Destination Great Lake Taupo’s domestic campaign to support the restart of the local tourism economy launches this weekend as inter-regional travel begins.
Taupō District Council has ramped up its contingency planning in the wake of the stricter border controls put in place by the Government yesterday to try and stem the spread of COVID-19 cases in Ne
$5.9 million in government funding will enable the expansion and modernisation of the current Taupō Airport terminal, as well as additional improvements.
A modest 1960s Taupo bach that costs $140 per night and sleeps up to eight guests is New Zealand's most popular holiday house, according to an accommodation website.
A local environmentalist who has led from the grassroots, who never misses an opportunity to spread the word has had his efforts recognised at governmental level.
Tertiary education opportunities are about to get a whole lot better in Taupō, with Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology planning to move around the corner on to a bigger site.
Approval for a proposed flyline at a popular Taupō camping spot will be one of the first decisions the new incoming district council will have to make.