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The Big Bike Film Night inspires and delights
A desire to share his love of bikes and to support the community set Brett Cotter on a path from weekend bike enthusiast to creating one...
Feb 3, 20233 min read


Meet Katherine, our new Business Growth Advisor
Katherine, our new Business Growth Advisor is here to help support SMEs in Taupō
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Calling all Entrepreneurs!
Have you got a great business idea? Check out Amp It Up and get free support to validate and launch your great idea
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Job fair shows locals the opportunities on their doorstep
Connecting locals with the many opportunities to work, train and study in the region is at the heart of the Tūrangi Job Fair. The...
Nov 10, 20224 min read


Community-based solutions for Tauhara Project
When Contact Energy announced plans to build a new geothermal power station at the base of Tauhara maunga in Taupō, they knew that good...
Oct 20, 20222 min read


Onetai set to tickle local and international tastebuds
A purpose-built factory in Taupō turning mānuka honey produced at Onetai Station in Awakino and high-quality milk from the Central North...
Oct 17, 20222 min read


Quarterly Economic Monitor September 22
Taupō District’s economy continues to grow strongly despite the constraints facing the local economy. Infometrics provisionally estimates...
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Amplify Board Appointments 2022
Amplify is the Economic Development Agency for the Taupo district, and is charged with growing the local economy. Amplify is an...
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Turangi Free WIFI
Amplify Turangi has been working alongside Brynn Neilson of Spinning Planet over the past 12 months to establish a secure and free Wi-Fi...
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Turangi Events & Activations Role
Amplify are recruiting for a new Turangi Events & Activations role, based in Turangi. The primary objectives of this position will be to:...
Jun 9, 20221 min read


Quarterly Economic Monitor March 22
Taupō’s economy continues to bounce back strongly from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Infometrics provisionally estimates that the...
May 27, 20222 min read


Using technology to turbo-charge Taupō tourism
What does technology have to do with tourism in Taupō? Digital data and marketing are some of the most effective tools for reaching...
Apr 11, 20223 min read


Tauhara project attracts talent to Taupo
The largest geothermal development in New Zealand in over a decade is well underway at the foot of Mount Tauhara. Contact Energy’s new...
Apr 11, 20222 min read


Opportunity knocks
After living in cities overseas and in New Zealand, Emma Whitlock and husband Andy knew that they wanted to bring up their children in...
Apr 11, 20224 min read


Policies and Procedures in the Workplace
Policies and procedures play a crucial role in any business as guidelines for decision making within the organisation as well as helping...
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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