Recent stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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A great outdoorsman
Alan Simmons spent a lifetime making the outdoors a better place, but it was a run-in with a Porsche while shopping for potatoes which has slowed him down.
Tūrangi’s ‘Harbour bridge’ to be replaced
Work is set to begin on a replacement for the Major Jones swing bridge over the Tongariro River in Tūrangi.
Tourism happens in small towns too
OPINION: As New Zealand’s tourism sector continues to evolve, much of the public conversation focuses on headline attractions, major developments, and peak-season performance.
The healing power of trout fishing
A global trout-fishing movement for those undergoing treatment or living with cancer is providing relief for Kiwi men.
Making a splash at tourism awards
Tongariro River Rafting received the Tourism Excellence Award (Micro Business) at a tourism industry event in Wellington last night (29 October).
A rapid ascent to the finals
Tongariro River Rafting is a finalist in two categories of the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards.
Joint management vote deferred
After an hour of questions and debate Thursday’s Taupō District Council meeting decided to defer a vote on signing the draft joint management agreement (JMA) with Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB).
DOC offers digital lure to hook a fishing licence
Purchasing fishing licences for the Taupō Trout Fishery is now under a new licence sales system managed by the Department of Conservation.
King’s honours for Taupō residents
Three residents in the greater Taupō district have been honoured with appointments to the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year’s King’s Birthday honours list.
The fine art of fishy business
Tūrangi has a few local legends but when it comes to environmental awareness and a bit of “skulduggery” one name pops to the top of any Google search.
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