Community rallies behind different Daffodil Day
Support from the Rotorua community on Daffodil Day has been as heart-warming as ever.
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Disgusting rubbish find prompts clean-up
A litter clean-up is being held on Mountain Rd, Mount Ngongotaha this Saturday.
Water safety reminders to avoid disasters
With spring just around the corner, the community is being asked to remember water safety.
Paul Hickey - Lockdown woes, Easter eggs and Kiwibank Local Hero Award
Paul Hickey discusses lockdown woes, chocolate and Kiwibank Local Hero Award nominations.
Creative cupcakes raise funds for refugees
John Paul College students created cupcakes and raised money for a refugee centre.
The Arts Village Holiday Arts Academy is back
The Arts Village is excited to release the programme for the October School Holidays.
Local speakers share talent with the world
Amy Davidson and Kingi Biddle were in Toastmasters International 2020 Virtual Convention.
Crochet daffodils have raised thousands
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day.
Dirt bike riding provides thrills and life lessons
A prizegiving of the Dirt Bike Therapy course with students from Awhina is coming up.
Rotorua a stop on journey for cyclist raising HIV awareness
Somen Debnath visited Rotorua this week while in NZ for his Around the World Bicycle Tour.
Good Health Directory 2020 available now
The 2020 Good Health Rotorua – Directory of Health and Well-being Services is available .
Opinion: Delivering library books to your door
Learn about the free book delivery service to homes for those unable to visit the library.
Toi Ohomai chief executive takes a leap of faith
Toi Ohomai chief executive Dr Leon Fourie will be doing Drop Your Boss Bay of Plenty.
Violin concert bringing 18th century Georgian music to Rotorua
It will take place in The Monarch Room at the Princes Gate Hotel.
Students' creative flair wins competition award
John Paul College has been named the Top School in a character design competition.
Paul Hickey - Let's keep our chins up and remain positive
Paul Hickey discusses Covid alert levels, a Hospice event and more.
ArtsMad: Creative inspiration on a broad spectrum
The next ArtsMad event is taking place on Tuesday, August 18, at Prince's Gate Hotel.
Rotorua encouraged to share festive cheer
Operation Christmas Child is back for 2020 and will help needy children overseas.
Helen English - The job I dream of …
Local arts tutor Helen English tries to sow the seed of catching dreams.
Book with eclectic collection ready to be launched
Rotorua Writers Group is holding a launch for its new book on Saturday, August 22.
Kylie Holmes - Nurturing children collection
Rotorua Library have created a new collection called Tiaki Tamariki – Nurturing Children.
Busy past year for Curtainbank Rotorua
The community is encouraged to continue learning about and helping Curtainbank Rotorua.
Paul Hickey - Great to see positivity from local businesses during tough year
Paul Hickey discusses Westpac Rotorua Business Awards and The Howard Morrison Quartet.
Combating loneliness with new resource
Age Concern Rotorua manager Rory O'Rourke says loneliness is an unseen issue.
Matariki and biking celebrated by families
Matariki Bike the Night 2020 was held last week at the Redwoods.
Angela Frank: Opportunities for education at local poetry festival
Angela Frank talks about opportunities coming up as part of Rotorua's Poetry Bomb.
Pioneers Toastmasters celebrates awards
Pioneers Toastmasters held its Awards Luncheon at the CT Club recently.
Student thrilled to have winning composition performed
Zach Jans, 17, is the Senior Composition winner in the 2020 NZCT Chamber Music Contest.
Marc Spijkerbosch - The art of destruction
Marc Spijkerbosch is the Rotorua Lakes Council community arts adviser.
Rotorua couriers don red noses for appeal
Aramex Rotorua business owners Owen and Paula Morrison discuss Red Nose Day.
Rotorua's Hospice charity partner for annual event
Rotorua Community Hospice is the Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show's charity partner.
Dig into the past this August
August is Family History Month, and the Rotorua Library has a number of events planned.
Collection of paintings showcases local talent
The Pleasure Painters Annual Show is launching at The Arts Village this weekend.
Couple celebrates special marriage milestone
Laurie and Christine Slade celebrated 60 years of marriage this week.