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Mayor apologises ‘in advance’ for hearing loss
Taupō’s new mayor John Funnell says he may not be able to attend some events because of his hearing loss.
The heart and soul of business
When Marina Biddle opened here.for.it in July 2024, she made an unusual move in today’s business climate by opening a physical store, in the Tūrangi Mall.
Votes counted with one change
All votes are now counted in the Taupō District Council elections with one change from the preliminary results.
Teaching and medical staff to go on strike
Primary and secondary school teachers, nurses and other health workers in Taupō are planning to join a mega strike next Thursday (October 23).
Golf day a test of endurance
Golfers and novices alike are invited to step up - or swing out - for a great cause at the Cancer Society’s Longest Day Golf Tournament, on Sunday November 30 at Taupō Golf Club.
Fireworks fizzle as economy smoulders
The annual Lake Taupo Rotary ‘Big Bang’ fireworks event has fallen on hard times again with organisers pulling the plug due to a lack of sponsorship.
‘Rock royalty’ heading for Taupō
The line-up for January’s Summer Concert has been announced with Iggy Pop and Joan Jett featuring.
TDC releases first affordable houses
Homes to be built in the first stage of Taupō District Council’s innovative new residential development at Taupō South are now on the market.
Bridges and bush in the Ruapehu
The call went out early for wet weather gear, a change of clothing and horror of horrors, umbrellas.
Shining a light on the cuckoo
Research is starting soon on the long-tailed cuckoo (koekoeā) in the central North Island.
Business and housing confidence with OCR at 2.5%
Since the start of this year, we’ve said that 2025 will be all about easing while everything settles down, setting us up for a recovery starting late 2025, through 26 and into 27.
Tight race for final council seats
The make-up of the Taupō District Council is still up in the air with very tight contests for three of the 12 councillor seats.
Taupō elects a new Mayor
Taupō has a new mayor with John Funnell ahead by a comfortable margin with most votes counted.
Chateau could benefit from rule change
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the government's overhaul of the earthquake-prone building system, saying it could be a big win for the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel.
Change of pace for Motutere
Roading authorities have decided to take another look at the 100km/h speed limit on a highway through a busy lake Taupō campground.
Market makes a move for progress
Taupō’s popular weekly market has made a temporary move back to where it all began 20 years ago.
A young life to celebrate
A service on Sunday for 19-year-old Jed Walker who died last month from what his family believe was a seizure will be an opportunity to remember his life and the many things he was involved in.
Taking on the challenge
Taupō & Tūrangi News is profiling groups that benefit from volunteering at the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Here we take a look at Animal Care Tūrangi.
House for Hospice gets a roof
Lake Taupō Hospice ceo talks to those working on the house that will be auctioned off to raise funds. Photo: Dan Hutchinson
The gift that keeps on giving
In 1887, the then paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa Horonuku Te Heuheu Tukino 1V, gifted the sacred summits of Tongariro to the government to protect their tapu, but also, as Sir Hepi Te Heuheu wrote “to be owned by no-one and yet be for everyone”.
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