Community heroes
Working towards zero-waste at events in Taupō District
Global Games is a regular in Taupō’s annual events calendar and this year’s event successfully achieved a whopping 92 per cent of waste diverted to recycling. That’s no mean feat.
Taupō Woodworkers Guild shaking off the dust
The Taupō Woodworkers Guild successfully applied for funding from a community grant to purchase a ceiling-mounted dust extractor for their workshop.
Creative Communities Scheme funding led to sell-out shows and a boost for the local amateur theatre group’s technology
Creative Communities Scheme funding for Centre Stage Taupo’s 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play led to sell-out shows and a boost for the local amateur theatre group’s technology.
Harold the giraffe reaches new heights with our help
Life Education Trust’s Harold the giraffe, a childhood staple for more than 30 years, has received a helping hand from Taupō District Council.
Tūrangi Dambusters on the road with the help of a community grant
The rugby league club in Tūrangi successfully applied for a grant from the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund in 2023, with the funding used to support their whānau traveling to away games.
Cheers for more Chairs thanks to Creative Taupō funding
Community theatre Centre Stage Taupō can get more bums on seats per show with the help of a Creative Taupō grant to buy new chairs.
Local boxing gym punching above its weight thanks to community grant
Life lessons, skills and fitness – a Taupō boxing gym that’s about more than just sport, has been given a boost to help it buy new equipment.
Discy business: Sharing disc golf with schools thanks to grant
Taupō Disc Golf Club president Ken Harris says funding from a Taupō District Council community sports grant has helped with the further exposure of disc golf as a sport to schools and community groups.
A worm welcome for waste grants funding at local motel
Guests staying at Taupō motel Bella Vista are helping keep some of the motel’s permanent residents well-fed, thanks to a Waste Minimisation Fund Grant.
Practical driver’s licence training funded by council
People in the Taupō district will now find it smoother to get their practical driver licences after a community grant from Taupō District Council allowing the leasing of a training car.
