Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says he’s ready to cap rate increases before they are required in 2029. He was responding to the Government’s confirmation that councils must cap their rates increases to a maximum average of 4% a year.
Taupo-nui-a-Tia Mufti Day – Wellbeing Day! Friday 4th September
Broadlands School principal Graeme Taylor will celebrate 20 years as the head of the school next week.
Treats of Taupō 2026. We have a gorgeous, curated programme celebrating local cuisine! As always, we’re proud to present something for everyone, with a delicious line-up of food, drinks, experiences and events showcasing the best of Taupō.
Come along and discover the fun of BMX a family-friendly activity for all ages and abilities. Bring your friends, give it a go and see what this awesome sport is all about!
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the gardens and welcome our new little food box to the community! On Saturday 12 September 9am–3pm at Taupō Timebank
Chainsaw and Pilot Paul catch up with Sam Bradley (née Warrener), Ironman champion and Taupo Intermediate sports coordinator, on preparing five teams and 23 athletes for the Zespri AIMS Games, 5-11 September in Tauranga.
Sticks and Stinger chat with Toni McIntosh from the National Equestrian Centre about the North Island Secondary Schools equestrian champs (Aug 31 to Sept 4), Taupo's biggest event yet with 534 riders and 108 teams.
The Commerce Commission has approved the merger of Rotorua’s three commercial rafting operators, much to the pleasant surprise of those behind the bid.
A portacom with an uncanny habit of turning up or going missing just as deals were about to be made on its future is likely to be sold, this time legitimately.
Organisers of Taupō Hospice's thrifted fashion show last week are thinking about how they can go one better next year.
Taupō District Council is working on a way to ringfence the Taupō Electricity Limited Fund so other councils can't access the cash if amalgamation goes ahead.
Coming up this Saturday the 29th August at the Timebank Community Garden is the Community Marketplace Next to the Gardens – our last-Saturday-of-the-month car boot market!
This year's Big Music Day is again looking to involve around 200 Taupō students rehearsing five pieces before a concert to family and friends.
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says National’s decision to rule out a bed tax leaves tourism-heavy districts without a fair way to pay for the costs created by visitors.
When Taupō District Council concluded its education partnership with the Tongariro National Trout Centre in 2024, local school trips stopped going. Newly appointed manager Clint Green told Local Democracy Reporting the centre was in desperate need of funding, volunteers and visitors.
