Public can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.

The discussion was prompted by a protester's emotional outburst in a public meeting.

The decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.

The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.

The gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.

'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.'

Revealed: Which Rotorua councillors say they will – or won't – stand in local election.

A decision on works would be made in weeks rather than months.

Council chief executive wants 'customers' at the centre of the organisation's thinking.

Deputy mayor says it makes district council look like "bad guys" with a rates rise.

'The economic impacts of the development are significant.'

Police positive that many homeless had since referred to agencies.

Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.

Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils.

What the council wants public feedback on this year.

He's troubled by both the council and the group opposed to the works.

The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.

The Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.

It comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted.

It comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.

It comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.

'Working with our friends down the road.'

They want to keep investing and have confidence things will ease.

Find out if there is a public reserve community garden you can get involved in.

A working group to be set up to recommend improvements.

The ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.

'Someone’s going to get really hurt.'

Council will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.

Over 600 health professionals, researchers, clinicians, advocates and families will visit.

One local says one proposal could result in injuries – or deaths.

Rotorua's Youth Council has welcomed its latest cohort of achievers and leaders.

The new committee can make recommendations, but not decisions.

The council says it could lead to 'significant savings' and less waste.

The commissioner highlights ministry 'assumptions' about Rotorua's housing pipeline.

Resource consents for seven motels extended despite public objections.

'A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.'

Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.

The heritage find was made during building strengthening works.

His legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin.

Some believe progress has been made, others not so much.

The Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.

The holiday park says staff pick up a bag of rubbish a day from the carpark opposite.

New footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.

A heated council debate includes claims of 'coercion' and 'disrespectful' behaviour.

Local praise as Maketū Pies profits to aid Te Arawa youth training.

Rotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.

The new owner was among 'a number of interested parties'.

The first liquidators' report indicates when creditors may be paid by.

A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.

Progress comes after those involved twice feared for its future.

"It's part of our life here."

'This decision has not been made lightly'.

Local Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.

Rotorua Airport and Air NZ say they are working to address challenges.

The mayor says she is 'disappointed' with one councillor's position.

The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.

Special hearing: Govt wants consents extended but others want most or all denied.

People of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village have welcomed visitors for 200+ years.

Shower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.

Motel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.

The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.

The mayor also shared a message.

Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels.

'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'

Members of the local iwi say they will continue to fight.

Limiting comments and feedback creates an echo chamber, says resident.

'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'

'A knight in shining armour' came to save the day.

Between a boycott and sponsorship struggles, there were still successes and learnings.

It includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.

'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'

The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.

A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.

Health minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.

The council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.

A controversial guillotine clause remains.

He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.

Councillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.