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Taupō: Taiopenga Tūwharetoa celebrates 40th anniversary
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.
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.
Kids Fishing is Almost Here!
Bring the kids along for a fun fishing experience at the Tongariro National Trout Centre’s outdoor pond facility. 26th September - 12th October.
Market Central Taupo
From this Sunday, 27 September, Market Central will be temporarily relocating to Tongariro Domain for four weeks
The Community Marketplace Next to the Gardens
The Community Marketplace Next to the Gardens on Saturday, 26 September 2026 10am–2pm at Taupō Timebank Gardens, 250 Spa Road, Taupō
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.