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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.
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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.
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.
The Incredible Story of the Ernest Kemp
The incredible story behind Taupō’s iconic steamboat, from its beginnings in Kerikeri to its unexpected journey to Lake Taupō, and Pete’s remarkable personal connection to the boat.
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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.”