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Rachel Canning

Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Defibrillators save three lives in Taupō in past few months
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Defibrillators save three lives in Taupō in past few months

14 Sep 05:00 PM
Recipes for the beginner cook
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Recipes for the beginner cook

13 Sep 03:00 AM

From 'what's for dinner' to eating in 15 minutes. Waste nothing cookbook for the time poor

Movies that will make you want to journey to Italy
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Movies that will make you want to journey to Italy

12 Sep 11:00 PM

Taupō movie buffs are treated to 15 movies over 7 days with the Italian Film Festival.

Bring back the 80s vibes - we simply love you Tina
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Bring back the 80s vibes - we simply love you Tina

11 Sep 11:00 PM

Enter the draw to win a ticket to see Tina Turner: Simply the Best in Taupō on October 20.

Put road tyres on a mountain bike and hey presto it's cyclo-cross
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Put road tyres on a mountain bike and hey presto it's cyclo-cross

07 Sep 09:04 PM

It's huge in Belgium and now NZ bikers are taking the sport of cyclo-cross seriously.

Excitement as birdsong fills Taupō urban gullies
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Excitement as birdsong fills Taupō urban gullies

05 Sep 03:00 AM

Nine years in, a Taupō environmental group are excited about planting podocarps.

Taupō families showing huge interest in learning to box
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Taupō families showing huge interest in learning to box

31 Aug 05:10 PM

Taupō boy, 14, fights Aussie boxer aged 16 for the U60 Australian Golden Gloves title.

The whiskey drinker who stunned the NZ gin industry
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The whiskey drinker who stunned the NZ gin industry

31 Aug 05:05 PM

From whiskey to gin after his favourite pub ran out of his favourite tipple.

Taupō firefighters join nationwide action
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Taupō firefighters join nationwide action

31 Aug 03:00 AM

Taupō professional firefighters strike to show unity with city peers who go to food banks.

Mahi te ora, do life. Life is not just about living, it's about doing.
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Mahi te ora, do life. Life is not just about living, it's about doing.

30 Aug 11:00 PM

Taupō counsellors provide check-in opportunities for the public for Suicide Prevention Day

How does an apprenticeship work? Do I need year to do year 13?
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How does an apprenticeship work? Do I need year to do year 13?

29 Aug 05:00 PM

Taupō students have the opportunity to ask questions to employers and training providers.

New principal humbled by pōwhiri
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New principal humbled by pōwhiri

24 Aug 05:00 PM

New high school principal in Taupō observes all the good things going on.

Elections 2022 bring co-governance at hapū and iwi level for Tūrangi
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Elections 2022 bring co-governance at hapū and iwi level for Tūrangi

24 Aug 05:00 PM

The 2019 resident-led protest netted a $24 million council spend in Tūrangi.

Gym bunnies take out the supreme award at drag inspired cabaret
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Gym bunnies take out the supreme award at drag inspired cabaret

17 Aug 07:54 PM

Taupō drag-inspired acts bring the house down two nights in a row, and all for charity.

'They are fast, fit, tough and strong'
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'They are fast, fit, tough and strong'

17 Aug 05:00 PM

Three youngsters from rural towns make up the NZ Junior motorcycling enduro ISDE team.

How to maintain your number one Tripadvisor spot
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How to maintain your number one Tripadvisor spot

17 Aug 05:00 PM

Taupō business owners talk about their journey towards the biennial business awards.

Firms pivot to wonky veges and online growth
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Firms pivot to wonky veges and online growth

17 Aug 05:00 PM

Taupō business awards celebrate local initiatives in sustainability and online sales.

Rural community marks Covid jab milestone
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Rural community marks Covid jab milestone

16 Aug 11:50 PM

Rural nurse says for a small community, Tūrangi has done well with Covid vaccinations

Taupō set to celebrate National Poetry Day
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Taupō set to celebrate National Poetry Day

16 Aug 05:46 AM

Taupō poetry lovers are in for a treat come National Poetry Day on Friday, August 26.

