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Dan Hutchinson 24/09/2026 Dan Hutchinson 24/09/2026

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.

Dan Hutchinson 06/08/2026 Dan Hutchinson 06/08/2026

Spotlight on Taupō tourism

Destination Great Lake Taupō is hosting a tourism and hospitality summit later this month. The Tātou Tātou Tourism Summit on August 20 is open to all local tourism and hospitality businesses.

Dan Hutchinson 09/07/2026 Dan Hutchinson 09/07/2026

TDC ponders four merger options

After a brief round of consultations, Taupō District Council has decided which amalgamation options it will look into further.

Dan Hutchinson 22/01/2026 Dan Hutchinson 22/01/2026

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.

Dan Hutchinson 13/11/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/11/2025

DGLT to focus on ‘local engagement’

Destination Great Lake Taupō has added a new role to its team with the appointment of Victoria Jackson in the position of public relations and communications coordinator.