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.
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!
Bring the kids along for a fun fishing experience at the Tongariro National Trout Centre’s outdoor pond facility. 26th September - 12th October.
From this Sunday, 27 September, Market Central will be temporarily relocating to Tongariro Domain for four weeks
The Community Marketplace Next to the Gardens on Saturday, 26 September 2026 10am–2pm at Taupō Timebank Gardens, 250 Spa Road, Taupō
Get ready for a huge day of horsepower, entertainment and family fun at Mangakino Lake Hop 2026, Saturday, 19 September 2026
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.
Taupō, meet your Elevate 2026 speaker. Cam Calkoen, 2020 New Zealand Speaker of the Year, is taking the MTF Finance Elevate Taupō stage on 3 November and we CAN NOT WAIT. Born with cerebral palsy and told from a young age there were many things he wouldn’t be able to do, Cam chose a different path.
Harcourts Taupō Pink Walk is back for 2026 and we are so proud to be sponsoring this wonderful event! Join us Sunday 4th October 9.30am at Secombe Park, Rainbow Dive for a morning of fun, prizes, and walking together in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Come along and support Wairakei Primary School students as they show off their much-loved pets, demonstrate responsible animal care and compete in a range of fun categories. On Saturday 17th October
State Highway 1 (SH1) between Tūrangi and Motuoapa will be fully closed from 8pm Thursday 1 October until 5am Tuesday 6 October while critical strengthening work is carried out on the Waiotaka Bridge, near Waiotaka Scenic Reserve.
We're giving the Spa Road/Tauhara Road intersection a bit of a refresh, with overnight work. (weather dependent). 6pm Sunday 13 September to 6am Monday 14 September.
Free Community Colour Run on the 26th September. Held as part of Creative Taupō’s Digital Detox Weekend, the day will feature plenty of activities to get everyone moving, including sporting activations from Sport Waikato, Rugby 101 and Taupō Volleyball Club.
Join us for the premiere pre-release screening of “Trout Smoking Good Kai”, a short film shot right here on the Tongariro. On Wednesday 23rd September at 5:30pm.
World Suicide Prevention Day Tradie Breakfast 2026. Thursday, 10 September from 7:00am until sold out at ITM Taupō, 5 Curlys Way, Tauhara
Tōkāanu Tūrangi RSA Quiz Night is happening on Friday 11 September. So come along and put your trivia skills to the test.
