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‘Hands off Taupō’ says council
The Taupō District Council is asking Central Government for more time to consider amalgamation options but has stated a clear preference for small-scale rather than regional arrangements.
Local body musical chairs
Taupō mayor John Funnell is concerned debt-laden Waikato councils are eyeing up the district as a potential “cash cow”.
The Taupō District Council meets today to finalise its response to the Government’s Head Start process having been caught up in a late Western Waikato proposal.
Central NI councils left in limbo
Taupō District Council’s decision not to submit an amalgamation proposal has had a knock-on effect for other councils in the wider area.
Rotorua laments Taupō rebuff
Rotorua Lakes Council looks likely to pursue a proposed amalgamation with South Waikato District Council, with Mayor Tania Tapsell warning Taupō may regret its decision to pursue its own path.
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.
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