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Rotorua Council consulting staff on organisation structure

Monday, 10 February 2014, 4:15 pm | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua District Council (RDC) has begun consulting with staff on proposals for a new organisational structure as it moves to realign resources to support the New Directions programme and Rotorua 2030 vision signalled late last year. More >>

Conversation grows on a vibrant city heart

Monday, 10 February 2014, 11:33 am | Rotorua District Council

An opportunity for Rotorua District Council and many of the wider inner city’s restaurant and café businesses to work together for a vibrant future has been started. More >>

Council acting to reduce debt by deferring capital projects

Friday, 7 February 2014, 2:56 pm | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua District Council has agreed to defer a number of scheduled capital projects as part of immediate action to reduce debt levels. The deferred projects have a total value of approximately $5.4 million and were all scheduled for completion in the ... More >>

Council acting to reduce debt by deferring capital projects

Friday, 7 February 2014, 12:14 pm | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua District Council has agreed to defer a number of scheduled capital projects as part of immediate action to reduce debt levels More >>

Fundraising guru and author at Rotorua Funding Expo

Friday, 7 February 2014, 11:11 am | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua District Council (RDC) is hosting a Rotorua Funding Expo this month and is encouraging representatives from local groups, not-for-profit organisations, schools and sporting groups to attend. Keynote speaker will be fundraising expert and social ... More >>

Council urges care and patience during Fenton Street re-seal

Friday, 7 February 2014, 10:45 am | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua District Council is urging motorist to take extra care and be patient as works get underway next week (from Monday 10 February) to re-seal a major stretch of Fenton Street More >>

Opportunities for Rotorua businesses from new contracts

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 12:47 pm | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua District Council is hoping local businesses will show interest in new contracts they plan to let for a range of services. The council is inviting businesses to register their interest in becoming ‘preferred suppliers’ for a number of services across ... More >>

Maori flag issue needs settling by 2015, says Rotorua mayor

Thursday, 30 January 2014, 10:29 am | Rotorua District Council

The question of which Maori flag Rotorua District Council should fly at the Civic Centre on Waitangi Day has been a long-standing issue of contention which needs to be finally settled by Waitangi Day next year, says Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick. More >>

$50,000 grant means more facilities for Rotorua youth

Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 11:22 am | Rotorua District Council

A grant of more than $50,000 from Southern Trust to Rotorua District Council will see new light shed on the city’s Karenga Park Youth Space in Koutu. The $50,460 grant will enable the council to install new safety lighting, a family/whanau barbecue ... More >>

Rotorua youth councillors selected for 2014 term

Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 11:45 am | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick has announced the appointment of 17 young local people as Rotorua District Youth Councillors for the 2014 term. Mrs Chadwick said the new team would begin their year on the Youth Council next month, initially spending a ... More >>

Rotorua concert for British singing sensation Paul Potts

Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 12:28 pm | Rotorua District Council

ROTORUA 21.01.14: Paul Potts, Welsh-born singing sensation and winner of the 2007 Britain’s Got Talent television show, is to perform in concert at Rotorua’s Civic Theatre in April. One of nine cities on his ‘One Chance’ New Zealand tour, Potts’ ... More >>

Precautionary closure of section of Tarawera Landing beach

Monday, 20 January 2014, 4:50 pm | Rotorua District Council

Precautionary closure of section of Tarawera Landing beach while sewerage systems checked ROTORUA 20.01.14: A 50 metre section of the beach at Tarawera Landing has been temporarily closed as a health precaution by Rotorua District Council (RDC), ... More >>

New initiatives to boost Rotorua ‘buy local’ approach

Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 4:43 pm | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick is signalling a raft of changes to Rotorua District Council (RDC) procurement processes, giving local businesses more opportunity to tender competitively for council business. More >>

Bayleys’ National Sevens Rugby to be family-friendly event

Thursday, 9 January 2014, 3:14 pm | Rotorua District Council

The 2013 Bayleys’ National Sevens Rugby competition at the Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday and Sunday(January 11 and 12) is offering more to families than a special discounted entry price. More >>

Second international Green Flag Award for Rotorua council

Thursday, 9 January 2014, 2:42 pm | Rotorua District Council

Rotorua District Council’s The Redwoods and Tokorangi Forest have received their second successive international Green Flag Award, having first been a recipient at last year’s 2013 inaugural awards. More >>

Man suffers burns to legs from hot mud pool

Tuesday, 7 January 2014, 3:35 pm | Rotorua District Council

A Rotorua resident has suffered burns to his legs after falling into a hot mud pool when the ground under him collapsed. The man is believed to be a recent arrival to Rotorua, having lived in the city for just three weeks. More >>

Council praised for lakeside clean-up

Tuesday, 7 January 2014, 12:29 pm | Rotorua District Council

Rotoiti residents have complimented Rotorua District Council for cleaning up rubbish around lakeside houses and holiday homes, and keeping areas clean and tidy over the Christmas and New Year period. More >>

Review of Te Arawa Committee aims to strengthen partnership

Monday, 23 December 2013, 9:16 am | Rotorua District Council

Review of Te Arawa Committee aims to strengthen iwi partnership with Rotorua District Council Iwi members of Rotorua District Council's Te Arawa Standing Committee are undertaking a review of the committee purpose and functions, aimed at strengthening ... More >>

Community gives the thumbs up for direction of Rotorua

Thursday, 19 December 2013, 4:40 pm | Rotorua District Council

A programme of community engagement on Rotorua District Council’s draft vision for Rotorua 2030 has confirmed that the direction being taken is on the right track. More >>

New strategy to lift Rotorua council financial performance

Thursday, 19 December 2013, 11:55 am | Rotorua District Council

New strategy to lift Rotorua council financial performance A new financial strategy is being proposed to move Rotorua District Council (RDC) to a stronger financial position. A recent review of council finances has concluded that while debt is within ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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