Recent stories

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Kim Manunui 19/12/2025 Kim Manunui 19/12/2025

Floaters warned to be careful

People are being warned to prepare well if they intend to drift down the Waikato River in Taupō this summer.

Dan Hutchinson 13/08/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/08/2025

Water given ‘all-clear’ after rodents found in reservoir

A boil water notice for Mapara has now been lifted and the Taupō District Council has confirmed there is no E.coli present.

Dan Hutchinson 31/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 31/07/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 26/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 26/06/2025

Council keeps water in-house

Taupō District councillors have decided to retain the council’s water services in-house for and review the decision in two years.

Dan Hutchinson 05/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 05/06/2025

A hydration celebration

Timaru District Council's Seadown water supply has been crowned the best tasting tap water in New Zealand in the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.