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Taupō’s Garden of Eden
What began as unwanted, scrub-covered farmland on the outskirts of Taupō is now one of its most cherished green spaces.
No Big Bang
Lake Taupo Rotary has confirmed the Guy Fawkes Big Bang Fireworks has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
Spawning a sushi revolution
St. Pierre's opened its second store in Taupō last week, with two of New Zealand’s early pioneers of sushi retail making an appearance.
‘We're pulling out all the tools': Tongariro recovery effort continues after massive fires
More than 250 hectares of weed control has been carried out and 91 deer removed from Tongariro National Park since fires destroyed thousands of hectares of alpine ecosystems late last year.
A golden day in the sun
The organisers of Sunday’s Golden Retriever Gathering admit they were surprised by the level of attention they received.
Vietnam veterans gather in Taupō
A parade of former soldiers, currently serving soldiers and their families marched through the streets of Taupō on Sunday.
Overcoming obstacles – for fun
When it comes to staying fit, Taupō’s Laura Grant is taking it to the next level – literally.
Full road closure only option
Next month’s four-day, full road closure of State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi for bridge strengthening work on Waiotaka No.2 Bridge is “a bit of a bugger” says Taupō Mayor John Funnell but NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has little option.
Taupō Polytech set for renewal
Toi Ohomai’s new chief executive has ambitious plans for the Taupō campus once it reopens its doors next semester.
Noah’s legacy lives on
Taupō’s Noah Hall passed away last month at the age of just eight, but his family are continuing a campaign this year to try and make a difference for other kids.
Major delays for Taupō-Tūrangi
State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi will be closed from October 1-6 for repairs to Waitoaka No.2 Bridge.
Hospital staffing revived
Taupō Hospital has more than double the number of Senior Medical Officers it had just over a year ago.
You’re not alone, says survivor
A Taupō man who has been battling one of the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer is now hoping to establish the town's first support group for men with the disease.
Fire destroys unique habitat
Last week’s fire at the Broadlands Road Geothermal Reserve has dealt a blow to a sensitive ecological area.
Priorities for another term
In the last of three profiles on the candidates for the Taupō Electorate, Upston admits both projects are not where they need to be.
Make your own choice says PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government is not forcing amalgamation onto councils, and it is “up to you guys” what happens in Taupō.
The only way is up
Taupō's newest hotel is almost ready to open its doors. After almost four years of renovation, developer Murray Jones is putting the finishing touches on a 30-room hotel above Finns Bistro and Beer Garden on Tūwharetoa St. The next stage of the development will involve three apartments above Cobb & Co, attached to the new hotel.
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.
Top notch racing for Taupō’s first listed race
The biggest race at Taupō Racing Club didn’t disappoint on Sunday with a dramatic, come-from-behind win in the listed $100,000 Chittick Family Fillies Classic. It may have been snowing on the nearby mountains, with a chilly wind whipping across the course, but that didn’t deter hundreds of punters keen to see Taupō’s richest race unfold.
NZ extraordinary past
A second book by Taupō writer, Tom Clarke, has just been released. Entitled Great Tales of Aotearoa, it is the second in a series of books by the writer recounting forgotten or unknown stories from pioneering New Zealand and significant events from the early 20th century. Tom is a former journalist and before turning to writing non-fiction books, spent five decades working in broadcasting and media across TV, radio, print journalism, PR, marketing, and business management.
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