A proposal to convert a rural block of land in Taupō into a residential subdivision that could see the building of almost 800 new homes is one step closer to approval.
The Omicron strain of Covid-19 is running rampant throughout New Zealand with daily cases in the thousands, and the situation is escalating in the Taupō District.
More homes for Kaimanawa horses are urgently needed, as there are two applications ahead of a muster expected to gather at least 150 of the wild horses.
Vaccine mandates are extending into inter-school sporting events for those aged 12 and over - meaning some students will be sidelined and principals fear blowback.
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