SPECIAL EDITION

There’s a lot to know about what’s happening in Mangakino over the festive season, so here is some information you might find useful. From all of us at Taupō District Council, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

LAKEFRONT CONCERT TO IS BACK! HOST WAKEBOARD Head down to the lakefront for a family- CHAMPIONSHIPS friendly concert from midday – 7pm on December 30. The popular Lake Maraetai is clearly the place to be. There’ll be music, food, stalls and activities The lake is again playing host to wake- as well as a kid’s zone. boarders from all over in So, bring your togs and the family and enjoy Round 3 of the Wake NZ annual King a day out. Don’t forget the sunblock! of Wake wakeboarding calendar on Feb 23-24 2019. All divisions are ability-based, so if you’re keen to get out on the water and have a go, it is encouraged! This is a unique opportunity to have a crack against other beginners or similarly skilled riders. If this isn’t you, but you want to watch, the event is free to spectators.

MANGAKINO POOL NOW OPEN! We’ve reached the time of the year where the Mangakino pool is open again for those hot summer days. The pool opened earlier this month and is expected to be open until mid-March. SUMMER SIZZLER RUNNING EVENT RETURNS School holiday hours are 12.30pm – 4.30pm daily and you can buy a ticket It’s almost that time again with the Summer of a day, living up to its name... from Mangakino Service Centre or Ata’s Sizzler running event coming back to it was a sizzler! Bar and Eatery. Mangakino on January 11. Options again include six, 11 and For more information go to This event takes in the beauty of our area 22-kilometre trail run/walk events, all taupo.govt.nz/mangakino-community- including the River and both Lake finishing next to Lake Maraetai. pool Whakamaru and Lake Maraetai. For more information go to Last year the event was on a scorcher wrtsummersizzler.com

For more information call 07 376 0899, 0800 ASK TDC, or go to taupo.govt.nz @Taupo_DC Mangakino SPECIAL EDITION

EVERY DROP COUNTS As the district fills up with visitors and temperatures rise, demand for water increases dramatically. SUMMER FIRE RISK Last year, we saw an increase in demand of 50 percent across As it gets drier over the summer months, the district in January and we are please be aware of any flammable growth expecting a similar increase this on your property. year, so we are asking residents to Make sure you keep grass short – act now to reduce demand. particularly on empty sections – and clear Please only water your garden away any scrub or litter such as fallen and lawn every second day (using branches or leaves that could potentially the odds and evens system based fuel a fire. on your street address). This If you have a problem with applies to fixed sprinklers only. compliance on a neighbouring property, Hand held hoses can be used at please talk directly with the landowner any time. in the first instance.

Need to contact council over the festive season? Need to know Call 0800 ASK TDC (0800 275 832)

Customer Service hours Recycling over the holiday period

OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES WILL PLEASE BE AWARE OF A CHANGE TO BE OPEN THE FOLLOWING HOURS OVER COLLECTION DAYS ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON: BOXING DAY.

HOLIDAY HOURS HOLIDAY HOURS Monday December 23 8am-5pm Monday December 23 Normal collection Tuesday December 24 8am-3pm Tuesday December 24 Normal collection Christmas Day CLOSED Christmas Day Collection one day later Boxing Day CLOSED Boxing Day Collection one day later EXERCISING YOUR DOG Friday December 27 10am-2pm Friday December 27 Normal collection A dog exercise area can be found at Monday December 30 9am-3pm Monday December 30 Normal collection the Mangakino Recreational Reserve Tuesday December 31 9am-3pm south of Lake Road, between Lake Tuesday December 31 Normal collection Maraetai and the golf course. Wednesday January 1 CLOSED Wednesday January 1 Normal collection A handy map of dog exercise areas Thursday January 2 CLOSED Thursday January 2 Normal collection and restricted areas across our Friday January 3 10am-2pm district is available on our website at: All refuse transfer stations will be closed on taupo.govt.nz/dogs Monday January 6 Return to onwards normal hours Christmas Day. EVENTS Head to lovetaupo.com to find out LIQUOR BAN Mangakino office, all about what’s happening across Civic Centre, A permanent liquor ban applies in Mangakino’s the district over the summer period. Rangatira Drive, town centre from 7pm Friday to 7am Sunday Visit taupo.govt.nz/holidayinfo for Mangakino. each week. more information.

For more information call 07 376 0899, 0800 ASK TDC, or go to taupo.govt.nz @Taupo_DC