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Santa Parade cancelled
Santa Parade cancelled

Taupō’s annual Santa Parade won’t be going ahead this year unless a new organiser can be found.

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Rates cap comes with trade-offs
Rates cap comes with trade-offs

Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says he’s ready to cap rate increases before they are required in 2029, but warns "something will have to give".

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Rural medical students heading for Taupō
Rural medical students heading for Taupō

Taupō Hospital will become a long-term training site for University of Auckland medical students in 2027. 

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Santa Parade cancelled
Santa Parade cancelled

Taupō’s annual Santa Parade won’t be going ahead this year unless a new organiser can be found.

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Rates cap comes with trade-offs
Rates cap comes with trade-offs

Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says he’s ready to cap rate increases before they are required in 2029, but warns "something will have to give".

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Community Planting Day - Saturday 5th September
Community Planting Day - Saturday 5th September

Join in with some great people helping to plant more native plants at Hipapatua.

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A fine dining success story
A fine dining success story

Running a restaurant post-Covid has been a tough prospect but Phill and Nora Blackburne’s passion and perseverance is paying off in accolades and awards. 

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Trout Centre fights to stay afloat
Trout Centre fights to stay afloat

When Taupō District Council concluded its education partnership with the Tongariro National Trout Centre in 2024, local school trips stopped going. 

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Choosing a Date Activity That Helps You Connect 
Choosing a Date Activity That Helps You Connect 

Once a mutual match has been made, one of the first questions is often surprisingly.

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Make your own choice says PM
Make your own choice says PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government is not forcing amalgamation onto councils, and it is “up to you guys” what happens in Taupō. 

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