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Called the Synergizer, the calves are the result of combining genetics from a Nebraskan breed developed in the 1970s, kn...
25/10/2025

Called the Synergizer, the calves are the result of combining genetics from a Nebraskan breed developed in the 1970s, known as the Stabilizer, with that of the French Charolais from which the calves take their distinctive colouring.

https://www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/new-dairy-beef-crossbreed

A mood for change affected numerous sitting mayors around the country in last weekend’s council election and David came ...
23/10/2025

A mood for change affected numerous sitting mayors around the country in last weekend’s council election and David came third in the race this time around.
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All votes are now counted in the Taupō District Council elections with one change from the preliminary results.Steve Man...
17/10/2025

All votes are now counted in the Taupō District Council elections with one change from the preliminary results.
Steve Manunui has pulled ahead of Barry Delany to take the seventh Taupō Ward seat, by just seven votes.
In the Mangakino-Pouakani Ward the seat has gone to Hope Woodward, who wound up seven votes ahead of fellow candidate Marlene Johnson.

The concert at Taupō Amphitheatre on January 24, Auckland Anniversary Weekend features Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Black...
16/10/2025

The concert at Taupō Amphitheatre on January 24, Auckland Anniversary Weekend features Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Hoodoo Gurus and Zed. Read article in comments...

There's a tight contest still on for several Taupō District Council seats, including the 7th Taupō Ward seat, The second...
13/10/2025

There's a tight contest still on for several Taupō District Council seats, including the 7th Taupō Ward seat, The second Te Papamārearea Māori Ward seat and there is just three votes separating the two candidates in the Mangakino-Pouakani ward.

Despite its otherwise peaceful ambience, the Motutere Bay village and Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park on Taupō’s easter...
11/10/2025

Despite its otherwise peaceful ambience, the Motutere Bay village and Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park on Taupō’s eastern shore is split in half by State Highway 1, with guests having to cross the busy highway to get to the water’s edge.
www.tauponews.co.nz/stories/change-of-pace-for-motutere

Congratulations to John Funnell for winning the mayoralty race and to all the councillors, new and returning. Progress r...
11/10/2025

Congratulations to John Funnell for winning the mayoralty race and to all the councillors, new and returning. Progress results below, based on 85% of votes being counted.
READ THE FULL STORY plus interviews at our tauponews website.
The voter return was 45.39%, being 12,830 votes, excluding votes in transit to the processing centre and special votes which could affect results for some seats, including the Taupō ward, the Mangakino-Pouakani Ward and Te Papamārearea Māori Ward.
People voted to remove the Māori Ward seats at the next election

Mayoralty
FUNNELL, John (Independent) 4,575
COZENS, Zane (Independent) 3,461
TREWAVAS, David James 2,400
TAYLOR, Kevin (Independent) 2,270
INFORMAL 6
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 118

Mangakino-Pouakani Ward (1 vacancy)
JOHNSON, Marlene 279
WOODWARD, Hope (Let's Go Taupō) 269
INFORMAL 0 BLANK VOTING PAPERS 28

Taupō Ward (7 vacancies)
RANKIN, Christine 4,611
TAYLOR, Kevin (Independent) 4,453
SHEPHERD, Rachel 4,316
WESTERMAN, Yvonne (Independent) 4,145
CAMPBELL, Duncan 4,107
DE LAUTOUR, Nicola 4,043
DELANY, Barry Owen 3,590
MANUNUI, Steve 3,470
YEOMAN, Julie 3,389
WALKER, Belinda (Independent) 3,182
TWEEDIE, Ann (Let's Go Taupo) 2,551
PUNTER, Steve (Independent)2,362
CLARKE, Bill 2,203
CADE, Richard 1,524
FREEMAN, David 1,158
WYNYARD, Mark 615
WILSON, Katrin (Independent) 356
INFORMAL 24
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 103

Tūrangi-Tongariro Ward (1 vacancy)
GREENSLADE, Sandra 810
RAFFERTY (RAFF), Alan 402
LIVINGSTONE, David 120
INFORMAL 6
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 29

Taupō East Rural Ward (1 vacancy)
LEONARD, Kylie (Independent) 363
STAFFORD, Rebecca (Let's Go Taupō) 252
INFORMAL 0
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 43

Te Papamārearea Māori Ward (2 vacancies)
MURCH, Wahine 859
FOREMAN (NEE ASHER), Ngāhuia (Toitū Te Tiriti) 653
LOUGHLIN, Danny Aperahama 638
INFORMAL 0
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 23

Māori Ward Poll - Taupō DC (1 vacancy)
I VOTE TO REMOVE THE MĀORI WARD 7,486
I VOTE TO KEEP THE MĀORI WARD 4,742
INFORMAL 2 BLANK VOTING PAPERS 600
The voter return was 45.39%, being 12,830 votes, excluding votes in transit to the processing centre and special votes.

A service on Sunday for 19-year-old Jed Walker who died last month from what his family believe was a seizure will be an...
09/10/2025

A service on Sunday for 19-year-old Jed Walker who died last month from what his family believe was a seizure will be an opportunity to remember his life and the many things he was involved in.

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