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A Seamless Transition at Euro Scaffolds

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

2 days ago4 min read

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

May 264 min read

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

May 122 min read

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

May 78 min read

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

Mar 273 min read

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

Mar 64 min read

Taupō’s journey towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future took a significant step forward recently with a karakia that marks the...

Feb 113 min read

In December 2024, the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship was hosted in Taupō, bringing significant international attention and...

Feb 45 min read

When Alexi and Natalie first opened Kefi cafe in 2015, they could hardly have imagined that just a few years later they’d be managing two...

Jan 303 min read

As March approaches, Taupō is once again preparing to host the prestigious IRONMAN New Zealand 2025, a bucket-list race for triathletes...

Jan 173 min read

Starting a small business can be an exciting yet daunting venture. While the rewards of being your own boss and creating something from...

Dec 13, 20244 min read

The September 2024 Quarterly Economic Monitor for Taupō highlights a mix of challenges, and some positive trends within the district's...

Nov 21, 20243 min read

A quiet revolution is unfolding at Cheal, a local engineering, surveying and planning firm that's putting the Taupō district on the map –...

Nov 12, 20244 min read

We are thrilled to announce that NZ Geothermal Week, a collaborative initiative between Amplify and the New Zealand Geothermal...

Oct 31, 20242 min read

Summary The September 2024 Taupō District business sentiment survey indicates a stabilised yet cautious outlook compared with previous...

Oct 18, 20245 min read