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Dean Calvert on Taupō's first Summer Concert after dark
Dean Calvert from Greenstone Entertainment joins Lake FM to talk about the 2027 Summer Concert, with Seal, Bastille, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Level 42 at the Taupō Amphitheatre on Sunday, January 31. For the first time the show moves into the evening, with doors at 3pm and a 10.30pm finish.
Taupō’s landfill set for upgrade amid push to reduce waste
The amount of rubbish going into the landfill on Tauhara Maunga, is about to decrease. Taupō District Council says upgrades to the Broadlands Resource Recovery Centre will reduce waste going into the landfill by up to 8000 tonnes a year.
Love Taupō Check-in: Behind the Scenes at Lionel's
A behind-the-scenes look at Lionel's with Executive Chef Reuben Lynn, fresh off Taupō doubling its count in the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Guide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Design Your Own Bike Helmet!
Calling all creative kids. Design your own bike helmet and your artwork could be brought to life by a professional artist! The competition is open to kids aged 5 to 13+ years from the Taupō District, with six winning designs to be chosen.
New Zealand’s First-Ever Golden Retriever Gathering
Calling all Golden Retrievers and their humans! Come along for a special morning on Sunday 4 October from 8:30am and celebrate Goldens, community and good times in Taupō.
BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller MTB
The BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller MTB is back!. Saturday 26 September 2026 Patuiwi Forest & Spa Park, Taupō
New Zealand Taxidermy Competition 2026
Come along and check out the New Zealand Taxidermy Competition 2026 this weekend!