Sprint finish at the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge

Written By Kim Manunui

Korio was once again proud to be a part of this incredible annual event, helping in the lead-up, on the day and post-event. Donning our orange tabards, we were out there in the sunshine, amongst the action with phones out, ready to capture the action for social media and the website. Each year it gets better, and all we can say is: bring on the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge 2026!

Taupō was buzzing with energy as thousands of riders rolled out for the 47th edition of the iconic Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. With nine event categories on offer, including the debut of the Great Lake 100, over 3,000 cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines took to the course to test their legs and soak up the unbeatable atmosphere. The sun was out and spirits were high; the energy on course and in the Event Village was unmistakable: this is Aotearoa’s premier cycling celebration, and it just keeps getting better.

Event Director, Hayden Dickason comments “[The] event was a true celebration of cycling and community. From top athletes to first-time riders, it is inspiring to see so many people challenging themselves and enjoying everything this event, and Taupō, has to offer. Thank you to every participant, supporter, and especially our incredible Contact Energy Volunteers Community Groups, workers and event partners who make the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge possible. Bring on next year!”

For a full breakdown of the results, visit:

2025 Results

With the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge being a locally owned, not-for-profit Rotary event, with surpluses distributed back into the community, we’re extra proud to be part of this incredible event.

Each year, tens of thousands of dollars are paid out in donations to local community groups that help bring the event to life. For some groups, the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge is their most significant fundraising of the year.

We created a four-part series to showcase the community groups that benefit, which you can see here:

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Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

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