Business in Taupo
a thriving provincial centre
The Taupo region is a thriving borough and is now becoming recognised as New Zealand's fastest growing provincial centre. The booming tourism sector and growing events calendar are helping paint a very bright future for this kiwi town. With its beautiful environment and growing economies this formally known holiday spot has a lot more to offer than first meets the eye.
The region has begun attracting a wave of young entrepreneurial business people eager to set in place plans for the future. From tourism to urban development this region is on the go! Check out some success stories and look at some serious opportunities in the Central Plateau.
Economy & Business
Taupo township is the primary commercial and industrial hub. Man-made forests spread over the district, particularly in the east, as growing conditions here are ideal. Sheep and beef cattle dominates pastoral farmlands from east to west, while the northern reaches are preferred for dairy farming.
There is an abundance of energy in the region that began with hydroelectric developments in mid-century. Now the growth is in developing our geothermal resources north of Taupo township.
Lake Taupo is a great place to do business, have a business or start a business. In fact we encourage it! And there's a definite bonus to being here - we call it lifestyle.
If you are living outside the district and are looking for business opportunities then we can steer you in the right direction.
Lake Taupo Development Company - the economic development agency appointed by Taupo District Council - is helping to ensure a successful and prosperous future for the Taupo District while protecting our most valuable asset: Lake Taupo. With an emphasis on producing measurable results through community action and enterprise, Lake Taupo Development Company focuses on 8 key areas: education, energy, forestry & wood processing, agriculture & horticulture, Maori economic development, community economic development in Turangi and Mangakino, and support for innovation and entrepreneurship.
If you are an existing business or looking to set up business in the Taupo District, the Lake Taupo Business Development Agency offers a wide and comprehensive range of business advice, information and services under the BIZinfo and BIZ Business Development Programmes, and the Taupo Chamber of Commerce represents your interests.
Key contacts:
In July 2002, Taupo District Council reviewed service delivery options for tourism and economic development. Up until this time Destination Lake Taupo undertook both roles. The economic development role is now undertaken by the Lake Taupo Development Company with Destination Lake Taupo handling business development opportunities in the tourism area only.
Lake Taupo Development Company
2 Heu Heu St
PO Box 487
Taupo
New Zealand
Telephone: +64-7-376-7100
Facsimile: +64-7-376-7300
E-Mail: info@ltdnz.com
Internet: www.laketaupodevelopment.com
Taupo Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 3, Taupo, New Zealand
Facsimile: +64-7-378-2044
President: Jim McHardy
Telephone: +64-7-378-7095
Secretary: Kit Voyce
Telephone: +64-7-378-5270