Wha't’s On Taupō & Tūrangi

Join in with some great people helping to plant more native plants at Hipapatua.

Once a mutual match has been made, one of the first questions is often surprisingly.

New Zealand Blood Service will be holding multiple mobile drives at Great Lake Centre, 5 Story Place, Taupō over the upcoming months.

Taupō's Stella Awards are back, with 47 finalists set to be narrowed down to 11 winners including a public vote category for the first time.   The awards recognise businesses across the Taupō District that deliver outstanding customer experience at every point in the process — from the first social media scroll to the time the customer walks out the door.  

Founded in 1976, its first concert was held in Taupō-Nui-a-Tia College’s hall performing Handel’s Messiah and has continued to perform for the next 50 years. 

Taupō Choral are once again singing excerpts from Handel’s Messiah in our special 50th Jubilee concert, Taupō Choral Solid Gold, to be held on November 15, 2026, while the second half of this concert will be selections from the many concerts past. 

The new manager at Craters of the Moon is encouraging locals to come back for another look at the geothermal park in Wairakei. It’s fitting that Pip Dixon has a background in emergency response management, tourism management and regional council work in Hawkes Bay. 

Taupō's Stella Awards are back, with 47 finalists announced this week and a public vote introduced for the first time. 

Organiser Julie McLeod says the awards recognise businesses that deliver outstanding customer experience at every point in the process — from the first social media scroll to the time the customer walks out the door. 

WHAT’S ON…Join the Midday Concert on August 7 at St Andrew's Church, 91 Tītīraupenga Street  to celebrate the art of storytelling through music with the New Zealand String Quartet. 

The Taupō Quiltmakers Club will proudly present A Quilting Affair, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the remarkable talents of local quilters while highlighting the club's commitment to supporting the community through the art of quilting. 

Taupō's annual Hobby Expo is back this weekend, with more than 60 exhibitors heading to the Taupō Event Centre across Saturday and Sunday.

Grab a bargain straight out of the boot at The Community Marketplace on Saturday, Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, 10am-2pm

When she was coming up with a title for the Taupō Concert Band’s evening showcase during the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival, conductor Monique Vossen says a theme soon became apparent.

An organisation called Death Without Debt (DWD) is holding a workshop in Taupō to show people how to arrange a funeral themselves at a fraction of the usual cost.

An Exhibition of crafts and models by various clubs, both local and from around the North Island.

July 3: Join us for a delightful Midday Concert celebrating the joy of choral music, featuring two vibrant Taupō choirs.

Taupō has its own Toy Story thanks to Sam Westlake. 

Get in quick to book your place at one of the many events that make up the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Winter Festival.

Greening Taupō Day returns on Thursday.

The Spa Park Jumps track will host the annual Spa Jam this weekend with more than 180 BMX riders expected to take to the air. 

All Knitters invited to the Operation CoverUp - Blankets Without Borders Annual Thank You Morning Tea

The much-loved story of High School Musical will be top billing at Tauhara College in early June. 

Spa Jam takes place at Spa Park BMX track on May 30-31. It is open to all ages with action happening from midday on both days. It is $15 to ride. There are cash prizes and all proceeds go back into improving the park. 

TechWeek 2026 kicks off next week in Taupō and Tūrangi, so if you’ve been thinking about getting along to one of the events, now’s the time to book it in.

Taupō locals are being invited to gather with friends, family and colleagues this May to host or attend a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. 

The May Midday Concert Series presents Paul Saker-Norrish, a Wellington-based singer/songwriter/guitarist who is passionate about the power of song.   

This year’s Alpine Vintage & Classic Auto Show will take place on May 31 (King's Birthday weekend) at National Park School in Waimarino. 

Find out what’s happening around the Taupō District.

Home and Garden Show, wine tasting, speed golf and conservation week are just some of the events happening around the district over the next few weeks. Check out the full listings below.

We bring you all the activities happening around the Taupō District.

There is plenty to see and do around the Taupō District over the next few weeks. Here’s the details.