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Youth Collab provides ensemble experience for youth
Youth Collab provides ensemble experience for youth
This year’s strings ‘Youth Collab’ (Sunday, June 7) was an enjoyable experience, says...
Busking spot for youth during Taupō Winter Festival
Busking spot for youth during Taupō Winter Festival
Creative Taupō and Taupō Winter Festival are running a free youth busking area on the Tongariro...
Latest Creative New Zealand newsletter
Latest Creative New Zealand newsletter
Creative New Zealand's arts development and funding agency is undertaking one of the most...
Acclaimed Taupō saxophonist named as best jazz artist 2026
Acclaimed Taupō saxophonist named as best jazz artist 2026
Former Taupō student Louisa Williamson, recognised with the Best Jazz Artist award at the 2026...
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17
June
10:00pm
The Cripple of Inishmaan
‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ is a black comedy by Martin McDonagh. It is set in 1934 on the small island of Inishmaan, one of the Aran islands off the west...
20
June
4:30pm
Maiea /// To Surface
Maiea /// To Surface is a 2026 Puanga|Matariki exhibition by Toi Tūwharetoa, presented at Taupō Museum from 20 June to 3 August 2026. Bringing together collective works by Vanessa Edwards-Buerger,...
21
December
1:00pm
Market Central Taupō – Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market
Lake Terrace, Taupō, Lake Taupō
21
December
1:00pm
Market Central Taupō – Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market
Market Central is a vibrant and exciting market that operates every Sunday morning on Taupō's beautiful lakefront. With many talented creators, makers, growers & entertainers, Market Central is the best...
27
June
1:00pm
Community Marketplace Next to the Gardens
The Community Marketplace Next to the Gardens is a fresh new community event where good things keep moving, from garden produce and secondhand bargains to upcycled gems and practical local...
3
July
10:00pm
Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2026
5 Story Place, Taupō, Lake Taupō
3
July
10:00pm
Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2026
Taupō in summer is pretty great....but we reckon it's even better in the winter! The Malcolm Flower Insurance Taupō Winter Festival runs over two weeks during the July school holidays...
7
June
1:00pm
The Greenflea Carboot Sale
Market Central presents The Greenflea Car Boot Sale on the first Sunday of every month! ????♻️ This awesome little car boot sale has a green twist, celebrating all things reusable,...
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