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He Ahi Eco-Business Park: Taupō’s New Home For Sustainable Industry
Taupō’s journey towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future took a significant step forward recently with a karakia that marks the...
Feb 113 min read


VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship - Business Survey Summary
In December 2024, the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship was hosted in Taupō, bringing significant international attention and...
Feb 45 min read


From Small Beginnings to Big Growth: How Kefi have navigated expansion, challenges and success
When Alexi and Natalie first opened Kefi cafe in 2015, they could hardly have imagined that just a few years later they’d be managing two...
Jan 303 min read


IRONMAN New Zealand 2025: Opportunities for Taupō’s Business Community
As March approaches, Taupō is once again preparing to host the prestigious IRONMAN New Zealand 2025, a bucket-list race for triathletes...
Jan 173 min read


Turning a passion for creativity into business
Starting a small business can be an exciting yet daunting venture. While the rewards of being your own boss and creating something from...
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Quarterly Economic Monitor September 2024
The September 2024 Quarterly Economic Monitor for Taupō highlights a mix of challenges, and some positive trends within the district's...
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Cheal's Geospatial Revolution: Mapping Taupō's Economic Future
A quiet revolution is unfolding at Cheal, a local engineering, surveying and planning firm that's putting the Taupō district on the map –...
Nov 12, 20244 min read


NZ Geothermal Week wins at EDNZ Best Practice Awards
We are thrilled to announce that NZ Geothermal Week, a collaborative initiative between Amplify and the New Zealand Geothermal...
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Taupō Business Sentiment Survey - September 2024
Summary The September 2024 Taupō District business sentiment survey indicates a stabilised yet cautious outlook compared with previous...
Oct 18, 20245 min read


Amplify Board Appointments 2024
Amplify is the Economic Development Agency for the Taupo district, and is charged with growing the local economy. Amplify is an...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Quarterly Economic Monitor June 2024
Taupō’s economy is hitting choppy waters. Infometrics provisionally estimates that Taupō’s GDP declined by 0.4% over the year to June...
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Tongariro Tourism Hub – A Journey to Regenerative Tourism
In the stunning area of Turangi, in the Central Plateau, a significant transformation in tourism is happening, led by Tongariro Tourism...
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Misfit Garden discovers the beauty in imperfect produce.
In the midst of a global pandemic, Sofia and Jen faced a personal crossroads after being unable to attend their jobs during the initial...
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Thriving Together: The Impacts of the Taupo Supercars Event
The 2024 Taupo Supercars event has proven to be a transformative occasion for the local community, businesses, and the broader district....
May 30, 20242 min read


Market Central, Transforming Taupō One Stall at a Time
Five years ago, Kaz, a stay-at-home mum at the time, stumbled upon a newspaper ad that would ultimately transform both her life and the...
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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