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Mayor apologises ‘in advance’ for hearing loss
Taupō’s new mayor John Funnell says he may not be able to attend some events because of his hearing loss.
Māori wards firmly in the spotlight
Stakes are in the ground on the referendum on Taupō District Council’s Māori ward, Te Papamārearea which accompanies this October’s poll for mayor and councillors.
Community groups pitch for council funds
The Taupō District Council will be petitioned with 25 three-minute elevator pitches on Tuesday (February 25) as a raft of community groups vie for up to $460,000 per annum.
Locky Docks bring cycle security
Road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, BMX bikes - no matter the bicycle, people can now lock up and charge for free in the Taupō CBD. The days of lugging a bike lock around are over with Locky Dock stations popping up all over New Zealand. The new stations being installed in Taupō are a first in the Central Plateau.
Standing up for the Great Lake
Now she has turned 80 there are some pastimes long-time conservationist Laurie Burdett is pulling back from, but her commitment to Lake Taupō and the surrounding environment remains firm.
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