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Can I secretly record meetings with my employer?
Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
Wanted: Industry that needs 1-2MW and can toe the quadruple bottom line
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Strong local connection to series cast and crew
Local film buffs can look forward to an evening showcasing home-grown Taupō talent.
More than 300 quakes under Lake Taupō since May
Scientists observe spate of Taupō quakes but the supervolcano isn't any closer to blowing.
Rankin ready to lead: Deputy to run for mayor
It is Rankin's third attempt at the top job.
'Unfinished business': Trewavas going for fourth term as mayor
In 2019, Trewavas won the mayoralty by a majority of 3164 votes over his closest rival.
Free gardening workshops to help keep grocery bills down
Taupō Community Gardens has received a $6000 grant from BayTrust.
Frosts, wind and rain in penultimate week of July
Taupō's weather highlights for the past week.
Annual plan adopted, rates to rise 7 per cent on average
The plan sets out the council's projects and services to be delivered in the next year
Two fatalities on Taupō SH1 last week
Tarawera fatality in 80km zone on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.
Opportunity to see Taupō community progress
Nominations open for candidates to represent the Taupō District as mayor or councillor.
Festival chock-full of winter fun for all
There are still a few days left to get among Taupō Winter Festival activities
Rounding up cottage stories under one roof
Gill Osborne hopes to fill the book with photos and anecdotal stories about the cottages
Volunteers crucial for Pregnancy Help Taupō
Pregnancy Help Taupō is an example of the value of volunteers being linked with groups.
Swashbuckling adventure for the whole family
The Sea Beast is a heartwarming tale about a stowaway on a sea-monster hunting ship.
70-year-old proves it's never to late to learn to ride a bike
The regret of the stubborn child who said no: 70 years later he learns to ride a bike.
Three Waters strikes at the 'heart of democracy'
Council releases strongly worded submission information on Three Waters.
Ironman something both entry winners always wanted to do
Amy Kalan and Murray Drinnan were 2021's volunteer entry winners, and are training hard.
Police name local killed in Taupō crash
The stretch of highway where she was killed on Tuesday saw a second crash death today.
SH1 closed: One dead in two-vehicle crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 10am.
'We're getting older and living longer': Age Concern shakes things up
Age Concern has a new logo, but still aims to help older Kiwis live their best lives.
Taupō's own romantic comedy to hit the big screen
Taupō Love Story is filmed entirely in Taupō locations using local actors.
I work in a faith-based organisation, does employment law apply?
OPINION: Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
Taupō School Holidays: What's On
Your go-to guide for ways to keep the kids entertained during the holidays.
How you can experience a night on the snow fields of Whakapapa
Planning a school camp? There is affordable mountain accommodation at Iwikau Village.
Taupō student run-walks 160km in 37 hours 50 minutes
Raising money for fresh drinking water by running around the biggest lake in New Zealand.
Obituary: Jock McNab 'made friends wherever he went'
Long-time Tokaanu angler and advocate for the environment dies - 100 years of Jock McNab
Council health and safety: 70 incidents logged
Organisation of 356 employees publishes 3 months of near misses, accidents, and incidents.
Soaked! More rain on the way as region breaks July average
A heavy rain watch is in place for later this week.
Whina will open hearts and minds
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