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Rotorua Lakes Council - Latest News [Page 7]

Final stage of inner city project scheduled to start

Thursday, 11 May 2017, 11:09 am | Rotorua Lakes Council

Work about to begin on the third stage of development of Manawa – Heart of the City marks the completion of a project key to revitalising Rotorua’s inner city. More >>

More feedback needed on proposed waste changes

Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 3:41 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua Lakes Council wants more feedback from the rural community about proposed waste service changes outlined in the 2017/18 Annual Plan discussion document . More >>

Treasured patu parāoa has returned home

Friday, 5 May 2017, 3:41 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

A Māori carved whalebone short-handled club that symbolises the partnership between Te Arawa and Rotorua Lakes Council has returned home. More >>

Statement re Social housing for Rotorua

Thursday, 27 April 2017, 4:39 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

STATEMENT 27 April 2017 Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says the council looks forward to partnering with the Government and other agencies to address housing issues in the district. “This is a very high priority,” she said today [Thursday 27 April] ... More >>

Rotorua Netball courts get a make-over

Thursday, 16 March 2017, 9:29 am | Rotorua Lakes Council

Netball Rotorua is thrilled the Westbrook netball complex is getting a make-over and the first lot of work is due to be completed before the playing season. More >>

Experience digital magic during Parks Week

Friday, 3 March 2017, 4:15 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua residents will have the chance to take part in an extra-special activity during Parks Week 2017. More >>

Latest cycleway to make riding to school safer

Friday, 3 March 2017, 12:17 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

A shared path for cyclists and pedestrians is being established along the length of Ranolf Street as part of Rotorua’s CyWay programme. More >>

New sculptures celebrate Rotorua’s heritage

Friday, 3 March 2017, 9:50 am | Rotorua Lakes Council

Four sculptures have been added to Rotorua Lakes Council’s permanent public art collection and a further thirteen pieces are on display in the district for the next two years. More >>

Show us your Rotorua and win!

Friday, 24 February 2017, 5:23 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

A $200 voucher and a class trip are up for grabs for locals who enter the Vision 2030 - The Rotorua Way Photo Competition . More >>

Rotorua Breathes Easy as Smokefree Spaces Increase

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 10:22 am | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua residents will have a greater chance of avoiding second-hand smoke following Rotorua Lakes Council’s commitment to increasing smokefree spaces in the district - a move that has been applauded by health officials. More >>

Smokefree zones extended

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 10:47 am | Rotorua Lakes Council

All Rotorua sportsgrounds, skate parks, bus stops and shelters are becoming smokefree zones under Rotorua Lakes Council’s extended Smokefree Outdoor Spaces Policy. More >>

Consultation on long-term vision refresh underway

Friday, 17 February 2017, 3:47 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua district residents have an opportunity to speak to elected members this weekend about Vision 2030 – The Rotorua Way, a refresh of the district’s long-term vision. More >>

Call for community interest for Parks Week 2017

Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 4:43 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua Lakes Council is offering support to encourage local neighbourhood groups to organise Parks Week events in their communities this March. More >>

Toro NZ Speedgolf Open returns to Rotorua

Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 3:17 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

World Speedgolf champion Jamie Young and New Zealand Olympian Nick Willis are among the star lineup for this year’s third annual New Zealand Speedgolf Open at Rotorua’s Arikikapakapa Golf Course on the first weekend of March. More >>

Appeal for missing taonga

Monday, 16 January 2017, 3:10 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Te Tatau o Te Arawa and Rotorua Lakes Council are making a joint plea for the return of a short handled club or patu parāoa, which symbolises the partnership between Te Arawa and the council, missing from the Council Chamber. More >>

Rotorua tourism sector gears up for a good summer

Friday, 23 December 2016, 1:43 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua’s tourism, accommodation and hospitality sectors are geared for a huge summer after a record off-season. More >>

Preparation for Rotoiti footpath underway

Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 4:52 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Work has started to prepare a 1200m stretch of Rotoiti roadside for construction of a new footpath next year. More >>

Forest markers a step forward for safety

Friday, 9 December 2016, 4:31 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Whakarewarewa Forest users who find themselves in trouble can now be located via the most efficient route thanks to a new emergency response system. More >>

Mayor thanks community for its support for Rotorua Museum

Friday, 2 December 2016, 2:04 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick has thanked the local community for its support for staff affected by the indefinite closure of Rotorua Museum. The museum was closed as a safety precaution following new cracks that appeared inside the building after ... More >>

Damage forces ongoing closure of Rotorua Museum

Friday, 2 December 2016, 2:02 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua’s famed museum will remain closed until at least April 2017 when the results of a detailed seismic assessment are expected to be known. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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