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The Sweet Rise of Onetai from Local Gem to Global Markets

Two years on from our first encounter with Onetai, their evolution from an emerging business to a household name in New Zealand and...

Mar 13, 20242 min read

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

Mar 11, 20243 min read

Do you have a business idea that's ready to take off? Or are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a startup you're eager to validate? We're...

Jan 20, 20242 min read

Te Waka have just released the latest Business Sentiment Survey for November 2023. Some really pleasing news to come out of Taupo...

Dec 19, 20232 min read

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

Nov 20, 20233 min read

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

Oct 13, 20233 min read

We're excited to relaunch our business events calendar with Grow and Propel. These series of events aim to foster thought-provoking...

Sep 22, 20231 min read

Tech Week Taupo, our much-anticipated tech and innovation festival, took our community on an exciting journey filled with valuable...

May 23, 20232 min read

Amp It Up: Empowering local entrepreneurs, culminating in an exhilarating Pitch Night. Congrats to winners! Stay tuned for more stories

May 23, 20232 min read

We are excited to share that Techweek 2023 is happening from the 13th to the 20th of May! With the theme ‘Tech for a Better Tomorrow’ we...

Mar 23, 20232 min read

Every day, as thousands of trucks move around every corner of New Zealand, a Taupō-based company is helping to ensure truck drivers and...

Mar 10, 20233 min read

Taupō’s economy continues to grow at a healthy pace with GDP provisionally estimated to have increased 2.9% over the year to December...

Mar 1, 20232 min read

A Taupō start-up called Heed is helping to avoid sticky situations for councils and communities with a solution for a big problem faced...

Feb 23, 20233 min read

The key to success is happiness in the household – and creating the perfect balance between a good lifestyle and work is crucial for that...

Feb 22, 20233 min read

Has your business been effected by Cyclone Gabrielle? There is financial, practical and mental health support available to assist you...

Feb 17, 20232 min read