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Dan Hutchinson 26/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 26/06/2025

The coolest town in NZ

The shortest days of the year have arrived and Taupō is officially on ice.

Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025

Winter is here, snow on the way

Winter is arriving on cue with snow forecast for next week and skifields opening for business.

Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025

Chill out at Winter Festival

The 2025 Malcom Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival (27 June – July 13) is now open for bookings and event director Nicola de Lautour says some ticketed shows are almost already half subscribed while uptake on others is beginning to build.

Dan Hutchinson 15/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 15/05/2025

How to drive safely in winter

Taupō Motorsport Park’s Winter Driving Experience instructor Andrew Waite has all the tips when it comes to winter driving.

Dan Hutchinson 08/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 08/05/2025

The coolest festival in town

This year the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival celebrates 10 years and the programme, released yesterday, once again presents a mix of community and ticketed events.

Dan Hutchinson 08/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 08/05/2025

Ski field boss hopes for snowball effect

Whakapapa Holdings Ltd has plans to “regrow” the popularity of snow sports after finally obtaining a concession to operate the ski field on Mt Ruapehu.