Review: Mamma Mia hits the mark
This Saturday (May 24) sees the final two shows of Mamma Mia at Taupō-nui-a-Tia College with tickets in hot demand.
Taupō news
Taupō locks in Supercars through to 2028 as New Zealand secures double-header
Taupō International Motorsport Park will continue hosting Supercars until at least 2028, with a new double-header format expected to boost tourism from Australia.
Pre-budget promise will need follow up detail
A pre-budget announcement by Louise Upston is promising additional health care spending in the Taupō electorate but not where or when
Accor signs deal to manage Wairakei Resort
Accor's expansion of interests in the Pacific region will see it upgrade the Wairakei Resort Hotel over the next few years.
Midevening concert makes nod to midwinter and Friday the 13th
Tunes that go bump in the night will add an element of fun and surprise to the Taupō Concert Band's midevening concert on June 13.
Boom Boom makes a solid landing
Love it or hate it, Boom Boom has kickstarted the Taupō Sculpture Trust's sculpture trail
DGLT showcases Taupō at TRENZ 2025
Destination Great Lake Taupō is hoping for a projected local economic boost of $2 million following the recent TRENZ 2025 tourism event.
Businesses aim for more town activity from Supercars event
Town could do more to capitalise on Supercars event say business respondents in a post-event survey.
Taupō District Council to truck out contaminated concrete
The Taupō District Council has been left with a hefty bill from asbestos contaminated concrete rubble.
Bestselling Author Dr. Monty Soutar to Share "Miraculous Journey" Behind Kāwai Trilogy in Tūrangi Tonight
Award-winning historian and author Dr. Monty Soutar will speak about the remarkable story behind his bestselling Kāwai trilogy at Tongariro Junction Accommodation tonight, as he works on completing the final volume.
A year of renewed purpose for volunteer organisers
Volunteer Great Lake Taupō has gone from strength to strength says manager Julian Bishop.
Road safety week in Taupō
Large ribbons representing lives lost due to traffic accidents will again bring home the 'drive safely' message in Taupō during Road Safety Week.
House concert to raise money for talented youth musicians - June 8
A house concert featuring talented young musicians will raise money for other up and coming instrumentalists.
Greenlea Rescue Helicopter draws crowds
Taupō residents got a close look at the new H145 rescue helicopter on Sunday, featuring advanced technology and a community-funded rescue winch.
Music workshops enjoyed by young and old
Musicians from around the central North Island spent a weekend rehearsing before a final Sunday afternoon concert at the Great Lake Centre.
Tūrangi Airfield Becomes New Tūrangi Base for Rescue Helicopter Operations
Greenlea Rescue Helicopter operations for Tūrangi have moved to Tūrangi Airfield, providing safer landing conditions for emergency medical evacuations.