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Finding freedom and flexibility in Taupo
The fantastic Taupō lifestyle was part of the inspiration for Nic McCondach and Heather Sumpter when they started a business that focuses...
Dec 27, 20213 min read


Dealing with challenging customers
Customer service is one of the most important components of an organisation’s activities and part of customer service is having to deal...
Dec 23, 20214 min read


Starting from scratch
Making the most of every weekend is something that Nick and Amanda O’Brien are passionate about. The couple, who live in Kinloch, are...
Dec 2, 20212 min read


Cashflow during uncertain times
With so much uncertainty and constant change out there, having cash available in your business has never been more important. Government...
Nov 30, 20212 min read


Quarterly Economic Monitor September 2021
Infometrics provisionally estimates that Taupō’s economy grew 2.9% over the year to September 2021. GDP in the September 2021 quarter was...
Nov 29, 20212 min read


Sort out your nerves and your body will heal itself
Keeping your spine and nervous system healthy is a great way to prevent injuries and allow your body to function at its best. Kasey and...
Nov 29, 20212 min read


Confinement Escape Rooms starts up
“There’s nothing to do in Taupō on a rainy day”. It’s a common misconception that Deiryn Wallace is keen to debunk. Deiryn is the owner...
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Remote working from the moon? Anything's possible!
For Richard Fitzgerald, Director of IT service company 2Gen, remote working has quickly become an essential part of his business. Richard...
Oct 28, 20212 min read


Level 2 - 2021 Business Insights Survey
Following on from our Level 3 Business Sentiment survey, the team at Amplify distributed a second survey during Level 2 (September 2021),...
Oct 19, 20212 min read


Employers and the Covid-19 Vaccine
The information on this page is to provide general assistance to businesses and employers. It is recommended to seek legal advice before...
Oct 18, 20213 min read


It’s a pretty special way of life
Two years ago, Katy Glenie and her husband Mike welcomed their daughter Rosie into the world. The family loved living in Wellington and...
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Pathways Licence to Work 'Ultimate' Programme
Pathways for Youth Employment are recruiting for their next 'Licence to Work' course that is scheduled to start on the 4th of October....
Oct 1, 20211 min read


Filming business reaches new heights
Joel Corbett originally moved to Taupō to start a career in skydiving. After completing his training in Christchurch, Joel was keen to...
Sep 30, 20212 min read


Level 3 - 2021 Business Insights Survey
The team at Amplify distributed a Business Sentiment survey during Level 3 (August 2021), to give us meaningful insight into local...
Sep 17, 20213 min read


New role connecting jobs and workers
Connecting training organisations, employers and skilled job seekers to help build a strong local economy is the focus of Amplify’s Tanya...
Sep 16, 20212 min read
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