Spot the changes? Some more recent 1974 aerial photos below help to illustrate some of the changes that have been largely forgotten about. i.e. Aerial below of houses along the Tongariro River bank shows its age by being black & white in 1974. Particularly interesting to note the vehicle access (an extension of Kokopu Street) […]
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T2T? Never give up!
After we – TRM – asked Taupo Council to advise whether we need to prepare another submission of the T2T (Taupo to Turangi) and TRT (Tongariro River Trail) for their long-term planning on 8 April – they replied: “There are no plans to invest in the Bike Trails you refer to in the next Long-term […]
Toe-Paw’s long term plan for the T2T…?
Last week our Turangi councillor reminded me to apply to the council for the T2T (Turangi to Taupo bike trail) to make sure it was included for 2024. I did wonder about how it all works as we had previously applied in 2018 and 2021. So I emailed the council to ask whether I need […]
Turangi Memories?
Some regular tourist angling inmates were commenting on how sad it is to watch the demise of Turangi where so many businesses have disappeared. Naturally SWMBO agreed with them. Of course, She agrees with anything guests say. She knows the rules. But perhaps we have short memories? Previously viable Turangi businesses have been fading away […]