Recent stories

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Dan Hutchinson 07/08/2025 Dan Hutchinson 07/08/2025

Meet the mayoral choices

Taupō & Tūrangi News asked the four mayoral candidates for 150 words on why people should pick them

Dan Hutchinson 07/08/2025 Dan Hutchinson 07/08/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 03/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/07/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025

Taupō’s top volunteer

She drives the school bus and the fire engine, organises Anzac Day services, runs the local community hall and generally keeps things ticking along at the southern end of Lake Taupō.