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Sunshine and music trumps doom and gloom
Given the preceding week of weather, organisers of the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour series will be thanking their stars the rain largely held off for a successful opening show in Taupō.
What’s on around the Taupō District - 22 January 2026
‘Rock royalty’ hits Taupō
Funding to boost off-peak tourism
Taupō’s Hole in One Challenge was the backdrop for a $3.69 million Government funding announcement for tourism marketing last week.
From A to Zed – band goes full circle
Having formed in the late 1990s, Kiwi rockers ZED are finding performing and releasing new music a renaissance experience.
Taupō foodie scene comes alive
Taupō is in for a delicious summer thanks to Treats of Taupō and its new Summer Sessions.
A round of golf without leaving the car park
A virtual golf facility at Taupō Golf Club opens to the public this weekend offering enthusiasts all weather practice facilities and the opportunity to play 450 of the world’s top golf courses without the expense of an air ticket.
‘Fairly Obvious’ choice for local act
When it came to Greenstone Entertainment choosing a local act to settle the incoming tide of summer concert goers the choice was Fairly Obvious.
Why use a financial adviser
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA), which issues licenses to advisers, prefers the word adviser to broker.
Dropping into Taupō
Some of the motor racing personalities in town for the Giltrap Group Historic GP took the chance to do some of the other adventure activities on offer in the town.
Geothermal station ramps up power production
The new fifth unit at Mercury’s Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station, near Taupō, has begun delivering generation to the grid.
From the editor - tips for back to work
It’s always a bit of a challenge getting back into work mode after a break, but after a couple of weeks off, and now one week back I feel like I’m something of a savant on the subject. I’ve compiled some tips for those suffering from anxiety and stress, a mountain of unrequited requests and emails, and a general malaise.
Answering the call
Taupō’s Anneke Jacoba Dinnington has been honoured with a King’s Service Medal in the New Year Honours List 2026.
The cost of getting elected
Mayoral winner John Funnell and runner-up Zane Cozens were the big spenders in last year’s local body election race.
Start your engines
One of New Zealand’s most famous race cars has been restored and will be a feature of this weekend’s Giltrap Group Historic Grand Prix at the Taupō Motorsport Park.
What’s on around the Taupō District
From rock royalty to life-sized dinosaurs, there’s an event for everyone coming up in the Taupō District over the next few weeks.
A byte of computer history
Lew Solomon is hoping to track down a piece of computer history, featured in the Taupō Times on June 4, 1970.
Kids on the frontline of clam fight
There’s an environmental disaster looming and people are being encouraged to grab their phones and start filming.
Dress with confidence this summer
Summer dressing this season is all about feeling good in what you wear — light, effortless pieces that carry you through warm days with ease.
Economic growth outlook for 2026
Financial advisor Brian Coogan takes a look at what we can expect from 2026
Christmas spirit alive and well
Dozens of children in Tūrangi got a Christmas present his year thanks to the last-minute generosity of the Rotary Club on Tūrangi and The Warehouse Taupō.
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