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The heart and soul of business
When Marina Biddle opened here.for.it in July 2024, she made an unusual move in today’s business climate by opening a physical store, in the Tūrangi Mall.
Votes counted with one change
All votes are now counted in the Taupō District Council elections with one change from the preliminary results.
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.
Taupō elects a new Mayor
Taupō has a new mayor with John Funnell ahead by a comfortable margin with most votes counted.
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.
Māori Wards panel discussion
Whether the referendum on Taupō’s Te Papamārearea Māori Ward results in it continuing in 2028 or not, the need to encourage understanding and for a Māori voice in local affairs will not be going away. This was one of many takeaways from Monday night’s panel discussion at Waiora House featuring Kim Manunui, Traceylee Hooton, Wahine Murch and Rhieve Grey, chaired by Ben Westerman.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa announces new paramount chief
After four days of mourning, the Ariki (Paramount Chief) of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Sir Tumu te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, was laid to rest on Monday, at Little Waihi. Following his interment, Te Rangimaheu te Heuheu Tūkino IX, the firstborn son of Sir Tumu, was installed as Ariki in a simple ceremony.
Sneaky stickers rankle candidates
Two incumbent Taupō District councillors believe the campaign in this year’s local elections has taken a turn for the worse and are urging voters to make their own minds up.
Manuhiri begin journey to farewell Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
Manuhiri from around the motu will begin making their way to Tapeka marae at Waihī on the southern shores of Lake Taupō on Friday for the tangihanga of Sir Tumu Te Heuheu.
A ‘quiet leader with immense mana’
Tributes continue to flow for Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, acknowledging his quiet nature and focus on the future.
Tūwharetoa in mourning at passing of Paramount Chief
The Paramount Chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa has passed away.
OPINION: Māori Wards means a better democracy
Democracy works best when those in power reflect the population. The Taupō East Wards ensures our rural community has their voice heard, and their needs reflected on council. The Papamārearea Ward is no different.
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