Rotorua Lakes Council - Latest News [Page 4]
Further national recognition for Te Aka Mauri
Friday, 12 April 2019, 10:30 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Te Aka Mauri has been highly commended by the judges at last night’s SOLGM Local Government Excellence Awards. More >>
Council retains positive credit rating
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 2:40 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
The council has retained this rating since 2016 when its finances were first tested by Fitch as another check to ensure effective financial management. More >>
Statement from Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 1:04 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
The surreal shock of what happened in Christchurch yesterday has turned to deep sadness today and we are all looking for ways to show our support and aroha. More >>
Diversity the key to a full and vibrant CBD
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 9:40 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Diversity is the key to a full and vibrant CBD in the face of changing business environments, Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says. Rotorua’s 2018 CBD office and retail vacancy survey reveals a stable picture that aligns with current economic indicators but ... More >>
Population growth estimates reinforce Rotorua direction
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 2:10 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Confirmed population growth estimates for Rotorua reinforce the need for future-focussed projects and planning to cater for ongoing change, Mayor Steve Chadwick says. More >>
Child equity programme proposed for Rotorua
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 3:45 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A proposed Rotorua child equity programme has potential to make a big difference by ensuring those living in deprivation can access local services, facilities and activities, says Mayor Steve Chadwick. More >>
Royal visit to bring economic benefit to Rotorua
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 4:01 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Mayor Steve Chadwick believes the economic benefits of the royal visit to Rotorua will be significant. More >>
Government funding a huge boost for Rotorua projects
Monday, 24 September 2018, 1:39 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Hundreds of jobs could be created in Rotorua, and millions of dollars of private investment sparked, following a multi-million dollar cash injection from the Government. More >>
Pānui pāpāho
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 3:14 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua has fully embraced the 43rd anniversary of Māori Language Week and has organised a variety of activities like a reo Māori expo and parade at the end of the week. More >>
Māori language speed sign unveiling
Monday, 10 September 2018, 10:38 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
A new Māori speed sign at the southern gateway into Rotorua has been unveiled this morning heralding the start of Māori Language Week. More >>
Rotorua spatial plan to ensure sustainable growth
Friday, 31 August 2018, 1:52 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council has taken the significant step of adopting a spatial plan that will guide how and where the Rotorua district will grow. More >>
Homelessness in Rotorua requires multi-pronged approach
Friday, 20 July 2018, 2:44 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A multi-pronged approach is underway to help Rotorua’s homeless and the Council continues to work with the Ministry of Social Development, providers and local groups, Mayor Steve Chadwick says. More >>
Economic impact of riding in Whakarewarewa Forest
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 4:45 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
People who ride in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa forest contribute between $30m and $50m in spending annually to the local economy. More >>
Homeless drop-in centre in Rotorua has not closed
Friday, 6 July 2018, 7:18 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council has not closed a drop-in centre for the city’s homeless community. More >>
Centennial Trust presents $200k towards Museum strengthening
Monday, 2 July 2018, 12:48 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Museum Centennial Trust presented $200,000 to Rotorua Lakes Council towards the seismic strengthening of Rotorua Museum. More >>
Government support for Rotorua district direction
Friday, 29 June 2018, 2:46 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says Government funding announced today is an important endorsement of the district’s progress and direction. More >>
Rotorua's First Bilingual Playground is Now Open
Friday, 29 June 2018, 9:37 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua’s first bilingual playground heralds the beginning of a number of local te reo Māori zones, which Te Tatau o Te Arawa says will satisfy the appetite for learning the country’s indigenous language. More >>
Independent review of April flood in Rotorua underway
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 11:50 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Judith Stanway will chair the independent panel which will review what happened and what contributed to flooding in Ngongotaha on 29 April and make recommendations for future mitigations. More >>
Mayor encourages local sectors to submit on visitor levy
Friday, 15 June 2018, 2:39 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says the Government’s proposed international visitor levy will be of major interest locally and she is encouraging local sectors to have their say. More >>
Government Gardens playground to get bilingual makeover
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 2:09 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
The playground in the Government Gardens in Rotorua is due for a makeover and is set to become a bilingual Māori language zone. More >>