Events guide - June 4
Greening Taupō Day returns on Thursday.
Join the community at Tauhara Golf Course (side entrance off Tauhara Road, opposite BP Tauhara) from 10am–2pm to plant 4000 native trees. Enjoy environmental education activities and grab a sausage or soup for a gold coin donation. More info: greeningtaupoday.org.nz
Other events
June 5: Midday Concert, 5.30-6.30pm. Acclaimed Irish composer and master guitarist Dave Flynn returns to Aotearoa in 2026 with a new show, Flynn’s Celtic Strings. He is joined by Wellington-based fiddle player/vocalist Em Griffiths and Kawerau mandolin player/vocalist Lee Corbett Barton for a concert of Celtic songs, tunes and tales. This concert is supported by Taupō District Council from the Creative Communities Fund. Koha is appreciated.
June 10: All Knitters invited to the Operation CoverUp - Blankets Without Borders Annual Thank You Morning Tea. Bring your knitted/crochet wool blankets, scarves, gloves, hats, jumpers etc. New warm clothing for cold children in freezing Eastern European countries of Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Bosnia & Albania for this year's shipment 2026. Equippers Church, 65 Lakewood Drive, Taupō, 10am - 12noon. Contact Lynette, 021 460 005.
June 13: Favourite Hymns and Fish and Chips, 2pm Saturday at St Paul's Union Church, corner of Rifle Range Rd and Tamamutu St. Like singing a good hymn but don’t go to church, then this is for you and everyone else. Great hymns, poems and items, great musicians and good company. Everyone welcome. Come and have fun and blow away the winter blues.Feed the body and the soul. Singing is free. If you stay for fish and chips, it is $10 cash please.
June 26: Rangitaiki School Quiz Night and Midwinter Christmas Feast, 6.30pm at Rangitaiki Community Hall. Entry is $30 and includes quiz, nibbles, dinner and light dessert. Quiz teams of up to six people. Raffles and an auction, BYO alcohol. RSVP to aiden.long14@hotmail.com by June 19.
Regular events
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-2pm: Become a Member at Active Arts Taupō. Love painting, pottery or mixed media? Join our vibrant creative community at 5 Redoubt Road. Connect, create and grow alongside local artists.
Every Sunday: If you love to sing, have free time to take part in weekday concerts and can stay on your feet for a 30-minute performance, the AA65 choir would love you to join our group. We practise at 4pm every Sunday at Rotary House and sing at different venues every second month.
Now until June 30: The Tagged Trout Treasure Hunt involves 10 tagged trout released north, south, east, west and at the reef with each one caught earning a $500 cash prize. Join Taupō Fishing Club to enter ($40 membership) Anglers must hold a DOC Taupō District fishing licence. Email: taupofc@gmail.com or visit www.taupofishingclub.co.nz
The Ukulele Strummers meet on the first Sunday of each month and singers welcome too. Join us for a fun time with music from the 60's, 70's, 80's. All welcome.
The Taupō Scottish Country Dance Group meets every Thursday at St Pauls Uniting Church from 1.45–3.45pm. First session free, then $5. Meet people, maintain fitness, dance to enjoy Scottish music. Contact Margaret on greenmargaret26@gmail.com or 021 142 7590.
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