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Dan Hutchinson 14/08/2025 Dan Hutchinson 14/08/2025

Triumph over adversity

Michael Brennan is dealing with a fair bit of adversity in his life at the moment but he continues to share his time to help others.

Dan Hutchinson 17/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 17/07/2025

The house for Hospice

The old Ebbet car yard on the corner of Ruapehu and Paoroa Hapi Street came alive on Monday this week as a house-building fundraiser got underway for Lake Taupō Hospice.

Dan Hutchinson 17/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 17/07/2025

Societies warned to get ahead of changes

Administrators of Taupō’s clubs and groups are being warned not to get caught out by changes to incorporated societies.

Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025

TV is the best medicine

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

Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025

Students run 100km in 40 hours

A group of 11 students from Taupō’s Tauhara College took the annual World Vision 40 Hour Challenge to a new level this week, running 100km each.

Dan Hutchinson 05/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 05/06/2025

Pause for a good cause

Community groups from across the district are joining forces this weekend to showcase the work they do.

Dan Hutchinson 09/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 09/04/2025

Hospice employee admits $62k fraud

Former retail operations manager at Lake Taupō Hospice Trust, Mark Wisniewski, 64, has admitted a charge of causing loss by deception of over $1,000 from his former employers.

Dan Hutchinson 24/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/02/2025

CEO leaves a legacy of her own

Geyser Foundation executive officer Annette Burgess is leaving the organisation in fine shape, with more than $9 million raised during her time there.