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'Huge growth' in automated lighting benefits Taupō firm Pure LED
The construction sector continues to boom in New Zealand, with new homes and business premises springing up across the country....
Aug 17, 20213 min read
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Amplify Board Appointment 2021
Amplify is the Economic Development Agency for the Taupo district, and is charged with growing the local economy. They are an independent...
Aug 13, 20212 min read
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New bus service takes off
A new bus service from Turangi for Toi Ohomai students has taken off with a hiss and a roar, transporting over 45 students to the...
Aug 6, 20212 min read
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A slice of Italy in Taupō
Although COVID travel restrictions mean that Italy is currently off the holiday destination list for most, not to worry. You can still...
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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Tech to the rescue
Technology could hold the answers to some of the world’s biggest problems and help create a better world. That’s the view of NZTech, the...
May 7, 20212 min read
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New CEO for Economic Development Agency Appointed
The Chairman of Amplify (formerly known as Enterprise Great Lake Taupō), Murray McCaw, today announced that Rick Keehan has been...
May 3, 20212 min read
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Business Mentor a sounding board and fresh perspective
Starting or growing a business can be tough. There’s a lot to learn, and it’s often hard to know where to find support. Working with a...
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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Living on the veg
In New Zealand up to thirty percent of a crop of fruit or vegetables can go to waste, just because of slight imperfections such as being...
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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Turangi Restaurant is Hopping Good
Starting a business has been full of positives for Andrew Wood and Lili Calva, the owners of Turangi’s latest eatery, The Hare and...
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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Overview of the Taupo District Economy for the December 2020 Quarter
After a very strong bounce back in the September quarter, Taupo's economy treaded water in the December 2020 quarter. Infometrics...
Apr 9, 20212 min read
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Turangi Careers Expo
The inaugural Amplify Turangi Careers Expo welcomed over 350 people on Monday 30 March.
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Digital CVs the way of the future
The impact of the COVID pandemic on the New Zealand tourism industry has been far- reaching. Businesses have been working hard to adapt...
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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Managing bookings and refunds – how to exceed expectations
As with all booking extensions and changes, always keep in mind your legal obligations around refunds.
Mar 9, 20213 min read
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Keeping Taupo families safe online
The internet has come a long way since the first message was sent 50 years ago from a grey box the size of a fridge by a professor at the...
Feb 15, 20212 min read
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Infometrics Report - Sept 2020 Quarter
Overview of Taupo District Taupō District’s economy has bounced back strongly in the September 2020 quarter. Infometrics provisional...
Feb 12, 20212 min read
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