Briefing for prospective local body candidates
Local body candidate briefing should outline what can and can't be said during electioneering.
Taupō News
TDC adopts in-house model for water services after acrimonious discussion
Discussion descended into grievance airing for councillor Duncan Campbell at vote time during water services discussion
Dates Confirmed for Historic NZ Supercars Double Header
Taupō will host Supercars April 10-12, followed by Christchurch's inaugural round April 17-19, 2026, in the championship's first-ever New Zealand double header.
Reserve encroachments a long running issue
Encroachments onto nearby reserves by neighbouring residents are not new but the Taupō District Council may now be looking at some firmer policy directions.
Online only system goes live for fishing licences
Fishing licences for the Taupō Trout Fishery will only be available online under a new licence system that goes live this week.
Election hopefuls begin canvassing support
A number of candidates intending to stand under the Let's Go, Taupō banner in October's local body elections have announced their intentions and philosophies
Arrest in Tūrangi homicide investigation
A 27-year-old man has been charged with breaching a protection order and more charges are being considered following a death in Tūrangi on Friday.
Sheep dog trials attract record number of entries
The art of guiding several sheep around a range of obstacles takes centre stage at the National Equestrian Centre, Aratiatia, from Wednesday to Saturday next week.
Lifelong passion leads to award
King's Birthday honour recipient Peter Carty has taken a fair amount of stick from his fishing mates about his gong.
Girls team on track to visit original home of sevens rugby
A girls sevens team heading to Hong Kong is running a cool movie night to raise money for their trip.
Doing what she felt needed doing
Scholar and educator Lesley Rameka found involvement with educating children led to her further advancing her own training and education.
Wairakei Matariki event: building community and restoring the taiao (environment)
Matariki celebrations at Wairakei this Sunday (June 15) will have everything from remembering loved ones who have passed to food, music, games and environmental activities.
Aiming to foster science among young minds
King's Birthday Honours list recipient and Ātiamuri resident Chris Duggan has been promoting science education with her not-for-profit organisation for over a decade.
Spreading awareness about invasive clams
School kids the new recruits in spreading awareness about how to restrict invasive clams
Tourism operators should benefit from Hamilton going international, says DGLT
Direct flights to Sydney and the Gold Coast from Hamilton Airport should increase Aussie visitor numbers to Taupō.
Tongariro Northern Circuit makes way for new hut
While Oturere Hut in Tongariro National Park is being rebuilt, DOC is promoting 'tasters' involving Mangatepopo or Waihohonu Huts instead.