Comavol - Community and Volunteer Expo

COMAVOL – Community and Volunteer Expo!
It’s back – bigger, bolder, and more connected than ever.

A completely free event designed to connect, educate, entertain, and inspire – COMAVOL brings together the heartbeat of Taupō: our incredible clubs, community groups, fellowships, societies, hobby circles, and casual get-togethers.

Ever stumbled on something and thought, “I didn’t even know that existed!”
Or felt that tug of, “I’ve always wanted to try that!”
That’s the COM.

Then there’s the VOL – celebrating the volunteers and not-for-profits that keep our community ticking. These champions will be there showcasing what they do, why it matters, and how you can get involved. Whether you're keen to lend a hand or simply want to understand what support is out there — you'll leave better informed, better connected, and inspired to take action.

MediaWorks Keynote Speaker Theatre
We’re serving up an incredible lineup of thought-leaders and changemakers:

Michelle Kitney, CEO of Volunteering New Zealand
Global insights, national trends, and where the movement is headed next.

Christine Rankin, CEO of Lake Taupō Hospice
A powerful personal story of purpose, passion, and resilience. Not to be missed.

Megan Thorn, Director of Exult
A powerhouse in community development and the lead facilitator of Te Pā Harakeke – Building Communities for the Future. We’re thrilled to have her with us.

NEW THIS YEAR: FUNDERS LANE!
That’s right – FUNDERS LANE is officially rolling in!
Come face-to-face with the people behind the grants, funding opportunities, and community support programmes. Featuring:

Sports Waikato
Taupō District Council Funding Team
Geyser Community Foundation
Grassroots Trust
Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
...and more!

Have questions? Need guidance? This is your golden chance to get the inside track, ask anything, and make the connections that count.

Stay On for the Tremains Volunteer Service Awards
Stick around after the expo for a special celebration in the Great Lake Centre Auditorium. The Tremains Volunteer Service Awards will shine a light on our everyday heroes — the people who give their time, energy, and heart to making Taupō better.

Join us at the Great Lake Centre
Saturday, 7 June 2025
10 AM – 2 PM

It’s all here. It’s all free. And it’s all for our community.
See you at COMAVOL!