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Dan Hutchinson 13/04/2026 Dan Hutchinson 13/04/2026

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.

Dan Hutchinson 14/02/2026 Dan Hutchinson 14/02/2026

Thunderstom warning for Taupō

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Taupō.

Dan Hutchinson 05/02/2026 Dan Hutchinson 05/02/2026

The RSA for everyone

‘Have you served and how can we help you?’ That’s the simple motto that has served Mangakino RSA well for 80 years.

Dan Hutchinson 17/10/2025 Dan Hutchinson 17/10/2025

Votes counted with one change

All votes are now counted in the Taupō District Council elections with one change from the preliminary results.

Dan Hutchinson 13/10/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/10/2025

Tight race for final council seats

The make-up of the Taupō District Council is still up in the air with very tight contests for three of the 12 councillor seats.

Dan Hutchinson 02/10/2025 Dan Hutchinson 02/10/2025

Councillors sign off with fond memories

A combined 30 years of service to the Taupō District Council and its communities came to an end yesterday as three councillors attended their final council meeting.

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.