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Electrifying the problem
With the price of fuel out the gate, is it the electric vehicle’s time in the sun? We take a look under the hood.
Slow burn for big idea
A Taupō entrepreneur is hopeful an aviation breakthrough will slash fuel consumption by 30%.
Getting into the swing of it
Taupō is hosting two big golf tournaments, kicking off a new national, three-event golf series — the Entelar Group Invitational, plus hosting the TORO New Zealand Speedgolf Open.
Fueling the problem
With the volatility of the conflict in Iran developing daily as to how far it will escalate or not, its early days yet to determine the long term effects, certainly we’re feeling it at the fuel pump right now.
Positives sprout from burnt national park
Some good news is sprouting from the fire-damaged Tongariro National Park with ecologists discovering an abundance of a threatened plant species.
Events calendar filling up
There is plenty to see and do around the Taupō District over the next few weeks. Here’s the details.
Yacht club celebrates 60 years
The Tūrangi Yacht Club celebrated 60 years at Stump Bay this weekend. Combining its annual OK Dinghy International Regatta with a celebration dinner at its club rooms.
Public at risk from electrical thefts
Theft of electrical equipment is putting lives at risk, and not just for those committing crimes, says The Lines Company.
Proposals sought for Chateau
The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the Central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
A league of their own
Kayne Minhinnick has spent nearly two decades helping build the Taupō Phoenix Rugby League Club into a thriving community hub, but his proudest achievement might be watching his six children carry on the family tradition across every age group the club offers.
Unpacking the trade deal with India
Trade Minister Todd McClay visited Taupō on Tuesday to push the merits of a proposed trade deal with India.
Fast cars and fancy trout
A selection of events from around the Taupō District.
Generous gift boosts ambulance service
Retired dairy farmers Leo and Susanne Paalvast have donated an ambulance to St John Ambulance in Taupō and all the equipment to go with it.
What Is financial freedom — and how do you get there?
We all dream about “financial freedom.” For some, it means retiring early; for others, it’s being able to say yes to life without worrying about the bills. But whatever it looks like for you, financial freedom isn’t just about how much money you have — it’s about having choices.
Full steam ahead for power station
Mercury has officially opened its $220 million expansion project at its Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station near Taupō.
What it takes to stay in business
Sue and John Collett still remember their children roller-skating on the freshly polished concrete floors of their Totara Point store.
The Bard but not as we know it
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged and revised)
Messages provide boost to athletes
Taupō primary schools have been given barbecues as a thankyou to pupils who wrote more than 1,500 motivational letters to welcome athletes to this year’s Anzco Foods Ironman New Zealand.
A quick trip to the Strait of Hormuz
Financial columnist Brian Coogan writes about the impact of global events on New Zealand’s economic recovery. He also has personal experience with the current choke point for trade following a visit to the Strait of Hormuz. Here are his observations.
The economic effects of global tension
The effect of global tension on economic recovery
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