Artist Gregor Kregar says the large rock in his sculpture relates to the giant boulders ejected by the volcanic force of Taupō’s historic eruptions. The mirror-polished stainless steel Sauropod dinosaur is based on an inflatable toy and represents the town’s playful ‘holiday destination’ aspect. Photo: Destination Great Lake Taupō / www.lovetaupo.com
Taupō International Motorsport Park will remain on the Supercars calendar until at least 2028, tourism operators should benefit from Hamilton Airport going international, a mayoral race has emerged in Taupō as Trewavas faces Cozens challenge, and there has been global buzz around the dinosaur sculpture "Boom Boom".
Jesse Archer is a community broadcaster at Lake FM 89.6 Taupo.
