Public welcome to Saturday planting on Centennial Drive
A Unison supported Greening Taupō planting day near the AC Baths is looking for anyone else keen to help.
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Arts funding workshops aim to help creatives get projects going
Arts funding workshops aim to help creatives get their projects off the ground.
International speakers head to Taupō for new industry-wide tourism summit
Speakers from as far as Australia will join national and local voices at Hui a Tāpoi, an industry-wide tourism summit in Taupō on 20 August. Organisers say it's not just for tourism operators.
Kim Raggett on Bringing Rallying Back to the King Country
Kim Raggett previews Rally Taumarunui 2026, from Quentin Palmer and the North Island Rally Series to the best spectator vantage points and the community effort behind rallying’s return to the King Country.
'A possible early warning signal' - volcanic activity increases beneath Mt Ruapehu
Scientists are monitoring Mount Ruapehu after an increase in volcanic activity has been detected. It is in a state of minor unrest, with the constant tremor beneath the volcano having increased from a weak to moderate level.
Funnell: Taupō rejects "Western Waikato" merger, warns of debt blowout to $9000 a rating unit
Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says the council will not be part of a "Western Waikato Unitary Authority," calling the push a "hostile takeover" and warning debt per rating unit could rise from $900 to almost $9000 if Taupō were included.
Mana Whakahono removed from RMA reforms - Taupō council and hapū remain committed
The one Tūwharetoa hapū to have a Mana Whakahono ā-Rohe agreement with Taupō District Council has hit back after the Government decided to remove the council-iwi agreements from the RMA reform bills. Mana Whakahono ā-Rohe agreements were added into the Resource Management Act in 2017.
Breathing new life into Whakapapa Holiday Park
The newly renovated Whakapapa Holiday Park should continue to enhance the visitor experience for years to come, says DOC.
Tributes flow for David Trewavas (1963-2026)
Taupō District Mayor John Funnell and Taupō Member of Parliament Louise Upston have both praised the late David Trewavas as a passionate representative of the people and communities he served.
Mountain prospects looking good
Prospects for the next week or two are looking good as fresh snow arrives at Mount Ruapehu.
Taupō District Council pays tribute to former District Mayor David Trewavas
Taupō District Council acknowledges passing of former mayor David Trewavas at 63 years.
Former Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas passes away
Taupō District Mayor John Funnell has confirmed the death of former mayor David James Trewavas, who served the district for 24 years, and led a minute's silence in his honour at this morning's council meeting.
Forced amalgamations leave Taupō district worse off, council says
Taupō is considering pushing back against the Governments looming council merger deadline amid fears every amalgamation option would leave the district worse off
Final Environment Court decision issued on Waikato Regional Plan Change 1
Changes due to Environment Court appeals on the Waikato Regional Council's Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 should this week have been instituted by the council.
Installing the ‘deadmen’ for Tongariro River bridge
Construction work on a new suspension bridge for the lower Tongariro River in Tūrangi has got to the point of installing deadmen anchors.
Winter Wellness support packs delivered to local whānau
Winter Wellness packs delivered throughout their distribution area by The Lines Company should help ease household and electricity costs this winter.