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Taupō foodie scene comes alive
Taupō is in for a delicious summer thanks to Treats of Taupō and its new Summer Sessions.
‘Fairly Obvious’ choice for local act
When it came to Greenstone Entertainment choosing a local act to settle the incoming tide of summer concert goers the choice was Fairly Obvious.
What’s on around the Taupō District
From rock royalty to life-sized dinosaurs, there’s an event for everyone coming up in the Taupō District over the next few weeks.
Market returns to Northcroft Reserve
Kaz Cederwall, owner operator of Market Central says the local market and its summer evening add-on – Dinner at the Lake – is going from strength to strength.
It’s glow time
The town fireworks fizzled at Guy Fawkes’ leaving a community group holding a huge cache of glowing rings, bracelets, wands and ‘Thunder Sticks’. Taupō Community Patrol uses glow-stick sales as its main fundraiser each year, so now it’s setting sights on New Year fireworks celebrations, with a stall on Titiraupenga Street, not far from the prime lakefront viewing areas.
GLC gets a makeover
She turned 30 in 2022, officially opening in August 1992, and now the Great Lake Centre is getting a make-over.
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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
What’s on in the Taupō District
Celebrating 50 years of the Taupō Fishing Club, the Tagged Trout Treasure Hunt is taking place on Lake Taupō. Ten trout have been tagged north, south, east, west and at the reef.
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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.
Sprint finish at the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge
Taupō was buzzing with energy today as thousands of riders rolled out for the 47th edition of the iconic Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. With nine event categories on offer, including the debut of the Great Lake 100, over 3,000 cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines took to the course to test their legs and soak up the unbeatable atmosphere.
Hunters and fishers gather
The Stoney Creek Sika Hind Hunt and Trout Fishing Competition wrapped up with a feast of wild game and live demonstrations on the weekend.
What’s on in Taupō District
A Taylor Swift tribute concert comes to Taupō on December 9.
‘Fairly unstable’ actors sought for show
Fast paced, farcical, and relying on audience interaction – it’s Shakespeare not as we know it… or maybe it’s quite close to how plays were presented in his day.
Keeping the wheels spinning
As the cyclists line up again this weekend for the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge , behind the scenes hundreds of volunteers and community groups are giving and gaining from the event.
An invitation to join the 47th running of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Excitement is building around Lake Taupō in the lead up to the 47th annual Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Riders, enthusiasts and supporters will be gathering, ready for the big day 29th November.
Taupō Racing’s biggest day yet
Taupō Racing Club is gearing up for its richest prize ever with $100,000 up for grabs in the Harcourts Taupō Cup.
What’s on in Taupō District
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.
What’s on around the Taupō District - 13 Nov 2025
Find out what’s happening in Taupō over the next few weeks.
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