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2346 days ago

District to go from strength-to-strength

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

​Taupo District Council has adopted a District Economic Strengthening Plan to help achieve its vision "to be the most prosperous and liveable district in the North Island by 2022".

The plan brings together the district's natural advantages of water, geothermal energy, and diverse landscapes to create a roadmap for future planning. It also aligns with key national and regional funding sources announced by the government. The plan includes six catalyst projects: the airport, civic precinct, tertiary hub, and geothermal industry, as well as the Wairakei Tourist Park, and a Turangi to Taupō cycle trail.

Mayor David Trewavas said the Taupo District's natural advantages put it in a strong position.

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18 hours ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
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1 day ago

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What bird is the strongest of them all?

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