Last weeks to sign petition for volunteer firefighters
A petition to revise ACC legislation so volunteer firefighters have the same cover provisions as their paid colleagues closes at the end of the month.
Chris Marshall
Action promised on Tūrangi sign issue
Taupō Mayor David Trewavas will discuss potential solutions with council planners on the sign compliance issue frustrating various Tūrangi businesses.
Local Water Done Somehow
The Taupō District Council is in a healthy position regarding its water services and assets but shortly faces the difficult task of consulting on yet to be decided options for future management.
Healthy stock on well-maintained pasture keys to sustainability
Continuing to adapt to changing dynamics will help the sheep and beef sector survive and thrive.
War on signs in Tūrangi goes overboard
Sign removal blitz in Tūrangi threatens riot amongst businesses unless solution found, predicts councillor
Sustainability at heart of regional growth investment proposal to government
It's not a Provincial Growth Fund handout but central North Island councils are bidding for a central government hand-up with a 'regional deal'.
Further speed consultation for SH1 Tūrangi
Residents of Tūrangi have until mid-May to make the case for the SH1 speed limit through the town to remain at 60km/h and not revert to 80km/h.
Advanced Life-Saving Equipment Stripped from Local Fire Brigade
The Southern Lakes Volunteer Fire Brigade has switched one defibrillator for another following changes to the MOU between FENZ and Hato Hone St John.
April midday concert presents dynamic duo
A dynamic piano-cello duo will warm up on Taupō audiences before heading to Queenstown for the prestigious 2025 Whakatipu Music Festival.
Mystery fluid at Otumuheke identified but not the source
Lab tests have cleared up some of the mystery surrounding a green liquid flowing into Otumuheke Stream but not all.
Tūrangi Karate Club punches above its weight
Kataraina Mareikura-Fremlin is following in the footsteps of previous successful Turangi Karate Club members.
Beef and Lamb New Zealand drought workshops
Practical solutions are being promoted at a Beef and Lamb NZ workshop to help farmers in the region get through the current dry spell.
Strange Substance Turns Taupō Stream Bright Green — What Is It?
Preliminary test results have been received for the mysterious fluorescent substance that appeared in a popular tourist spot.
Apology and investigation follow tree felling
"These trees were very precious to them," says Councillor Christine Rankin about the community's reaction to sixteen trees being cut down, part of a historic planting that began 40 years ago with Sir Keith Holyoake.
Eight Teams, Ten Nights: Taupō Economy Wins as Crusaders Take Super Rugby Under 20s Title
Economic benefits spread across the entire Taupō district as teams like Fiji stayed in Tūrangi during the Super Rugby Under 20s tournament. On the field, the Crusaders edged the Chiefs 41-36 in an extra-time thriller at Owen Delany Park.
Déjà Chop: Council Contractors Fell Wrong Trees Again
Several mature poplar trees were mistakenly cut down on Kinloch Road last Wednesday, causing concern among local residents.