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Preparations underway to light Rotorua for Christmas
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 2:02 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A dedicated local weaver has contributed to the decorations for Rotorua’s inner city Christmas tree which will be looking bright and festive this year. Anna Hayes from Maori Weaving Rotorua, a newly opened inner city retail store which showcases ... More >>
Rotorua Lakes Council welcomes dog control proposals
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 4:42 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council has welcomed a suite of dog control proposals which were announced as part of the national action plan to reduce the risk of dog attacks. More >>
Rotorua Library to host city’s founding agreement events
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 12:13 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
In recognition of the anniversary of the signing of the agreement that founded Rotorua, local researcher Ben Manley will be holding two presentations this week. More >>
Petition against Mayoral Election withdrawn
Monday, 21 November 2016, 1:32 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council has welcomed the decision of Dr Reynold Macpherson to withdraw his petition to the District Court to set aside the mayoralty outcome. More >>
Local heroes recognised for Making a Difference
Sunday, 20 November 2016, 8:56 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Their work for the local swimming community has seen Megan Wheeler and Claire Baylis named as medal recipients in the Local Hero category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards . Rotorua Lakes Swim School Manager Megan and Swim Rotorua’s ... More >>
Museum closed as precaution while earthquake risk assessed
Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:14 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Museum has been closed as a precautionary measure following the appearance of cracks in some part of the building after this week’s earthquake. More >>
Summer exhibition celebrates Our Pacific
Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 11:31 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
A new exhibition of local artworks going on show in the Rotorua Lakes Council Galleria celebrates New Zealand’s Pacific Ocean coastline. The last Galleria exhibition for the year, it will be officially opened on Friday [11 November]. ‘Our Pacific’ ... More >>
Top sculptors set to show-off their talent in Rotorua
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 3:19 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Wielding chisels, hammers and power tools artists will descend on Rotorua Arts Village Green from Saturday 19 November to transform 25 tonnes of stone and logs into works of art. More >>
Civil defence alert test this weekend
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 2:46 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
In recognition of World Tsunami Awareness Day, a civil emergency siren will sound at Lake Ōkareka on Saturday as part of a Bay of Plenty Emergency Management Group testing exercise. More >>
Rotorua’s new rubbish and recycling service starts today
Monday, 31 October 2016, 2:55 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Smart Environmental Limited will be driving the streets emptying the first lot of wheelie bins in Western Heights, Pukehangi and some Lakes areas. More >>
10-year-old Karauria Hamiora knows how to “Get Ready”
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 1:49 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Ten-year-old Karauria Hamiora knows what to do in case of a civil defence emergency – grab food, water, clothes and the first aid kit. More >>
Rotorua tourism success puts focus on future
Friday, 30 September 2016, 12:45 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua’s success at this year’s Tourism Industry Aotearoa awards highlights the need for ongoing investment and innovation to support sustained tourism growth, Mayor Steve Chadwick says. Rotorua’s Canopy Tours took the Supreme Award last night, ... More >>
Inaugural Rotorua Farmers market set for Sunday
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 3:13 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
A baking competition judged by celebrity Kiwi chef Michael van de Elzen and 25 stallholders will feature at Sunday’s inaugural Rotorua Farmers Market in the central city. More >>
New public recycling bins for lakeside reserves
Friday, 23 September 2016, 2:50 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
The new bins will replace the rubbish-only bins in Rotorua’s lake reserves and inner city areas. Each bin has a general rubbish section as well as sections for recycling glass and plastic, paper and cardboard. More >>
Voting opens in 2016 local council elections
Friday, 16 September 2016, 9:22 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
Voting papers for the 2016 local elections will be mailed to registered voters from today (Friday 16 September). More >>
Community planting day at Linton Park East
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 2:39 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Community planting day at Linton Park East Rotorua Lakes Council and volunteers from the community will be mucking in this weekend to replant a section of Linton Park in Rotorua. The event being held at 1.30pm on Saturday 17 September coincides with ... More >>
Delivery of wheelie bins and crates starts this week
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 4:43 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Lakes Council staff member checks out the warehouse full of wheelie bins that are due to be delivered to Rotorua properties. More >>
Mayor backs LGNZ stand on bill that could force CCOs
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 12:51 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick is backing Local Government New Zealand against provisions in a Bill which could see regional CCOs (council-controlled organisations) forced on districts to manage assets or services. More >>
Rotorua Mayor applauds Easter Sunday trading
Friday, 26 August 2016, 11:39 am | Rotorua Lakes Council
The passing of a government bill which will enable communities to decide whether to allow Easter Sunday trading has the potential to provide a big boost for Rotorua businesses, Mayor Steve Chadwick says. More >>
Haupapa Street library hosts monster garage sale
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 1:20 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council
The vacant library on Haupapa Street will be home to a one day monster garage sale of books, furniture and equipment this week. The garage sale on Saturday aims to find new homes for items no longer needed for the new temporary library on Pukuatua ... More >>
