Saturday, 14 November 2026
We’re looking forward to bringing Project Tongariro members together for our 2026 Annual General Meeting, to be held at the Taupō Bowling Club at 4.00pm on Saturday 14 November 2026.
We have a great programme lined up for the day, starting with a morning tour of local conservation and restoration projects around Taupō, followed by the opportunity for a social game of bowls before the AGM. After the meeting, join us for drinks, nibbles and our annual raffle, followed by a two-course dinner and an illustrated talk from guest speaker Murray Wilson, sharing stories from the early days of skiing on Mount Ruapehu.
We’d love you to join us for all or part of the day! See below for the full programme, field trip details and dinner bookings.
You can also view the AGM documents here, including our Annual Report and information about prospective Board members.
Schedule of events
saturday 14 November 2026
10:00am - AGM Field Trip
Lunch - Self cater after field trip, BYO
2:00pm - Social Bowls (TBC - subject to availability)
4:00pm - Annual General Meeting @ Taupō Bowling Club, 4 Ferry Place, Taupō
5:00pm - Happy hour, nibbles & annual raffle (Eftpos available at bar / BYO cash)
Dinner - Catered by Bespoke Catering
7:00pm - Guest Speaker: Murray Wilson
2026 AGM Field Trip: Restoration Road Trip
Starting 10am | Meeting at Taupō Bowling Club
Join the Project Tongariro team for a road trip showcasing some of the conservation and environmental education mahi happening around Taupō through Greening Taupō, Kids Greening Taupō and Predator Free Taupō.
What to expect
After meeting outside the Taupō Bowling Club, our first stop will be St Patrick’s Catholic School, where we’ll learn about the Trees for Survival programme, see the native plants students are growing for planting on Tauhara Maunga, and hear about other environmental projects underway at the school.
From there, we’ll travel to Tauhara Maunga via Wairakei Drive, passing several community planting sites along the way.
At Tauhara Maunga, we’ll view areas where native trees grown by local schools have been planted, with the option of walking along the new track to the lookout platform.
We’ll then return via Centennial Drive, stopping at Owen Delany Park. If time allows, we may visit another local project site before heading back to the Bowling Club.
Details
Start time: 10am, Saturday 14th November 2026 (approx. finish time 12-12.30pm)
Meeting Location: Taupō Bowling Club, 4 Ferry Road, Taupō
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, suitable clothing for the weather, drinking water and your own lunch for afterwards if required.
Transport: A community van will be available with limited spaces, or you can travel in your own vehicle. The trip starts and finishes at Taupō Bowling Club.
If you would you like a place on the road trip, please register below.
2026 AGM Social Bowls (TBC)
2.00–3.30pm (TBC) | Taupō Bowling Club
There may be an opportunity to enjoy a friendly game of social bowls before the AGM, subject to green availability and sufficient interest.
Cost: $15 per person
If you'd like to take part, please register your interest here. We'll be in touch closer to the date to confirm whether the activity can go ahead.
2026 AGM Dinner
From 6.30pm | Taupō Bowling Club
Stay on after the AGM for dinner and an enjoyable evening with the Project Tongariro community.
What to expect
Dinner will include pre-dinner nibbles and a two-course meal, catered by Bespoke Catering. Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar.
Dinner tickets: $70 per person. Tickets can be purchased below & must be purchased in advance, with bookings closing on 9 November to allow us to confirm catering arrangements. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking.
Guest Speaker: Murray Wilson
Join Murray Wilson for an entertaining, illustrated journey back to the early days of skiing on Mount Ruapehu. Through stories, images and a few family memories along the way, Murray will explore how skiing on the mountain began and how it developed over the years.
For any technical issues purchasing tickets please contact naomi@tongariro.org.nz