Recent stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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‘Belief’ builds $10 million fund
A vision that began with a conversation nearly two decades ago has now grown into a $10 million success story
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.
The house built with love
The community came, it built a house and now Hospice is $220,000 better off.
Rescuers seek night vision superpower
Superpowers are not cheap but the crew of Greenlea Rescue Helicopter really want to see in the dark.
Top students set sights on the future
Tauhara College dux for 2025 Mikayla Turley was “definitely surprised” to get the top student award.
Spreading the word about wet wipes
Dave Cade – otherwise known as Didymo Dave – has a new message to spread.
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.
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.
Jilly the Pink Walk hero
Jilly Stanaway has plenty of reasons to put her time and energy into the annual Taupō Pink Walk fundraiser.
Mayor apologises ‘in advance’ for hearing loss
Taupō’s new mayor John Funnell says he may not be able to attend some events because of his hearing loss.
Votes counted with one change
All votes are now counted in the Taupō District Council elections with one change from the preliminary results.
Teaching and medical staff to go on strike
Primary and secondary school teachers, nurses and other health workers in Taupō are planning to join a mega strike next Thursday (October 23).
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.
Shining a light on the cuckoo
Research is starting soon on the long-tailed cuckoo (koekoeā) in the central North Island.
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.
Taking on the challenge
Taupō & Tūrangi News is profiling groups that benefit from volunteering at the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Here we take a look at Animal Care Tūrangi.
House for Hospice gets a roof
Lake Taupō Hospice ceo talks to those working on the house that will be auctioned off to raise funds. Photo: Dan Hutchinson
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.
Māori Wards panel discussion
Whether the referendum on Taupō’s Te Papamārearea Māori Ward results in it continuing in 2028 or not, the need to encourage understanding and for a Māori voice in local affairs will not be going away. This was one of many takeaways from Monday night’s panel discussion at Waiora House featuring Kim Manunui, Traceylee Hooton, Wahine Murch and Rhieve Grey, chaired by Ben Westerman.
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