Drought declaration includes parts of Taupō
The declaration of a medium-scale adverse event relating to the late summer, early autumn dry weather will make some support available to those in the rural sector.
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Emergency Services Day Showcases Taupō's First Responders
Taupō's annual Emergency Services Day attracted strong attendance on Sunday, with expanded displays and perfect weather conditions.
Coffin club seeks registrations of interest
A Taupō couple are seeking expressions of interest from those wanting to join a proposed coffin club and will have a stall at the Seniors' Expo on March 19.
Taupō District Councillor Resigns Following Fourth Drink Driving Charge
Anna Park has stepped down from Taupō District Council after pleading guilty to driving with a breath alcohol reading more than double the legal limit.
Dairy company Miraka in leadership transition
Low-carbon dairy company, Miraka, has announced a leadership transition following the stepping down of CEO, Karl Gradon.
$40 Million Tūwharetoa-Council Building Opens in Historic Partnership
Mayor David Trewavas calls the collaboration a "milestone in New Zealand's history" as the first iwi-council shared building of its kind.
The art of connection
Art in the new co-location of Tūwharetoa entities and Taupō District Council is all about encouraging connections.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in to shared space
Shared space with district council should enable improved collaboration and stronger partnerships between community and Tūwharetoa entities.
Numbers building at Taupō School of Music
Numbers are up at the Taupō School of Music as more children look to learn to sing and play instruments.
$460K distributed in 90 minutes
The Taupō District Council has decided upon which groups will be the first recipients of its new strategic partnership and accelerator funds.
New dairy industry awards a kick start into farm ownership
Two new NZ Dairy Industry Awards come with loans of $1 million locked in at a low interest rate for three years
Phillips Claims Third IRONMAN New Zealand Title in Record-Breaking Performance
Mike Phillips has won his third IRONMAN New Zealand championship in Taupō, smashing the course record by more than eight minutes, with Joe Skipper and Jack Moody completing the podium.
Taupō District Councillor Admits Drink Driving Charge
Long-serving representative recorded over twice the legal alcohol limit while driving on Wairakei Drive, according to court documents.
IRONMAN Welcome: 'Come First or Last - You've Already Won,' Says Pōwhiri Leader
"Absolutely pound the daylights out of yourself" was the advice from pōwhiri leader Snow Rameka to the athletes gathered for IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupō
Scottish Friends Take On First-Ever Triathlon at Ironman Taupō
Two friends from Scotland are challenging themselves with the Ironman Taupō half-distance event this Saturday, despite never having competed in a triathlon before.
Traffic management company closure leaves 100 workers jobless
19-year-old Sasha is looking ahead to a career change after being among approximately 100 workers laid off when Evolution Traffic Management went into liquidation.