Budget 2023: Massive boost for Te Matatini kapa haka festival
Te Matatini gets an additional $34 million in funding over the next two years.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromRotorua Daily Post
Budget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructure
It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.
Budget 2023: What’s in it for you
Free medicines, cheaper transport and childcare among initiatives.
Budget 2023: Primary care eyed as solution to hospital pressure as winter approaches
Also referenced was the huge cost to correct payments made under the Holidays Act.
Budget 2023: Govt to build 3000 more public homes by mid-2025
A total of $3.1 billion of capital funding was allocated to provide the additional homes.
Show us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plans
Bigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.
What's in it for you - the Budget highlights at a glance
Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the highlights explained.
Budget 2023 watch live: Sausage rolls, cheese rolls and Grant Robertson's special tie
Chris Hipkins gifted Robertson a special tie to wear on Budget day.
'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hours
The worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.
Premium Debate: Subscribers react to teens hooked on vaping
Subscribers have their say.
Injury mystery: Police secure address after critically hurt man found in park
The man was found in the early hours of this morning.
Business ram-raided in South Waikato
Four people allegedly used a vehicle to break into the business.
'You get to make a difference': Police leader nabs award for search and rescue efforts
Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.
International cricket stars call into Rotorua school for a quick match
A Black Caps legend was among the top cricketers to visit local kids.
Ambulance station a second home for many officers
Tūrangi's new ambulance station adds an important function to the community.
The surprising spot where waterfront properties are millions of dollars cheaper
Holiday homes on Lake Rotorua start from about $1m.
North Island set for more sub-tropical downpours today
After last week’s deluge, more rain on the sodden soils could mean slips and floods.
Q&A: Budget preview - our experts answer your questions
Liam Dann and Thomas Coughlan answer your questions.
'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat
“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."
Zoe Hunter: Why the vaping age should stay at 18
OPINION: There is more merit in other proposals to curb the habit.
'Frustrating': Trial of entertainment figure stalls as less than half of jury pool turns up
"A summons to attend jury service is a very serious thing and not to be taken lightly."
The Premium Debate: How AI could impact the legal sector
Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Rotorua swimmer makes NZ squad for Virtus Games
With swimming Bailey Conlon has found his 'place, his purpose, his tribe'.
Arrests after police car allegedly shot at in Bay of Plenty
Police were not ruling out further arrests.
'Potentially damaging': Latest subtropical storm to hit NZ, threats of floods and slips
Those in the north can expect potentially damaging winds and lots of rain.
Crackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for good
More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.
Decarbonisation focus for new lines company GM
Gerhard Buitendach has lived in Waikato since he emigrated from South Africa.
Cyclone Gabrielle weather damage: Lessons from Cyclone Bola go unheeded
When Cyclone Bola devastated NZ, deforestation was blamed. But nothing has changed.
Motorcyclist critically injured in stable condition in hospital
A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash is still in Waikato Hospital.
Mother's Day boost for mum fighting cancer
A mum who's juggling being a solo parent and a cancer diagnosis received a special award.
'Just feels broken to me': Brain tumour survivor speaks out
'The wait times to even get checked or seen are so long.'
Four Rotorua leaders on what they want from Budget 2023
Local leaders have their say.
Trial of leading entertainment figure facing rape and drugs charges adjourned
Accusations include that he used illicit drugs and raped and sexually assaulted women.