Kinloch, Taupo

2730 days ago

Taupo business groups call for change

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Build new, but build elsewhere, local business groups told Taupo District Council at a hearing on Wednesday.

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2730 days ago

Applications for community sports fund close in one week

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

Applications for community sports grants close in one week. If you could put some funding to good use, make sure that you get your application in by midday on Friday, 16 June.

Find out more here -

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2731 days ago

Where's the best place for a sweet treat in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

You might have noticed Neighbourly has been celebrating its third birthday this month! We’re big fans of celebrations - especially when they involve cupcakes. Or giveaways!

Comment below and tell us the best place in your neighbourhood to get a sweet treat, and we’ll shout one lucky … View more
You might have noticed Neighbourly has been celebrating its third birthday this month! We’re big fans of celebrations - especially when they involve cupcakes. Or giveaways!

Comment below and tell us the best place in your neighbourhood to get a sweet treat, and we’ll shout one lucky Neighbourly member a $50 birthday Prezzy® card!

*T&Cs apply.

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2733 days ago

This factory is buzzing with Te Reo

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Between the roar of sawblades and thunk of 500kg logs at Tenon wood mouldings plant, Te Reo Maori can be heard.
That's all thanks to voluntary Te Reo lessons, which have been offered to staff since November last year.

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2737 days ago

Culturally significant tourist hot spot to get more improvements

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

​Spa Thermal Park's Otumuheke Stream is set to get an upgrade to make the area safer for visitors, while encouraging greater respect and care of the culturally important site.

The stream is of significant importance to local hapu as it was historically a respected mooring, bathing, … View more
​Spa Thermal Park's Otumuheke Stream is set to get an upgrade to make the area safer for visitors, while encouraging greater respect and care of the culturally important site.

The stream is of significant importance to local hapu as it was historically a respected mooring, bathing, healing and meeting place. More recently, the stream has become a popular attraction for tourists who flock to the area to relax in the geothermal water.

Read more here -

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