While Taupō went long periods without rain throughout summer, including a 33-day dry spell, the odd downpour was enough to ensure local farmers can enter winter with some positivity.
The Local Government Commission has approved a new Māori ward with two seats for the Taupō district which will be in place for the next two local government elections.
Rugby teams coming up against Taupō Sports will have to be at their best for the full 80 minutes after the Taupō side was crowned the fittest in the King Country.
After several years of working closely together, Taupō District Council has finalised a draft Mana Whakahono partnership agreement with Ngāti Tūrangitukua, who are a hapū of Ngāti Tuwharetoa and wh
