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.
Taupo District Council has agreed to adopt the Smokefree/Auahi Kore District Wide Action Plan, signalling its commitment to creating a smokefree district in the future.
Electric scooters for hire will be trialled in Taupō town centre from next month after Taupō District Council approved the proposal at its May council meeting.
Eighties pop-punk icon Billy Idol is bringing his fist-pumping anthems and signature sneer to Aotearoa in early January, playing a trio of Summer Concert Tour events happening in Gibbston, Taupo an