News and Media ~ Taupo District Council

New Chairman appointed for Plan Changes hearings

May 10, 2012

Taupō District Council has appointed a new Chairman, Hamilton Barrister, Doug Arcus, for the hearings of Plan Changes 28-33 to the Taupō District Plan, following the resignation of previously appointed Chairman John Maassen. more

ACC workplace relationship manager guest at Mayoral coffee morning

May 10, 2012

Mayor Rick Cooper and Council CEO Rob Williams will be joined by ACC’s Workplace Relationship Manager, Peter Musk, for their regular monthly coffee morning at Sierra Café this Wednesday, 16 May, from 7.30am. more

Mountview Primary welcomes 40km/hr school zone

May 08, 2012

Mountview Primary School on Rangatira Street is the second school in Taupō to receive an active 40km/hr school speed zone, which was officially opened on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The speed zone includes the installation of new solar-powered, time-activated speed limit signs. more

Decisions on Owen Delany Park tree replant to be made

May 04, 2012

Taupō District Council has formed a working group to make decisions about replanting trees at Owen Delany Park after strong winds caused significant damage to existing pinetree plantations. The plantations will be harvested and the income will go toward replanting or landscaping the damaged areas. more

Qualmark score indicates improved service at AC Baths

April 30, 2012

Taupō’s AC Baths has received its Qualmark Visitor Endorsed Activity rating for 2012 with an overall score of 89 per cent – up 15 per cent from 2010 – indicating improved internal systems and customer service. more

Enterprise Great Lake Taupō to Manage New Zealand’s Clean Energy Centre

April 12, 2012

From the beginning of this month, Enterprise Great Lake Taupō (EGLT) will manage the New Zealand Clean Energy Centre (NZCEC). more

Heart-felt donation to Mangakino community after RWC 2011

April 10, 2012

The Rugby World Cup is over – but the benefits of the Cup are still continuing in local communities around New Zealand, as Mangakino receives its very own defibrillator from St John and Philips. more

Construction of Taupō water treatment plant building to begin

April 04, 2012

The contract for the new Taupō Water Treatment Plant (WTP) building on Lake Terrace was approved at the 27 March Council meeting with works expected to begin at the end of April. more

Heavy weather watch in place for Taupō

April 03, 2012

Taupō's Civil Defence and Emergency Management team is advising residents to be on alert as strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for the Central North Island over the coming days. more

Council to work closely with retailers on Heuheu Street upgrade

April 02, 2012

The contract for the Heuheu Street upgrade project has been awarded to Fulton Hogan, with works scheduled to begin 23 April. Council plans to continue its collaborative approach to the project throughout the construction phase, working closely with local businesses. more

The Colours of Southern Lake Taupō will shine bright this Easter

March 29, 2012

Turangi is the place to be this Easter weekend with the second annual Turangi Colours Art and Food Festival set to take place. This unique and interactive event showcases the best of locally and regionally produced arts, cuisine and entertainment. more

Report reveals benefits of Rugby World Cup for Taupō District

March 27, 2012

A recent Taupō District Council report reveals that the Rugby World Cup 2011 event was managed locally to a high standard and brought great benefits to the community including economic gains and an opportunity for the District to showcase its culture and history to the world. more

Calculate your rates online

March 26, 2012

As part of the draft Long Term Plan, Council is proposing to change the way rates are calculated for the General Rate. Ratepayers can work out how their rates may change on Council’s website. more

Police and Civil Defence: Stay indoors unless necessary

March 20, 2012

Wild weather is causing power cuts, flying debris and falling trees in the District and Taupo Police and Civil Defence are advising residents to take a ‘common sense’ approach by staying indoors unless absolutely necessary. more

Broadlands Road landfill closed due to strong winds

March 20, 2012

The Broadlands Road landfill is closed today, Tuesday 20 March, due to strong winds causing flying debris making the facility unsafe. The landfill will remain closed until the winds cease and could remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday 21 March. more

Fifteen new citizens welcomed in Taupō

March 20, 2012

Fifteen people were given New Zealand citizenship yesterday at an official ceremony in the Council Chambers. more

Council explores options for minimising waste

March 15, 2012

Taupō District Council has approved the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan at a special purpose Council Meeting on Tuesday 13 March. The public now have the opportunity to give feedback on the plan, which includes a number of proposed waste minimisation initiatives. more

