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Inside Taupō’s Two-Hat Restaurant: Meet Embra’s Nora
Nora Blackburne from Embra Restaurant joins the Love Taupō Check-In to talk about retaining two Good Food Guide hats for a third year, showcasing New Zealand produce, and why food is becoming an important part of the Taupō visitor experience.
Nursing scholarships support Toi Ohomai ākonga
A scholarship programme involving Southern Cross Health Trust for student nurses is an investment in student success and future healthcare, says Toi Ohomai.
Mōkai hydrogen venture boosted with government investment
Halcyon Power, the joint venture between Tūaropaki Trust and Obayashi Corporation, has won a Māori Development Fund investment to pursue exports of green hydrogen.
$5.3m upgrade for Taupō's Broadlands waste recovery centre
Taupō District Council is set to divert thousands more tonnes of waste from landfill, after securing a $5.3 million upgrade to its Broadlands Road recovery centre.
Toi Ohomai has expansive plans for 2027 in Taupō
Toi Ohomai is looking to get back up to strength in its offering of local courses over the next couple of years, says Pim Borren, chief executive of Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Taupo Intermediate's Road to the AIMS Games
Chainsaw and Pilot Paul catch up with Sam Bradley (née Warrener), Ironman champion and Taupo Intermediate sports coordinator, on preparing five teams and 23 athletes for the Zespri AIMS Games, 5-11 September in Tauranga.
Saddle Up: NZ Secondary Schools Equestrian Champs Preview
Sticks and Stinger chat with Toni McIntosh from the National Equestrian Centre about the North Island Secondary Schools equestrian champs (Aug 31 to Sept 4), Taupo's biggest event yet with 534 riders and 108 teams.
Taupō's George Green named in NZ Under-19 squad for Samoa tournament
Former Taupō AFC junior George Green has been selected in the New Zealand Men's Under-19 squad, the Youth All Whites, ahead of the OFC Championship in Samoa next month.
Rose Prisk: Taupo's Masters Hockey Legend on Chasing World Cups at 45+
Rose Prisk joins Stinger & Sticks after the Masters Hockey World Cup, reflecting on New Zealand’s 9th-place finish in the Women’s Over-45 division, the challenges of competing overseas, playing alongside former Black Sticks, and representing New Zealand in a largely self-funded sport.
Mangakino Lake Hop 2026
Get ready for a huge day of horsepower, entertainment and family fun at Mangakino Lake Hop 2026, Saturday, 19 September 2026
An evening with David Letele
A unique opportunity on the 25th September to hear from someone who has transformed lives across New Zealand through his message of resilience and positive action.
MTF Finance Taupō Elevate – Cam Calkoen
Taupō, meet your Elevate 2026 speaker. Cam Calkoen, 2020 New Zealand Speaker of the Year, is taking the MTF Finance Elevate Taupō stage on 3 November and we CAN NOT WAIT. Born with cerebral palsy and told from a young age there were many things he wouldn’t be able to do, Cam chose a different path.
Harcourts Taupō Pink Walk
Harcourts Taupō Pink Walk is back for 2026 and we are so proud to be sponsoring this wonderful event! Join us Sunday 4th October 9.30am at Secombe Park, Rainbow Dive for a morning of fun, prizes, and walking together in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