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Rotorua’s suggested ‘rates swap’ labelled ‘unfair’ by deputy mayor
Deputy mayor says it makes district council look like "bad guys" with a rates rise.
$180m retirement village approved under fast-track consent
'The economic impacts of the development are significant.'
‘Deeply thankful’: Hindu community celebrates new garden initiative
Find out if there is a public reserve community garden you can get involved in.
Holiday house hike: Group to assess impact of targeted rate
A working group to be set up to recommend improvements.
Call for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua council
The ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.
‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stance
Council will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.
Geothermal sinkhole injuries: Case against council dismissed
The Rotorua Lakes Council has had a WorkSafe charge against it dismissed.
How much should councils borrow?
Opinion: Importance of balancing long-term spending with immediate economic constraints.
'Thrilled': Iwi renews council role after 'significant absence'
The new committee can make recommendations, but not decisions.
'Capitalising on community goodwill': Bins removals rubbished as more set to go
The council says it could lead to 'significant savings' and less waste.
'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reports
Council apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.
Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes
Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.
Rotorua food and green waste collection to start next year
What it will cost eligible households.
Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive
Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith
Has this beloved golf course been saved? Depends who you ask
A heated council debate includes claims of 'coercion' and 'disrespectful' behaviour.
'Please return the land': Gifted section proposed to be given back, 60 years on
A new trust would 'use the land for the benefit of the hapu and the community'.
'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reported
Local Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.
'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claims
The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.
Jason Momoa’s special gift from Rotorua and what it means
Momoa's Rotorua show was opened by Mayor Tania Tapsell, who presented him with a gift.
Emergency motel issues 'significantly worse' if contracts end now – Ministry
The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.
Report card: How Rotorua Lakes Council scored over past year
The mayor also shared a message.
Comment: The challenges facing co-governance
The Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
Pipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work site
A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
Meeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the works
The council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.
'Bulls***' call as Rotorua council agrees lease offer for golf land
A controversial guillotine clause remains.