What’s on in Taupō District
The Jowett Car Club holds its weekend away. in Taupō this weekend.
Seventy-year-old cars will be spotted around Taupō on Saturday and Sunday November 22-23 when the Jowett Car Club holds its weekend away.
Jowett Cars were made in Bradford, England in 1910, more than 100 years ago and continued until 1953.
The vehicles that will be remembered most in New Zealand are the Javelin saloon, Jupiter sports car and the little two-cylinder Bradford trucks and vans, all from the 48-53 era. All models had the trademark horizontally opposed engine.
The Jowett popularity was most prominent in 1951 and cars attending this weekend are from this era and are more than 70 years old.
Arriving Saturday, the weekend will consist of visits to local attractions, a lake cruise, and cars will be on display at the Sunday market.
The best place to see the cars will be at the Taupō Market on Sunday at Riverside Park, from 9am-11.30am
For further information about Jowett cars go to the Jowett Car Club website: www.jowettnz.net
Hunting event ends with community BBQ
October 1 - November 15: Outdoor clothing company Stoney Creek – through the Our Backyard Trust - has teamed up with the Sika Foundation and Helisika to organise the Sika Hind Hunt.
The hunting side of the contest is now over but the event culminates in a community barbecue with lots of fun activities and a prize giving event on Saturday.
The contest has a range of categories for hunters who shoot hinds, with prize packages of up to $8500, and a total prize pool of $80,000.
There are also non-hunting categories including a ‘Best Live Stag Photo’ contest and activities for children, like a colouring contest and spot prizes.
The Sika Hind Hunt culminates in a barbecue this Saturday.
It is more than just a hunting contest and has been launched to help reduce the sika deer population in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forests.
The sika population in the two forests is the first to be proposed as a Herd of Special Interest, with Minister of Hunting & Fishing James Meager beginning the consultation process in April this year.
The goal is to protect the natural biodiversity of the whenua/land by actively managing the over-abundance of deer in the area, while also acknowledging the recreational and food resource provided by the animals.
November 1 - December 8: Taupō Museum premieres Fusion: A Harmony Reclaimed, a new exhibition showcasing the unique work of local sculptor Paul G, who is known for transforming recycled and discarded materials into bold pieces that reflect both resilience and renewal. Fusion: A Harmony Reclaimed runs at Taupō Museum from 1 November to 8 December. The museum is open from 10am to 4.30pm daily and entry is free for Taupō District residents with proof of address.
October 25 – December 8: Taupō Museum presents Beyond the Surface: Taupō Harbour Reimagined, a new exhibition by the Taupō Mixed Media Artists, opening in the Main Gallery. Taupō artists reimagine the waterfront.
November 21: Taupō Cossie Club. Friday night is the Members Draw for $1500 and live music from 7.30pm with Just B Magic Motown Vibe.
Now until February 15: Lava Glass is proud to host Artful Minds, an inspiring group exhibition showcasing the work of emerging and professional artists and makers from Taupō. United by a shared commitment to creativity, collaboration, and growth, the Artful Minds collective represents a community of artists with - quite literally - minds full of art. Smart, passionate, and deeply connected to their practice, these artists bring a diverse range of work that reflects both individual expression and collective support. All artworks will be available for purchase, offering a wonderful opportunity to take home a unique piece from this vibrant creative community. The exhibition runs until February 15 at Lava Glass.
November 23: Market Central has moved to Riverside Park until mid-December while Northcroft Reserve is upgraded. Held every Sunday, Market Central is a vibrant and exciting market. It is open from 9am-1pm, with many talented creators, makers, food vendors, growers and entertainers.
November 17 – 21: Red Cross Christmas raffle. Inside Pak’nSave, Red Cross is selling raffle tickets for generously gifted items from Taupō retailers and businesses, in aid of national and world disaster support. Each ticket will be eligible for each of the draws, which will be held on December 8.
November 23: Sing in the Summer Concert. Held at St Andrews Church on Sunday, November 23 at 3pm, this is a fun concert that features songs to singalong to, and a few Christmas favourites. Tickets are available on the door for $20, under 18’s are free. Taupō Choral is always looking for new members and meets regularly at St Pauls church on Rifle Range Road, Wednesdays at 7.15pm throughout the year to practice, and we perform three concerts per year. For details, please follow us on Facebook, or contact us: taupochoralsociety@gmail.com
December 6: The Tremains Santa Parade in Taupō at 10am on Saturday is one of the biggest parades per capita in the country with more than 100 vehicles and hundreds of participants. It has been going for more than 40 years. Registrations close on November 30 and limited spaces are available. The route has changed a bit this year, with the staging area on Lake Terrace facing towards the CBD, before Ruapehu Street. The parade will turn right onto Ruapehu Street travelling North. A left turn on to Tamamutu Street leads to the finish on Tongariro North Domain.
December 28: Taupō Racing Club. Horses, hats and a whole lot of fun at the biggest race day of the year. The Malcolm Flowers Insurances Summer Festival, featuring the $100,000 Harcourts Taupō Cup. Taupō Racing Club on Centennial Drive. Harcourts Fashion in the Field, Free children’s entertainment, food vendors and bars, Punters Club, live music and more.
Popular indie and house music festival Le Currents is back on at Riverside Park on December 28.
December 28: Popular indie and house music festival Le Currents at Riverside Park will feature UK drum and bass powerhouse RUDIM3NTAL, Australian indie-rock legends Lime Cordiale. Also on the bill is a special DJ set from Chromeo, along with Canadian funk lords and festival favourites Chaos in the CBD. Le Currents features two stages. Other acts include No Cigar, Rum Jungle, There’s a Tuesday, Letters to Lions, Katayanagi Twins, Kédu Carlö, Mim Jensen, Intrepid Cuz, Antz, Stacez Mum, Sister Act, Tessa, and Craigslist Sound System.
January 24: The Summer Concert Tour includes the original ‘wild one’ of rock, Iggy Pop, along with the Queen of Rock Joan Jett, The Blackhearts, Hoodoo Gurus and Kiwi favourites Zed. The Summer Concert tour will hit Taupō’s Amphitheatre on Auckland Anniversary Weekend, Saturday, January 24.
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