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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'.
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.
'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increase
He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.
Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.
'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua
Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.
'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
City with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver it
New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.
Dogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities
“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."
'New home for heavy industry': New Rotorua industrial park taking shape
Civil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.
Pipeline work halted after sacred site protest
The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.
'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencing
A protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.
Community housing provider sought to take on pensioner flats
It hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.
'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first time
Speakers will have to stick to rules, however.
A 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motels
Consent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.
'Not a socialist charity': How $35k bike cage at state housing site was funded
The storage cage designer was given a brief to design something no one could break into.
'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructure
It announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.
'Hugely inappropriate': $110k trial gives Kāinga Ora tenants free use of e-bikes
NZTA says a library of e-bikes and pushbikes is having 'significant positive impacts'.
Fresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua fails
It comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.
'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayed
If approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.
Councillor cites Nazi experiments in fluoride debate
Robert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.
'Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone show
Rotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.