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‘Don’t lick the walls’
After more than 40 years working with clay, artist Fiona Tunnicliffe says she is still resisting instructions, breaking the occasional rule, and finding humour where she can.
‘Recycle-o-saurus’ comes to town
A dinosaur-themed exhibition featuring art created from recycled materials is on at Taupō Museum and Art gallery.
Rates reality sets in
Several projects could be delayed, some destination marketing plans put on hold and other spending cuts are proposed as the Taupō District Council ponders how it will keep a lid on rates.
Everyone is invited
Taupō Museum latest exhibition Inclusive opens on Saturday, September 6.
Colossal squid heads for Lake Taupō
The popular Te Papa exhibition Colossal Squid Ngu Tipua is coming to Taupō Museum next week.
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