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Bouncing into the US
Sport Dan Hutchinson Sport Dan Hutchinson

Bouncing into the US

Taupō’s Lake City Squad is keeping its feet up ahead of a cultural korero between Māori and America’s Pechanga and Kumeyaay tribes.

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Ngāti Tūwharetoa announces new paramount chief
Community Kim Manunui Community Kim Manunui

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.

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OPINION: Māori Wards means a better democracy
News Dan Hutchinson News Dan Hutchinson

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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Something old, something new
Business Dan Hutchinson Business Dan Hutchinson

Something old, something new

Opening today, the rebuilt Woolworths Taupō Central store on the corner of Spa Road and Tongariro Street may be new from the ground up but on one wall there is still a piece of the store’s 64-year history.

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Joint management vote deferred
News Dan Hutchinson News Dan Hutchinson

Joint management vote deferred

After an hour of questions and debate Thursday’s Taupō District Council meeting decided to defer a vote on signing the draft joint management agreement (JMA) with Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB).

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Decision time for TDC
Community Dan Hutchinson Community Dan Hutchinson

Decision time for TDC

As Friday’s deadline approaches for candidates to have their nominations confirmed in the upcoming local body elections, the Taupō District Council has decisions to make on two significant issues.

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