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From Virtual Everest to Zombie Showdowns
Ever wanted to climb Mount Everest, dive with whales or battle zombies, all in one afternoon? Grace from The Cave Taupō talks about the incredible range of virtual reality experiences on offer, why it's not just for kids, and how to make the most of a visit during the busy school holiday period.
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Salvin Kumar - Bringing Taupō Together Through Sport & Culture
Salvin joins Jesse to talk Taupō Community Sports and Cultural Incorporated, the Taupō Nadi AFC football team and bringing people together through sport and culture. Plus, some hilarious stories from his latest open homes!
Sally-Ann Davis on Taupō’s New Wood Art Exhibition
Taupō artist Sally-Ann Davis joins Whytey on Lake FM to talk about the new wood-themed exhibition at the Taupō Museum and Gallery, featuring woodcut prints, creative woodturning and pyrography. She also shares details of her upcoming woodcut printing workshop.
Take Your Office to Ruapehu: Ian Jones on Working from the Mountain
Starlink has changed life on Mt Ruapehu. Ian Jones explains how Pinnacle Ski Club is attracting remote workers who can take meetings from the lodge and ski between calls, while enjoying fresh snow and affordable family-friendly mountain living.
Kim Raggett on Bringing Rallying Back to the King Country
Kim Raggett previews Rally Taumarunui 2026, from Quentin Palmer and the North Island Rally Series to the best spectator vantage points and the community effort behind rallying’s return to the King Country.
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Tauhara College Senior Academic Prizegiving 2026
Tauhara College Senior Academic Prizegiving Wednesday 4th November 2026
Craters of the Moon Trust launches community grants programme
The Craters of the Moon Trust is offering grant funding to organisations with ideas that will make a positive difference in the Taupō District.
Where to vote in Taupō District
There are plenty of places to vote on election day in the district and four or five in the lead up, says Taupō electoral manager Vicki Reardon - so have your say.
Taupō Green candidate: ‘We’re not the bogeyman’
When George O’Conner Patena advised the Greens he couldn’t stand as their Taupō candidate again, his party colleague Celine Kearney decided to throw her hat in. Kearney says Patena is a hard act to follow. “I do not put myself on the same level as George.”