Free Public Seminar – Age Concern Taupō
Age Concern Taupō is hosting a free public seminar focused on issues affecting our older population. On Wednesday 7 October 2026 at St. Paul's Church Hall 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Notices
Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park Toy Story 5 is coming to Tūrangi on the 30th October
Hospice Clothing Clearout Sale
Get ready for the Taupō & Tūrangi Hospice Shops’ Clothing Clearout Sale! With bargains galore and the special return of an old favourite, there’s never been a better time to refresh your wardrobe.
Coffee & Crafts – Mini Maker Studio
Looking for something creative to do these school holidays? Join Maple & Mānuka Craft Co. for a fun Coffee & Crafts – Mini Maker Studio session at Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasting in Taupō. Friday 2 October
White Buffalo Calf Woman: Sacred Lakota Wisdom with Rahaman
White Buffalo Calf Woman: Sacred Lakota Wisdom with Rahaman. Join Rahaman on the 4th October at 6:45pm for an evening exploring White Buffalo Calf Woman and her significance in Lakota tradition.
Finding Nemo Jr.
Dive into an exciting underwater adventure with Finding Nemo Jr., brought to you by 33 amazing young actors from ACT2 Visual and Performing Arts School.
Brunch Fundraiser
Brunch Fundraiser. Join us on the 4th October for a wonderful brunch featuring live music, an art auction, and a selection of high-quality books for purchase.
Strings to the fore at October midday concert
Waikato University strings players will fill the bill at the St Andrew's Anglican Church Midday Concert on Friday, October 2.
Jubilee concert largest and most audacious for years
Taupō Choral's 50th Jubilee Solid Gold concert on 15th November will feature acclaimed soprano Dr Morag Atchison.
New Zealand’s First-Ever Golden Retriever Gathering
Calling all Golden Retrievers and their humans! Come along for a special morning on Sunday 4 October from 8:30am and celebrate Goldens, community and good times in Taupō.
NEW! SKATE & SING!
Roll, Sing, Create, Perform Spend the day on October 5th learning new skills, having fun and putting it all together for a little performance at the end of the day. No musical experience needed just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to have a go!
COMMUNITY GLOW PARTY
Equippers Taupō is hosting our annual Community Glow Party, and this year we're going UNDER THE SEA! Join us on Saturday, the 31st of October, from 3pm to 6pm for an afternoon of fun, games, prizes and plenty of excitement for the whole family!
Turning Timber to Art – Taupō Woodturners Open Day
Come along and see some serious woodturning in action at the Taupō Woodturners Open Day on Saturday 3rd October. Enjoy the demonstrations and see timber turned into art!
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
MTF Finance Taupō Elevate – Cam Calkoen
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.