1621 days ago

Should the council spend rate payers' money fighting hotel development?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi nieghbours,
The future of a planned eight storey hotel in Taupō's CBD is headed into the courtroom in the new year.
Mediation, facilitated by the Environment Court, between developer Cypress Capital Investments Ltd and the Taupō District Council, and involving others as interested parties, has ended with no announcement of an agreement acceptable to all.
So the matter will now be decided by the Environment Court.
READ MORE here.
Should do you think the council spend rate payers' money fighting hotel development?

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.3% Yes
    91.3% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below!
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1421 votes
2 days ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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1 day ago

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop Taupo

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

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