Jane Trask is a columnist for the Rotorua Daily Post
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Jane Trask: Level four lockdown shock: No one needs to panic
With a level 4 lockdown under way, there are bound to be a lot of emotions to be felt.
'Our Roads I Matter' - Road Safety Youth Expo
Rotorua held its annual Road Safety Youth Expo this week.
Exhibitions inspired students to work hard
Exhibitions have been inspiring the next year's intake of Arts students to achieve.
Jane Trask: I am worried. I am scared. But I'm not panicking
We need to live in a preventative world now to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
Jane Trask: Coronavirus panic buying doesn't help those who are genuinely sick
COMMENT: Practising basic hygiene is the best measure to take - to ward off all ills.
Jane Trask: We need to fix the homeless problem now
What can be done about increasing numbers of homeless people within Rotorua?
Jane Trask: Parents and schools need to work together to keep kids in school
There are many different reasons students miss school.
Jane Trask: Does having tattoos make you less professional?
Are tattoos as taboo as they used to be? Should we accept tattoos as an expression of Art?
Jane Trask: Undies, undies, undies, TOGS!
'What really is wrong with a little female butt cheek?'
Jane Trask: Moving house is an emotional time
Moving house can be an emotional time for some and straightforward for others.
Jane Trask: Christmas magic a parenting delight
What little white lies do you tell your children to keep the magic of Christmas alive?
Vetora celebrates 75th jubilee
Vetora celebrates its 75th Jubilee of service to Rotorua with the launch of a book.
Range of emotions and feelings onstage
This year's Amjazz Dance Studio's show is all about feelings and emotions.
Jane Trask: Are we still living in a man's world?
COMMENT: Lifting someone else up doesn't bring you down.
Ahua Creationz showcases cultural beauty
Melissa Waaka showcases her jewellery collection at Pacific Runway Show in Sydney.
Festive fun and whānau activities at parade
Rotorua Christmas Parade and Festival is coming up on November 30 at Government Gardens.
Jane Trask: It's time to start thinking about our own funerals and their cost
How can we reduce costs in our own funerals? What are our options?
Jane Trask: Why we should support the foodbank appeals
Hungry children find it hard to concentrate and learn in schools.
Jane Trask: Skin cancer a dangerous reminder to be sun-safe
Summer sunshine provides a lot of fun, but how aware are we of the damage it can cause?
New cop looks forward to giving back
New cop Jimi-Leigh McLean is looking forward to giving back to the Rotorua community.
Babywearing flash mob planned
Members of the Rotorua babywearing community are looking to celebrate with a flash mob.
Engines, dust and blood: Rotorua family keep tradition alive
The Fraser family name is famous down at Paradise Valley Speedway.
Jane Trask: Why it's vital to learn how to pronounce te reo properly
Learning to pronounce Maori words correctly is a challenge for some New Zealanders.
2019 Limpy Games are coming to Rotorua
It is Rotorua's Red Hot Lavas' turn to host the 2019 Limpy Games.
Nominations for Christmas gift packs wanted
Clare Jessep hopes Rotorua will donate to Running for Hope this Christmas.
Happy birthday Mamaku! Village celebrates turning 125
Mamaku Village is set to host 125th birthday celebrations this Labour Weekend.
'Kind hearted generous boy': Pupil gives back to school
Westbrook School pupil Stuart Thurlow donates his hard-earned money to his school.
Kapa haka group has stand-out fan in Japan
Rotorua group Ngā Raukura performed over 22 shows in the lead-up to the Rugby World Cup.
Jane Trask: 10 tips to avoid burnout before Christmas
How do we avoid burnout in the lead-up to Christmas?