Recent stories
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The future of Taupō District
Five weeks ago, local government reform was a slow-moving Central Government project.
Councils coy on merger options
Community input is being sought as Taupō District Council and surrounding councils begin “rushed” conversations over possible arranged marriages.
Training for danger
Search & Rescue Services has opened its new Miro Street Centre of Excellence in Taupō.
Future of council under review
When Taupō Mayor John Funnell got the top job last year, he had no idea he would at some point be given three months to convince Wellington how and if his council should still exist.
The cost of getting elected
Mayoral winner John Funnell and runner-up Zane Cozens were the big spenders in last year’s local body election race.
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