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More power to the people
A lines company is bringing a ray of sunshine to its staff and customers through an innovative solar panel project.
Full lake boosts power
Power generators are happy, and the summer drought is a distant memory with more than 350mm of rain falling in Taupō over the last two months.
Work resumes around Control Gates Bridge
Mercury is about to begin the second phase of maintenance work for its Control Gates in Taupō, with traffic management in place.
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