Getting sorted online during COVID-19
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has meant many essential services are now able to sell products online, even if their physical store must...
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Foraged Florals
Beautiful scents waft from the doorway of Taupō’s XOX Floral. Dried arrangements hang from the ceiling in various states of readiness,...
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Let Go and Throw!!
Feeling in need of a bit of stress relief over the busy summer break? Maybe you need to let go and axe throw! Popular in North America...
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Baking the love into business
Kim and Scott Forsythe’s donuts are world-famous in New Zealand. Customers have been known to drive from as far away as Tauranga and...
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Shaking up the Nine to Five
Renting an office space can be a large up-front cost for those starting out on a new business venture. Lease agreements often require a...
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Life with Lakefront Views
It’s difficult to miss the Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park. Located on State Highway One with capacity for around 1,300 people, it’s the...
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Helping out the locals
Over the years Garth Oakden has come to know the Tongariro River pretty well. Since the 1980’s Garth’s business, Tongariro River Rafting,...
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A dog's life at Big Brown Paws
It really is a dog’s life at Taupō’s Big Brown Paws Doggy Daycare. Everything has been designed with man’s best friend in mind, including...
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The effect of change
After almost 30 years in the human resources sector it’s fair to say that Steve Punter knows a lot about people. His Taupō-based business...
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Plugging in to a growing trend
Business has been brisk at Drive EV Taupō since the electric vehicle dealership opened in Tuwharetoa St almost two years ago. “Right from...
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Making the Leap
It can take a good dose of courage to step from staff member to business owner. After working in the Taupō hospitality sector for a...
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Keeping it in the family
The team at family-owned Jasco Distributing are a friendly bunch. Business owner Grieg Holland works alongside son Tom and...
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Flying high
Ready to walk on water this summer? Brendon and Natasha of Play.N.Up Flyboard Taupō have got just the thing. As a new experience for...
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The Process of hearing
From an early age Angela Loucks-Alexander has been interested in hearing. "I used to spend a bit of time at the audiologist as a kid,...
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Turangi locals make a clean sweep
Two years ago Turangi locals Betty Larsen and Rachele Da Ros-Tiopira spotted a business opportunity. “I’d been working in real estate and...
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Mike Lindsay is a professional magician
From the age of 16 he’s been entertaining kiwis with his special blend of magic and humour. While building up his business in Auckland,...
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