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.
Taupō news
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.
Desert Road Set to Reopen Next Friday
The Desert Road section of SH1 is expected to reopen on Friday, March 14th at midday following intensive repair work.
Dairy company Miraka in leadership transition
Low-carbon dairy company, Miraka, has announced a leadership transition following the stepping down of CEO, Karl Gradon.
Emergency Services Showcase This Sunday at Kaimanawa Reserve
Taupō's annual Emergency Services Day will feature more organisations than ever before, with displays from eight emergency service providers this Sunday.
$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.
Police Seek Witnesses After Missing Man Travis Langford Possibly Spotted Near Te Kuiti
Police have received multiple reports of a man matching Travis Langford's description along State Highway 30, potentially hitchhiking north.
SH1 Ātiamuri-Wairakei Road Closure Begins Tomorrow for Five Weeks
Major road works will close State Highway 1 between Ātiamuri and Wairakei from 5am tomorrow, with detours adding up to 43 minutes to journey times.
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.