Recent Stories
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Making the most of summer
Forget everything you have ever learned about weather and seasons – as far as Taupō is concerned, it’s Labour Weekend and summer is here.
The road less travelled
Sean and Evelyn Duffell drove up from Wellington earlier this week to prepare for Graffiato.
A meal in the mountains
Fine dining has reached new heights in the Central Plateau with Whakapapa repurposing part of its restaurant into a high-end experience.
Artists unite for Graffiato
Graffiato is back for its 16th year and will be a little bit different this time around with all the artists working on the same laneway.
Celebrating the best music students
Next week’s Trinity Concert is a celebration of the work local students have put into their Trinity College of London music instrumental exams.
Seal headlines Summer Concert
A star-studded line-up has been announced for the Summer Concert in Taupō at the end of January.
Overcoming obstacles – for fun
When it comes to staying fit, Taupō’s Laura Grant is taking it to the next level – literally.
Riding to the top of the world
Taupo's Micah Wallace has picked up three gold medals and a silver at the AIMS Games — and that's on top of holding a world title in BMX.
Taupō’s big night out
What a night it was at the 2026 Stella A.C.E. (Awards Celebration Evening) - proudly sponsored by Livingstone Building.
‘Don’t lick the walls’
After more than 40 years working with clay, artist Fiona Tunnicliffe says she is still resisting instructions, breaking the occasional rule, and finding humour where she can.
Giant orchestra tunes up
The Taupō School of Music’s Big Music Day – a day of rehearsals for dozens of students followed by a concert – is back again this week.
A shot at the title
Boxer Kyle Merewether is set to fight for the New Zealand Cruiserweight Title against current champion John Parker.
Switch off at Digital Detox Day
If you or your family are guilty of spending too much time on devices, several of Taupō’s community groups have organised an antidote.
Campaign seeks ‘food curious’ couples
Regional tourism agencies Destination Great Lake Taupō (Love Taupō) and RotoruaNZ are leading a government-funded campaign to promote a series of new food tourism trails
Santa sends out an SOS
Taupō’s annual Santa Parade won’t be going ahead this year unless a new organiser can be found.
Community Planting Day - Saturday 5th September
Join in with some great people helping to plant more native plants at Hipapatua.
Choosing a Date Activity That Helps You Connect
Once a mutual match has been made, one of the first questions is often surprisingly.
What’s On - August 27 onwards
New Zealand Blood Service will be holding multiple mobile drives at Great Lake Centre, 5 Story Place, Taupō over the upcoming months.
Double unhappy for Taupō fireworks
The cost of putting on events looks like it will hit both of Taupō’s fireworks shows this year. The cancellation by the Taupō District Council of the town’s annual Big Bang New Year’s Eve fireworks display was last week being put down to costs and environmental concerns.
A trip I’ll never forget
At just 17 years old, I had the incredible opportunity to represent New Zealand on tour in South Africa with the New Zealand Ladies Polocrosse team (in June). It was an experience I’ll never forget, and one that I’ll be proud of and cherish for the rest of my life.
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