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The Taupō economy is showing strong signs of economic recovery. Infometrics provisionally estimates GDP to have grown 2.8%pa in the March 2026 quarter compared with the same quarter last year. Over the year to March 2026 growth measured 1.3%, as growth was weak in earlier quarters. The national economy grew 0.4% over the year. An active housing market was a major contributor to the economic recovery with the rental, hiring and real estate services growing 6.3% over the year t

Summary The April 2026 Taupō District Business Sentiment Survey highlights a business community that remains resilient but increasingly cautious as economic conditions continue to tighten. Rising operating costs, fuel prices, softer consumer demand, and broader geopolitical uncertainty are placing increasing pressure on business performance and future expectations. Business confidence remains above 2024 levels, although confidence has decreased since September 2025 and more b

The April 2026 Business Occupancy Review shows the Taupō District’s commercial environment remains relatively stable despite ongoing economic pressure and changing business conditions. Key Insights Taupō occupancy increased to 86.8% Taupō industrial premises increased by 2.8% since October 2025 Business relocation was more common than widespread closures Tūrangi occupancy improved 2.1% since October 2025 Taupō continues to maintain strong occupancy levels, supported by indust

Creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and able to grow doesn’t happen by chance. For Taupō based company SiteCare, it’s the result of several years of intentional decisions, consistent leadership and commitment to a belief that looking after people is essential to long-term business success. Recognised as Employer of the Year at the Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awards in 2025, the award reflects what SiteCare has been prioritising for many years: buildi

Kelsey’s journey into business ownership began with a need for a lifestyle change. She had previously worked as an accountant in Taupō, but after having her daughter, Kelsey was seeking balance and flexibility in her work life. She had discovered reformer pilates shortly after having her daughter and quickly fell in love with it. What started as a personal interest turned into her future business opportunity when she opened her reformer pilates business Ora Studios in Moto

The first tentative signs of economic recovery from a deep recession are showing in Taupō’s economy. Economic output in the December 2025 quarter was up 1%pa compared with the same quarter in 2024, according to provisional estimates from Infometrics. However, because of weak previous quarters, GDP for the full year to December 2025 was up by just 0.4%pa. The national economy also grew 0.4% over the same period. The very large energy sector was the biggest contributor to the d