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Craters of the Moon Trust launches community grants programme
The Craters of the Moon Trust is offering grant funding to organisations with ideas that will make a positive difference in the Taupō District.
All-new Kiwi-built Roadcraft motorhome rolls into Taupō
TrailLite's newly unveiled Roadcraft motorhome is on show in Taupō this weekend.
Trolley Derby 2026 with Della-May Vining
Della-May Vining from Taupō Blue Light on the Trolley Derby. The kitset carts have sold out, 13 business teams have entered, and kids can chase a voucher-covered Sergeant Weston in Cash the Cop. Bring your own cart to register.
Life Changing! Cam Calkoen Previews His Taupō Talk This Tuesday
Cam Calkoen previews his Taupō talk, Life Changing! He chats with Jesse about cerebral palsy, dreaming big and saying yes to skydiving, bungy and big mountains. Tuesday 3 Nov, 7 to 9am, Great Lake Centre. Tickets via Taupō Business Chamber.
Brass academy students on show
The Taupō Brass Academy will be celebrating the achievements of its academy band this Sunday, November 1 with a 3pm koha concert.
Meads Cup Champions! Chainsaw and Foxy on King Country’s Historic Win
King Country are Meads Cup champions! Chainsaw and Foxy relive Saturday’s final in Ashburton with Jesse. Down 14-5 at halftime, the boys hit back with 19 unanswered points to end a 20-year wait. Tears, beers, the Meads family and a look ahead to the Heartland XV.
A Slow Learner at 92: Jack Giddey Heads to England
Taupō bowler Jack Giddey is 92 and off to the World Indoor Bowls Championships in England. He talks about his partnership with Dave Jones, the emotional final that got them there, and why he reckons the will to win counts for more than ability.
Logan Patterson on 25 Games for King Country
King Country Rams centre Logan Patterson joins The Good Sports after reaching 25 games for the province. He talks about earning his blazer, his journey back from injury, the Rams’ strong season, scoring in six straight games, and what makes the current team and coaching group special.
World Champion Tom King on the Deadly Dozen
Taupō builder Tom King has been crowned a Deadly Dozen world champion. He joins The Good Sports to explain the gruelling hybrid event, his 10-11 hour training weeks, teaming up with Sally Harrison, and what’s next as he takes on more Deadly Dozen and HYROX events.
Tauhara College Senior Academic Prizegiving 2026
Tauhara College Senior Academic Prizegiving Wednesday 4th November 2026
Is your child’s car seat fitted correctly?
Is your child’s car seat fitted correctly? The good news is you don't have to figure it out alone. On the 13th November our road safety team is teaming up with Safe ‘n Snug, Waikato Regional Council and Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police to offer free professional car seat safety checks and installations.
ACT2 – Musical Theatre Showcase
Come along and enjoy an entertaining evening of musical theatre as ACT2’s senior students take to the stage, performing numbers from well-known musicals. This special end-of-year showcase celebrates our teenage-to-adult actors and finishes with a wonderful 15-minute musical, suitable for ages 13+.
Kite Day – Taupō
Get ready for a fun-filled day of flying kites at Kite Day Saturday 21st November.