Taupō District

Mayor David Trewavas

Email: dtrewavas@taupo.govt.nz

For more information about the Taupo District Council, click here

 

 

 


Key Taupō Stats

Population
37,203
Number of Māori 
11,118
Employed full time 
48.7%
Unemployed 
3.3%
Not in labour force 
31.6%
Full time study 
18.7%
Part time study 
2.8%
Not studying 
78.4%

¹ Source: Stats NZ - 2018 census data 


Industry trends in Taupō

  • Aquaculture
  • Geothermal
  • Forestry
  • Farming
  • Tourism

Key MTFJ projects in Taupō

The Taupō District Council are engaged with the following local initiatives which all aim to support their local young people:

  1. Taupō Pathways

A partnership between local representatives for employers, iwi, youth services, schools and training providers who recognise the importance of young people having a plan and direction for their future.Young people thrive when they contribute to society, learn important employment skills and a good work ethic, build connections to local businesses and help others.

To read more about Taupō Pathways, click here.


    2. Youth Job Seeker Programme

    3. Tu Rangatira

Taupō District in the news

Hundreds turn out for Taupo District Youth Awards