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In the wake of the recent COVID-19 outbreak New Zealanders have begun to realise the value of supporting local businesses. The team at...

When the COVID-19 lockdown plans were announced the team at Taupō honey exporter Zealandia Honey were in shock. “Our first thought was,...

For Taupō performing arts teacher Toni Neve, the COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions have created a number of new challenges. “My...

Keeping track of rapidly evolving business requirements during the COVID-19 outbreak has been a real challenge for many small New Zealand...

It’s Tuesday morning and The Makers Kitchen on Oruanui street is a hive of action. The fridge has been recently stacked with freshly...

For Taupō’s Melody Close, the COVID-19 outbreak has had a dramatic impact on her dance and Pilates business. Along with gyms and exercise...

The recent COVID-19 outbreak has meant many essential services are now able to sell products online, even if their physical store must...

Beautiful scents waft from the doorway of Taupō’s XOX Floral. Dried arrangements hang from the ceiling in various states of readiness,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Over the years Garth Oakden has come to know the Tongariro River pretty well. Since the 1980’s Garth’s business, Tongariro River Rafting,...

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...

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...

Business has been brisk at Drive EV Taupō since the electric vehicle dealership opened in Tuwharetoa St almost two years ago. “Right from...

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...

The team at family-owned Jasco Distributing are a friendly bunch. Business owner Grieg Holland works alongside son Tom and...

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...

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,...