Review: The Cmplte wrks of Shakespear
Shall I compare thee to a Shakespeare play? Thou art more lively and more contemporary… Centre Stage’s...
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Bringing back the music
Tūrangi’s Reti Hedley and Waikato musician Moetu Smith are pushing the boundaries of paoro taonga –...
Flights of Fancy a not so common exhibition
There may be plenty of artworks by Taupō author and illustrator Donovan Bixley on people’s bookshelves but...
TDC’s community funds are now open
The Taupō District Council's early 2026 funding dates are open now. Don't leave it until the last minute to...
Music in the Botanical Gardens
Now into its ninth occurrence, Music in the Gardens will this year again promise a variety of performances by...
Theatre build’s exciting conclusion
Owners Tamasin and Charlie Prince are busy overseeing the finishing touches to the replacement cinema on...
Big Bike Film Night – a show for cycling fanatics
Marking its 12th year, The Big Bike Film Night 2026 is set to ignite the passion of cycling enthusiasts in...
A chaotic romp through the works of the bard
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged and revised)’ is described as a chaotic romp through...
Hot Tub at Lava Glass
Local funk and soul band Hot Tub are once again aiming to soothe competitors’ tired muscles or...
Passione – passionate about chamber music
This year’s Midday Concert Series begins on the auspicious Friday, March 13 but don’t expect to hear the...
Festival feels the winter chill
The Malcolm Flowers Winter Festival won’t be put on ice but the popular event, like many others, is facing...
Free capability-building workshops for not-for-profit groups
The Taupō District Council Community Development team is excited to be offering two free capability-building...
Rūamoko Restless Land
As part of the Rūaumoko: Restless Land exhibition, Taupō Museum & Civil Defence Taupō are hosting a...
Kinstock aims to keep supporting local music acts
Kinstock organiser Belinda Walker is buzzing at the talent she managed to attract this year and the numbers...
Dancers post promising results in ADPA exams
Young dancers from Dance Central have attained some top results in the Asia Pacific Dance Association (APDA)...
Dance Central dancers excel in Australia
Two dancers from Taupō’s Dance Central have this month tasted success in one of Australia’s largest...
Kinstock 2026 draws top local line up of bands
Kinstock 2026 has managed to sign a wealth of local music talent for its seventh staging.
Community Kōrero – TDC funding newsletter
The Taupō District Council has sent out its latest newsletter detailing funding rounds along with important...
Local act Fairly Obvious the natural choice for Summer Concert
When it came to Greenstone Entertainment choosing a local act to settle the incoming tide of summer concert...
GLC upgrades will enhance performance space
She turned 30 in 2022, officially opening in August 1992, and now the Great Lake Centre is getting a bit of...
Āta – by Delani Brown opens at Taupō Museum
Taupō Museum presents Āta, a powerful new exhibition from celebrated local artist Delani Brown, open from...
Hot Tub open new season of Dinner at the Lake
Local funk and soul act Hot Tub will open the 2025/26 summer offering of musical acts at Dinner at the Lake...
Taking the airwaves by ‘Storm’
Budding young musician Sienna Storm* is already racking up a fair amount of music industry experience and is...
Taupō Brass Academy’s third ‘all brass’ day
If student feedback is anything to go by then Taupō Brass Academy’s third ‘All Brass Day’ on Thursday,...
Brisbane schools’ music group here en masse
An 85 strong group of student musicians from Brisbane is visiting Taupō next month as part of a New Zealand...
Last midday concert for 2025 a chance to hear Prohibition tunes
The final midday concert for 2025 will reprise some of the Prohibition Playhouse tunes in a command...
Community grant helps Active Arts
Active Arts Taupō has recently successfully applied for funding from a Taupō District Council community...
Centre Stage auditions Shakespeare – complete but abridged…
Centre Stage Taupō’s production of ‘The complete works of William Shakespeare abridged and revised’...
Fusion: A Harmony Reclaimed
Fusion: A Harmony Reclaimed is a new exhibition showcasing the unique work of local sculptor Paul G, who is...
Taupō artists reimagine the waterfront
Taupō Museum is proud to present Beyond the Surface: Taupō Harbour Reimagined, a new exhibition by the...
Mind over Manner workshop
This month Mind Over Manner will be presenting a free Takiwātanga / Aroreretini / Neurodiversity workshop in...
Taupō Brass raises brass for good cause
Having survived acute myeloid leukaemia (a type of blood cancer) Taupō Brass conductor Mike Martin thought...