Coffee with Rick and Rob at Sierra Cafe

March 15, 2012

Mayor Rick Cooper and CEO Rob Williams will be at Sierra Cafe this Wednesday 21 March from 7.30am for their regular monthly coffee morning. more

Council adopts draft Long Term Plan for consultation

March 13, 2012

Taupō District Council has adopted the draft Long Term Plan (LTP) 2012-22 and is putting it forward for the community’s consideration. From 19 March to 20 April Council will consult the community and ask for feedback through the submission process. more

London via Taupō for Oceania Olympic football hopefuls

March 08, 2012

Taupō residents are encouraged to come along and support New Zealand’s attempt to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Men’s U23 Olympic Qualifying Tournament at Owen Delany Park 16 to 24 March. more

Taupō puts out the welcoming party for the Variety Bash final stop

March 06, 2012

When the 22nd Variety Bash rolls into town on 17 March, at the end of its 1700km North Island tour, the Taupō community will be there to welcome it with a bash of its own. more

Broadlands Road to close on Sunday 4 March

March 03, 2012

Taupō District residents are advised that Broadlands Road will be closed this Sunday 4 March due to the weekend weather and Ironman New Zealand’s decision to postpone the event. more

Taupō business community backs Civil Defence emergency kits

February 28, 2012

Several Taupō businesses and Taupō District Council have joined forces to create a comprehensive, yet cost effective emergency kit, perfect for the home or business, for only $199 including GST, available from Taupo Office Products Depot and Towncentre Taupō. more

Free safety seminar and workshops a must for businesses and contractors

February 27, 2012

The award-winning ‘Safety NetWorx’ programme, a series of free health and safety seminars and workshops featuring top industry experts, is being held at Taupō’s Owen Delany Park on 27 March from 9.00am. Business owners, employees and contractors are urged to take advantage of this free initiative. more

Commissioners appointed for Plan Changes hearings

February 24, 2012

Taupō District Council has appointed commissioners to hear submissions on the Plan Changes to the Taupō District Plan (Plan Changes 28-33) proposing new areas of land for industrial growth and to encourage redevelopment and consolidation of the Taupō Town Centre. more

Coffee with Rick and Rob at Sierra Cafe

February 10, 2012

Mayor Rick Cooper and CEO Rob Williams will be at Sierra Cafe this Wednesday 15 February from 7.30am for the first of their regular coffee mornings for 2012. more

Taupō revels in 14,000 strong concert crowd

February 10, 2012

The inaugural Taupō Summer Concert, featuring the double international line-up of the Doobie Brothers and the Little River Band, saw a record crowd fill Taupō’s Amphitheatre on Saturday 4 February. more

Taupō delighted to host Olympic Football Qualifiers

February 09, 2012

Days after hosting the largest concert in its history, Taupō was chosen by New Zealand Football as the venue for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Olympic men's football qualifying tournament to be held 16–25 March after it was decided the event would not be played in Fiji. more

Taupō, brace yourselves for another big weekend

February 02, 2012

Waitangi Weekend is set to be a rocking and rolling one for the Events Capital with the Taupō Summer Concert featuring the incredible double international line-up of The Doobie Brothers and Little River Band playing live at the Taupō Amphitheatre on Saturday as well as the Kinloch Triathlon on Sunday. more

Taupō delivers event triple-header for Auckland Anniversary weekend

January 20, 2012

Petrol-heads and art enthusiasts will be making their way to New Zealand’s Events Capital, Taupō District, this Auckland Anniversary weekend as it delivers three world class events; the annual New Zealand Body Art Festival, the Toyota Racing Series at Taupō Motorsport Park and the ‘Thunder on the Great Lake’ Offshore Powerboat series. more

Riverside Market on Waitangi Sunday after Doobie Brothers and LRB concert

January 19, 2012

Waitangi weekend is set to be a busy one for the Taupō District, with the Taupō Summer Concert featuring double international rock line up The Doobie Brothers and Little River Band on Saturday 4 February and the Riverside Market now on Sunday 5 February from 10.00am. more

Council considers Transport Centre options for Taupō CBD

January 17, 2012

Taupō District Council is investigating options to relocate the current transport centre to Tongariro Street to provide a one-stop location for travellers in Taupō’s Central Business District. more

Taupō delivers a deluge of great concerts this summer

December 21, 2011

The Doobie Brothers and Little River Band, The Feelers, Batucada Sound Machine, the Katy Perry Tribute Show and many more make up the stunning line up of summer gigs this season in Taupō to complement the usual array of sporting and family entertainment events on offer. more

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