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Historic Lake Taupō Swim Event Returns This Month
The Lake Taupō Across the Lake Swim, commemorating a legendary Māori escape swim, returns on February 22nd with swimmers preparing for the 4.2km journey.

Transpower Acknowledges Past Mistakes with Māori Land as Grid Upgrades Begin
The national grid operator is working to rebuild trust with iwi and hapū around Lake Taupō as it prepares for major infrastructure upgrades.

Inaugural Tūwharetoa Art Awards Set to Showcase Local Talent
Fourteen artists will compete in the first-ever Ngāti Tūwharetoa art awards this Friday, launching a six-week exhibition at the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

Two Taupō Teenagers Named in Fatal Acacia Bay Crash
Police have identified the two young people who lost their lives in a fatal crash in Acacia Bay, Taupō on January 17th.

Family-Friendly Cultural Festival to Unite Tūwharetoa Community
The inaugural Ruia Taitea – Tūwharetoa Ahurei Festival will showcase traditional marae-based kapahaka and cultural celebrations this Saturday at Riverside Park and Unison Amphitheatre.

Desert Road Closure On Track as "Monster Crane" Completes Major Bridge Work
New Zealand's largest mobile crane has successfully installed a new deck on the Mangatoetoenui Bridge as part of the scheduled 8-week State Highway 1 Desert Road closure.


Desert Road Access to DOC Sites to be Restricted
Access to Department of Conservation sites from the Desert Road will be prohibited from next week as road works continue.

Have your say on local speed limits
NZTA launches consultation on maintaining reduced speed limits on two major routes, with public support needed to prevent a return to higher speeds.

Coastguard Taupō Offers Hands-on Day Skipper Course This Weekend
Local boaties have a rare opportunity to get face-to-face instruction on essential maritime skills with Coastguard Taupō's in-person Day Skipper course this weekend.

The D4 Set for Historic First Taupō Performance
Iconic New Zealand punk rockers The D4 will make their Taupō debut at Rosemary's this month, promising new material alongside their classic hits.

Lineup Announced for Tūrangi's Waitangi Day Celebrations
Te Omeka Perkins of House of Shem joins the lineup for the free Waitangi ki Tūrangitukua 2025 celebrations in Tūrangi.


Free Smart Bike Lockers Launch in Taupō CBD
Secure bike storage and charging facilities have arrived in Taupō's CBD, with new Locky Dock stations being installed - but how much did it cost ratepayers?

Summer Tourism Surge Triggers Water Restrictions
Rising water demand from visitors has prompted Level 1 restrictions in several Taupō communities despite the iconic lake's abundant supply.

Out with the old. Bin with the new
Taupō District Council is trialing new rubbish and recycling bins with updated signage along the lakefront to reduce contamination and improve waste sorting.

Full steam ahead for Crown Road
Crown Road development in Taupo is creating 18 industrial lots, with 90% of underground services installed. The project includes native plantings and will be completed by late 2025.