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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

Summary The September 2024 Taupō District business sentiment survey indicates a stabilised yet cautious outlook compared with previous...

Oct 18, 20245 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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