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Geyser Community Foundation awards recognise contributions from young and old(er)
This week's Geyser Community Foundation Taupō Awards recognised a range of contributions from members of the community to help create a better community.
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.
Waikato Regional Council posts $40m loss on public transport as fares rise
More people are using Waikato’s public transport network but the regional council has still taken a $40 million loss on operational costs. And ticket prices are about to go up for bus and train users, as the council tries to ensure fares cover more of the cost of the service.
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.
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.
COMMUNITY GLOW PARTY
Equippers Taupō is hosting our annual Community Glow Party, and this year we're going UNDER THE SEA! Join us on Saturday, the 31st of October, from 3pm to 6pm for an afternoon of fun, games, prizes and plenty of excitement for the whole family!
Taupo & Turangi Hospice shops Clothing Clear out sale
Our Clothing Clear out sale is almost here, we are getting everything geared up and ready in both our Taupo and Turangi Hospice shops, with the special return of an old favourite.
Turning Timber to Art – Taupō Woodturners Open Day
Come along and see some serious woodturning in action at the Taupō Woodturners Open Day on Saturday 3rd October. Enjoy the demonstrations and see timber turned into art!
Taupō Racing Club
Friday 9 October at the Taupō Racing Club. Round up the crew, drop the tools and get trackside! It’s time to swap the worksite for the racecourse and enjoy a well-earned afternoon of cold brews, great vibes, quality thoroughbred racing and the legendary wheelbarrow races.