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Rate rises, a bridge - what do you think?
Double digit rates increases, plans for another river bridge and significant investment into waters infrastructure are all in Taupō’s draft plan for the next decade.
The Taupō District Council will meet on Friday to discuss its proposed draft Long-Term Plan (LTP) for 2024-34 after the council decided to delay its implementation until the end of September.
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Try Joy’s Oven Hāngi Recipe
This warming Hāngi recipe, created by Joy from Murray Halberg Village, serves six people with plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. Serve hot and enjoy with family or friends on a chilly winters night.
Click read more for the full recipe.
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What's On: Tirohanga Committee AGM
Tirohanga Committee AGM
- Tirohanga Settlers Hall
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The Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp is Back!
This July we have your chance to win a share of $5,000 in supermarket gift cards! Simply grab a copy of your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzles to be in to win.
From 1 July - 28 July, we will be placing a daily puzzle in your newspaper. Solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN.
To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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