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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,

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

The 2024 Taupo Supercars event has proven to be a transformative occasion for the local community, businesses, and the broader district....

Amp It Up: Empowering local entrepreneurs, culminating in an exhilarating Pitch Night. Congrats to winners! Stay tuned for more stories

Katherine, our new Business Growth Advisor is here to help support SMEs in Taupō

Have you got a great business idea? Check out Amp It Up and get free support to validate and launch your great idea

When the world was in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the internet and social media were the only ways to stay connected....

Customer service is one of the most important components of an organisation’s activities and part of customer service is having to deal...