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Unlucky tree gets the chop
A protected oak tree in Tūrangi has been recommended for removal after it was accidentally over-pruned last year. The large red oak in Taupahi Road was severely pruned instead of just having two overhanging branches trimmed as requested.
Hot stream mysteriously turns green
Taupō’s popular, thermally-heated Otumuheke Stream mysteriously turned green on Friday last week.
Apologies after ‘precious’ trees accidentally felled
A contractor who accidentally removed 16 popular poplar trees on Kinloch Rd has apologised and says they will replace them with the largest specimens they can find.
Telling the story of He Whare Hono
The carvings within the He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa are a celebration of Tūwharetoa’s cultural identity.
Big day out for emergency services
Emergency Services Day returned to Taupō this weekend.
Councillor resigns after admitting drink driving charge
Councillor Anna Park has resigned from her position.
What’s on in Taupō and Tūrangi
Here’s a few events on in the district over the next week or two.
Groups compete for council funds
“(It’s) heartening that there are so many organisations doing amazing work across a broad spectrum… and disheartening because I wish we had more money that we could put towards supporting them.”
New Tūwharetoa and Council building open for business
Ngāti Tūwharetoa entities and Taupō District Council will move into their new building on Horomatangi St on Monday.