WHAT’S ON IN TAUPŌ AND TŪ RANGI
Wings of Aotearoa exhibition, Lava Glass, State Highway 5
Visit Lava Glass for their newest exhibition, Wings of Aotearoa, featuring stunning artworks based on the beauty of New Zealand’s native birds by Steve Harris and Jennifer Cook-Battersby. Open now, admission to the exhibition is free.
Te Ā tea Tours, April 17 and April 24, 12.30pm, Roberts St lakefront space
Learn about the artworks of Taupō ‘s new, award-winning community space. Join Taupō Museum’s events and community engagement coordinator Jeffrey Addison on this free 30-minute introductory tour of Te Atea. ¯ The tour will explain the meanings and symbolism of these significant carvings and their relevance to our
mountains and waterways. The tour is suitable for all age groups and free for locals but space is limited. Book your spot by emailing taupomuseum@taupo.govt. nz.
Supercars track to town, April 18, 3.45pm - 5.15pm, Tapuaeharuru Reserve, Taupō
All 24 Supercars will make their way from the Taupō International Motorsport Park to Te Ā tea, at Tapuaeharuru Reserve on Taupō ‘s lakefront, before the racing kicks off. The convoy will depart at 3.45pm and arrive at Tapuaeharuru Reserve by 4pm. All 24 Supercars cars will remain on display during a free autograph session for fans before drivers embark on the trip back to the circuit ahead of Friday’s opening practice.
Movie Day, April 23, Great Lake Centre Taupō
Enjoy two free screenings of the family-friendly Night at the Museum series. Refreshments will be available from the Great Lake Centre bar. Screening times: 10.30am, Night at the Museum and 2pm, Night at the Museum II. The movie screenings are free but space is limited. Book your spot online at www.taupo.govt. nz/museum.
Dinner at the Lake, Thursday April 25, 4.30pm-8.30pm, Northcroft Reserve
Taupō ‘s outdoor dining event returns for a special Supercar one-off. Enjoy food and drink from all over the world courtesy of dozens of local food trucks.
Anzac services, all Thursday, April 25
Taupō
Dawn service, 6am, Taupō Cenotaph, Great Lake Centre
All veterans, past and present service personnel, local youth groups and other community members who wish to take part in the parade, report to the parade marshal: Warrant Officer Class Two [WO2] Lawrence Colvin, Army Command School at 5.40am, at the rear car park of the Great Lake Centre. Parade steps off at 5.50am. Full service dress equivalent (including medals) to be worn.
Taupō Cemetery Service, 9am, Taupō Services Cemetery, Rickit St
Taupō Civic Service, 10.30am, Taupō Cenotaph, Great Lake Centre
All veterans, past and present service personnel, local youth groups and other community members who wish to take part in the parade, report to the parade marshal: Master Air Loadmaster [M/ALM] (Rtd) Donald Kerr, RNZAF, at 10.15am, at the rear car park of the Great Lake Centre. Parade steps off at 10.25am. Full service dress equivalent (including medals) to be worn.
Southern Lake Taupō
Waihi Civic Service, 6am, Waihi Marae, Waihi Village
Tū rangi Cemetery Service, 10.30am, Tū rangi Services Cemetery, Aonini Rd
Tū rangi Civic Service, 11 am Tokaanu-Tū rangi and Districts RSA
All veterans, past and present service personnel, local youth groups & other community members who wish to take part in the parade, report to the parade marshal in Tū rangi town centre, to march to the Tokaanu-Tū rangi and Districts RSA for an 11am service.
Mangakino
Mangakino Cemetery Service, 10am, Mangakino Services Cemetery, Lake Rd
Mangakino Civic Service, 11am, Mangakino District Services and Citizens Club, Wairenga Rd