She drives the school bus and the fire engine, organises Anzac Day services, runs the local community hall and  generally keeps things ticking along at the southern end of Lake Taupō.

Taupō is getting set to host one of the biggest sheep dog trial events ever seen in New Zealand with a record-breaking 300-plus entries.

Ātiamuri-based Chris Duggan’s citation for membership of the New Zealand Order of Merit notes her transformative impact on science education in New Zealand.

Taupō Hospital patients are tuning into the outside world thanks to the donation of 16 new televisions.

The Wairakei Community is on a restoration journey, building community spirit and restoring the taiao (environment) one event at a time.