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The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the work done in the past 12 months, for Amplify last year was focused on helping local businesses in the Taupō District grow, connect and thrive. Over 53 events, we shared practical knowledge on everything from AI and marketing to business strategy and networking. We had 164 one-on-one support meetings, secured $87,000 in capability funding and ran programmes like Amp It Up, Geothermal Week and Tech Week, engaging over 1,

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 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,

The Taupō economy is still struggling but there are signs that the worst might be over. Infometrics provisionally estimates that the...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taupō’s economy is hitting choppy waters. Infometrics provisionally estimates that Taupō’s GDP declined by 0.4% over the year to June...

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

The Taupō economy continues growing despite the tough economic conditions. Infometrics provisionally estimates that Taupō’s GDP expanded...

Taupō's economy is showing plenty of resilience in the face of economic headwinds. Infometrics provisionally estimates that the local...

The Taupō economy is showing plenty of resilience in the face of economic headwinds. A strong recovery in tourism has bolstered the...

After a very strong bounce back in the September quarter, Taupo's economy treaded water in the December 2020 quarter. Infometrics...

Overview of Taupo District Taupō District’s economy has bounced back strongly in the September 2020 quarter. Infometrics provisional...

Overview of Taupo District Taupō District’s economy has been hit hard by COVID-19’s impact on tourism. Infometrics provisional estimates...

In 2019, Enterprise Great Lake Taupo commissioned BERL to undertake a research and review project to both identify issues within our...