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What’s On: Kinstock, monster garage sales and more
Kinstock 2026 has managed to sign a wealth of local music talent for its seventh staging.
Sunshine and music trumps doom and gloom
Given the preceding week of weather, organisers of the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour series will be thanking their stars the rain largely held off for a successful opening show in Taupō.
What’s On in Taupō & Tūrangi
Inspiration and ideas for what to do around the district.
Winter Festival funds distributed
The 10th annual Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival has been hailed a huge success again this year, not only delivering a vibrant programme enjoyed by thousands, but also generating funds that are now going back into the community.
The coolest town in NZ
The shortest days of the year have arrived and Taupō is officially on ice.
A feast of food and kapa haka
Flash floods and strong winds couldn't stop 800 free hāngi packs being given away at the Ruia Taitea festival on the weekend.
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