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Taupō news
Transpower Acknowledges Past Mistakes with Māori Land as Grid Upgrades Begin
The national grid operator is working to rebuild trust with iwi and hapū around Lake Taupō as it prepares for major infrastructure upgrades.
Inaugural Tūwharetoa Art Awards Set to Showcase Local Talent
Fourteen artists will compete in the first-ever Ngāti Tūwharetoa art awards this Friday, launching a six-week exhibition at the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.
Coastguard Taupō Offers Hands-on Day Skipper Course This Weekend
Local boaties have a rare opportunity to get face-to-face instruction on essential maritime skills with Coastguard Taupō's in-person Day Skipper course this weekend.
Two Taupō Teenagers Named in Fatal Acacia Bay Crash
Police have identified the two young people who lost their lives in a fatal crash in Acacia Bay, Taupō on January 17th.
Free Smart Bike Lockers Launch in Taupō CBD
Secure bike storage and charging facilities have arrived in Taupō's CBD, with new Locky Dock stations being installed - but how much did it cost ratepayers?
Family-Friendly Cultural Festival to Unite Tūwharetoa Community
The inaugural Ruia Taitea – Tūwharetoa Ahurei Festival will showcase traditional marae-based kapahaka and cultural celebrations this Saturday at Riverside Park and Unison Amphitheatre.
Final Days for Public Input on Whakapapa's Future
With submissions closing Friday night, Taupō residents are being urged to have their say on plans to secure Whakapapa's future operations under a company directed by Dave Mazey, Tom Elworthy and Bridget Legnavsky.
Viral sensation to headline Mangakino Lake Hop 2025
Fresh from opening for Cold Chisel at the Taupō summer concert, teenage sibling band Rumpus Machine will bring their classic rock sound to this year's Mangakino Lake Hop.
The D4 Set for Historic First Taupō Performance
Iconic New Zealand punk rockers The D4 will make their Taupō debut at Rosemary's this month, promising new material alongside their classic hits.
Lineup Announced for Tūrangi's Waitangi Day Celebrations
Te Omeka Perkins of House of Shem joins the lineup for the free Waitangi ki Tūrangitukua 2025 celebrations in Tūrangi.
Desert Road Access to DOC Sites to be Restricted
Access to Department of Conservation sites from the Desert Road will be prohibited from next week as road works continue.
Have your say on local speed limits
NZTA launches consultation on maintaining reduced speed limits on two major routes, with public support needed to prevent a return to higher speeds.
Taupō-based company exports first green hydrogen
Halcyon Power Limited has achieved a milestone by completing New Zealand's first-ever export of green hydrogen, sending a demonstration shipment to Fiji.
'Lives at Risk': Opposition Slams Taupō-Tūrangi Speed Limit Review
NZTA has launched a consultation on reversing speed limits along sections of SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi, with Labour claiming the move prioritises politics over safety.