Your town, your stories, your Taupō
A grassroots celebration of the people, places and hidden gems that make Taupō home. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or you’re just passing through – there’s always something new to discover.
People worth knowing
"Taupō is full of people doing remarkable
things. We're here to tell their stories."
- The Taupō local team -
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Whether it’s your favourite local cafe, a local Tradie who goes above and beyond or a maker doing something special – We’d love to hear about them. Tell us about them and we’ll do the rest.
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