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RMA reforms to end ‘culture of no’
The Government says it will cut up to 45% off compliance and administrative costs with its Resource Management Act reforms.
Hot stream mysteriously turns green
Taupō’s popular, thermally-heated Otumuheke Stream mysteriously turned green on Friday last week.
Twelve injured in two-vehicle crash
Police are responding to a serious accident on SH5 between Taupō and Napier.
Tongariro Crossing off limits after hiker dies
A man collapsed and died while walking the Tongariro Crossing on Saturday.
SH1 reopen and better than ever
The Tūrangi to Waiouru stretch of State Highway 1 has now reopened.
Councillor resigns after admitting drink driving charge
Councillor Anna Park has resigned from her position.
Two major detours north of Taupō
The section of State Highway 1 from Wairakei roundabout to Ātiamuri is now closed to traffic and not due to reopen for up to five weeks.
Work resumes around Control Gates Bridge
Mercury is about to begin the second phase of maintenance work for its Control Gates in Taupō, with traffic management in place.
Wastewater floods into Waikato River
Last week’s flash flooding has raised several concerns over infrastructure in Taupō, including stormwater drains overwhelmed, and treated wastewater overflowing into the Waikato River.
Flip, flop, boom
A Taupō man who was struck by lightning near Kinloch during Friday’s heavy thunderstorms says it hasn’t put him off venturing outside during a thunderstorm but he will be more cautious about what he chooses to lean against and will definitely be wearing his jandals.
An hour of destruction
Houses were flooded, a man was struck by lightning and streets were inundated with floodwaters in an hour-long deluge across lakeside communities on Friday night.
Glad to be still kicking
Being told over the phone by my neurologist I likely had ‘six months to two years to live,’ was fairly sobering.
Yet, here I am, a little over 15 years later – fortunate to be still alive and kicking.
Kinloch wins from ‘polite persistence’
So as not to leave any cause unmentioned, Belinda Walker turns up to our interview with a graphic organiser. Though, to be fair, it is more of a plan for enhancements the Kinloch community.
Tinder dry Taupō
Rain over the Auckland Anniversary Weekend may have dampened holiday spirits but it has given some relief to farmers and fire fighters.