Shock diagnosis: Outpouring of support for loved barman
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Shock diagnosis: Outpouring of support for loved barman

10 Aug 09:15 PM

Community rallies after shock cancer news for 32-year-old father who works 2 jobs

New band brings New York vibe to Taupō
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New band brings New York vibe to Taupō

10 Aug 05:00 PM

There's a new band in town, and all the instruments have strings - meet Taupō Strings

Housing indicators are strong but sentiment is gloom
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Housing indicators are strong but sentiment is gloom

10 Aug 05:00 PM

We're near the end-game of rising house prices, says economist Tony Alexander

Good Sort: Stacy works tirelessly for dumped animals
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Good Sort: Stacy works tirelessly for dumped animals

10 Aug 05:00 PM

Orphans on the doorstep are all part of a day's work for Tūrangi good sort Stacy Lewis.

Massive spate in vehicle thefts in Taupō
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Massive spate in vehicle thefts in Taupō

10 Aug 04:00 PM

Multi agency response to Mt Ngauruhoe climbing party where one person slid to their death.

Time penalties for triathletes
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Time penalties for triathletes

03 Aug 05:00 PM

Taupō athletes competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Straight to #1 in NZ: Fuss-free baker and social media influencer publishes recipe book
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Straight to #1 in NZ: Fuss-free baker and social media influencer publishes recipe book

03 Aug 05:00 PM

#1 in NZ is @VJCooks new cookbook with 70 classic and affordable recipes for your family.

Firefighters burgled while out on job
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Firefighters burgled while out on job

03 Aug 12:00 AM

Tūrangi firefighters to get compensated from Mayoral Fund after their cars were burgled.

Wanted: Industry that needs 1-2MW and can toe the quadruple bottom line
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Wanted: Industry that needs 1-2MW and can toe the quadruple bottom line

27 Jul 05:00 PM

A Māori trust, industry, and business get steamed up over geothermal energy in Taupō.

Strong local connection to series cast and crew
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Strong local connection to series cast and crew

27 Jul 05:00 PM

Local film buffs can look forward to an evening showcasing home-grown Taupō talent.

Two fatalities on Taupō SH1 last week
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Two fatalities on Taupō SH1 last week

20 Jul 10:22 PM

Tarawera fatality in 80km zone on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.

Opportunity to see Taupō community progress
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Opportunity to see Taupō community progress

20 Jul 10:21 PM

Nominations open for candidates to represent the Taupō District as mayor or councillor.

Swashbuckling adventure for the whole family
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Swashbuckling adventure for the whole family

20 Jul 05:00 PM

The Sea Beast is a heartwarming tale about a stowaway on a sea-monster hunting ship.

70-year-old proves it's never to late to learn to ride a bike
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70-year-old proves it's never to late to learn to ride a bike

20 Jul 05:00 PM

The regret of the stubborn child who said no: 70 years later he learns to ride a bike.

Three Waters strikes at the 'heart of democracy'
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Three Waters strikes at the 'heart of democracy'

19 Jul 11:27 PM

Council releases strongly worded submission information on Three Waters.

How you can experience a night on the snow fields of Whakapapa
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How you can experience a night on the snow fields of Whakapapa

13 Jul 05:00 PM

Planning a school camp? There is affordable mountain accommodation at Iwikau Village.

Taupō student run-walks 160km in 37 hours 50 minutes
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Taupō student run-walks 160km in 37 hours 50 minutes

13 Jul 05:00 PM

Raising money for fresh drinking water by running around the biggest lake in New Zealand.

Obituary: Jock McNab 'made friends wherever he went'
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Obituary: Jock McNab 'made friends wherever he went'

13 Jul 05:00 PM

Long-time Tokaanu angler and advocate for the environment dies - 100 years of Jock McNab

Council health and safety: 70 incidents logged
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Council health and safety: 70 incidents logged

13 Jul 05:00 PM

Organisation of 356 employees publishes 3 months of near misses, accidents, and incidents.

Three Waters: 'Like trying to design an aeroplane while they're flying it'
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Three Waters: 'Like trying to design an aeroplane while they're flying it'

06 Jul 05:00 PM

Three Waters: Taupō agrees for the need to change but says the proposed model is flawed.

'Get up and do things': Advice from a 90-year-old good sort
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'Get up and do things': Advice from a 90-year-old good sort

06 Jul 05:00 PM

Tips on leading a meaningful retirement from 90-year-old Taupō volunteer.

Get out your ukulele, The Nukes are coming
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Get out your ukulele, The Nukes are coming

30 Jun 06:00 PM

Calling all Taupō ukulele players, or wannabe players, workshop and concert are coming.

