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Inventive Taupo local is cranking it up
Mountain biking has become a popular recreational pursuit for many kiwis. World-class local trails such as Taupō’s Craters of the Moon...
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Taupo honey takes out top award
From small beginnings Taupō-based King Honey has recently become the fourth largest honey business in New Zealand, with sales growing to...
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Forging a new path in the construction industry
For locals and holidaymakers alike, the Great Lake Pathway (also known colloquially as the 'Lions Walk') in Taupō has long been a popular...
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Crafty ways to keep it local
In the wake of the recent COVID-19 outbreak New Zealanders have begun to realise the value of supporting local businesses. The team at...
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Keeping bees in the cloud
When the COVID-19 lockdown plans were announced the team at Taupō honey exporter Zealandia Honey were in shock. “Our first thought was,...
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Acting up over lockdown
For Taupō performing arts teacher Toni Neve, the COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions have created a number of new challenges. “My...
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Heaven-sent bookkeeping during COVID-19
Keeping track of rapidly evolving business requirements during the COVID-19 outbreak has been a real challenge for many small New Zealand...
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It's all in the making
It’s Tuesday morning and The Makers Kitchen on Oruanui street is a hive of action. The fridge has been recently stacked with freshly...
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Dancing to a new beat
For Taupō’s Melody Close, the COVID-19 outbreak has had a dramatic impact on her dance and Pilates business. Along with gyms and exercise...
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Getting sorted online during COVID-19
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has meant many essential services are now able to sell products online, even if their physical store must...
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Foraged Florals
Beautiful scents waft from the doorway of Taupō’s XOX Floral. Dried arrangements hang from the ceiling in various states of readiness,...
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Let Go and Throw!!
Feeling in need of a bit of stress relief over the busy summer break? Maybe you need to let go and axe throw! Popular in North America...
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Baking the love into business
Kim and Scott Forsythe’s donuts are world-famous in New Zealand. Customers have been known to drive from as far away as Tauranga and...
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Shaking up the Nine to Five
Renting an office space can be a large up-front cost for those starting out on a new business venture. Lease agreements often require a...
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Life with Lakefront Views
It’s difficult to miss the Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park. Located on State Highway One with capacity for around 1,300 people, it’s the...
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