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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


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,...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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