Healthy lifestyle for Tūwharetoa health providers
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Healthy lifestyle for Tūwharetoa health providers

29 Jun 06:00 PM

Taking their health into their own hands, or feet, Taupō Iwi health workers walk the lake.

Taupō offers geothermal power option for industrial businesses
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Taupō offers geothermal power option for industrial businesses

29 Jun 05:00 PM

Taupō hapū trust taps into the fire within, He Ahi, and creates new industrial lots.

Photographer shares Matariki night sky video
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Photographer shares Matariki night sky video

23 Jun 07:00 PM

Taupō photographer stays up all night to film the stars and the wonders of nature.

Blankets Without Borders sending warmth to Ukraine
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Blankets Without Borders sending warmth to Ukraine

22 Jun 05:00 PM

Taupō couple make annual appeal for clothing and blankets to send to Eastern Europe

Good Sort: Giving unique adults a sense of purpose
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Good Sort: Giving unique adults a sense of purpose

16 Jun 05:00 PM

Taupō creates a safe and inclusive environment for unique adults who work and learn skills

Over 50 volunteers manage 15 trap lines beside Waikato River
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Over 50 volunteers manage 15 trap lines beside Waikato River

16 Jun 01:00 AM

Taupō volunteer group started 4 years ago, notches up 5000th rat and 100th stoat.

Leonardo da Vinci picture book: 'The coolest, sexiest guy in Italy'
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Leonardo da Vinci picture book: 'The coolest, sexiest guy in Italy'

15 Jun 05:00 PM

Catfights with Michelangelo and more, an entertaining insight into Leonardo da Vinci.

South Auckland deputy principal to head up Taupō high school
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South Auckland deputy principal to head up Taupō high school

08 Jun 05:00 PM

New principal to bring knowledge of Pasifika and Māori student achievement to Taupō.

Environmental group's student membership grows
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Environmental group's student membership grows

08 Jun 05:00 PM

Greening Taupō Arbor day event sees 4500 trees planted beside football fields.

40 years as a lawyer: 'I'm enjoying it more than any other time in my legal career'
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40 years as a lawyer: 'I'm enjoying it more than any other time in my legal career'

08 Jun 05:00 PM

Medical treatment in another town forced Taupō lawyer to work remotely, and he loves it.

Awards a thrill for local authors
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Awards a thrill for local authors

01 Jun 06:00 PM

Two authors and three children's books from the Central Plateau in book awards.

TV personality dives into Surviving and Growing Through Grief
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TV personality dives into Surviving and Growing Through Grief

01 Jun 05:00 PM

Talking about painful things with humour. Grief and healing with entertainer Pio Terei.

10-year-old artist unable to wear incredible cork creation
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10-year-old artist unable to wear incredible cork creation

26 May 06:00 PM

Outgrown costume made for cancelled Lake Taupō Hospice catwalk events donated to school.

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Rachel Canning: Hoping for a busy ski season, despite volcanic activity
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Rachel Canning: Hoping for a busy ski season, despite volcanic activity

26 May 12:18 AM

OPINION: Government regulations, natural forces and media are shaping Ruapehu tourism.

Grown in the school garden then cooked by mini master chefs
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Grown in the school garden then cooked by mini master chefs

25 May 05:00 PM

Young Taupō students learn about growing and cooking nutritious fresh food.

Bullying-free: Turning bystanders into upstanders
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Bullying-free: Turning bystanders into upstanders

24 May 05:00 PM

New Zealand schools are third worst for bullying in the OECD

Lifestyle block bonanza, subdivisions allowed down to 2ha
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Lifestyle block bonanza, subdivisions allowed down to 2ha

18 May 05:00 PM

Resource consent rules for Taupō being looked at, informal feedback called for.

Tourism operators ready and waiting for international visitors
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Tourism operators ready and waiting for international visitors

18 May 05:00 PM

Taupō mayor excited about Air New Zealand forward bookings, but older travellers hesitant.

'Don't doubt yourself': Taupō women lead the way on dairy farms
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'Don't doubt yourself': Taupō women lead the way on dairy farms

11 May 05:00 PM

Pāmu Farms proud of three women who worked their way up from bottom to running the show.

Final credits roll: Cinema owner steps down after four decades
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Final credits roll: Cinema owner steps down after four decades

11 May 05:00 PM

Community-minded Taupō businessman sells cinema to cleaning contractors daughter.

