Rotorua Lakes Council - Latest News [Page 2]
Register, Respond, Recover – Protect Your Bike With 529 Garage
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 12:28 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council has partnered with Rotorua Police in joining 529 Garage, a bike security platform that helps reduce bike thefts, supports the recovery of stolen bikes and promotes a united cycling community. With 130 bicycles reported stolen ... More >>
Let The Voting Begin!
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 9:56 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
By now all eligible voters should have received their voting papers in the mail for the upcoming local election. Packs include your voting paper, a candidate information booklet and a return envelope. Once you have your voting papers, you’re able to ... More >>
Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara And Rotorua Lakes Council Mark New Partnership
Sunday, 18 September 2022, 5:20 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A “momentous day” has seen Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara and Rotorua Lakes Council sign a Heads of Agreement that seeks to address past grievances. In July 2022 Council agreed to enter into a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara to ... More >>
Final Stage Of Rotorua Lakefront Boardwalk Now Open
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 2:23 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
The final stage of the Rotorua Lakefront boardwalk is now complete and open to the public. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2208/41aad747773416a5a55b.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> A karakia to bless the new space ... More >>
Plan Change Aims To Increase Rotorua Housing Choice And Supply
Monday, 22 August 2022, 1:18 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Key aspects of a District Plan change to enable greater housing choice and supply in Rotorua are now in effect with other proposed changes open for submissions. Housing for Everyone – Plan Change 9 is an important part of addressing Rotorua’s critical ... More >>
Knowledge Is Powered Up This Election
Monday, 22 August 2022, 11:58 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
The latest tool to help voters get to know their 2022 Rotorua Lakes Council election candidates is now available for download. Rotorua Lakes Council has partnered with the Rotorua Chamber of Commerce, and with local app developers Salt + Tonic, to launch ... More >>
Rotorua Lakes Council’s 2022/23 Delivery Plan Continues Direction Set In Long-term Plan
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 4:01 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
The 2022/23 delivery plan adopted by Council today reflects its ongoing commitment to achieving better outcomes for Rotorua now and for the future, Mayor Steve Chadwick says. The plan is consistent with what was signalled for Year 2 (2022/23) in the ... More >>
Rotorua Lakes Council Opposes Application For Judicial Review Of Decision To Submit Local Representation Bill
Monday, 9 May 2022, 12:10 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council will strongly oppose an application for Judicial Review of a Rotorua Lakes Council decision to submit the Rotorua District Council (Representation Arrangements) Bill to Parliament. The application was filed in the High Court by ... More >>
Tourism And Economic And Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash Announces Whakarewarewa Forest Loop As Great Ride
Friday, 6 May 2022, 1:07 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Today at a ceremony held in Rotorua, Tourism Minister Stuart Nash officially opened the Whakarewarewa Forest Loop trail and announced it will be added to the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides network. Tangata whenua opened the ceremony with a karakia and attendees ... More >>
Council Funding Application For Stormwater Projects To Enable Housing Progresses To Final Stage
Thursday, 5 May 2022, 7:58 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council’s application to the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund for stormwater projects to enable housing has been successful. The level of funding to be allocated to Rotorua is to be confirmed as part of final negotiations ... More >>
Learn More About Rotorua Lakes Council’s Plan For 2022/23 At Upcoming Public Talks
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 11:57 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council is currently engaging with the community about the proposed work programme and budget for the 2022/23 financial year and will be hosting public talks at Rotorua Library over the next two weeks for those that would like to learn ... More >>
Dawn Karakia Commemorates Installation Of Ngā Tumu Me Te Toka Māpuna
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 2:50 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A karakia was held along the boardwalk at the Rotorua Lakefront this morning to commemorate the installation of ‘ngā tumu me te toka māpuna’ – a series of pou tumu and a seat for contemplation and reflection. The dawn ceremony was led by ... More >>
Rotorua Lakes Council To Pursue Representation Arrangements Bill
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 1:36 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
As indicated last year, Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking legislative change, by way of Local Bill, to enable preferred representation arrangements to be adopted in Rotorua. The Bill was submitted to the Parliamentary Counsel Office for review ... More >>
Former Police Area Commander Appointed To Community Wellbeing Role At Rotorua Lakes Council
Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 10:34 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Former Rotorua police area commander Anaru Pewhairangi has been appointed as Rotorua Lakes Council’s Deputy Chief Executive – Community Wellbeing. He will leave his current national Wellington-based role as Director Māori in the New Zealand Police ... More >>
Council To Seek Legislative Change To Enable Preferred Representation Model To Be Adopted
Friday, 19 November 2021, 5:14 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
As part of the Your Choice – 2022 Representation Review, Rotorua Lakes Council will be seeking legislative change to enable a preferred representation model to be adopted at the earliest possible time. Council’s preferred model for best representing ... More >>
Te Hura I Nga Pou Whenua O Tūhourangi - Unveiling Of Tūhourangi Artworks At Te Pūtake O Tawa
Saturday, 30 October 2021, 2:23 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
This morning five taonga (artworks) were unveiled at Te Pūtake o Tawa in Rotorua in accordance with Tūhourangi protocol, tā i te kawa. Officiating tohunga, Mataia Keepa of Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao conducted the proceedings. Watu Mihinui, of Tūhourangi ... More >>
New Houses Means More Than Just Homes
Friday, 1 October 2021, 11:19 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
One of the most critical milestones in a subdivision journey has been reached for the first lot of land parcels at Wharenui Rise in Rotorua. Wharenui Rise landowner Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands recently attained subdivision completion certification ... More >>
Statement From Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick
Thursday, 23 September 2021, 2:50 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Mayor Steve Chadwick says confirmation there will be no additional MIQ facilities in Rotorua is great news. “It’s really good we have been listened to and I thank Minister Hipkins and his Cabinet colleagues for that. “The prospect of more MIQ ... More >>
Stormwater key focus of funding applications
Thursday, 9 September 2021, 1:10 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Stormwater investment to support housing is the focus of three applications by Rotorua Lakes Council to the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund. Elected members were presented with a summary of Council’s funding applications at today’s Strategy, ... More >>
Creating A Connected, Vibrant, Safe And Thriving Eastside Community
Thursday, 29 July 2021, 5:12 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
There was cause for celebration today as Te Oranga Nui – Rāwhiti Mai: Eastside Community Wellness Plan was officially adopted by elected members. Almost two years of collaboration between Council, Eastside hapū, Tatau Pounamu, the community and ... More >>