top of page

Articles
Explore local case studies, economic reports, insights and local news.
Search


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...
Oct 1, 20212 min read


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...
Sep 30, 20212 min read


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


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...
Sep 2, 20212 min read


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...
Aug 31, 20212 min read


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


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...
Aug 19, 20212 min read


'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....
Aug 17, 20213 min read


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...
Aug 13, 20212 min read


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...
Aug 6, 20212 min read


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...
Jun 21, 20212 min read


Business Mentor a sounding board and fresh perspective
Starting or growing a business can be tough. There’s a lot to learn, and it’s often hard to know where to find support. Working with a...
Apr 30, 20212 min read


Living on the veg
In New Zealand up to thirty percent of a crop of fruit or vegetables can go to waste, just because of slight imperfections such as being...
Apr 12, 20212 min read


Turangi Restaurant is Hopping Good
Starting a business has been full of positives for Andrew Wood and Lili Calva, the owners of Turangi’s latest eatery, The Hare and...
Apr 12, 20212 min read


Turangi Careers Expo
The inaugural Amplify Turangi Careers Expo welcomed over 350 people on Monday 30 March.
Mar 31, 20212 min read


Digital CVs the way of the future
The impact of the COVID pandemic on the New Zealand tourism industry has been far- reaching. Businesses have been working hard to adapt...
Mar 19, 20212 min read


Keeping Taupo families safe online
The internet has come a long way since the first message was sent 50 years ago from a grey box the size of a fridge by a professor at the...
Feb 15, 20212 min read


Turangi Marine is Making Waves
With most New Zealanders unable to travel internationally due to COVID restrictions, kiwis are finding new ways to spend their holiday...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


River Birches Luxury Lodge in Turangi confident in bounce back
During the summer months the Taupō district has traditionally welcomed a number of high- spend international travellers. These visitors...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


Getting through together
When someone breaks a bone it’s expected that they will rush to hospital for immediate treatment. However, it’s much less common for New...
Feb 3, 20212 min read
bottom of page
