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Central NI councils left in limbo
Taupō District Council’s decision not to submit an amalgamation proposal has had a knock-on effect for other councils in the wider area.
Snow days are good days
Skiers and snowboarders are already queuing up to take advantage of early season snowfall on Mt Ruapehu.
Supercars spend-up
Supercars estimates its first double header in Taupō and Christchurch resulted in a visitor spend of $21.4 million.
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Sika move could boost tourism
The new Herd of Special Interest status of the Kaimanawa and Kaweka sika deer population could have positive effects on local tourism, Destination Great Lake Taupō says.
Possible fireball crosses central North Island
People have reported seeing bright flashes of light and hearing thunderous booms as a fireball crossed over the lower North Island.
Taupō exit sinks merger plan
Rotorua has been left without an amalgamation partner after a previously “locked in” agreement with South Waikato fell apart weeks before councils must submit their proposals under the Government’s local government reform programme.
Mountains and rivers define communities in iwis’ proposal
A group of central North Island iwi has unveiled a proposal to reorganise local government around the region's mountains, river catchments and the communities connected to them.
Supercars spend-up
Supercars estimates its first double header in Taupō and Christchurch resulted in a visitor spend of $21.4 million.
Rotorua laments Taupō rebuff
Rotorua Lakes Council looks likely to pursue a proposed amalgamation with South Waikato District Council, with Mayor Tania Tapsell warning Taupō may regret its decision to pursue its own path.
Tributes flow for former Mayor David Trewavas
Long-serving Taupō Mayor David Trewavas has died
Central North Island jolted awake
A strong earthquake jolted the central North Island early on Saturday.
GeoNet said the 'severe' magnitude 5.9 quake happened around five kilometres southwest of Taumarunui at 4.51am.
What’s On…
WHAT’S ON…Join the Midday Concert on August 7 at St Andrew's Church, 91 Tītīraupenga Street to celebrate the art of storytelling through music with the New Zealand String Quartet.
Tūrangi co-governance in the firing line
A Co-Governance committee in Tūrangi is to be scrapped under new Government legislation.
Crossing the river
A new suspension bridge over the Tongariro River is taking shape with almost 70 tonnes of concrete poured and towers set to be erected.
Taupō secures its richest race
Taupō Racing Club is gearing up for its biggest race meeting to date on August 16, with Stud Day headlined by the $100,000 Chittick Family Fillies Classic — the club's first-ever listed race.
Food for thought on conservation
The Sika deer population in the Kaweka and Kaimanawa Forest Parks is to be managed differently to the wider conservation estate.
An uncanny problem
A trio of kind-hearted Taupō people have squashed and sold hundreds of thousands of cans over the past few years, raising about $19,000 to help brighten the lives of children in need.
Inflation up to 4.1%, where from here?
As expected, June quarter annual inflation announced on July 21 is up to 4.1% with the quarterly change up 1.5%, fuel clearly being a major contributor.
Taupō's gardening power couple
There are not many couples who can say their shared passion drives two businesses and a lifestyle block, but for Blair and Tina Robertson, gardening is less a hobby and more a way of life.
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