Nine To Noon Around the motu: Jesse Archer from Lake FM in Taupo
Mar 16, 2026
Jesse Archer, a Lake FM presenter covering Taupo news, tourism and community life. He discusses suspended shuttle licences after hazardous-weather shuttles ran, a campaign to lure Australian cyclists to Taupo’s trails, flight schedule frustrations, the Chiefs playing in Rotorua, and local events from rapid-fire Shakespeare to trust funding concerns.
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Target Australian Cyclists This Autumn
- Do target Australian cyclists for autumn visits to Taupo using platforms like TripAdvisor and Webjet.
- Destination Great Lake Taupo (Love Taupo) is running a campaign featuring Taupo among eight hero cycle trails to bring visitors between now and June.
Prepare Businesses For Visiting Cyclists
- Do prepare local businesses to welcome visiting cyclists with simple facilities like bike stands and cyclist-friendly services.
- Love Taupo encourages cafes and accommodation to think practically about catering to non-hardcore cyclists who want an active holiday.
Flight Times Undermine Regional Day Trips
- Taupo's two daily flights currently remain but inconvenient timings limit day-trip utility for business travellers.
- The weekday morning flight arrives in Auckland around 11am, often forcing an overnight stay rather than a same-day return.