What district does Taupo come under?
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Taupō District
Taupō District is a territorial authority district in New Zealand. It covers 6,333 km² of land, and a further 610 km² of lake area, including Lake Taupō, New Zealand’s largest lake, and Lake Rotoaira….Population.
| Name | Taupo-Kaingaroa Ward |
|---|---|
| Area (km2) | 2,851.71 |
| Population | 29,367 |
| Density (per km2) | 10.30 |
| Households | 11,037 |
Is Taupo part of Waikato or Bay of Plenty?
Taupō
| Taupō Taupō-nui-a-Tia (Māori) | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | North Island |
| Region | Waikato |
| Territorial authority | Taupo District Council |
What is Taupo’s full name and what does it mean?
The name Taupo, by which the town is commonly known, is the shortened version of its full name, Taupō-nui-a-Tia. Literally translated from Māori language, Taupō-nui-a-Tia means “The great cloak of Tia”, where Tia is the name of the discoverer of the lake.
Is Taupo a city or town?
Taupō (24,700) is rarely referred to as a city. Masterton (22,200), the main centre and the town with the largest population in the Wairarapa, is rarely referred to as a city. Levin (21,200), the main centre in the Horowhenua district, is not considered to be a city.
What towns are near Taupo?
Our towns and villages
- Taupo town. The Taupo region’s largest town has photo-ready mountain and lake vistas every way you turn, and plenty of things to do.
- Turangi.
- Mangakino.
- Kinloch.
- Kuratau.
- Omori & Pukawa.
- Tokaanu.
- Motuoapa.
Is Taupo in the BOP?
The region is subdivided into territorial authorities, which include the Western Bay of Plenty District, Tauranga City, Whakatane District, Kawerau District and Ōpōtiki District, as well as parts of Rotorua District and the town of Rangitaiki in Taupo District.
Whats it like to live in Taupo?
Taupo is considered a family friendly town. As it has a relatively low crime rate, it is safe with an active local community and lots of town pride. Plus, when you add in the water-sports, hiking, sixteen primary schools, daycares, kindergartens and local amenities, your kids won’t want to leave.
What is the Māori name for the Bay of Plenty?
Toi-te-Huatahi
The Māori name for this region is the Ocean of Toi-te-Huatahi. Captain Cook then named the region the Bay of Plenty.
What is the Taupo domain?
Tongariro Domain is Taupo’s main park situated adjacent to the Central Business District. The domain is a popular area for our community and visitors to enjoy a leisurely walk, a picnic or to take their children to the playground area.
What’s happening to Taupō town centre?
The northern access to Taupō town centre will undergo a number of improvements, including the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Norman Smith Street and Wairakei Drive.
What public facilities are available in Taupo District?
Taupo District has a number of parks and neighbourhood recreation reserves for public use and enjoyment. The facilities located on our reserves may include seats and picnic tables, playgrounds, public toilets, BBQ’s, paths, lights, parking areas and rubbish bins.
Where is the Taupo courthouse?
The structure dates to an early period of Taupo’s colonial history and forms part of a significant historical and cultural landscape, incorporating the adjacent remains of Tapuaeharuru redoubt. The former Courthouse is located immediately to the south of the earthwork remains of the Armed Constabulary redoubt at Taupo.