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Santa sends out an SOS
Taupō’s annual Santa Parade won’t be going ahead this year unless a new organiser can be found.
Choosing a Date Activity That Helps You Connect
Once a mutual match has been made, one of the first questions is often surprisingly.
Tough loss at Oamaru
The Paparata Farms King Country Rams had a heartbreaking loss to North Otago on Saturday being pipped 32-31 at Oamaru.
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.
A celebration of customer service
Taupō's Stella Awards are back, with 47 finalists set to be narrowed down to 11 winners including a public vote category for the first time. The awards recognise businesses across the Taupō District that deliver outstanding customer experience at every point in the process — from the first social media scroll to the time the customer walks out the door.
Tasty event takes top honours
Treats of Taupō won Food, Beverage or Lifestyle Event of the Year at the New Zealand Event Awards.
Treats of Taupō debuted in 2024 and was held again at the end of September 2025.
‘Superb’ music treats Midday Concert goers
Taupō music lovers had a rare treat on Friday when the New Zealand String Quartet performed at the monthly lunchtime concert at St Andrews.
The programme, designed to be readily approachable, consisted of a collection of works by Henry Purcell, Anthony Ritchie, Fanny Mendelssohn (the elder sister of the more famous Felix), Benjamin Britten, Antonin Dvorak, and three folk dances from the Danish String Quartet.
WHAT’S ON: Taupō Choral Society is turning 50!
Founded in 1976, its first concert was held in Taupō-Nui-a-Tia College’s hall performing Handel’s Messiah and has continued to perform for the next 50 years.
Taupō Choral are once again singing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah in our special 50th Jubilee concert, Taupō Choral Solid Gold, to be held on November 15, 2026, while the second half of this concert will be selections from the many concerts past.
A global sensation
The Global Games New Zealand Junior Rugby Festival has been named Sports Event of the Year and Sustainable Event Initiative of the Year at the New Zealand Event Awards.
Global Games founder Tyrone Campbell says the awards mark the realisation of an idea that first took shape while travelling overseas nearly two decades ago.
Bringing back the Moon walk
The new manager at Craters of the Moon is encouraging locals to come back for another look at the geothermal park in Wairakei. It’s fitting that Pip Dixon has a background in emergency response management, tourism management and regional council work in Hawkes Bay.
The best in the business
Taupō's Stella Awards are back, with 47 finalists announced this week and a public vote introduced for the first time.
Organiser Julie McLeod says the awards recognise businesses that deliver outstanding customer experience at every point in the process — from the first social media scroll to the time the customer walks out the door.
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.
What’s On…
WHAT’S ON…Join the Midday Concert on August 7 at St Andrew's Church, 91 Tītīraupenga Street to celebrate the art of storytelling through music with the New Zealand String Quartet.
A frenzy of winter events
Taupō came to life over Matariki Weekend.
What’s On…
The Taupō Quiltmakers Club will proudly present A Quilting Affair, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the remarkable talents of local quilters while highlighting the club's commitment to supporting the community through the art of quilting.
Eight dates in one night
A new singles event concept is being launched this month, offering a relaxed and grown-up alternative to traditional speed dating.
The ride of their lives
Six riders from the Taupō BMX Club are heading to Brisbane, Australia, to compete at the UCI BMX Racing World Championships from 17–24 July at Sleeman BMX — one of the largest contingents the club has sent to the event in recent years.
Finding their way in the world
More than 600 school students have taken part in one of the biggest orienteering events ever held in New Zealand.
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