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Buying a business? What lenders look for
Buying an existing business can be an exciting opportunity, but securing finance requires more than finding a business you like and agreeing on a price.
Full road closure only option
Next month’s four-day, full road closure of State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi for bridge strengthening work on Waiotaka No.2 Bridge is “a bit of a bugger” says Taupō Mayor John Funnell but NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has little option.
Landfill renewal at odds with iwi
Taupō District Council has lodged a consent to continue the landfill for 30 more years.
40 years of Taiopenga
As Taiopenga, the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Schools Kapa Haka Festival, commemorated its 40th anniversary during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026, Local Democracy Reporting spoke with Te Ururoa Flavell, one of its original organisers.
‘Don’t lick the walls’
After more than 40 years working with clay, artist Fiona Tunnicliffe says she is still resisting instructions, breaking the occasional rule, and finding humour where she can.
Giant orchestra tunes up
The Taupō School of Music’s Big Music Day – a day of rehearsals for dozens of students followed by a concert – is back again this week.
BOP pest report reveals wins and losses
Wallabies have been eradicated in one forest and a lake restored – but catfish, crabs and some pest plants are spreading in the Bay of Plenty, a new report shows.
Anglers warned after whio death
An injured and malnourished whio/blue duck has been euthanised after being discovered with a fishing hook in its foot and line wrapped around its wings.
A shot at the title
Boxer Kyle Merewether is set to fight for the New Zealand Cruiserweight Title against current champion John Parker.
Show me the green stuff
Inflation is an itch in an awkward place and people are going to great lengths to try and scratch it out.
Taupō Polytech set for renewal
Toi Ohomai’s new chief executive has ambitious plans for the Taupō campus once it reopens its doors next semester.
Building, developing or subdividing? Getting the right finance matters.
Building a new home, developing a property or undertaking a subdivision can be exciting opportunities—but the finance required can be very different from a standard residential mortgage.
Switch off at Digital Detox Day
If you or your family are guilty of spending too much time on devices, several of Taupō’s community groups have organised an antidote.
Green Party joins the race
Taupō News has been profiling each of the Taupō Electorate candidates. Just when we thought we had covered everyone, Green Party candidate Celine Kearney put her hand up last week.
Noah’s legacy lives on
Taupō’s Noah Hall passed away last month at the age of just eight, but his family are continuing a campaign this year to try and make a difference for other kids.
Taking out the trash
A new $4.7 million waste recovery facility at Broadlands Rd Resource Recovery Centre is being built to divert thousands of tonnes of building materials and other recyclables out of the landfill.
Major delays for Taupō-Tūrangi
State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi will be closed from October 1-6 for repairs to Waitoaka No.2 Bridge.
The Rams roll on
King Country remains top of the Heartland Championship after a thrilling 54-38 victory over Wairarapa Bush in Masterton – and finally got their hands on the Lochore/Meads Scroll.
More recycling options
A new $4.7 million waste recovery facility at Taupō Landfill is being built to divert thousands of tonnes of building materials and other recyclables out of the landfill.
50 homes for Waiouru base
A new land and housing deal between the New Zealand Defence Force and central North Island iwi Ngāti Rangi will see 50 homes built for military families at Waiouru.
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