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A move to the Taupō District means you can set yourself and your family up with the life everyone has always wanted. The key to success...


- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
Using technology to turbo-charge Taupō tourism
What does technology have to do with tourism in Taupō? Digital data and marketing are some of the most effective tools for reaching...
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- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
Tauhara project attracts talent to Taupo
The largest geothermal development in New Zealand in over a decade is well underway at the foot of Mount Tauhara. Contact Energy’s new...
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- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
Owning their future
The opportunity to work for themselves, in a business they could do from anywhere convinced Jo and Phil Caira to take the leap and...
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- Apr 11, 2022
- 4 min
Opportunity knocks
After living in cities overseas and in New Zealand, Emma Whitlock and husband Andy knew that they wanted to bring up their children in...
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- Dec 27, 2021
- 3 min
Finding freedom and flexibility in Taupo
The fantastic Taupō lifestyle was part of the inspiration for Nic McCondach and Heather Sumpter when they started a business that focuses...
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- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Remote working from the moon? Anything's possible!
For Richard Fitzgerald, Director of IT service company 2Gen, remote working has quickly become an essential part of his business. Richard...
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
It’s a pretty special way of life
Two years ago, Katy Glenie and her husband Mike welcomed their daughter Rosie into the world. The family loved living in Wellington and...
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- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Filming business reaches new heights
Joel Corbett originally moved to Taupō to start a career in skydiving. After completing his training in Christchurch, Joel was keen to...
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- Sep 16, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
Foodie on a mission: Meet 18-year-old Taupō entrepreneur Olivia Moore
Taupō-based Olivia Moore is a young businesswoman on a mission. At the age of 15 she launched ‘Top That!’ vegan meal toppers. With the...
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- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
The land of milk and honey
Internationally there is a growing demand for products that are natural, healthy, and produced sustainably. The team at Onetai Station...
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- Aug 20, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
Award winning Taupo Top 10
When Suzi Blank and her husband Darren moved down from Auckland to take over Taupō TOP 10 two years ago, they had a lot of plans for the...
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- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
'Huge growth' in automated lighting benefits Taupō firm Pure LED
The construction sector continues to boom in New Zealand, with new homes and business premises springing up across the country....
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- Aug 13, 2021
- 2 min
Amplify Board Appointment 2021
Amplify is the Economic Development Agency for the Taupo district, and is charged with growing the local economy. They are an independent...
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- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
New bus service takes off
A new bus service from Turangi for Toi Ohomai students has taken off with a hiss and a roar, transporting over 45 students to the...
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
A slice of Italy in Taupō
Although COVID travel restrictions mean that Italy is currently off the holiday destination list for most, not to worry. You can still...
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