rescuing a family pet perched above a 150 metre drop, out towards Kinloch.

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TAUPO — Broadlands School have won a bronze Enviroschool Award for the second year in a row.

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TAUPO — This week speed cushions are being installed to slow drivers down after ongoing concerns raised by residents regarding speeding vehicles and safety along Tamatea Road.

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TAUPO — Taupo’s annual New Years Eve Concert is on again at Riverside Park and this year’s line up has a local flavour with two of Taupo’s best cover bands performing.

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TAUPO — Taupo District Council will be testing 20 fire hydrants around Taupo during early January to ensure that when they need to be used – they are working.

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TAUPO — Representatives from Taupo District Council and Hiruharama Ponui Incorporation today signed an Agreement which will pave the way for public boat trailer parking to be provided at one of the busiest boat ramps in Taupo.

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TAUPO — After three years of extensive consultation, Council has notified the Landscape and Natural Values Plan Change for public submission.

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TAUPO —  Public feedback is being sought to a draft Lake Taupo Erosion and Flood Strategy that will assist local authorities to find effective long term solutions for reducing the flood and erosion risk around the lakeshore.

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TAUPO — Former Taupo nui-a-Tia student Amanda Bierre has been hard at work auditing Council’s water use since winning a BayerBoost scholarship to carry out water and waste audits at Taupo District Council.

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TAUPO — Taupo District Council has adopted its ten year plan, Towards 2019 for public consultation and has expressed concern that the Office Of the Auditor General has overstepped their bounds based on comments made in the audit opinion which has been qualified.

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TAUPO — The judges were so impressed with the quality and innovation of the Taupo Town design competition entries received, that an extra prize had to be sourced.

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TAUPO — Enjoy all the events, food and activities our district has to offer this summer but litter your cigarette butts or drop your litter and you could be fined up to $200 - with Taupo District Council’s new recycling and cigarette disposal bins there’s no excuse for not keeping Taupo beautiful this festive season.

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TAUPO — Visitor numbers at the Genesis Energy Turangi Aquatic Centre are on the rise with users attending for physiotherapy sessions, triathlon training, school visits and even a charity fashion show.

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TAUPO — Miro Street Plantation Reserve will be the site of an energy milestone when Unison installs power cables below the surface of the Council-owned reserve in specially designed troughs.

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TAUPO — The newly formed Taupo Safer Community Trust met with a committee of Taupo District councillors yesterday to provide an update on the Trust’s progress.

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TAUPO — Entry to Taupo’s AC Baths is now cheaper for adults with disabilities.

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TAUPO — Over the next few weeks, Taupo residents and visitors will be getting a blunt reminder that drinking does not mix with driving.

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TAUPO — The Taupo BMX Club which operates on a section of Crown Park hopes to upgrade its facilities in order to attract national and international events.

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TAUPO — An energy industry expert met with the Turangi/Tongariro Community Board this week to lessen confusion caused by the two invoices each of the area's electricity users receive every month.

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TAUPO — Yesterday, his Worship the Mayor Rick Cooper welcomed 13 new citizens to New Zealand at an official citizenship ceremony.

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TAUPO — The Taupo Events Centre will be the scene of a “fitness explosion” this Saturday.

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TAUPO — Two Taupo builders have received national acclaim after winning a number of awards in the Registered Master Builders 2008 House of the Year competition.

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TAUPO — Council is reviewing the way it manages weed control and has released the policy for public consultation.

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TAUPO — Council’s Balance Sheet presents a very healthy picture, reflecting a growing District investing in its infrastructure.

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TAUPO — Between Monday 8 December and Sunday 28 December, the Taupo Events Centre stadium will be closed to allow for reglazing of the stadium floor.

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TAUPO — Taupo District Council’s draft ten year plan “Towards 2019” was adopted yesterday to go to the Office of the Auditor General for the big tick before it goes out to the public Audit NZ work with the Office of the Auditor General to ensure the information in the draft ten year plan meets the legislative requirements before it can be released to the public.

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TAUPO — Taupo cyclists will soon be able to move more safely and easily along the town’s busiest arterial road.

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TAUPO — Last week Unison announced their sponsorship of Taupo’s Top Town team – the Unison Taupo Lakers.

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TAUPO — Taupo may host two teams during the 2011 Rugby World Cup if a bid made to the event promoters is successful.

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TAUPO — The future of businesses operating on Taupo Lakeshore Reserves has been given a boost from Taupo District Council.

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TAUPO — Move over calendar girls, weve got twelve hot blokes to brighten up 2009.

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TAUPO — Two talented year 13 students have won a competition to rename and rebrand the re-use shop at Broadlands Road Landfill.

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