Community

Amanda Garmonsway has quite a few skeletons in the closet but that’s only part of the story. 

Five weeks ago, local government reform was a slow-moving Central Government project.

Former Taupō student Louisa Williamson has won Best Jazz Artist at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards. 

A generous gift from a developer and an innovative use of development contributions by the Taupō District Council means a new kindergarten for Kinloch is almost a reality. 

Anamata Cafe, a confidential health service for youth across the Taupō District, has expanded its offerings because of rising demand. 

Taupō has its own Toy Story thanks to Sam Westlake. 

Years of dedication to the pursuit of trophy trout underpin this year’s overall winner in the Taupō fishery photography competition. 

Get in quick to book your place at one of the many events that make up the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Winter Festival.

If you’re struggling to work out what to wear to work each day, spare a thought for Julian Bishop

They may be getting long in the tooth, but the cogs keep turning smoothly for a couple of keen cyclists, awarded inaugural life memberships to the Taupō Cycling Club (road cycling). 

Community input is being sought as Taupō District Council and surrounding councils begin “rushed” conversations over possible arranged marriages.

Volunteer rescuer Anton Romirer has spent more than two decades helping people through some of the country’s toughest conditions, notably with the same 1994 Toyota Hilux for every callout.

We went on the hunt for the cutest, weirdest, funniest pets in Taupo; here’s a selection of what we found

Alan Simmons spent a lifetime making the outdoors a better place, but it was a run-in with a Porsche while shopping for potatoes which has slowed him down.

Greening Taupō Day returns on Thursday.

A small four-bedroom house on the corner of Kaimanawa St and Tamamutu St has been the headquarters of the Taupō Islamic Centre since 2015.  

Paul Riedel is taking on one of the most challenging bike packing races in the world over the next 10 days. 

The much-loved story of High School Musical will be top billing at Tauhara College in early June. 

A 16-year-dream became reality when Te Kapa o Te Rangiita ki Ōruanui hapū, a sub-tribe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, reopened its marae north of Taupō recently, after being closed for two years. 

Boom Boom – the dinosaur sculpture by Gregor Kregar – whose installation in Riverside Park blew up into widespread media coverage has celebrated its first birthday. 

Students arrive at school to a warm welcome after taking part in the Wednesday Challenge.

LETTER: A message from Glynn Pointon, husband of Mary Pointon, of 63 years.  

Nominations are open for the annual 2025 Tremains Taupō Volunteer Service Awards.

Taupō boxer Connor Campbell is now waiting on a decision about Commonwealth Games selection after excelling in a series of overseas fights. 

Search & Rescue Services has opened its new Miro Street Centre of Excellence in Taupō.

An application to build a large solar farm at the southern end of Lake Taupō is still on the cards, says Meridian Energy Limited, despite it not being accepted into the first lot of fast-track projects. 

Three-year-old Nova Groosman is getting her moment in the spotlight as the community rallies to help the family deal with her rare genetic skin condition. 

Taupō’s biggest retail store Mitre 10 Mega is getting even bigger with a major expansion about to get underway. 

Taupō locals are being invited to gather with friends, family and colleagues this May to host or attend a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. 

The 2026 New Zealand Three-day Event returns to Taupō on May 14-17, following last year’s event in the South Island.