Living here
Recently moved or thinking of moving to the Taupo district? We recognise that it can be quite a challenge setting up in a new town so this page has been designed to provide some links and contacts to help you get started... and if you live here already, then hopefully some of this information is helpful too.
For jobs, rental properties, buy sell and exchange, community services, public notices and general info about our district, check out our community newspapers and noticeboards.
- Taupo Times (comes out every Tuesday and Friday)
- The Taupo Weekender (comes out every Thursday)
- The Turangi Chronicle (comes out every Thursday)
- The Mangakino Dam (comes out every Friday)
- AC Baths
- Taupo Events Centre
- Great Lake Centre
- Taupo Library
- Pak n Sav
- Woolworths
- Turangi Library
- Turangi Service Centre
- Turangi New World
- Mangakino Service Centre and Library
For the official site of Destination Lake Taupo go to www.laketauponz.com
To find out information on Taupo’s recreational and cultural facilities go to
www.taupovenues.co.nz
Bus Service
The Taupo Connector is Taupo’s local bus service.
More information on the route and timetable
Taupo Airport
Taupo’s domestic airport is located 8km south of Taupo’s town centre and has approximately 35,000 aircraft movements per year. More information on flights and services
Bike Taupo
Cycling is a healthy and sustainable mode of transport and is becoming a very popular way of getting around the Taupo district. Bike Taupo website
| Emergency services |
| Police |
111 |
| Taupo |
07 378 6060 |
| Turangi |
07 386 7709 |
| Mangakino |
07 882 8008 |
| Lifeline |
0800 838 0719 |
| Women's Refuge |
07 377 1055 |
| Maori Women's Refuge |
07 378 5204 |
| Victim Support |
0800 842 846 |
| Child Youth and Family Service |
0508 326 459 |
| Psychiatric Emergency Team |
0800 166 167 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Services |
0800 228 737 |
| Kidsline |
0800 543 754 |
| Youthline |
0800 376 633 |
| Support Services |
| Relationship Services |
07 378 2018 |
| Addiction Resource Centre for help with gambling, alcohol, drugs |
07 377 1132 |
| Age Concern and is also a visiting service |
07 378 9712 |
| Birthright supports single parents |
07 377 0399 |
| Budget Advice |
07 377 1094 |
| Citizens Advice Bureau |
0800 367 222 |
| Foodbank Taupo |
07 377 1507 |
| James Family, Child and Family Services |
07 378 6480 |
| Men's Support Group |
07 378 9257 |
| Mental Health Services |
07 376 1099 |
| Neighbourhood Support |
0800 463 444 |
| Plunket |
07 378 6550 |
| Pregnancy Help |
07 377 6071 |
| Sexual Assault Counselling Service |
07 378 9135 |
| Taupo Therapy Centre, Child Advocacy Services |
07 376 8222 |
| Te Korowai Roopu Tautoko |
07 378 3335 |
| Tuwharetoa Health Services |
07 386 6587 |
| Tuwharetoa Social Services |
07 377 6325 | |
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