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When family circumstances led Elle Knight to purchase Lakeside Accommodation in 2014, she saw an opportunity to own a business that could be flexible around her young family while providing some additional income for the household. At the time, Lakeside Accommodation held the management rights to eight apartments.  Today, that small Taupō business has transformed into MyStays , a people-first, strategy-driven national brand managing more than 150 holiday homes across the Nort

Taupō’s economy is showing tentative signs of recovery after a deep recession. The local economy grew 0.2% in the September 2025 quarter compared to the same quarter last year, according to Infometrics provisional estimates. Over the full year, GDP declined 0.8%, a slightly worse outcome than the national decline of 0.5%pa. A range of industries have contributed to the negative economic outcome over the year to September 2025. A slowdown in the construction industry was the l

The Te Rahui Solar Farm is one of the most significant new energy investments in the Taupō District, bringing economic opportunities for local businesses. Once both project stages are complete, Te Rahui will be New Zealand’s largest solar farm, delivering 400MW of renewable energy - enough to power approximately 100,000 homes. The project is being developed as a 50-50 joint venture between Nova Energy and Meridian Energy. The partners have agreed to build stage 1 (200MW) of t

The October 2025 business occupancy data shows a steady commercial environment across the Taupō District, supported by ongoing growth in industrial areas and consistent activity in town and suburban centres. Overall occupancy remains stable, reflecting continued investment and development. In Taupō, the total number of business premises has increased by 4.3% since April, driven by new industrial developments. Occupancy has held at 86.1%, indicating solid demand as new capacit

Summary Business confidence in the Taupō District continues to strengthen, with 63% of businesses feeling confident about their outlook, the highest level in more than two years. Concern about their outlook has fallen to 13% of businesses, down from 21% in April and 29% last year. Trading conditions have stabilised following a strong summer, and most businesses expect steady or improving performance over the next six months. Hiring intentions have nearly doubled since April,

When Marina opened here.for.it  in July 2024, she made an unusual move in today’s business climate by opening a physical store, in the Tūrangi Mall . Six months later she added an online offering, but her brick-and-mortar shop has remained at the heart of her business. For Marina, the store was more than a retail outlet — it was a long-held dream that she had shared with her friends and family for years. “I wanted to create a space that showcases beautiful, quality Māori prod

Taupō thrives on its vibrant event scene. From festivals and sports tournaments to conferences and community gatherings, these events draw crowds and offer opportunities for local businesses to boost sales, connect with customers and showcase what makes you unique. The key to success is staying informed. That's why we’ve launched the new   Taupō District Events  page. This dedicated resource provides an overview of upcoming events specifically relevant to local businesses. Th

The Taupō economy is still struggling but there are signs that the worst might be over. Infometrics provisionally estimates that the...

Amplify, in collaboration with Destination Great Lake Taupō (DGLT) and Taupō District Council, has released a new Hotel Investment...

In the world of business, a change in ownership can be challenging but incredibly rewarding.  Jason De Montalk and Brent Simpson’s...

Infometrics provisionally estimates that the Taupō economy contracted 1.4% over the year to March 2025. On a quarterly basis, the economy...

The 2025 ITM Taupō Super 440 once again brought national and international attention to the Taupō District, creating energy across the...

Summary The April 2025 Taupō District Business Sentiment Survey highlights a stabilised and increasingly optimistic outlook among the...

A look at who’s spending, where they’re from, and what it means for the Taupō District economy. Recent data from Marketview, which...

Taupō is still in the grips of the country’s worst recession since 1991. Infometrics provisionally estimates that Taupō’s GDP declined...