Taupō Mayor makes first visit to local marae
Taupō Mayor makes first visit to a marae in the Taupō District, as part of the Taupō District Councillor Connect Forums.
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Department of Conservation expects high demand for Great Walks as bookings open
The Paparoa Track is the first to open on Tuesday followed by the Milford Track on Wednesday
King Country councils already preparing for ‘forced amalgamation’
King Country Councils talk merge. When Wellington sent its shot across the bows of local councils to “lead your reform, or we will do it for you”, it found two rural councils in the Waikato/King Country region already working on a plan away from proposed Waikato Super Council.
Local government reform: Taupō Mayor John Funnell says more time needed
'Extremely tight timeframe': Mayor reacts to reform ultimatum. Government gives local councils three months to decide who stays and who goes.
How can foreign butter (and veges) be cheaper than New Zealand-made?
Consumers are questioning why foreign butter and veges are sometimes cheaper than New Zealand-made
New fertiliser factory offers hope to farmers amid supply crisis
New fertiliser factory offers hope to farmers amid supply crisis
The reason why toxic algae thrives in Waikato’s lakes
Specific nutrients such nitrogen and phosphorous brought in by extensive increases in agriculture urban and horticulture land use have provided a hotspot for algae to grow.
New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy
Taupo's new facility - the only of its kind in New Zealand - was officially opened by Agriculture Minister Todd McClay on Friday
State Highway 1 Desert Road between Rangipo and Waiouru closed after truck, car crash
state-highway-1-desert-road-between-rangipo-and-waiouru-closed-after-truck-car-crash. Initial inquiries show the car likely crossed the centre line, police say
What to do, and not do, at an Anzac Day Dawn Service
The Dawn Service has been part of Anzac Day commemorations across New Zealand since 1939. The service, which traditionally begins with a military parade, is a formal way to honour New Zealanders killed in combat, as well as servicemen and women both returned and still serving
'Amped up': Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races
Kiwi Supercars driver Matt Payne was excited to be able to race in front of his home country fans
Hospitality sector in support of alcohol restriction changes
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club owner Torben Landl says the changes around having to serve food with alcohol on public holidays has made life simpler for hospitality outlets.
These Waikato hydro lakes are supposed to be safe to swim in, but a toxic algae problem is getting worse
Locals are fed up after years of talking about the sewagey and smell on Waikato lakes, which makes swimming a risk to health for people and animals
Health NZ staff told to stop using ChatGPT to write clinical notes
Staff have been caught using free AI tools for help
New Zealand rural towns struggle with little alternative options amid fuel crisis
Many residents of rural towns don't have alternative options like public transport as petrol prices jump by almost $1 in the last month.
Government backs Chateau Tongariro restoration as mayor welcomes ‘win’
The Government is backing the restoration of the Chateau Tongariro, launching a formal process to find private operators to revive the historic hotel. Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says the step recognises strong public support for saving the landmark