The peddling penciller: An Ironman artist
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The peddling penciller: An Ironman artist

11 May 05:00 PM

Lives in Taupō and makes chuckling out loud art that is a commentary on things Kiwi.

Taupō programme gives unique adults new found confidence
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Taupō programme gives unique adults new found confidence

11 May 05:00 PM

Programme sees 3 special needs adult men leave home for first time, live independently.

An evolving artist: From acoustic to commercial pop
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An evolving artist: From acoustic to commercial pop

04 May 05:00 PM

Taupō artist makes splash in Auckland, new singles from Roonie and upcoming EP.

Win a $1500 travel voucher when you spend $20 in Taupō
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Win a $1500 travel voucher when you spend $20 in Taupō

04 May 01:00 AM

Dreaming of a holiday? Taupō businesses band together to run shopping promo

Tūrangi's SH1 underpass: 'Infamous and iconic at the same time'
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Tūrangi's SH1 underpass: 'Infamous and iconic at the same time'

27 Apr 05:00 PM

Tūrangi locals scared to walk into town through "dark, wet and stinky" underpass.

Free divers take 314 catfish out of Lake Taupō
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Free divers take 314 catfish out of Lake Taupō

27 Apr 05:00 PM

Divers used a pole spear also known as a Hawaiian sling.

New fundraiser for one of New Zealand's busiest community patrols
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New fundraiser for one of New Zealand's busiest community patrols

26 Apr 11:00 PM

Taupō Community Patrol fundraising for running costs after pandemic closes usual sources.

Tauhara College students sleep in a box to show empathy for the homeless
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Tauhara College students sleep in a box to show empathy for the homeless

20 Apr 05:00 PM

Taupō students and teachers slept rough for a night to support the homeless.

2200 flags donated to local school by enthusiast
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2200 flags donated to local school by enthusiast

13 Apr 05:00 PM

Taupō school flies different flag each day after being given flags from around the globe.

Pacific Islands uplifted by bra donations
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Pacific Islands uplifted by bra donations

13 Apr 05:00 PM

Bargain box $5 bra? Not in the Pacific Islands where bras are expensive.

'There are plenty of deer': Taupō specialist says animal numbers have built up
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'There are plenty of deer': Taupō specialist says animal numbers have built up

12 Apr 05:00 PM

"Bigger than Christmas", deer hunters head into the Kaimanawa Ranges for an Easter hunt.

Second year building apprentice wins regional challenge
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Second year building apprentice wins regional challenge

12 Apr 01:08 AM

Staying focused for 8-hour competition where "one wrong cut can muck you up".

All aboard! Secondary school sailors battle it out in Taupō
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All aboard! Secondary school sailors battle it out in Taupō

06 Apr 11:00 PM

Action from day two of the secondary school's NI yachting comp held on Lake Taupō.

Taupō hairdresser bowls them over at national awards
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Taupō hairdresser bowls them over at national awards

06 Apr 05:00 PM

Judges love re-imagined Beatles-era hairstyle.

Easter in Taupō: Bunny hunt, street performers and church services
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Easter in Taupō: Bunny hunt, street performers and church services

06 Apr 05:00 PM

Taupō puts on free entertainment for Easter 2022, outside and family focussed.

From 111 response to leading Taupō District Police
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From 111 response to leading Taupō District Police

30 Mar 04:00 PM

New Taupō Police area commander is humbled to have been chosen for top position.

Quiet achiever finishes ninth out of 200,000 in language competition
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Quiet achiever finishes ninth out of 200,000 in language competition

30 Mar 04:00 PM

Tauhara College placed 11th in New Zealand in an international language competition.

A freak crash and spleen removal, then two podiums
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A freak crash and spleen removal, then two podiums

29 Mar 01:07 AM

Injured for five months, Mia Cameron takes silver at home then gold in Australia.

'Not their first rodeo': Kayakers take on Huka Falls
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'Not their first rodeo': Kayakers take on Huka Falls

28 Mar 02:19 AM

Kayakers "battling" through the chute, taking aim for the left-hand side of Huka Falls.

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Future-proofing Taupō Airport for the next 50 years
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Future-proofing Taupō Airport for the next 50 years

23 Mar 04:00 PM

New Taupō Airport facilities for travellers under construction, opening December 2022.

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