When family circumstances led Elle Knight to purchase Lakeside Accommodation in 2014, she saw an opportunity to own a business that could be flexible around her young family while providing some additional income for the household. At the time, Lakeside Accommodation held the management rights to eight apartments.  Today, that small Taupō business has transformed into MyStays , a people-first, strategy-driven national brand managing more than 150 holiday homes across the North Island,...

When Marina opened here.for.it  in July 2024, she made an unusual move in today’s business climate by opening a physical store, in the Tūrangi Mall . Six months later she added an online offering, but her brick-and-mortar shop has remained at the heart of her business. For Marina, the store was more than a retail outlet — it was a long-held dream that she had shared with her friends and family for years. “I wanted to create a space that showcases beautiful, quality Māori products and offers a...

Amplify, in collaboration with Destination Great Lake Taupō (DGLT) and Taupō District Council, has released a new Hotel Investment...