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Kerbside recycling to be gradually reintroduced at Alert Level 3

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

Kerbside recycling services will be gradually reintroduced across the Taupō District from Tuesday 28 April, when we move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

Council is asking people to adhere to the following recycling schedule to ensure our trucks and sorting facilities can cope with the expected increase in demand and uphold the government’s strict health and safety and social distancing measures:

Week One (Tuesday 28 April – Friday 1 May): Glass Only. There will be no kerbside recycling on Monday 27 April under Alert Level 4 lockdown rules.

Week Two (Monday 4 May – Friday 8 May): Glass, Paper and Cardboard Only.

Week Three (Monday 11 May onwards): Normal recycling collection resumes.

Along with the gradual reintroduction of kerbside recycling, council’s landfill and transfer stations will also reopen to the general public from Tuesday 28 April, with the following exceptions:

No recycling accepted at Taupō, Kinloch, Turangi and Mangakino due to high health and safety risks.

Eftpos only – no cash accepted.

Sites will have customer limits using the facility, so please expect delays.

Omori to remain at current service levels – only prepaid bags please.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
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    48% Complete
  • 50.1% No
    50.1% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
3382 votes
14 hours ago

Stay sun-safe and well-read this spring

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1 day ago

The Gypsy Fair

NZ Gypsy Fair

The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit. Being on the road for over 45 years, it’s safe to say our roots run deep!

Come for a browse, let the kids loose on our rides, park up with some food and coffee, or watch our blacksmith tinker away, either way we would love to see you! Come & hang out for the day, we’re sure to bring smiles to your faces, and create lifelong memories.

Tongariro North Domain
Sat 28th and Sun 29th September
9am to 5pm

Free entry for everyone, see you there!
Find out more

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