Lucky winner of open day prize draw

Congratulations to Don McKay from Taupo for taking away the big prize in the Taupo District Council Open Day draw this week.

Mr McKay was the lucky winner of a night for two, with breakfast at the Chateau Tongariro in National Park.

Open Days were held in Taupo, Turangi, Mangakino and Acacia Bay last week to provide the community an opportunity to find out what Council have planned for the next year, review some of the key projects and to provide feedback. Those who attended the open days went into the draw to win a range of prizes.

Other open days attendees who were fortunate enough to win a prize included:

Winners of an AC Baths family day pass:

Elaine Clarke, Taupo

Doreen Harvey, Mangakino

Alice Carroll, Taupo

Jennie Munro, Hamilton

Geoff Hickman, Taupo

Winners of a Taupo Events Centre Rock wall pass

Jo Dwight, Napier

Catriona Eagles, Taupo

Laurie Burdett, Taupo

Anne Emerson, Taupo

Tineke Baldwin, Turangi

Winner of a $100 New World, Turangi voucher

Dulcie Gardiner, Turangi

Winner of a $100 Four Square, Mangakino voucher

John Ormond, Mangakino

Mayor Rick Cooper said he was very pleased with the turnout to the open days. “We had a couple of hundred people come along to the open days which was great to see – it shows the community is keen to have their say.”

The 2008/09 Draft Annual Plan was adopted by Council on 11 March 2008 has been out for public consultation since 17 March. As well as setting the rates for the year ahead, the Draft Annual Plan states the activities that Council plan to undertake, the associated costs and the deviations from the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP).

There is still a chance for residents to provide feedback on the Draft Plan via the submissions process. Submissions can be made verbally by phoning 0800 ASK TDC (080 275 832) as well as via the standard channels including written, faxed or online at www.taupo.govt.nz . Submissions close Monday 21 April at 5pm and will be heard from 5 – 9 May.

Following the adoption of this year’s Annual Plan Council will review the long term plan (LTCCP) which occurs every three years and provides the long-term vision. Council takes stock of what has happened over the past few years and updates the LTCCP to address the next ten years.