Dee Wilson is a reporter for the Taupo & Turangi Weekender
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![Taupo woman finalist in Women of Influence Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Taupo woman finalist in Women of Influence Awards
Taupo woman joins a list of celebrated household names and leading women in business.
![Boomerang Bags to start in Taupo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Boomerang Bags to start in Taupo
A group of Taupo women are keen to reduce the use of plastic bags.
![Volcanic centre to move to Turangi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Volcanic centre to move to Turangi
Taupo's Volcanic Activity Centre at Wairakei is on the move to Turangi.
![Taupo anti-litter crusade picks up speed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Taupo anti-litter crusade picks up speed
More than 200 locals have now signed up to the Tidy Taupo page.
![Final sign off to settle Ngati Tuwharetoa claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Final sign off to settle Ngati Tuwharetoa claims
Final document to settle all Ngati Tuwharetoa claims to be signed this weekend.
![Disgruntled Taupo councillor resigns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Disgruntled Taupo councillor resigns
Taupo District Council councillor officially tenders his resignation.