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He Ahi Eco-Business Park: Taupō’s New Home For Sustainable Industry
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
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VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship - Business Survey Summary
In December 2024, the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship was hosted in Taupō, bringing significant international attention and...
Feb 45 min read
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From Small Beginnings to Big Growth: How Kefi have navigated expansion, challenges and success
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
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IRONMAN New Zealand 2025: Opportunities for Taupō’s Business Community
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
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Taupō Business Sentiment Survey - September 2024
Summary The September 2024 Taupō District business sentiment survey indicates a stabilised yet cautious outlook compared with previous...
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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Thriving Together: The Impacts of the Taupo Supercars Event
The 2024 Taupo Supercars event has proven to be a transformative occasion for the local community, businesses, and the broader district....
May 30, 20242 min read
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Celebrating the Success of AMP IT UP!
Amp It Up: Empowering local entrepreneurs, culminating in an exhilarating Pitch Night. Congrats to winners! Stay tuned for more stories
May 23, 20232 min read
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Meet Katherine, our new Business Growth Advisor
Katherine, our new Business Growth Advisor is here to help support SMEs in Taupō
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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Calling all Entrepreneurs!
Have you got a great business idea? Check out Amp It Up and get free support to validate and launch your great idea
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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The importance of Digital Marketing in the age of Covid-19
When the world was in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the internet and social media were the only ways to stay connected....
Feb 11, 20222 min read
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Dealing with challenging customers
Customer service is one of the most important components of an organisation’s activities and part of customer service is having to deal...
Dec 23, 20214 min read
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Cashflow during uncertain times
With so much uncertainty and constant change out there, having cash available in your business has never been more important. Government...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Sort out your nerves and your body will heal itself
Keeping your spine and nervous system healthy is a great way to prevent injuries and allow your body to function at its best. Kasey and...
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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Confinement Escape Rooms starts up
“There’s nothing to do in Taupō on a rainy day”. It’s a common misconception that Deiryn Wallace is keen to debunk. Deiryn is the owner...
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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Employers and the Covid-19 Vaccine
The information on this page is to provide general assistance to businesses and employers. It is recommended to seek legal advice before...
Oct 18, 20213 min read
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Level 3 - 2021 Business Insights Survey
The team at Amplify distributed a Business Sentiment survey during Level 3 (August 2021), to give us meaningful insight into local...
Sep 17, 20213 min read
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New role connecting jobs and workers
Connecting training organisations, employers and skilled job seekers to help build a strong local economy is the focus of Amplify’s Tanya...
Sep 16, 20212 min read
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Local students rise to the geothermal challenge
The future of Taupo’s geothermal industry is in good hands, if entries for the school science competitions held during New Zealand...
Aug 26, 20213 min read
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Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor: Taupo District June 2021
Infometrics have released their Quarterly Economic Monitor for the Taupo District for the period ending June 2021. The Taupō economy is...
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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Taupo based Activated Carbon - environmental and business win:win
Taupo-based Activated Carbon NZ is the ultimate example of an environmental and business win:win. The company makes a range of products...
Aug 20, 20213 min read
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