Rotorua Lakes Council - Latest News [Page 15]
Solid progress towards Rotorua 2030 goals
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 11:58 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council is reporting solid progress towards the series of goals that make up its Rotorua 2030 vision. The goals were originally set in consultation with the local community in early 2014 following the election of the new mayor and council ... More >>
Foodbank supplies boosted by Aquatic Centre
Friday, 16 October 2015, 12:43 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A ‘Spa for a Can’ promotion at Rotorua Aquatic Centre has resulted in the donation of more than 500 food items to local foodbanks today [16 October]. More >>
New youth space a community effort
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 5:21 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Mamaku has a new youth space – complete with a skateboard and scooter facility, playground with climbing wall, and colourful murals – as a result of the community’s engagement with Rotorua Lakes Council. More >>
Community asked for feedback on Creative Strategy
Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 1:10 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council’s draft Creative Strategy is “an authentic document which reflects a strong sense of place mirrored in the pūrakau, or stories of Te Arawa, interwoven by iwi steering committee members”. More >>
Future options for Rotorua district landfill
Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 11:33 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
New options are being explored for the future management and operation of the Rotorua district landfill as part of a review of Rotorua Lakes Council's waste management plan. More >>
School children’s artwork reinvigorating tired walls
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 11:02 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Glenholme School students received a welcome back-to-school surprise yesterday (12 October) when they saw their artwork on a neighbourhood wall for the first time. More >>
Feedback from 195 residents on inner city parking changes
Friday, 9 October 2015, 3:56 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council received written feedback from 195 residents on changes proposed for inner city parking, during a public consultation period which closed last week. Council Transport Solutions Director Stavros Michael said staff were currently working ... More >>
Big turnout for Green Corridor opening parade
Friday, 9 October 2015, 9:26 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick cuts the ribbon at the official opening of the Green Corridor. Rotorua residents turned out in force this evening (Thursday 8 October) to help celebrate the official opening of the new Green Corridor through the city. ... More >>
Fifty two public submissions on Your Choice election review
Thursday, 8 October 2015, 10:52 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Public consultation on Rotorua Lakes Council’s Your Choice 2016 election review closed last week with 52 submissions lodged. Nine of the submitters have opted to speak to the mayor and councillors about their submissions at a public hearing scheduled ... More >>
Green Corridor ready for festive launch
Wednesday, 7 October 2015, 3:10 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Council contractors and staff have been busy making the most of the spring weather to put the finishing touches to Rotorua’s new Green Corridor, ahead of tomorrow (Thursday 8 October) afternoon’s official opening. More >>
Lively entertainment for Green Corridor launch parade
Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 3:24 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A variety of local artists is set to serenade and entertain parade-goers at Thursday’s (8 October) Green Corridor launch celebrations - from dancers and drummers, to bagpipes and singers, and more. Coinciding with the 2015 Rotorua Tulip Fest and annual Frocks ... More >>
New 24-hour public toilet for inner city
Monday, 5 October 2015, 1:47 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A new 24-hour free public toilet is to be installed in the inner city by Rotorua Lakes Council early next month [November]. More >>
New pathway artwork for Rotorua’s Green Corridor
Friday, 2 October 2015, 2:43 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Work has started on painting new ground art along the Haupapa Street stretch of Rotorua's new Green Corridor. More >>
Green Corridor an opportunity for business and wellness
Friday, 2 October 2015, 10:58 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Regular customers, engaged window shoppers and improved staff productivity are just a few of the benefits on offer for Rotorua businesses engaging with the new Green Corridor. More >>
Permit system for collecting Linton Park firewood
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 2:50 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council has set up a permit system for people wanting to collect waste timber from Linton Park for firewood. More >>
Carver’s direct descendent to restore Rotorua carvings
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 4:26 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
The restoration of Rotorua’s historic Tene Waitere carvings in Government Gardens is underway marked by a blessing ceremony held at the Prince’s Gate archway this week (Tuesday 29 September). More >>
Positive Ageing chair has clear vision for group
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 11:17 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Newly-elected Positive Ageing Rotorua chairman, Russell Hallam, says older people have plenty to offer working alongside the Rotorua Lakes Council to meet the aspirations of the wider community. More >>
Spectacular line-up joining UB40 for Rotorua concert
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 9:51 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
The world’s most popular reggae artists, UB40 - including original band members Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue – are returning to Rotorua on Saturday 9 January 2016 to perform at the magical new location of the city’s Lakefront. More >>
Public consultation closing on parking, election proposals
Monday, 28 September 2015, 1:35 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua residents have just a few days left to give feedback to Rotorua Lakes Council on two important issues which have been out for public consultation over the last month. More >>
New colourful box seating for inner city corners
Friday, 25 September 2015, 4:10 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A collection of different sized wooden boxes, installed today [Friday 25 September] on two adjacent Rotorua inner city corners, has been designed with several purposes in mind. More >>