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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.
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.
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.
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.
NZDA Taupō Fur & Feathers Kids Competition
Entries for the NZDA Taupō Fur & Feathers Kids Competition 2026 close next Wednesday the 23rd at 5pm, and we’re already up to an awesome 35 young hunters entered!
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