Three council freedom camping areas now closed
Three council-owned/managed freedom camping areas have been closed until further notice, with freedom campers encouraged to head to a local camping ground instead.
This includes the freedom camping areas at Hipapatua / Reid’s Farm Recreation Reserve, Whakamaru Domain and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Signs are now being erected at the entrances to these sites.
Council has made this decision to minimise the risks of COVID-19 and help support local camping grounds, said Mayor David Trewavas.
“Visitors are a key part of our economy here in Taupo and we’re wanting to encourage any freedom campers visiting our district to support one of our local camping grounds.
“Not only will it help lessen any economic impacts, but they are also better equipped to support the health and safety of our visitors, with hot water and washing facilities on hand.
The local camping grounds you can head to are:
Great Lake Holiday Park – 406 Acacia Bay Road, Taupō
Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park - 16 Rangatira Street, Taupō
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort - 41 Centennial Drive, Taupō
Taupo Holiday Park - State Highway 5, Hilltop, Taupō
Wairakei Thermal Valley Campground - Wairakei Thermal Valley, Wairakei
New Windsor Lodge & Campground - 147 State Highway 1, Waitahanui
Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park - 2819 State Highway 1, Motutere
Motuoapa Bay Holiday Park - 2 Motuoapa Esplanade, Motuoapa
Turangi Holiday Park - 13 Te Reiti Tamara Grove, Turangi
Tongariro Junction - 25 Ohuanga Road, Turangi
Oasis Motel & Caravan Park Tokaanu - 426 Tokaanu Road, Tokaanu.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
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