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Taupō Spending Snapsot: International Visitors Lead Growth
A look at who’s spending, where they’re from, and what it means for the Taupō District economy. Recent data from Marketview, which...
Mar 273 min read
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Quarterly Economic Monitor December 2024
Taupō is still in the grips of the country’s worst recession since 1991. Infometrics provisionally estimates that Taupō’s GDP declined...
Mar 64 min read
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He Ahi Eco-Business Park: Taupō’s New Home For Sustainable Industry
Taupō’s journey towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future took a significant step forward recently with a karakia that marks the...
Feb 113 min read
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VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship - Business Survey Summary
In December 2024, the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship was hosted in Taupō, bringing significant international attention and...
Feb 45 min read
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From Small Beginnings to Big Growth: How Kefi have navigated expansion, challenges and success
When Alexi and Natalie first opened Kefi cafe in 2015, they could hardly have imagined that just a few years later they’d be managing two...
Jan 303 min read
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IRONMAN New Zealand 2025: Opportunities for Taupō’s Business Community
As March approaches, Taupō is once again preparing to host the prestigious IRONMAN New Zealand 2025, a bucket-list race for triathletes...
Jan 173 min read
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Turning a passion for creativity into business
Starting a small business can be an exciting yet daunting venture. While the rewards of being your own boss and creating something from...
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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Quarterly Economic Monitor September 2024
The September 2024 Quarterly Economic Monitor for Taupō highlights a mix of challenges, and some positive trends within the district's...
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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Cheal's Geospatial Revolution: Mapping Taupō's Economic Future
A quiet revolution is unfolding at Cheal, a local engineering, surveying and planning firm that's putting the Taupō district on the map –...
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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NZ Geothermal Week wins at EDNZ Best Practice Awards
We are thrilled to announce that NZ Geothermal Week, a collaborative initiative between Amplify and the New Zealand Geothermal...
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Taupō Business Sentiment Survey - September 2024
Summary The September 2024 Taupō District business sentiment survey indicates a stabilised yet cautious outlook compared with previous...
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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Amplify Board Appointments 2024
Amplify is the Economic Development Agency for the Taupo district, and is charged with growing the local economy. Amplify is an...
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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Quarterly Economic Monitor June 2024
Taupō’s economy is hitting choppy waters. Infometrics provisionally estimates that Taupō’s GDP declined by 0.4% over the year to June...
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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Tongariro Tourism Hub – A Journey to Regenerative Tourism
In the stunning area of Turangi, in the Central Plateau, a significant transformation in tourism is happening, led by Tongariro Tourism...
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Misfit Garden discovers the beauty in imperfect produce.
In the midst of a global pandemic, Sofia and Jen faced a personal crossroads after being unable to attend their jobs during the initial...
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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