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Golfer achieves rare feat
Kinloch Village golfer Lyndon Andrews achieved a feat that has 67 million to one odds of happening - two hole in ones in one round by an amateur.
Making the most of summer
Forget everything you have ever learned about weather and seasons – as far as Taupō is concerned, it’s Labour Weekend and summer is here.
Kinloch supermarket paves the way
Kinloch is to get the first new supermarket proposed by the ambitious Paddock to Pantry brand.
‘Rugby royalty’ fires up fundraiser
Two mates teed off alongside former All Black Carlos Spencer and his son Peyton at the Kinloch Club on the weekend after winning an auction that raised about $2,000 for the Kinloch Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Million-dollar views on the K2K
Waves crashing on the foreshore was a surprise given the shining yellow icon on Sunday’s weather map.
Kinloch Kindy takes first step
A generous gift from a developer and an innovative use of development contributions by the Taupō District Council means a new kindergarten for Kinloch is almost a reality.
Turbo charging the bike trails
E-bike riders in Kinloch and Rotorura have received a boost from a King’s Birthday Government funding present.
Labour chooses heavy hitter as Taupō candidate
The Labour Party has selected an experienced campaigner to contest the Taupō Electorate in this year’s general election.
God loves a tri-er
The Kinloch Triathlon – the oldest tri’ event in NZ - celebrates another year this weekend with events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Kinloch.
All the fun of the Kinloch Fair
Thousands of people flocked to Kinloch on Sunday for the annual Kinloch Country Fair.
Taupō District What’s On guide
Check out all the events happening around the district this long weekend.
Village vision takes shape
Developers of a proposed grocery and shopping complex at Kinloch say long standing family ties with the lakeside settlement and a desire to create a high-quality hub for the growing community are major drivers for the project.
Silt removed from Kinloch Marina
A $750,000 dredging operation in the privately owned Kinloch Marina is due for completion in September.
Meet the mayoral choices
Taupō & Tūrangi News asked the four mayoral candidates for 150 words on why people should pick them
Let the race begin
Nominations have closed and the names are in for candidates standing in the local government elections – with Taupō bucking the trend in some areas where only one nomination ensured a shoo-in.
Council adopts annual plan
The rates increase is 0.1% higher than forecast in the Long-term Plan 2024-34 that was adopted nine months ago.
Kinloch subdivision opinions aired
A decision on Seven Oaks Kinloch’s proposed subdivision of 84 residential sized lots will be made by an independent RMA commissioner with the hearing likely in late August.
Apologies after ‘precious’ trees accidentally felled
A contractor who accidentally removed 16 popular poplar trees on Kinloch Rd has apologised and says they will replace them with the largest specimens they can find.
Developer seeks 84 sections
Seven Oaks Kinloch has advertised a new subdivision proposal for Kinloch, seeking to develop 84 residential sized lots, roads and reserves in several stages.
Kinloch’s festival of multisport
An action-packed Seven Oak Kinloch Triathlon Festival took place last weekend, with more than 400 competitors and supporters enjoying the serene village atmosphere.
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