5 Mile Distilling Joins Treats of Taupō
Scott Forsythe from 5 Mile Distilling joins Patrick Dault from Love Taupō to talk Treats of Taupō, the region’s growing food and drink scene, and 5 Mile’s special tasting event. Plus, an update on the long road to producing Taupō whisky.
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Taupō District Council requests voting rights for 3 committees
Taupō District Council has asked the Government to give three of its committees an exemption from a recent law change. Before the election, the Government amended the Local Government Act, removing the voting rights of any non-elected member of a council committee.
Taupō Vintage & Classic Car Club – Club Run to the New Zealand Timber Museum
Bring your classic car, enjoy the open road and join us for a great day of motoring, history and friendship! On Sunday 15th November
'Feathered Friends' next title in Bixley body of work
Taupō author Donovan Bixley is drawing on the need for us to conserve and respect the natural world in his latest series for young readers.
TNT heads for 2027 regard their roles as a privilege
Taupō-nui-a-Tia College's head students for next year are keen to be remembered for helping their fellow students.