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Toi-Ohomai Free Training
IMPROVE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES TECHNIQUES Professional Skills for the Service Sector (Customer Service and Sales Techniques)...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


Trial or Probation
Including a trial period in your employment agreements can protect you from hiring an employee who mightn’t have the right skills or...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


Contractor versus Employee
Employees and contractors have different rights and responsibilities. You need to know whether you’re an employee or a contractor because...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


Beginnings of Employment
Advertising and Interviewing Staff Finding the right employee takes a bit of work, but the payoff is worth it. The right person will...
Feb 3, 20214 min read


Young Enterprise
Inspiring students, changing lives Inspiring young people to discover their potential in business and in life. Making this happen is what...
Feb 3, 20211 min read


Stats NZ
Data for Business If you want customer or industry data for your business, you've come to the right place. They have lots of free data...
Feb 3, 20211 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


Putting in the hard graft
The building sector continues to boom in Taupō, with many tradespeople booked out months in advance. When demand out-strips supply it can...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


The key to success
At first glance Taupō Locksmiths looks like many other locksmith stores. An array of locks and keys hang from the walls and a team member...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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