Rotorua Museum's photograph collection gives a glimpse into the past.

Rotorua Museum reveals some curious souvenirs — and a call for more.

Some, like Bongo McChuckles and Gentleman Jack, were one-of-a-kind.

Councillor claims Xi Jinping and Robert Mugabe 'would be very proud' of mayor's calls.

'We do not want to be known as the benefit capital of New Zealand.'

'We have heard you, we have listened and we are taking action,' mayor says.

Housing Minister Megan Woods was due in Rotorua for the signing.

The Government says it helps anyone in housing need - including gang members.

Tapsell says she doesn't want to see the local election voting age lowered to 16.

One of the seven deputy chief executives has stepped away from the role.

An Act MP says the Government needs to release the review findings as soon as possible.

The deputy mayor has explained why she and the mayor did not attend the meeting.

After a summer read? Friends of the Library is giving them away.

'MBIE haven’t got off their - um, haven’t done their job yet.'

Rotorua's council will consider the agreement on Thursday.

Kāinga Ora wants to see most of Glenholme zoned for high-rise development.

Four out of five candidates who stood again were re-elected.

What will it take to fix Rotorua's - and New Zealand's - housing crisis?

Its removal will cost about $50,000, seven years after the full installation cost $442k.

After seven months of debate, the reserves proposal has been scrapped - unanimously.

MP says government assurances it's not 'actively' relocating people is in his view 'spin'.

The decision was made at the last council meeting last term, now it may be reversed.

RotoruaNZ says motels attracting out-of-towners only exacerbate emergency housing issues.

About $17 million in tourism spending has been lost due to 'negative perceptions'.

The new Rotorua mayor and most elected members have been officially sworn in.

Analysis: Rotorua will be looking to its new mayor to find solutions - and fast.

Tapsell is not backwards in coming forwards for her plans for Rotorua.

Tania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua

All candidates have committed to openness and transparency in different ways.

Postal voting closed on Tuesday, but there's still time to cast a special vote.

Fines-free and a Six60 competition has boosted membership, the library says.

The man at the centre of it jokes it could be a tourist photo opportunity.

"No doubt, those who live in the area have had concerns; we've tried to deal with those."

Only one candidate believed this year's rates rises were fair, while another was not sure.

A new tool helps inform would-be travellers about whether a motel is 'mixed use' or not.

It comes as the mayor met with ministers this week to discuss emergency housing in motels.

One candidate thinks a 'taskforce' needs to be set up

How the boy from Ngongotahā met the Queen.

'I think New Zealand has been a better place with her as our head of state.'

The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.

One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.

OPINION: Language reaches across barriers and cultures to our mutual humanity.

Rotorua MP Todd McClay says the public have 'a right to be angry' about the cost.

OPINION: Big city life might be action-packed, but living in the regions has its perks.

Chadwick's legacy is not just about what she did but how she did it, says PM Ardern.

It follows four months of passionate public debate on reserves.

The final council meeting of the term will tackle some hot topics.

New Government guidance has raised questions around the 'iconic' building's closure.

The mayor says the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing issues in the city.

The meeting became heated in parts, with accusations of 'electioneering'.

'The current council should not make the decision over the reserves'

Macpherson says his point of difference is 'expertise in fixing sick organisations'

The case has so far cost ratepayers almost $150,000, the council says.

The investigation will look into eight councils, including Rotorua Lakes Council.

Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says it shows 'sound financial management'.

Council staff will now identify 'themes' in the feedback.

Tapsell has also named her preferred deputy.

Another submitter said councillors needed the courage to approve the proposal.

The director general of health ordered 14 councils to fluoridate their water on Wednesday.

Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says she found some submissions 'offensive'

Some are concerned the proposal would see Fenton St's problems transported to the suburbs.

The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.

The comments come with a 'stark' warning to the council over housing initiatives.

The council says it's on track to be within $1.5m of budget at year-end.

In April, the estimated minimum shortfall was $15 million.

The deputy mayor said he heard one petitioner 'very clear'.

It follows the council's overwhelming rejection of reform on Thursday.

Only one councillor did not want to reject the Government's controversial proposal.

The increase wasn't seen as "eye-watering" as those from neighbouring councils.

The Government says the reform is underpinned by strong analysis.

The petitioners are expected to speak at Thursday's council meeting