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artsMAD evening for art lovers
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 12:10 pm | Rotorua District Council
ROTORUA 16.09.09:Local art lovers are being encouraged to get to a presentation next week to hear what makes some of Rotorua’s best creative talent tick More >>
Pacific Island culture on show at Lakefront
Monday, 14 September 2009, 2:58 pm | Rotorua District Council
A free fun day showcasing Pacific Island cultures is happening at Rotorua’s Lakefront this week. Mini Pasifika 2009 is being held on Saturday 19 September from 10am to 4pm at the Village Green, and features Rotorua’s Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Tokelau and ... More >>
Tickets go on sale one-off rugby league test
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 2:54 pm | Rotorua District Council
ROTORUA 01.09.09: Tickets go on sale today for the only rugby league test being played in New Zealand this year [1 September] with demand for the Rotorua match expected to be strong from around the upper North Island. More >>
Arts Conference in Rotorua in October
Friday, 28 August 2009, 3:32 pm | Rotorua District Council
ROTORUA 28.08.09: Rotorua's 3rd Biennial Arts Conference is taking place in October and registrations are now open. The Rotorua District Council-coordinated event aims to provide artists, and those working in arts organisations and related fields, with ... More >>
Failure to fund eastern arterial a major blow
Friday, 28 August 2009, 3:27 pm | Rotorua District Council
Councillor slams NZTA’s failure to fund eastern arterial as ‘a kick in the guts’ for Rotorua More >>
Rotorua welcomes Air NZ trans-Tasman service
Friday, 7 August 2009, 12:36 pm | Rotorua District Council
Trans-Tasman services through Rotorua International Airport from 12 December will launch a new era of opportunity for business and investment in the city, Grant Kilby, general manager of the district council Economic Development Unit, said. “This ... More >>
Rotorua trans-Tasman airport another step closer
Wednesday, 14 November 2007, 10:19 am | Rotorua District Council
ROTORUA 13.11.2007: A final decision to approve runway extension works for Rotorua Regional Airport is a step closer this week with the decision by the Environment Court to cancel its scheduled court hearing tomorrow and conclude the remaining matters ... More >>
Celebrating a Million Rides On Rotorua Buses!
Friday, 26 January 2007, 2:23 pm | Rotorua District Council
Rotorua’s booming bus service will celebrate its millionth passenger soon - after just two and a half years on the road. More >>
Rotorua lakes effort praised by Commissioner
Monday, 3 April 2006, 11:36 am | Rotorua District Council
A Parliamentary Commissioner report that strongly praises the “superb” effort being made to restore the Rotorua Lakes has been welcomed by the agencies coordinating and overviewing the work. More >>
National water ski racing comes to Rotorua
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 5:02 pm | Rotorua District Council
ROTORUA 30.11.05: This weekend the lakefront will roar with the sounds of water ski racing as the sport makes its debut appearance on the shores of Lake Rotorua. More >>
Property valuations reveal strong increases
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 4:48 pm | Rotorua District Council
ROTORUA 30.11.05: The three yearly revaluation of properties in the Rotorua District reveals strong increases in values across the property spectrum, in keeping with national trends. The new valuations, released today, were carried out for the Rotorua ... More >>
Lakes A Zone operative after seven years planning
Monday, 14 November 2005, 9:56 am | Rotorua District Council
ROTORUA 14.11.05: After an historic seven year planning and legal process, Rotorua’s ‘Lakes A Zone’ is to be made operative on 9 December, enshrining in law permanent preservation of the natural environment of the eastern lakes area. More >>
New Zealand city makes 5 year-old Mayor for a day
Monday, 31 May 2004, 10:56 am | Rotorua District Council
An adorable 5 year-old boy from Rotorua was today bestowed an unprecedented honour by his resident city - to be Mayor for a day. More >>