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Santa slides through town
Hundreds of floats made their way through Taupō on the weekend as part of the Tremains Taupō Santa Parade, with thousands of people lining the streets. Photos: Dan Hutchinson
A day of festive fun for the family
Taupō is getting ready to sparkle this Saturday with the return of the Tremains Santa Parade, followed by Christmas in the Park at the Tongariro North Domain, a day of festive fun for the whole whānau.
Intersection complete on Tauhara Rd
The Taupō District Council has now finished work on the Tauhara Road and AC Baths Avenue roundabout.
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.
Taking Taupō to the big smoke
Taupō’s tourism industry took its story to Auckland earlier this month.
What’s on around the Taupō District - 13 Nov 2025
Find out what’s happening in Taupō over the next few weeks.
Budding scientist beats the odds
This year’s dux at Taupō-nui-a-Tia College has overcome a major obstacle to gain the top award.
Street art collection grows
One of the feature pieces of this year’s Graffiato Festival is a Taupō slant on Tourism New Zealand’s 100% Pure New Zealand logo.
Mayor signs off with a smile
Outgoing Taupō Mayor David Trewavas is going to miss the meeting and greeting that goes with the job but says the council meetings were never his favourite part of the job.
Taupō District What’s On guide
Check out all the events happening around the district this long weekend.
Tourism hot spots join forces
North Island tourism leaders are flexing their new strategic alliance to make waves overseas.
New dairy-beef crossbreed
On a state-owned farm near Taupō, the first creamy-coloured calves of a new dairy-beef crossbreed are frolicking.
Garden Ramble comes to southern lake
Tūrangi Garden club is hosting its biennial garden ramble on Sunday, November 9 when 10 gardens will be on show in Tūrangi, Motuoapa and Oruatua on the eastern and southern shores of Lake Taupō.
Votes counted with one change
All votes are now counted in the Taupō District Council elections with one change from the preliminary results.
Fireworks fizzle as economy smoulders
The annual Lake Taupo Rotary ‘Big Bang’ fireworks event has fallen on hard times again with organisers pulling the plug due to a lack of sponsorship.
TDC releases first affordable houses
Homes to be built in the first stage of Taupō District Council’s innovative new residential development at Taupō South are now on the market.
Tight race for final council seats
The make-up of the Taupō District Council is still up in the air with very tight contests for three of the 12 councillor seats.
Taupō elects a new Mayor
Taupō has a new mayor with John Funnell ahead by a comfortable margin with most votes counted.
Market makes a move for progress
Taupō’s popular weekly market has made a temporary move back to where it all began 20 years ago.
Councillors sign off with fond memories
A combined 30 years of service to the Taupō District Council and its communities came to an end yesterday as three councillors attended their final council meeting.
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