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Anzac services in the Taupō District
Towns around the Taupō District are gearing up for Anzac Day on Saturday.
Going pink for a purpose and other events
Find out what’s happening around the Taupō District.
Something for everyone at new market
The Garden Exchange and Community Secondhand & Car Boot Marketplace held its first event on Saturday, at the Timebank Community Gardens. The event has a vision of “creating a regular community space that encourages reuse, sharing, and practical sustainability” says event organiser Julian Bishop. Photos by Dan Hutchinson
An event for everyone
Home and Garden Show, wine tasting, speed golf and conservation week are just some of the events happening around the district over the next few weeks. Check out the full listings below.
Inspiration for every home & garden
The iconic Taupo Home and Garden Show is back at Taupō’s Great Lake Centre this Friday to Sunday and once again is a must-visit event for both exhibitors and visitors.
New business is on a roll
A new roller-skating rink has opened in Taupō, complete with disco balls and fog machines.
Tūrangi’s Easter Car Boot Sale
The Easter Car boot sale in Tūrangi drew the crowds again over the weekend, including Sarah Cook from Taupō & Tūrangi News who took these photos on the day.
What’s on around the Taupō district
We bring you all the activities happening around the Taupō District.
Winter Fest gets some sizzle
Taupō Winter Festival organiser Nicola de Lautour, Drop Zone owner Jamie Keehan and Drop Zone general manager Louisa Redward celebrate the return of the popular midwinter event. Photo: Dan Hutchinson
Events calendar filling up
There is plenty to see and do around the Taupō District over the next few weeks. Here’s the details.
Fast cars and fancy trout
A selection of events from around the Taupō District.
The Bard but not as we know it
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged and revised)
Ticket giveaway for superbikes
Six national titles will be decided at the final round of the New Zealand Superbike Championship at Taupō this weekend.
Bringing back the music
Tūrangi’s Reti Hedley and Waikato musician Moetu Smith are pushing the boundaries of paoro taonga – traditional Māori music and instruments.
A race against the odds
Kirsty Parsons has made history, becoming the first New Zealander with cystic fibrosis (CF) to complete an Ironman.
Keeping up with senior services
The Seniors' Expo returns to the Great Lake Centre on March 18, bringing together 55 organisations and services relevant to older members of the Taupō community.
Ferrari’s big Taupō celebration
The Ferrari Owners Club of New Zealand marks its 40th anniversary this weekend with a three-day celebration in Taupō featuring 75 Ferraris — the largest gathering in the club's history.
Chev classics rev up Taupō
Nearly 130 classic Chevrolets from across New Zealand will converge on TaupōPrimarySchool onSunday,March15for what organisers say will be the country's largest gatheringofTri-FiveChevys—1955, 1956and 1957 models
Movie night for cycling fans
The Big Bike Film Night 2026 is screening in Taupō on Wednesday March 11, 7-9.30pm at the Great Lake Centre Theatre, our "home" screening.
Theatre build’s exciting conclusion
Drama, action and a little bit of romantic comedy sums up the sequel to Taupō’s Starlight Cinema.
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